Aliens: Fireteam Elite/Classes

There are four classes available at the beginning of the game. The Recon is available once all of the original campaign missions have been completed. Another class, the Lancer, wil be available in upcoming DLC The Pathogen. Each class has a unique ability, and each can access a certain range of weapons.


 * Gunner: throw grenade
 * Demolisher: Micro Rockets
 * Technician: deploy sentry gun
 * Doc: spawns a healing station to heal nearby players
 * Recon: spawns probes that scout ahead to detect enemies
 * Phalanx: wield a deployable shield

Recon
The Recon class will only be available upon the completion of the original campaign. Like the Gunner, they can be equipped with a rifle and a CQW. However, their abilities are oriented towards team support. They are able to deploy "PUP" drones to scan the area and reveal hidden enemies, as well as reducing their offensive output. Their other ability is top deploy a "Support Drone" which replenishes ammo and improve weapon accuracy of nearby teammates.

Weapons: rifles, CQW Abilities: Support Drone, PUP drones

Lancer (The Pathogen DLC)
An upcoming class that is available with the new DLC, "The Pathogen".