Skills

Skills (スキル, sukiru) are upgradeable enhancements to the player's abilities in S.T.A.R.S Unit 5 that they can unlock by completing missions and leveling up in the campaign. As more skills are unlocked, more additions will be made to your available skill list. They allow characters to upgrade abilities with weapons such as firearm damage, reload speed, or steady aim. Other upgrades are available, including attributes such as defense or agility, and even alter the damage from close-combat attacks, like punches and kicks.

These skills are categorized in three different areas.
 * Mercenary: Focuses on long-range.
 * Elite: Focuses on close-combat, defense, and recovery.
 * Agent: Focuses on stealth, agility, and survival.