In Gears Tactics, it is important to recruit a roster of soldiers to take onto the battlefield. There are six possible classes in the game, each with their own set of subclasses and skills. Level up your squad by completing missions in the game, then use your skill points to tailor each soldier to fit your play style and needs in battle.
Support
The Support class is all about unlocking the power and potential of the entire squad through buffs and healing.
Subclasses
Surgeon
Surgeon skills are focused on single target healing.
Paragon
Paragon skills are focused on granting power and actions to other units.
Combat Medic
Combat Medic skills are focused on squad healing.
Strategist
Strategist skills increase the offensive power of the Support and its Lancer.
Vanguard
The Vanguard class are fearless front-line fighters equipped to absorb more damage and draw aggression.
Subclasses
Warden
Warden skills are focused on building the Vanguard into a damage soak.
Shock Trooper
Shock Trooper skills are focused on disrupting the enemy front lines.
Paladin
Paladin skills are focused on protecting the entire squad.
Assault
Assault skills are focused on increasing the offensive power of the Vanguard.
Heavy
Bringing massive firepower able to deal with groups of targets, the Heavy is also a powerhouse when using overwatch.
Subclasses
Specialist
Specialist skills are focused on maximizing Actions.
Demolitionist
Demolitionist skills are focused on granting and improving explosive damage.
Artillery
Artillery skills are focused on increasing damage output.
Defender
Defender skills are focused on improving Overwatch.
Jack
Jack is a semi-autonomous flying drone with enhanced combat assistance capabilities.
Subclasses
Utility
Utility skills increase the options and Actions of the rest of your squad.
Control
Control skills allow Jack to manipulate the battlefield and take control of enemies.
Front Line
Front Line skills let Jack survive closer engagement with the enemy and drop power weapons onto the battlefield.
Defensive
Defensive skills give Jack options for protecting the other units in your squad.
Scout
The Scout uses cloak and mobility to get up close and personal with their Gnasher.
Subclasses
Raider
Raider skills are focused on maximizing shots from the Scout.
Recon
Recon skills are focused on improving mobility.
Slayer
Slayer skills are focused on finishing enemy units.
Commando
Commando skills add the Proximity Mine to the Scout’s arsenal.
Sniper
The Sniper is a deadly sharpshooter that is able to use precision shots to take out high threat targets from across the battlefield.
