The Sentinel

I know my classes are getting increasingly weird- but this one, I can’t take credit for, it was an idea from someone in my stream – credit to Creccio for the concept, and Tedster for the "What if it didn’t have a standard shot" suggestion.

A reaction fire expert, the Sentinel relies on careful positioning, leveraging terrain and visibility to bolster the squad with relentless supporting fire.

The sentinel is a dedicated rifle shooter, but lacks a standard shot, instead they use a 2ap attack that automatically sets them to overwatch.

As an overwatch focused class they have Cool Under Pressure and Chasing Fire at squaddie, along with ever vigilant, letting them use their turns to reposition and reload, so they can follow up their teammates shots to secure (steal) kills.

They can be built as ambush overwatchers with lead the target and stealth mechanics, leverage their holotargeter for support fire tricks, or devote purely to an unparalled overwatch build.

They don’t carry a pistol, but they do have a standardized ability row to replace the traditional pistol row, featuring a handful of useful abilities you may be inclined to use instead of their random ability deck, ensuring you always have access to at least one or two useful abilities that will enhance your chosen build.

Sentinel 1.0 Tree:

Squaddie – Always Watching, Independent Tracking

Always watching=
Cool Under Pressure
Chasing Fire
Ever Vigilant

This is the core of their playstyle – relying on overwatch and follow up shots rather than proactive shooting.

LCPL:
Quick Shot – Fire a shot as a free action at a holotargeted enemy (2 Turn CD)

Watchful Eye

Lead the Target

CPL:
Covering Fire
HDHolo
Silent Vigil – Phantom and Ambush

SGT:
Focus
Rapid Targeting
Meld

SSGT
Sentinel
Aim Assist
Duskborn

TSGT:
Trading Up – Avenger and Fire First
Mutlitargeting
Stay on Target

GSGT:
Untouchable
Binge Watch – Killing an enemy puts you on overwatch
Burial Shot

MSGT:
Rapid Reaction
Unload
Eagle Eye

*intended for use with Ted Jam