Tribes: Ascend Loadouts and Classes

Tribes: Ascend will feature a class-based loadout system. Each loadout specifies what type of armor you have, along with what weapons and items you can carry. Loadouts will only support two weapons, a melee object, a pack, and either grenades or mines. Players can select which loadout to use when either respawning or at an inventory station. Hi-Rez Studios has yet to reveal how many loadouts will be available at launch, though they did state that there will be at least 15 available during the closed and open beta, 9 are currently available, 3 were removed and combined into other loadouts. Loadouts may be acquired either through an upfront payment, or through playing the game for an unspecified amount of time. Paid-for loadouts will be available to the user instantly and permanently, while those who choose to unlock them through playing will have a much longer wait. Players will be given three free loadouts, the Pathfinder, Soldier, and Juggernaut when they first start playing the game. Two are medium armor classes, and one is a heavy armor. As of 0.1.742.0, unlockable weapons have be introduced.

Light Armor

Architect (Not Released)

The Architect is a defensive building class effective against enemy infiltration as well as airborne targets on high speed runs.

Armor Light Primary Weapon S22 Rifle Secondary Weapon Improved Repair Tool Pack Anti-Air Turret Belt Unknown (Grenade)

Infiltrator

The Infiltrator fights on the mantra of 'sneak in, blow stuff up.' Defined by its stealth capabilities and heavy explosive sticky grenades, this class is exceptional on attack and vehicle destruction.

Armor Light Primary Weapon Rhino SMG Stealth Spinfusor (Locked) Secondary Weapon SN7 Silenced Pistol Pack Stealth Pack Belt Sticky Grenades Prism Mine (Locked)

Jumper (Removed)

The Jumper has exceptional mobility thanks to its blink pack - allowing teleportation through energy pool consumption, while conserving forware and vertical momentum.

Armor Light Primary Weapon Bolt Launcher Secondary Weapon Sawed-off Shotgun Pack Blink Pack Belt S.T. Grenade

Pathfinder

Pathfinders have amazing speed and mobility, making exellent flag cappers. The addition of the Impact Nitron, which can knock flags from enemy hands, makes pathfinders solid chasers as well.

Armor Light Primary Weapon Light Spinfusor Bolt Launcher (Locked) Secondary Weapon Shotgun Light Assault Rifle (Locked) Pack Recharge Pack Thrust Pack (Locked) Belt Impact Nitron Explosive Nitron (Locked)

Sentinel

The Sentinel is a defensive sniper, with slow rate of fire but decent stopping power. Amred with its Claymores and Sensor Jammer, the Sentinel adds great flexibility to any base defense.

Armor Light Primary Weapon BXT1 Rifle Phase Rifle (Locked) Secondary Weapon Nova Blaster Falcon (Locked) Pack Drop Jammer Energy Recharge Pack (Locked) Belt Claymore Mine T5 Grenade (Locked)

Wraith (Not Released)

A sniping class, the Wraith is a solid long range damage dealeer. Capable of using spare energy to charge more powerful shots gives this class extra punch, at the cost of mobility.

Armor Light Primary Weapon Phase Rifle Secondary Weapon Falcon Pack Overcharge Belt Unknown (Grenade)

Medium Armors

Engineer (Not Released)

The Engineer takes an aggressive approach to defense, using an SMG and EMP grenades that disable turrets and drain power from enemies. Wall Turrets have more durability than light turrets, but are limited in placement.

Armor Medium Primary Weapon TCN4 SMG Secondary Weapon Improved Repair Tool Pack Wall Turret Belt EMP Grenade

Scrambler (Removed)

The Scrambler's Jammer Pack allows this class to not only hide itself and close friendlies from enemy turrets and sensor, but also reveal stealthed hostiles. The Arx Buster is a challenging weapon to master, but gives this class exceptional anti-armor capabilites.

Armor Medium Primary Weapon Arx Buster Secondary Weapon Sparrow Pack Jammer Pack Belt Whiteout Grenade

Soldier

The basic Soldier is an easy to play, all around balanced class. Medium armor coupled with extra mobility from its energy pack make this class good for both attacking and defending bases.

Armor Medium Primary Weapon Assault Rifle Spinfusor (Locked) Secondary Weapon Thumper DX Eagle Pistol (Locked) Pack Energy Pack Belt Frag Grenade XL Anti-Personnel Grenade (Locked)

Raider

The Raider is a durable attacking class. Its Grenade Launcher is lethal in close quarters, the Flare Grenade can mark targets and rediect tracking missiles, and the Shield pack provides enhanced durability.

Armor Medium Primary Weapon Arx Buster Grenade Launcher (Locked) Secondary Weapon NJ4 SMG Pack Shield Pack Jammer Pack (Locked) Belt EMP Grenade Whiteout Grenade (Locked)

Ranger (Removed)

The Ranger is built for offense with a powerful Assault Rifle and extra durability in the form of shield pack. The White-Out Grenade can blind enemies, giving Rangers the opening advantage.

Armor Medium Primary Weapon Assault Rifle Secondary Weapon Thumper DX Pack Energy Pack Belt White-Out Grenade

Technician

The Technician is a class built for defense and repair, keeping base structures online and functional, and deploying Light Turrets to bolster defenses along the way.

Armor Medium Primary Weapon TCN4 SMG Thumper (Locked) Secondary Weapon Improved Repair Tool Sawed Off Shotgun (Locked) Sparrow (Locked) Pack Light Turret Belt TCNG Motion Sensor (Locked)

Warder (Not Released)

The Warder is a defensive class capable of laying elaborate traps with its Mines and Force Fields.

Armor Medium Primary Weapon Light Assault Rifle Secondary Weapon Custom Eagle Pack Force Field Belt Unknown (Mines)

Heavy

Brute

A heavy hitter with strong but basic weapons, the Brute prefers a direct approach to combat. Well-rounded against armored targets and exceptional durability give this class its strength.

Armor Heavy Primary Weapon Heavy Spinfusor Secondary Weapon Automatic Shotgun Nova Colt (Locked) Pack Energy Pack Heavy Shield Pack (Locked) Belt Fractal Grenade Light Sticky Grenade (Locked)

Doombringer

Doombringer is the quintessential Anti-Armor class, wielding the might Saber Missile Launcher. The Doombringer can also deploy a Force Field.

Armor Heavy Primary Weapon Chain Gun Heavy Bolt Launcher (Locked) Secondary Weapon Saber Launcher Pack Force Field Belt Frag Grenade Mines (Locked)

Juggernaut

Juggernauts excel at long range bombardment, and are capable of devastating the exterior of enemy bases with the Fusion Mortar. Increased durability on top of their heavy armor allow Juggernauts to survive in mid-field, despite poor mobility.

Armor Heavy Primary Weapon Fusion Mortar MIRV Launcher (Locked) Secondary Weapon Spinfusor Mkd X1 LMG (Locked) Pack Regen Pack Belt Heavy AP Grenade Spinfusor Disc (Locked)

Marauder (Not Released)

The Marauder is designed for mass suppression, firing a mortar-like projectile that does wide area damage.

Armor Heavy Primary Weapon MIRV Launcher Secondary Weapon X1 Rifle Pack Personal Force Field Belt Spinfusor Disc

Rook (Not Released)

The Rook is a defensive Heavy, with exceptional suppression capabilities, and the ability to lay mines and use additional energy to assist in pursuit of enemies.

Armor Heavy Primary Weapon Chain Gun Secondary Weapon Heavy Bolt Launcher Pack Minor Energy Pack Belt Unknown (Mines)