The First Order Jet Trooper is one of the most unique aerial reinforcements in Battlefront 2, offering a toolkit that combines exceptional mobility, sustained pressure, and one of the most versatile jetpacks in the game. This guide breaks down everything you need to know to master this high-flying nuisance.

Base Stats and Movement

The First Order Jet Trooper begins with a base health of 200, which can be upgraded to 240 with star cards. Health regenerates at 40 HP per second after 6 seconds, and this can be increased significantly with appropriate star cards (up to 100 HP/s).

Rather than rolling like normal troopers, the Jet Trooper uses Jet Dashes—two powerful, high-distance dodges that also grant a 20% damage reduction while active. With star card upgrades, players can unlock a third dash and reduce its cooldown, giving this trooper a significant edge in mobility and survivability.

Jet Tackle Ability

The Jet Trooper’s primary ability is Jet Tackle—a rapid charge that deals 150 damage on hit and knocks enemies down. It works similarly to other charge attacks in the game but with one major difference: it’s much faster.

• Duration: 2 seconds
• Cooldown: 32 seconds (long)
• Best Use: Escape tool or mobility enhancer, not a primary damage source
• Tip: Always sprint before activating the tackle to avoid the awkward 2-second delay that occurs if activated from a standstill.

While the damage is decent, Jet Tackle is often better used for movement and repositioning, as closing the gap to enemies is generally not ideal for this class.

Jetpack Mechanics – The Best in the Game?

The First Order Jet Trooper’s jetpack is arguably the best in Battlefront 2, thanks to its versatility and duration. It has two modes of operation:

• Full Throttle Flight: 9 seconds continuous flight on a full tank
• Hover Mode: Up to 32 seconds of low-speed hovering if activated by walking off a ledge while aiming down sights

Key Features:

• Refuels fully in just 2 seconds after 3.5 seconds grounded
• Dodges work mid-air and recharge while airborne
• Can capture objectives while hovering, provided you’re low enough
• No penalty for using dashes in air aside from a minor fuel cost

The hover function allows for extended time in the air, granting players a strong angle to pressure enemies while remaining difficult to hit.

Primary Weapon – G-125 Projectile Launcher

This blaster deals low raw DPS compared to other aerial units but shines due to its explosive properties and ease of use at all ranges.

• Direct Hit Damage: 20 (max), 5 (min)
• Explosive Damage: 20 (within 1m), drops off to 5 (past 2m)
• Magazine Size: 25 shots
• Heat Management: Overheats quickly, but cooldown is just 1 second
• Perks: No recoil, low spread, easy to aim

At close range, combining explosive and direct damage, the effective DPS can hit around 166, making it deadly when used properly.

Secondary Weapon – Tri-Barrel Projectile Launcher

By pressing the right ability button, the Jet Trooper can swap to a powerful secondary:

• Fires 3 projectiles (1 per second)
• Damage per explosion: 70 (max, within 2m), down to 5 (at 6m)
• Total Burst: 210 damage across all three
• Great for: Clearing infantry, damaging vehicles, harassing heroes
• No cooldown or delay when swapping weapons

This weapon can delete troopers and badly wound even aerial units or weakened heroes. Since it’s separate from your main blaster’s heat bar, it’s perfect for sustaining damage output during overheat cooldowns.

Strategy and Role on the Battlefield

The First Order Jet Trooper is not a brawler. Its low health and delayed tackle make melee and close-range duels a poor choice. Instead, play to your strengths:

• Pressure from above: Stay airborne to avoid melee attacks and line-of-sight fire.
• Zone control: Use explosive splash damage to harass groups and force heroes into retreat.
• Mid-air dodging: Master the art of dashing between shots to be nearly untouchable.
• Shield disruption: The splash damage can penetrate or bypass most shields, including officer and heavy abilities.

Hero Harassment

This Jet Trooper is a lightsaber hero’s nightmare. If you hover just outside their range and pepper them with explosive shots, they’ll quickly be worn down while unable to retaliate.

Tips:

• Time dodges to avoid Force powers or aerial slashes
• Use verticality to your advantage—heroes will waste stamina trying to reach you
• If they’re distracted, switch to the tri-barrel for massive damage bursts

Final Thoughts

The First Order Jet Trooper is one of the most versatile and well-rounded reinforcements in the game. While its abilities seem underwhelming on paper, the jetpack mechanics and dual weapon system elevate it above most other reinforcements.

Whether you’re suppressing choke points, farming killstreaks, or harassing high-value targets, this trooper is a menace in the right hands. Just stay airborne, play smart, and don’t be afraid to switch weapons mid-combat to keep pressure on.

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