Scout (WFC)

Scout is a class from War for Cybertron's multiplayer mode.

Scouts do it from behind.

Pick a scout if you like to sneak around, drive like a maniac or snipe dudes from across the map. They attack with support weaponry and use machine guns in vehicle mode. Scouts transform into cars.

Characteristics

Life bar: 4

Chassis

Autobot

• Speedster (Sideswipe)
• Runner (Bumblebee)
• Sprinter (Arcee, unlocked after beating Autobot campaign)
• Dragster (Jazz, Best Buy preorder Multiplayer exclusive, Amazon.com preorder exclusive in UK, also available at Gamestation in UK (Playstation 3 only), DLC.)

Decepticon

• Enforcer (Barricade)
• Racer (Breakdown)

Weapons

Scouts can equip two of these four weapons:

• Scatter blaster
• Null Ray
• Energon battle pistol
• Plasma cannon

They use energon swords in melee and carry EMP grenades.

Abilities

Scouts can eventually choose two from four different abilities:

• Cloaking: Become invisible for a limited time. Attacking cancels.
• Dash: Execute a quick forward or lateral movement.
• Decoy Trap: Spawns a decoy item cache that stuns enemies.
• Mark Target: Mark an enemy so all allies can track his or her location. (Level 5)

Vehicle mode:

• Quick turn: Tumble quickly to the right or left. Do it while ramping if you're really awesome.

Upgrades

Scouts can eventually choose up to three upgrades to augment their abilities:
First Tier

• Backstab: Melee damage increased when attacking from behind. (Level 1)
• Surprise Attack: Increases damage after decloaking. (Level 2)
• Vendetta: Mark Target lasts longer. (Level 7)
• Shock Treatment: Decoys cause damage. (Level 10)
• Targeting Chip: Marked targets take increased damage. (Level 17)
• Stinger: Decoy trap stun lasts longer. (Level 23)

Second Tier

• Ghost: Cloaking last longer. (Level 3)
• Health Matrix: Gives health for every kill. (Level 4)
• Leg Servos: Move faster. (Level 8)
• Dimensional Step: Increased defense when decloaking, no interference when activating cloak (Level 13)
• Fuel Efficiency: Dash farther. (Level 19)
• EMP Blinders: EMP grenades do not affect user. (Level 24)

Third Tier

• Weapon Stabilizer: Lessens weapon kickback. (Level 6)
• EMP Intensifier: Larger EMP grenade radius. (Level 6)
• Blaster Amplifier: Two extra ammo clips. (Level 9)
• First Aid: Less delay for health regeneration. (Level 15)
• Explosive Capacitor: One extra grenade. (Level 21)
• Rapid Recharge: Abilities recharge faster. (Level 25)

Killstreaks

After killing enough guys without dying, every class can use special abilities. The scouts' are:

• Orbital beacon (3 kills): Displays enemy locations for a short time.
• Energon recharger (5 kills): Health regenerates constantly.
• Orbital beacon 2.0 (7 kills): Everyone gets a shot of EMP and are marked for a while.

External Links

• Activision's official Multiplayer Class page