Jacob entered the military as soon as he was old enough, rising through the ranks and eventually becoming part of a covert Special Forces unit, where he undertook a series of recon and combat assignments. Upon his discharge, Jacob joined up with Bellweather, a private military company that took on contracts for governments and corporations around the world. It was one such corporation that brought his unit to Redfall under mysterious orders known only to his superiors. Once on the island, the expert sniper was separated from his team and a chance encounter with REDACTED left Jacob with a new, rather unique eye and the psychic raven that now haunts his side.
Jakob has three action skills that give him a great advantage on the battlefield. The first two skills have a cooldown and can constantly be triggered. The third skill is your ultimate skill which can change the tide in battle but needs to be charged up by collecting Psychic Residue.
Raven
A psychic bird companion that can tag enemies. Enemies are highlighted by a red outline.
Unlocks: Level 2
Cooldown: 12 Seconds
Cloak
Activate a cloaking device and become invisible to your enemies.
Attacking will deactivate your cloak.
Unlocks: Level 3
Active: 10 Seconds
Cooldown: 20 Seconds
Heartstopper
Heartstopper is Jacob’s Ultimate skill. It summons a psychic sniper rifle that auto-aims on targets when aiming down sight. You have a limit number of lethal shots.
Unlocks: Level 5
Active: 10 Seconds or 5 Shots
Charge: You need to charge up this skill by collecting Psychic Residue throughout Redfall.
Skill Tree
Jacob has three skill trees that each focus on a specific action skill. Then there is a fourth tree that lets you boost things like health and inventory space. Jacob also has 4 unique perks that enhance this role. You cannot fully spec out your skill tree when you reach the level cap so choose your skills wisely.
Jacob Perks
Skill
LVL
Points
Description
Deeper Pockets
2
1
Jacob can carry more lockpicks and rewire kits
Melee Training
3
1
Jacob deals increased melee damage.
Sharpshooter
4
1
Jacob deals extra headshot damage against humans.
Drill Instructor
5
1
Allies in a large area around Jacob deal extra headshot damage to humans.
Raven Upgrades
Raven Tier 1 Skills
Skill
LVL
Points
Description
Bird’s Eye
2
1
Increases the Raven’s Scan radius.
Pervasive Memory
2
1
Increases the Raven’s scan radius while flying and enemies stay marked longer.
Early Bird
2
1
Raven recharges faster
Raven Tier 2 Skills
Skill
LVL
Points
Description
Marked for Death
3
2
Marked enemies take more damage from all sources.
Killer Corvus
3
2
The raven flies faster and farther and can now damage enemies it touches, chaining from one enemy to the next. The raven can also destroy vulnerable vampires.
Deadeye
3
2
When aiming down sights at an enemy, that enemy becomes marked after a short time.
Raven Tier 3 Skills
Skill
LVL
Points
Description
Unkindness
12
3
When the raven touches an enemy additional ravens spawn to strike nearby enemies. Raven’s scan radius and mark duration are also increased. Jacob can mark targets faster when aiming-down-sights.
Cloak Upgrades
Cloak Tier 1 Skills
Skill
LVL
Points
Description
Battery Efficiency
3
1
Cloak lasts longer
Camouflage Field
3
1
Cloaking grants damage resistance for it’s duration and a short time after it expires to you and nearby allies.
Vicious Strike
5
1
Attacks made when Cloaked deal additional damage.
Cloak Tier 2 Skills
Skill
LVL
Points
Description
Battery Recharge
5
2
Cloak regenerates faster.
Air Supercavitation
5
2
While cloaked, Jacob can pass through tripwires undetected. You and allies cloaked with Camouflage Fields move faster.
Hidden Strike
5
2
Jacob can attack without Cloak ending, but each attack shortens the Cloak duration.
Cloak Tier 3 Skills
Skill
LVL
Points
Description
Perfect Ghost
12
3
All enemies looking in Jacob’s direction become marked. Jacob does more damage while cloaked and can attack more often before the cloak deactivates. Cloak’s duration, recharge rate, and damage resistance are also increased.
Heartstopper Upgrades
Heartstopper Tier 1 Skills
Skill
LVL
Points
Description
Extended Magazine
5
1
Heartstopper lasts longer and has more ammunition.
Shock and Awe
5
1
When an enemy is killed by Heartstopper, nearby enemies are knocked over.
Transfusion
5
1
When an enemy is killed by Heartstopper, Jacob is healed for a decent amount.
Heartstopper Tier 2 Skills
Skill
LVL
Points
Description
Flatline
6
2
When Jacob defeats an enemy using Heartstopper, his aim is automatically snapped to another enemy.
Heart Burst
6
2
When an enemy is killed by Heartstopper, nearby enemies take damage over time for a few seconds.
Adrenaline Rush
6
2
While Heartstopper is active, Jacob deals over time.
Heartstopper Tier 3 Skills
Skill
LVL
Points
Description
And You’re to Blame
12
3
Heartstopper can now hit marked enemies through walls. Heartstopper’s duration and damage are increased and the amount of healing Jacob receives is also improved.
