My first char was a Vanguard with a bonus talent of decryption. Great at dealing it out, horrible at taking it. I couldn't lay waste to things with my Pistol in a split second, but being able to DoT with warp and blow away peoples shields often made up for that.

Though my second char was a Solider with a bonus skill of barrier and specs in shotgun and sniper. Completely different way of handling battles.

The above post was only about my vanguard.

I took he down no problem first shot but tossing her to the roof and blasting her away was my way of doing it :P