Jacques Yves VamplewA-Tier
Versatile Operator — Veteran Mercenary
Mercenary · Supply Cost: 10
Overview
Jacques Yves Vamplew is the gear-dependent mercenary whose power scales with equipment quality. His Partir De Rien perk means he starts from nothing but grows stronger as you outfit him with premium weapons and armor. With 82 AGI and 75 WS, his base combat stats are already strong. The synergy between his high stats and top-tier equipment makes him one of the most flexible leaders in MENACE — he excels with whatever you give him.
Strengths
- + Excellent AGI (82) — second only to Darby and Kody
- + Strong WS (75) — reliable accuracy with any weapon type
- + Partir De Rien scales with equipment quality
- + Flexible loadout: effective with any weapon class
- + Good Valor (65) for adequate discipline
Weaknesses
- - Perk requires expensive gear to reach full potential
- - Zero Precision — needs gear to enable critical hits
- - Average Toughness and Vitality (50/50) — fragile
- - Growth Potential (3) is average
- - Supply cost of 10 + expensive gear = resource heavy
Best Loadout
Best available weapon (prioritize Assault Rifles and Battle Rifles), Match Grade Ammo, Smart Gun Link, Binoculars. Scale up gear as you acquire wealth. SAPP Operator armor for extra capacity.
Best Pairings
# Frequently Asked Questions
How does Partir De Rien work exactly?
Vamplew's stats receive bonus multipliers based on the total market value of equipped items. Higher quality gear = larger stat bonuses. The perk effectively turns credits into combat power, making him scale with your economy.
Is Vamplew worth the resource investment?
Yes, if you can afford the gear. His base 82 AGI and 75 WS are already elite. With premium equipment, he competes with S-tier leaders. Treat him as a mid-to-late-game power spike — invest in him when your economy is stable.
What's the best faction to recruit Vamplew?
Vamplew is a mercenary, meaning you recruit him from the Black Market. He's available regardless of faction alignment. Prioritize Zayn-Beecher Corporation reputation for better gear access to maximize his perk.