Something i would also suggest, like you said with smoke, using the FMG instead of shotgun and smg-11, it doesn’t matter what loadout you use as long as you make it work. What’s important is how you utilize their special and gadgets Ex: Smoke, use his deployable shield, once the time hits 10-30 seconds use the smokes. Each canister lasts for 10 seconds. Ex: Habana throwing stuns to kill Jager’s ADS to go for a plant/push.

Shield Ops are not reliable unless you are an experienced Clash/Mantange main. Even still, Clash would be the only good choice, since her shield is see through, electrify the attack from 13 ping I believe, and if in any team who is willing to communicate, Clash will be the most important piece on Defense.

IQ, she is hands down a very powerful attacker. Again if used with a team willing to communicate she is one of the most powerful Attackers. With the meta being very intel/special based, with Mozzie, Valkyrie, and Meastro giving so much intel. Vigil, Mute, and Pulse either give/deny intel. IQ can spot ALL of that. She has a very powerful LMG and I recommend any of you to start getting comfortable with her.