STAR WARS Zero Company Classes, Specializations, and Weapons

Zero Company calls its classes “Specializations.” Most Operators choose from eight standard roles: Assault, Gunslinger, Heavy, Medic, Scoundrel, Scout, Sharpshooter, and Soldier. Each role has an Ultimate, a Standard ability, and a Passive. ^{[ea-specializations]}

The eight standard Specializations

Specialization	Best fit from the official role description
Assault	Mobile, aggressive fighting at close to medium range
Gunslinger	Repeated attacks and finishing weakened targets
Heavy	Holding ground, absorbing pressure, and sustained fire
Medic	Restoring and supporting allies
Scoundrel	Disruption, opportunism, and tactical tricks
Scout	Reconnaissance, mobility, and creating openings
Sharpshooter	Long-range precision and deliberate positioning
Soldier	Direct, adaptable combat and dependable damage

The game also has unique roles tied to authored characters. For example, Tel-Rea is the only Jedi Padawan-class Operator. Those character-specific roles should not be treated as normal recruit options.

Which class is best?

There is no defensible single best class for every squad and mission. Objective type, enemy range, available cover, Bond abilities, and the other three deployed Operators all change what the squad needs.

For a first campaign, EA recommends Soldier or Assault because their straightforward movement and attacks teach the core loop. That is the safest beginner answer—not a claim that either class dominates every stage of the game. ^{[ea-class-guide]}

The four Weapon Classes

Weapon Class	Range and Action Point profile	Choose it when…
Blaster Rifle	Medium range; first shot can be a 1 AP Fast action, later shots cost 2 AP	You want balanced, reliable turns
Repeater	Medium range; damage grows as more AP is committed	You can dedicate a turn to sustained offense
Blaster Pistol	Short range; each shot costs 1 AP	You value mobility and AP flexibility
Longarm Blaster	Long range; each shot costs 2 AP	You can position carefully for precision damage

The official launch guide lists base weapon stats as 10 damage for Blaster Rifles, 8 for Repeaters, 6 for Blaster Pistols, and 12 for Longarm Blasters. Those numbers do not make the Longarm universally best: range, critical damage, repeat-fire behavior, and remaining AP all matter. ^{[ea-class-guide]}

Practical starting combinations

• Learning the system: Soldier or Assault + Blaster Rifle.
• Maximum sustained offense: Gunslinger, Soldier, or Heavy + Repeater.
• Long-range control: Sharpshooter + Longarm Blaster.
• Move-and-act flexibility: a mobile or support-focused role + Blaster Pistol.

Later in the campaign, Operators can gain an additional Specialization. Plan for combinations that cover a weakness or reinforce a clear role rather than chasing a context-free “best class.” ^{[ea-class-guide]}