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Classes

You may be wondering "What the hell is a Class?" well, they're the most left Perk on your Heister whether it's Brute, Thief or perhaps even a Big Shot! While the game does provide a simple explanation it is very vague as to what benefit the Heister actually gains from being X Class, hence I'll be showing what effects they actually have and how far it goes.

The Boss, you know him whether it's from Roguelites Baker or Multiplayers Boss loadouts. When it comes to Singleplayer, Baker can be used twice a day and grants a teamwide 50% Cash Bonus to the Mission. Additionally if you acquire from Gold Cup Dollar Dragon via giving him his cut in stealth, he also has the ability to be used twice a day but has no Cash Bonus and a mere 10% Health Boost.
In Multiplayer, all you get is a simple 10% Health Boost.

Something the game doesn't mention is how promoting Teammembers actually also improves their Class besides a vague "Combat Skills Improved" the information below shows the improvements in the classes via promotions. (Levels)

Before getting into the Classes, here is a table of the amount of successful missions required per Promotion for the Characters.

Missions required per level

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Total

Travis Baker

3

4

6

13

Big Shots

2

3

7

Generics

2

3

8

Big Shots, the ones with a big reputation in Rockay City.

Levels/Promotions

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Health

+10%

+17%

+27%

+40%

Health Regen Delay

-0.4s (3.6s)

ADS Sway Severity

-5%

-10%

-15%

-20%

Brutes, those cheeseburgers are good for them after all.

Levels/Promotions

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Health

+15%

+22%

+30%

+40%

Health Regen Delay

-0.8s (3.2s)

-1.0s (3s)

-1.2s (2.8s)

Movement Speed

0.85x

0.86x

0.87x

0.88x

Bag Carrying Speed

1.14x

1.15x

Detection Rate

1.075x

1.05x

1.0x

Melee Damage

1.1x

1.2x

1.3x

1.4x

Mercs, hired gun hired fun.

Levels/Promotions

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Health

+0%

+5%

+11%

+18%

Health Regen Delay

+0.8s (4.8s)

+0.6s (4.6s)

+0.4s (4.4s)

+0.2s (4.2s)

Movement Speed

0.97x

0.98x

0.99x

1.0x

Reload Speed

1.05x

1.075x

1.1x

Weapon Spread

0.95x

0.9x

ADS Speed

1.05x

1.075x

1.1x

(Un)holster Speed

1.05x

1.075x

1.1x

Melee Damage

1.2x

1.3x

1.4x

1.5x

Gun Damage

1.15x

1.2x

1.25x

1.3x

ADS Sway Severity

-10%

-15%

-20%

Thieves, they aren't Garrett but it's the best you've got.

Levels/Promotions

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Health

-15%

-10%

-4%

+4%

Movement Speed

1.10x

1.12x

1.13x

1.15x

Weapon Spread

1.10x

1.05x

Detection Rate

0.85x

0.80x

ADS Sway Severity (Non Sniper/LMG)

+10%

+5%

-0%

ADS Sway Severity (Sniper/LMG)

+15%

+10%

-0%

Equipment Recharge Rate

1.15x

1.25x

1.35x

1.45x

Downs

+0

+1

Note: The extra down is not displayed outside of Missions in the Down Counter as of U16.

Movement Speed affects all of its forms. (Crouch,Sprint,Bag and Walk)

Offensive Perks

Offensive perks are as the category implies perks that more so focus on keeping whatever is against you down for good compared to making you more resilient as its focus.

Perk modifiers apply AFTER Classes' effects.

Marksman, if it took more than one shot, you weren't using a Practical!

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Gun Damage

1.1x

1.2x

1.3x

Note: Damage increase does not apply to SPX G Grenades or DBGL. Note 2: Damage stacks with Gun Nut up to 1.4x.

Melee, for when you want to reshape someones head properly.

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Melee Damage

1.5x

2.75x

4.00x

Melee Damage taken

1.0x

0.75x

0.5x

Close Combat, for the bold who want to defy death infront of their adversaries. (DLC)

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Health on Singular Kill

+20 HP

+25 HP

+40 HP

Bonus Health per additional Kill during Swing

+15 HP

+20 HP

+30 HP

Max Health on Kill

+35 HP

+70 HP

+100 HP

Fire Frenzy, for when you simply want more gun in your gun. (DLC)

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Rate of Fire

1.06x

1.1x

1.15x

Magazine Size

1.0x

1.05x

1.1x

Magazine Bullets

+0 Bullets

+1 Bullet

+2 Bullets

Reserve Ammo

1.0x

1.05x

1.1x

Note: The extra bullet can be one less depending on Mag Size and if you are on Windows. (PS5 works correctly and grants +2 consistently including Horde's Ammo Upgrade.)

Psychopath, sponsored by Hyperion. (DLC)

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Starting Spread/Recoil Penalty

+20% (120%)

Max Spread/Recoil Reduction

-40%

-50%

-60%

Spread/Recoil Reduction per Kill

-5%

Spread/Recoil Gain via Decay

+0.5%

Time until Decay due to no Kills

5 Seconds

8 Seconds

10 Seconds

Note: Kills from your turret won't grant psychopath buffs nor will destroying enemy ones. Note 2: The buff stacks decay every second.

Defensive Perks

Defensive perks are simply perks that focus on keeping you in the game for longer.

Perk modifiers apply AFTER Classes' effects.

Health, the good ol' reliable straight HP Boost.

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Health

+10%

+20%

+30%

Sturdy, when in doubt tough it out.

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Bullet Damage taken

0.9x

0.78x

0.66x

Vigor, a Perk that simply reduces the Health Regen Delay.

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Health Regen Delay

0.87x

0.7x

0.5x

Note: The default Health Regen Delay is 4/5/6 seconds provided theres no Class/Perks affecting them on each Difficulty. Note 2: Difficulty related Delay is added AFTER the Reduction via Vigor/Medic or Classes. Note 3: Regen Delay stacks with Medic up to 0.25x.

Comeback, need that extra oomph to stay awake?

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Downs

+1

+2

Downed Time

1.0x

1.4x

Note: You last 20 or 40 seconds if fully out on Normal difficulty and not actively targetted.

Resistance, for when you want to ruin a Scout's day.

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Fire Damage taken

0.7x

0.5x

0.3x

Explosive Damage taken

0.7x

0.5x

0.3x

Flash Duration

0.7x

0.5x

0.3x

Stun Duration

0.7x

0.5x

0.3x

Dodge, go looney toons on 'em! (DLC)

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Dodge Chance

5%

8%

Invulnerability upon Dodge

X

5 Seconds

Invulnerability Cooldown

X

20 Seconds

Note: Does not roll dodge chance on Fire, Explosive or Fall damage.

Utility Perks

Utility perks are simply ones that benefit you in a general way that are to put it mildly, Quality of Life.

Perk modifiers apply AFTER Classes' effects.

Swift, for runnin' and gunnin'.

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Movement Speed

+5%

+10%

+15%

Bag Carrying Speed

0%

1.15x

Sprint Reload

X

✔

Toolkit, for the ones who like spamming their brick.

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Equipment Recharge Rate

1.25x

1.50x

2.0x

Note: Recharge Rate does not apply to Adrenaline.

Ghost, for the Introverts out there who'd prefer to avoid contact with the Rockay folk.

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Detection Rate

0.8x

0.65x

0.5x

Medic, for when you need a quick revive.

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Reviving Speed

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Revived Speed

1.0x

2.0x

3.0x

Health Regen Delay

0.92x

0.84x

0.75x

Note: Reviving take 5 seconds by default. Note 2: The default Health Regen Delay is 4/5/6 seconds provided theres no Class/Perks affecting them on each Difficulty. Note 3: Difficulty related Delay is added AFTER the Reduction via Vigor/Medic or Classes. Note 4: The Regen delay stacks with Vigor up to 0.25x.

Gun Nut, for when you want to simply do gun-fu better.

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

ADS Sway Severity

0.8x

0.65x

0.5x

ADS Speed

1.0x

1.2x

1.35x

(Un)holstering Speed

1.0x

1.2x

1.35x

Reload Speed

1.0x

1.1x

1.2x

Gun Damage

1.0x

1.05x

1.1x

Sprint Reload

✔

Note: Damage increase does not apply to SPX G Grenades or DBGL. Note 2: Damage stacks with Marksman up to 1.4x.

Mule, for the transporters of the group. (DLC)

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Bag Carry Increase

+1 Bag

Bag Carrying Speed

1.0x

1.15x

1.25x

Primary/Melee with Max Bags

X

✔

Note: Mule Booster Equipment stacks with Mule.

SAS Instincts, a sixth sense isn't fair but that's their problem not yours. (DLC)

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Marking Range

13 Meters

20 Meters

30 Meters

Marking Duration after exiting ADS

0,5 Seconds

5 Seconds

15 Seconds

Activation time

1 Second

0,75 Seconds

0,5 Seconds

Cooldown until next Marking

9 Seconds

8 Seconds

7 Seconds

Note: Cooldown can be circumvented by exiting and re-entering ADS manually. Note 2: The marking is only visible to yourself.

Rainmaker, unfortunately not for free honcho... (DLC)

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Mission Reward Increase

+5%

+8%

+15%

Note: Stacks up to +60% if every Player has Tier 3.

Geared, no need for an imitater here just your 3,99! (DLC)

Tiers

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Amount of Equipment Charges

2

Equipment Recharge Rate

0.5x

0.625x

0.8x

Note: Toolkit and Geared add up together (1.8x for both Tier 3 for example) Note 2: Recharge Rate does not apply to Adrenaline. Note 3: You cannot recharge the 2nd Adrenaline while the other is active.

Teamwide Effects

Teamwide effects are caused by perks that will apply to everyone in the crew whether it's roguelite or multiplayer.
Perks with such teamwide effect are marked with an icon in the top left of the Perk icon.

As of U16 the only Sources with such Bonus are Travis Baker's Boss Class from the Roguelite and Head Honcho's Rainmaker Perk.

How it looks when marked on a Class or Perk instead of seperate.

Below is an image from the Loadout screen showcasing how it appears when a character with a Teamwide effect is selected.

As you can see the Icon is displayed below the Teammember including its rarity.

Special thanks

A special thanks to special folks.

Michael Madsen for his portrayal of Travis Baker (1957 - 2025)
SevenWithTheT for his advice on how to structure the guide and helping with test various aspects of the Wiz Character Pack to a limited degree
[Unintelligible] for also his advice on where various things are placed and visual flair suggestions
Nick for supplying smaller resolution images of the Perks and Class icons
braidy08 for supplying the Teamwide icon seen in Teamwide effects section

New adventures await buddy.

Crime Boss: Rockay City