Official Description

Stealth and speed are the main allies of the Recon agent, who also uses subversion and misdirection to confound an enemy force while executing lightning fast ambushes against individual opponents.

Recon Roles

Marksman: The recon marksmanship path allows for any player to achieve a more satisfying kill. By using concealed areas on the map, the Recon may wait for his prime target to emerge, whether it be the Medic healing his team or the Robotics creating the new line of defense, the Recon strike with a deadly force. Equipped with a high powered sniper rifle, various sniping utilities for a quicker kill, and stealth the Recon may turn the tides of a fight from his eagles nest.

Assassin: Recon may also specialize in melee combat that allows for the player to have a more up close and personal experience with his target. Spying on the enemy team from stealth and waiting for that single player to venture off alone, the Recon strikes. Using highly explosive bombs and a deadly sword, any target falls victim.

Playing as a Recon

The Recon player is your lone wolf, always keeping to himself, never wanting allies around for fear of them giving away his position. Both Recon play styles rely on the player to position himself effectively where he can get a clear route to the enemy without detection.

While playing as a Marksman, the Recon will always try to keep great distance between himself and his enemies. Close combat is not his specialty and he will generally attempt to relocate at first sign of closing enemies. The Recon will use his long range to disrupt the enemy support by either targetting Medics or taking out turrets and other constructed defenses. An advanced Marksman may deploy traps such as mines to ward off hostiles.

If a Recon chooses to specialize in assassination, he will utilize stealth tactics to infiltrate the enemy ranks and score quick kills with his melee weapon. To assist him in his task, the Recon may employ various explosive devices to damage and disable his targets and their allies.

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