Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Duelist Class
Quick answer: Duelist is the officially documented explosive-offense class. Burst configurations and Shrapnel Grenade support focused or clustered pressure, but no current evidence establishes a universal best Duelist build, damage breakpoint or mode ranking.
| Field | Current evidence |
|---|---|
| Role | Explosive offense and focused pressure |
| Confirmed tools | Burst, Fragment and Precision Configuration; Shrapnel Grenade |
| Confirmed perks | Stay on Target, Mobility |
| Signature weapons | BD-48 Daittyo Heavy Rifle; HNT-1 E1 Alamein Revolver Rifle |
| Build status | Unverified |
Overview
Duelist uses explosive tools to pressure selected targets or clustered enemies. Compare its place in the class roster and the role-based Best Class guide without turning the name into an unsupported one-on-one or DPS claim.
Role
The confirmed role is explosive offense. Configuration choice should be tied to a declared target pattern, while damage type, weak-point behavior, blast radius and target cap need current game evidence.
Abilities
- Burst Configuration: confirmed ability family.
- Fragment / Precision Configuration: named options for different situations.
- Shrapnel Grenade: officially described for clustered Xenomorphs and creating space.
Complete numerical behavior is Unverified.
Modifiers / Perks
Stay on Target and Mobility are confirmed perk names. Official material frames them around maintained pressure and run-and-gun movement, but a complete current tooltip and tested interaction table is still required. Record that work in Perks and Synergies.
Weapons
BD-48 Daittyo Heavy Rifle and HNT-1 E1 Alamein Revolver Rifle are confirmed signature weapons. Their stats, unlock conditions and best Augments remain outside the evidence gate. Use Weapons and Best Weapons for versioned records.
Recommended Builds
Micro Test Candidate: Explosive Focus
| Slot | Planning choice | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Duelist | Official |
| Use case | Focus a priority target or create space from a cluster | Role-based editorial direction |
| Ability direction | Precision or Fragment route plus Shrapnel Grenade | Names official; selection Unverified |
| Perks | Stay on Target / Mobility candidate set | Names official; combination Unverified |
| Weapons | One confirmed signature weapon or a tested alternative | Best choice Unverified |
| Test gate | 3 matched runs plus one control on fixed conditions | Required before recommendation |
Use the Best Builds guide to publish the exact loadout only after the comparison passes.
Power Breakpoint
No Duelist Power Breakpoint is verified. A valid threshold must state the exact power value, target, difficulty, range, configuration, weapon state, patch and repeatable outcome. Power Breakpoint: Unverified.
Solo
Solo value depends on AI behavior, spacing and the selected mission. Capture those conditions through Single Player. Solo build: Unverified.
Co-op
Duelist can be tested as focused or area pressure within a fixed squad. A best team build requires matched runs and stable teammate roles. Co-op build: Unverified.
Horde
Explosive tools appear relevant to clustered pressure, but no wave-scoped Duelist result is logged. Define map, wave range and squad in Horde Mode. Horde build: Unverified.
Strengths
- Confirmed configuration choices for explosive pressure.
- Shrapnel Grenade has a documented spacing use.
- Perk directions cover maintained pressure and movement.
Weaknesses
- Damage, radius, target limits and weak-point interactions are unknown.
- Comparative survivability and ammo economy are not verified.
- No mode ranking has passed a controlled test.
Best For
Best for players who want a deliberate explosive-offense role with a choice between focused and clustered pressure. This is not a universal ranking.
Patch Notes
Check the registered official patch source before relying on ability, perk or weapon behavior. Run TC-PATCH-01 after relevant changes.
Evidence
- Evidence state: official class identity and named tools; build outcomes
Unverified. - Required Micro Test:
TC-BUILD-01; addTC-WEAPON-03when claiming a weapon synergy. - No evidence-log row currently unlocks a best-build or breakpoint claim.
Related Classes
Compare Marauder for heavier direct pressure, Hunter for control and Machinist for deployed support.
Related Guides
Continue through Best Class, Best Builds, Perks and Synergies, Weapons, Missions and the Enemy directory.
Frequently asked questions
Is Duelist an explosive class?
Yes. Official material explicitly gives Duelist an explosive-damage identity.
What is the best Duelist build?
Unverified. The Micro Test Candidate is a direction to test, not a completed recommendation.
Is Duelist better than Marauder?
Unverified. The answer requires a fixed role, mode, build and comparison method.