A complete guide to Wild Assault characters: abilities, perks, and the best picks.
Wild Assault: Character Guide | Who to Pick?
Norman
Norman knows nothing about his past but refuses to despair. Armed with exceptional combat skills and unbreakable will, he battles across a dangerous yet familiar battlefield to reclaim his lost memories.
Passive Abilities
- Predator: As a Predator, you excel in short-range mobility but have limited stamina. Max health is reduced, tactical sprint is faster, and jump height is significantly increased.
- Razor Claws: Your melee attacks deal lethal damage.
- Born Hunter: Successful hunts restore combat morale. Killing an enemy instantly restores a small amount of health.
Active Abilities
- Primal Rage (Ultimate): Norman enters a frenzy, drastically increasing his durability and replacing gunfire with rapid claw strikes and deadly lunges.
- Stunning Roar (Tactical): Norman lets out a roar, disorienting enemies within range. The closer the enemy, the stronger the intimidation effect.
- Instinct Awakening (Signature): Increases max health and triggers gradual health regeneration. While active, each kill instantly restores a small amount of health.
Ryan
Before joining the police, Ryan was the biggest troublemaker in town—a headache for law enforcement. When war broke out, he was drafted immediately. But Ryan isn’t content being a small-time boss; the battlefield is his chance to rise to fame. When the war ends, he plans to become a legend.
Passive Abilities
- Heavyweight: His massive frame absorbs more damage, increasing max health but reducing base movement speed.
- Endurance: Excels in long-range ambushes. Tactical sprint lasts longer, but max speed is reduced.
- Brute Force: Slow but devastating melee attacks.
Active Abilities
- Suppression (Ultimate): Deploys a shield and shotgun, creating an impenetrable defense while suppressing enemies.
- Smoke Grenade (Tactical): Throws a smoke grenade, creating dense cover.
- Reckless Charge (Signature): Rams forward, crushing enemies on impact and knocking back all nearby foes.
Akahime
Akahime infiltrated the mercenary ranks as a covert agent—no one knows her true agenda.
Passive Abilities
- Agility: Enhanced movement speed while aiming.
- Nimbleness: Reduced max health but increased base speed.
- Overkill: Killing an enemy resets cooldowns for basic abilities.
Active Abilities
- Enigma (Ultimate): Enhances tactical and signature abilities while active.
- Clash (Tactical): Throws a smoke grenade that cloaks her. Radius expands during Enigma.
- Breakaway (Signature): Dashes in the current direction, allowing shooting mid-slide. During Enigma, she turns translucent, leaving decoys that charm attackers, distorting their vision.
Jack
Jack is a scout with extraordinary sensory abilities, renowned for his sharp sense of smell and hearing. He trusts his sniper rifle more than his allies.
Passive Abilities
- Blood Trail: Tracks wounded enemies—damaged foes are briefly marked.
- Born Hunter: Kills restore a small amount of health.
- Endurance: Excels in long-range ambushes. Tactical sprint lasts longer, but max speed is reduced.
Active Abilities
- D-37 “Wolf Pack” Bombardment (Ultimate): Calls in an airstrike to bombard a targeted area, dealing heavy damage.
- T-28 Launcher (Tactical): Fires an armor-piercing round that can damage enemies behind walls.
- H-6 “Bloodhound” (Signature): Temporarily detects enemies ahead and shares their locations with the team.
Vladimir
In his homeland, Vladimir was known for punishing evil and protecting the innocent. Now, he fights as a mercenary for the Wasteland Legion—no one knows why this gentle giant chose the path of war.
Passive Abilities
- Heavyweight: Increased max health but slower movement.
- Blast Resistance: Reduced explosive damage.
- Brute Force: Slow but deadly melee attacks.
Active Abilities
- Fury Cannon (Ultimate): Switches to a Gatling gun that fires explosive rounds, leaving a fiery trail.
- Incendiary Barrel (Tactical): Throws a barrel that explodes, dealing massive AoE damage.
- Battlefield Fortress (Signature): Deploys mobile cover for allies, periodically replenishing their ammo.
Marques
A brilliant biotech researcher, Marques’ reckless experiments led to toxins in her bloodstream. But for the gifted, even mistakes become tools—she now weaponizes her “flaws.”
Passive Abilities
- Agility: Faster movement while aiming.
- Nimbleness: Lower max health but higher base speed.
- Metabolism: Taking damage reduces skill cooldowns.
Active Abilities
- Toxic Blockade (Ultimate): Launches poison gas bombs (toggle horizontal/vertical with RMB) that block paths and deal DoT.
- Gas Grenade (Tactical): Places a mine that explodes on contact, poisoning enemies.
- Toxic Trap (Signature): Throws a grenade that creates a slowing, health-draining gas cloud.
Ulli
Ulli has spent years excavating artifacts for the Plague Legion—their “dig as you please” methods suit him better than strict archaeology. He never questions the Legion; after payment, all doubts vanish.
Passive Abilities
- Agility: Lower health but faster movement.
- High-Energy Metabolism: Taking damage reduces skill cooldowns.
Active Abilities
- Woolly Party (Ultimate): Enhances tactical and signature abilities.
- SN3100 Woolly Mobile (Tactical): Deploys a remote-controlled drone (press Q to pilot) that explodes on impact, slowing enemies. Stronger during Woolly Party.
- Underground Dive (Signature): Burrows underground, leaving a hole for allies to teleport to. During Woolly Party, the hole expands, granting damage resistance and speed.
Hongyin
A young medic with a warm smile and unmatched talent, Hongyin brings hope to the battlefield.
Passive Abilities
- Strong Legs: Higher jump height during tactical sprints.
- Agility: Lower health but faster movement.
- Sensitivity: Taking damage temporarily boosts speed.
Active Abilities
- Angel’s Rush (Ultimate): Drinks a potion, increasing max health and gradually healing nearby allies. Can revive downed teammates while active.
- First Aid Capsule (Tactical): Throws a healing grenade that restores HP over time. Reactivate to detonate it for burst healing.
- Tactical Roll: Dodges rapidly in the chosen direction.