Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2

Specialist ranks first for overall flexibility because it can combine major and minor abilities across the roster, but it is not automatically the easiest or highest-damage class. Pick a focused base class while learning, then rank classes by the squad job, mission range, and current Patch 1 behavior. For companion-bot play, use the separate Best Solo Class guide.

The best loadout pairs a dependable wave-clearing weapon with a second gun for elites, close pressure, or a weak range. Rank weapons by controllable range, class support, ammo economy, and the current enemy mix—not one unsupported damage number. For solo play, prioritize accuracy while moving and enough reserve ammo to recover when bots lose formation.

The best solo class is the most self-sufficient class you can execute consistently: prioritize immediate crowd control, a safe recovery tool, and weapons that remain accurate while repositioning. Specialist is the flexible end goal after you understand the base-class abilities, but a focused control or sustain class is safer while learning because it does not depend on companion-bot timing.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 supports up to four players in co-op. You can deploy with as many as three friends, then coordinate class jobs, weapon ranges, and ability timing so the extra Marine adds coverage instead of duplicating the same role.