Mira is the three armor, one speed defending operator released in Operation Velvet Shell. Mira’s gadget is her Black Mirror viewing devices. These devices are able to be placed on soft and reinforced walls. Once placed, they are completely bullet proof and can only be opened by destroying the canister that is attached to them. Mira is great for slowing the push of attackers and intel gathering on enemy positions.
Echo is the three armor, one speed defending operator that was released in Operation Red Crow. Echo has access to his Yokai drone which is able to fire sonic pulses at attackers to disorient and cancel some actions like defusing. Echo’s drone also has a cloaking ability that allows him to place his drone in a spot and have the drone cloak; this makes it very difficult for attackers to see the drone. Echo is great for intel gathering and can mean the difference between winning and loosing.
Caveira is the defender released with Operation Skull Rain. Caveira is a three speed, one armor who is equipped with her Luison pistol that is able to do significant damage along with her Silent Step ability which allows her to run with a lower volume than when the ability is not being used. Once Caveira downs an enemy, she is able to interrogate them for the positions of the remaining enemies. Caveira is great for causing confusion and gathering intel on the attackers.
Valkyrie is the defender who was released with Operation Dust Line. Valkyrie is a two armor, two speed operator who is equipped with her Black Eye cameras. These cameras are able to be thrown/placed around the map and give the defenders new viewpoints around the map. Valkyrie is great for intel gathering and giving the defenders an advantage on the attackers.
Frost was the first DLC defender released in Operation Black Ice. Frost is a two speed, two armor operator who is equipped with her Bear Traps. These traps are able to be placed in entry points and any attacker that steps into these is automatically downed. Frost is great for slowing down the attackers progress and is able to secure kills with her gadget.
Bandit is a three speed, one armor defending operator, that was released with the base game. Bandit is equipped with his Car Batteries which are able to electrify a reinforced wall. By electrifying these reinforced wall, he counters the attackers ability to place any electric gadgets or breaching tools on the wall. This can be countered by Thatcher’s EMP grenade.
Jäger is an original defender who is three speed and one armor. Jäger is equipped with his ADS which is able to destroy projectiles. Jäger is great for securing the objective and making it safer for those who are anchoring on the site.
Tachanka is a 3 armor, 1 speed defending operator who was released with the base game. His special ability/gadget is his Mounted LMG that he is able to place down and shoot. Once placed down, anyone in the match can use it: so watch out for attackers trying to get a cheeky kill. Tachanka is great for locking down a point of entry and making it difficult for the attackers to advance.
Kapkan is an original defender with his Entry Denial Devices that can be placed on doors and windows. Kapkan is a medium speed, medium armor operator. Kapkan is useful for denying key points of entry for the attackers.
Rook is a heavy armor, light speed defensive operator that was released with the base game. Rook’s special ability is his RIN “Rhino” armor plates. These armor plates are given out to each defensive operator and allows them to take an extra bullet from the attackers. Rook is very important to have as he buffs his teammates and himself.
