Nov 18, 2025
“Gunslinger”, “Ruffian”, and “Chemist”
Gunslinger
This was the first archetype to come into being, and it best encapsulates the initial idea for the Hive Scum. Found in the left branch of the talent tree, the focus of the Gunslinger is overwhelming close ranged firepower and nimble dodging, a true Run and Gun playstyle.
The default Coherency Aura, Blitz and Combat Ability are all based on the ones that the Gunslinger improves.
Ruffian
For those who want to lean a bit away from the ranged focus and enjoy feeling more like the guy who the Cartel sends to “convince” those who don’t cooperate, we have the Ruffian! Found in the middle branch of the talent tree, this is a melee-focused archetype that goes all in on aggression, still relying heavily on mobility and dodging to survive.
Duck, weave and shank them in the back, or bash their skulls in with relentless pressure!
Chemist
Found on the right branch of the Talent Tree, this archetype puts a bigger focus on the unique Stimm and Toxin mechanics of the Hive Scum, gaining bonuses related to using Stimms (whether it’s the Cartel Special from the Stimm Lab or normal Stimms found in missions) and applying Chem Toxin through various methods (including weapons! More on that in a future dev blog).
