In Extreme and Insane modes, Recon operatives dominate as tactical enablers through enemy debuffs, sustain mechanics, and teamwide damage modifiers. Focus on maintaining rear-guard positions to optimize disruption zones and ammunition replenishment cycles for squadmates.

Essential Loadout Choices

Red Is Dead grants permanent 10% squad-wide damage enhancement regardless of engagement status. Pair with Back In The Fight for instant reloads and accelerated skill resets courtesy of the 10% cooldown reduction per assist.

Down Range synergizes with ranged positioning, granting 20% ballistic efficiency at distance. Down & Out delivers universal damage amplification, remaining active despite incapacity effects on priority targets.

Blood Hound modifies PUPS to apply simultaneous armor degradation and movement impairment. This dual-effect variant outperforms localized defenses like Guard Dog by combining offensive pressure with battlefield control.

Armament Customization

Maximize CQW throughput by combining Tech CQW Training (15% reload/accuracy) with Recon CQW Expertise (15% weak point efficiency). Gunners enhance fire rates by 15%, while Lancers contribute 10% precision damage additives.

Adrenaline Rush transforms Support Drones into rapid health regeneration modules. Extended Duration and Quick Recharge modifications allow continuous uptime during protracted engagements.

Combat Protocols

Prioritize acid-spitting targets over armored elites during mixed assaults. Coordinate PUPS applications on high-threat enemies while teammates focus fire. Avoid marking standard runners unless facing overwhelming numbers.

Maintain rearward positioning during swarm encounters to maximize Got Your Back activation frequency. Deploy ammunition caches during tactical pauses or when retracing paths through cleared zones.