SHELLS/VANDAL
RUNNER SHELL

VANDAL

Combat

Versatile players who want movement options and the ability to disrupt engagements.

Low Difficulty
Tier Summary
LIVE META
A
SOLO RANKED
A
SQUAD RANKED
A
Base Stats
Health150
Shield35
SpeedMedium-Fast
⬡ NEXUS Analysis
Reliable across all tiers. Combat Flow strong in ranked Holotag.
◈ Holotag Recommendation
Bronze–Silver
Abilities
Active Ability
arm cannon
Perform a second jump mid-air. Reach high ground and dodge fights vertically.
Passive / Tactical
Combat Flow
Kills briefly increase movement speed.
Passive Traits
MICRO JETS
Activate while airborne to perform another jump at the cost of generating additional heat.
POWER SLIDE
Grants a supercharged slide that generates additional heat.
Field Analysis
Recommended Playstyle
Aggressive entry, vertical movement, forgiving margin for error
Strengths
+Versatile
+Forgiving for new players
+Works in most squad comps
Weaknesses
No specialist edge
Outclassed by specialists at high tiers
Matchups
Synergizes With
Shell Cores
Vandal Exclusive
High-Octane Propellant
Passive
Your Microjets propel you further upward.
Adrenal Core
While amplified, your moment abilities generate even less heat. Using a Cardio Kick extends Amplify's duration.
Calling Card
Tactical
Disrupt Cannon also Hacks targets caught in the blast.
Microjet Efficiency Package
Passive
Gain an additional charge for your Microjets that generates less heat.
Out of Dodge
Passive
When your shields break, your generated heat is immediately cleared.
Low Profile
Passive
You gain the effects of Signal Jammer while Power Sliding.
Universal Cores
Cluster Payload
Tactical
Your Tracker Drone detonates into shrapnel submunitions that explode on impact, dealing additional damage.
The Big Score
Universal
After opening a locked door or container, your Loot Speed stat is temporarily greatly increased.
Glass Cannon
When your shield breaks, you gain a brief burst of increased ability regeneration.
Cash Flow
Opening an unlooted container pings a nearby data card.
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