

In addition, he is up to 2.5 times faster in welding than other perks. The Support specialist is more effective in a defensive capacity, where he can funnel enemies through a choke point and take advantage of his shotguns' penetration bonus.A fully-ranked Support specialist, for example, can carry 24kg of equipment, which may encompass two shotguns and a Katana. The Support specialist has a greater weight capacity than other classes, giving him the option to carry a large variety of weapons. As such, the Support specialist can easily rip through large groups of clustered enemies, and deal substantial damage to bigger specimens. His shotgun damage and penetration is significantly improved, and his Grenades inflict more damage as well (but not grenade launchers). The Support specialist can output a large amount of damage at close range, generally carries the heavier weapons of the squad's arsenal, primarily the shotgun, hunting shotgun, combat shotgun, HSG-1 shotgun and AA12. He typically either holds the front line, attacking the majority of specimens, or assumes the more passive role of maintaining the weld on doors. The Support specialist, often referred to as just Support, is usually a key member of a good squad.
