Kabb Uppercut build guide

Quick build

• Specializations: Soldier first, then Heavy for the finisher build.
• Weapon: Pistol or Blaster Rifle for a low-AP follow-up after Uppercut.
• Utility: Concussion grenade for displacement; carry healing on higher difficulties.

Unique talent

Uppercut rushes a target, deals melee damage, and knocks it back. If the attack defeats the target, the AP spent on the ability is refunded.

Upgrade priority

• Upgrade Uppercut so the signature attack reaches the damage and knockback needed for reliable finishes.
• Take Strength and Brutal Strike from Soldier early to reinforce melee damage and the finish-reset loop.
• Add Conditioning, Unstoppable, and Bulwark from Heavy before sending Kabb deep into the enemy line.
• Do not spend resources on a full-health Uppercut target unless the knockback itself solves the encounter.

Turn plan

• Have a ranged ally soften the intended target before Kabb moves.
• Use Uppercut when the hit can kill, knock an enemy from a ledge, or expose it to the squad.
• Convert the refunded AP into cover, a second attack, or the mission objective immediately.
• If no clean finish exists, stay in cover and enable the squad instead of forcing melee.

Squad pairings and Bonds

• Jae rewards Kabb's setup turns by executing enemies left at low health.
• Hawks can heal Kabb and return an AP when the first finish opens a second target.
• A Scout supplies the information and Advantage needed to choose a safe entry point.

Alternative build and limits

Scoundrel/Heavy keeps Kabb closer to his default support role. Use Identify Weakness, Call for Backup, and a follow-up attack to create guaranteed critical pressure before committing to Uppercut.

Operator profile

A former fighter and seasoned criminal. The Felshi species was created for Zero Company.

Kabb expands the company beyond conventional Republic roles and supports close-range squad concepts.