Welcome to the ultimate infantry guide for the Specialist class in Battlefront 2. Many assume this class is limited to long-range headshots, but in reality, it offers much more. This in-depth guide breaks down everything you need to know to master the Specialist.

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Specialist Abilities

1. Shock Grenade

• Function: Area damage over time + slows enemies.
• Use: Block pathways, slow pursuers, and line up follow-up shots.
• Upgrade: Improved Shock Grenade increases radius and duration.

2. Infiltration

• Function: Equips a 3-round burst weapon with increased mobility. Also highlights enemies on the mini-map.
• Variants:
  • Scrambler Infiltration: Scrambles enemy mini-maps and reveals enemy locations for teammates.
  • Hardened Infiltration: Adds ~40% damage reduction; excellent for pushing into contested areas.
  • Killstreak Infiltration: Extends duration with each kill.

3. Thermal Binoculars

• Function: Spot enemies through walls, mark targets for battle points and assists.
• Upgrade: Improved Thermal Binoculars extend marking duration. Less useful in CQC-focused maps.
• Map Notes: Buggy on Endor and against Boba Fett.

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Specialist Weapons

1. Default Sniper

• DMR-style, 3-body shots or 2-headshots for most classes.
• Slow TTK makes it the weakest starting weapon.

2. IQA-11

• Semi-auto sniper, better fire rate and power.
• Attachments: Improved Cooling, Reduced Spread. Great for hitting fast-moving air units.

3. A280-CFE

• Burst DMR with high damage and little recoil.
• Attachments: Burst Mode, Improved Cooling. Ideal for mid-range with some CQC potential.

4. NT-242

• Powerful sniper rifle.
• Attachments: Improved Cooling, Ion Shot (for vehicles), Reduced Recoil.
• One-shots to the head, extremely accurate.
• Tip: Use Ion Shot on large vehicles in phase one of Clone Wars maps for early battle points.

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Star Card Loadout (Recommended)

1. Hardened Infiltration – Survive longer during aggressive plays.
2. Marksman – Headshot kills reduce heat build-up, especially helpful with NT-242.
3. Bounty Hunter – Earn 20% more battle points.

Alternate options:

• Survivalist – Shortens health regen delay (great for heavy encounters).
• Expert Weapons Handling – Increases yellow bar duration during overheat.
• Resourceful – Reduces cooldowns on all abilities.

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Unique Star Cards

• Stealth: Hidden on radar + increased melee damage (up to 125). Niche but fun.
• Trip Mine: Tripwire claymore that covers flanks. Use in less-trafficked paths.
• Personal Shield: 240 HP shield bubble. You can’t shoot but can block damage.
• Stinger Pistol: DoT sidearm that prevents regen. Nerfed recently—situational.
• Repulsor Cannon: Short-range blast similar to Clone Commando.

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Specialist Tips

• Infiltration is multifunctional: Great for CQC and battlefield awareness.
• Use Binoculars early: Especially on maps like Naboo or Hoth to rack up early battle points.
• Swap Star Cards per map/mode: Choose different setups for Galactic Assault vs. smaller modes.
• Pair Ion Shot with Objective Focus: Use NT-242 + Ion Shot to farm large vehicles.
• Don’t underestimate Burst DMRs: The A280-CFE shreds at medium range.

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The Specialist class is one of the most flexible infantry classes in Battlefront 2. With the right loadout and understanding of its abilities, it can dominate in almost any situation. Equip the right cards, pick the proper weapon per map, and use your tools wisely to become an elite marksman and intel support.

Good luck on the battlefront!