Zombie Assault: Resurgence Classes: Assault, Heavy, and Medic Explained

The Zombie Assault: Resurgence classes are the heart of the game's RPG system. Before you fire a single shot, you pick a Merc class, and that choice shapes your skill tree, your abilities, and your role in a co-op squad. This guide explains everything confirmed about the three base classes and the two Speciality Classes at launch.

The Three Base Classes

Ninja Kiwi's official store page confirms 3 distinct classes to choose from: Assault, Heavy, and Medic. Each is "customized through skill trees, branching speciality paths and upgradeable abilities."

This class triangle — damage, tank, support — is the foundation of the whole build system. For help picking one, see the best class guide.

How Skills Work in Each Class

Deep RPG gameplay means every class has a full progression system. The official description breaks it down into clear tiers.

The key decision is how to balance your Core skills (shared) against your Class-specific skills (your identity). A focused build is almost always stronger than spreading points everywhere.

Assault: The Damage Dealer

The Assault class is the front-line damage option. If you want to melt hordes and push objectives, this is the class for you.

Assault is the most forgiving class for new players — you contribute just by shooting well, and the learning curve is gentler than the support or tank roles.

Heavy: The Tank

The Heavy class is built to take hits and control the battlefield. When the horde gets thick, the Heavy holds the line.

Heavy is the class you want when the difficulty spikes and somebody needs to stand in front.

Medic: The Support

The Medic class keeps the squad alive. In a 4-player co-op run, a good Medic is often the difference between a clean clear and a wipe.

Medic shines in co-op. If you mostly play solo, the value drops — but in a full squad, it is one of the highest-impact classes in the game.

The 2 Speciality Classes

On top of the three base classes, there are 2 Unique Speciality Classes. According to the official description, choosing a branch "locks in your unique traits, giving access to all new Speciality Skills and additional Activated Abilities per branch."

These are the long-term progression hooks — a Speciality branch is a commitment, so it pays to understand your class before you lock in. See the Speciality Classes guide for more.

How Classes Fit the Bigger Picture

Your class is one piece of the build. It works together with your weapon loadout and your co-op squad composition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many classes are in Zombie Assault: Resurgence?

There are 3 base classes (Assault, Heavy, Medic) plus 2 Speciality Classes. Full details above and in the Speciality guide.

What is the best class in Zombie Assault: Resurgence?

It depends on your role — Assault for damage, Heavy for tanking, Medic for support. See the best class guide.

Does each class have its own skill tree?

Yes. Each class has 6 Core skills, 6 Class-specific skills, and 3 Activated Abilities.

Is there a Medic class in Zombie Assault: Resurgence?

Yes, the Medic is one of the three base classes, focused on support and healing in co-op.

How do you unlock Speciality Classes in Zombie Assault: Resurgence?

Speciality Classes unlock by choosing a branch within a class, which locks in unique traits and grants new Speciality Skills and Activated Abilities.