Who are the Delta Force Hawk Ops operators? The multiplayer experience in Team Jade’s reimagining of Delta Force Black Hawk Down takes its cues from extraction shooter mainstays, spliced with the specialist-based class system seen in the likes of Battlefield 2042. As such, you can gain the upper hand on your future opponents just by learning about the specialists in the upcoming shooter.
As of the Delta Force Hawk Ops alpha test, there are six operators. Each operator falls under one of four positions: Assault, Engineer, Recon, or Support. While these positions indicate what each of the FPS game characters excel at, the real meat is in an operator’s kit. Alongside a character-specific trait, each operator has unique tactical gear and two gadgets that can be used out in the field. To find out more about each of the Delta Force Hawk Ops operators and what they’re packing, read on.
Delta Force Hawk Ops operators
The Delta Force Hawk Ops operators are:
D-Wolf (Kai Silva)
A highly decorated operative, Kai ‘D-Wolf’ Silva is a one-man wolf pack. His Motorized Exoskeleton dramatically bolsters his mobility, allowing him to zoom across the battlefield. What’s more, he can also slide, making him a go-to for Call of Duty veterans looking to cut their teeth with a more familiar play style.
- Position – Assault: Faster aiming movement speed. Can use the AT4 rocket launcher in Havoc Warfare mode.
- Trait – Tactical Slide: Allows you to perform Tactical Slides.
- Tactical Gear – Motorized Exoskeleton: Overloads D-Wolf’s exoskeleton, gaining sprint speed and increased rate of fire. Duration can be extended by knocking down enemies, which also recovers health and stamina.
- Gadget 1 – Triple Blaster: A hand-mounted triple grenade launcher. Grenades can attach to vehicles.
- Gadget 2 – Smoke Grenade: A smoke that doesn’t last as long as other smokes, but deploys much quicker.
Hackclaw (Mai Xiaowen)
Mai ‘Hackclaw’ Xiaowen is a recon operator who specializes in intel gathering and subterfuge. While her Silent Step trait isn’t the most helpful in a chaotic firefight, the rest of her kit more than makes up for it. Between her Flash Drone and Data Knife, Hawkclaw has the means to control the flow of battle. If visibility’s poor, her Signal Decoder will help you keep track of enemies.
- Position – Recon: Can access the radio to recon the map. Can use Respawn Beacons in Havoc Warfare mode.
- Trait – Silent Step: Walking and crouching are faster and make less noise.
- Tactical Gear – Signal Decoder: Periodically scans for up to three enemy signals. The signal closest to you will be displayed in red.
- Gadget 1 – Flash Drone: Deploys a drone that flashes all enemies within range. Drone can be sent along the signal lines made by the Signal Decoder.
- Gadget 2 – Data Knife: Throws a Data Knife that briefly disables electronic devices on impact. Hitting enemies deals significant damage.
Luna (Luna Kim)
If professional archer and ex-intelligence officer Luna ‘Luna’ Kim wasn’t a recon operator, we’d be shocked, almost as shocked as someone taking one of her Volt Arrows to the knee. Thanks to her Hunter’s Mark trait, you won’t have to frag to be a useful asset to her team, as damaging enemies will mark their location for your team to finish off the kill. Teamwork makes the dream work.
- Position – Recon: Can access the radio to recon the map. Can use Respawn Beacons in Havoc Warfare mode.
- Trait – Hunter’s Mark: Damaging enemies marks them for a short duration, making them visible to teammates.
- Tactical Gear – Detection Arrow: Fires an arrow that exposes enemies, leaving behind micro-sensors that detect moving targets.
- Gadget 1 – Volt Arrow: Fires an arrow that deals damage over time with electric currents after impacting terrain.
- Gadget 2 – Frag Grenade: Defensive grenade that deals area-of-effect damage.
Shepherd (Terry Mursa)
They say the best offense is a great defense, and Terry ‘Shepherd’ Mursa encapsulates this ideology. His Sonic Defense trait reduces the damage taken from explosions – always handy when there are tanks around. However, Shepherd’s sonic-based kit isn’t only good for survival, as his Sonic Trap and Sonic Paralysis drone can effectively neutralize enemy combatants.
- Position – Engineer: Gains a welding gun that can cut through wired fences, repair vehicles, and construct defenses. Can use the AT4 and Stinger rocket launchers in Havoc Warfare mode.
- Trait – Sonic Defense: Uses a hand-mounted device to generate anti-phase sound waves, reducing damage from explosions.
- Tactical Gear – Sonic Paralysis: Deploys a sonic drone that paralyzes the enemy, reducing their rate of fire and movement speed.
- Gadget 1 – Sonic Trap: Deploys a sonic trap that can be attached to hard surfaces. Slows enemies and penetrates armor when triggered.
- Gadget 2 – Frag Grenade: Defensive grenade that deals area-of-effect damage.
Stinger (Roy Smee)
Having served in the special forces support department, Roy ‘Stinger’ Smee is a medical maestro that can use his smokes as an AoE healing field – an innovative combination of utility. As the only dedicated support in the game right now, Stinger’s stock is at an all-time high.
- Position – Support: Revives downed allies faster than other classes. Can use ammo crates in Havoc Warfare mode.
- Trait – Quick Rescue: Grants a downed ally more health when reviving.
- Tactical Gear – Hive-Tech Pistol: Healing pistol that can heal multiple allied operators at the same time while locked on, also has the ability to self-heal. Grants immunity during healing.
- Gadget 1 – Smokescreen: Launches a UAV that disperses a smoke wall as it flies. It can be controlled mid-flight.
- Gadget 2 – Hive-Tech Smoke Grenade: A multipurpose smoke grenade. Shoot it with the Hive-Tech Pistol to turn it into a healing smoke, though it will increase visibility within the smoke.
Vyron (Wang Yuhao)
A former fighter pilot, Wang ‘Vyron’ Yuhao is quick to spot trouble. His Dynamic Auxiliary System offers up directional propulsion, granting him the means to quickly readjust position during a firefight, or approach from a different angle. If Vyron’s flown too far, this trait ensures he has a safe landing, even when falling from great heights.
- Position – Assault: Faster aiming movement speed. Can use the AT4 rocket launcher in Havoc Warfare mode.
- Trait – Dynamic Auxiliary System: Becomes overcharged while falling from a height, minimizing fall damage. Also grants a boost to movement speed. Using tactical gear and gadgets also increases your speed.
- Tactical Gear – QLL32 Crouching Tiger: Grenade launcher that fires compressed air rounds that knock down enemies.
- Gadget 1 – Dynamic Propulsion: Propels you in the desired direction. Its cooldown can be reduced by knocking down enemies.
- Gadget 2 – Magnetic Bomb: Throws a time bomb that can attach to walls and vehicles.
And that’s everything you need to know about the Delta Force Hawk Ops operators. While you’re patiently awaiting access to the free PC game, be sure to check out how to earn Delta Force Hawk Ops Twitch drops – there are plenty of Steam keys up for grabs, so don’t miss out.