Battlefield 6: Tips

Oct 17

Although Battlefield 6 is a straightforward and self-explanatory multiplayer FPS, there are a great deal of controls, systems and game mechanics to master. Simply learning your controller or keyboard layout takes some time. There is also a lot of information about the game that, if known, can greatly improve your online experience. These can range from simple changes to default settings to understanding how weapons handle in-game and how to control them effectively. Hence, I thought it would be useful to new or returning players, to collate a list of tips for Battlefield 6. Some are quite obvious where others may not be quite so well known. They’re in no particular order. Hopefully you’ll find them useful.

Do not fire your weapon continuously because the longer you fire, the more bullet spread (or bloom ) you will experience. Tap fire to reduce bloom. You can also switch to semi-auto or burst fire (if the weapon supports it) for increased accuracy.
Mount your weapon on both horizontal and vertical surfaces for stability. If your weapon has a bipod equipped, press the melee button while lying prone to mount on the ground.
Weapons are zeroed to 50 metres, apart from sniper rifles. Therefore when ADS firing at close range, aim lower, IE at the groin or abdomen, to hit the central body mass. Otherwise you will fire too high.
Hip firing at close quarters is quicker and potentially more accurate.
When in combat, go prone selectively and tactically as you don’t register on the minimap when shooting and there is less recoil.
Use the game audio to your advantage. The game’s sound design is very good at providing audio cues and indicating location. Using a headset greatly helps pinpoint sounds.
Use the minimap. Increase its size via settings and consult it regularly. It shows enemy locations as well as your squad mates and team. Use it to locate resources such as ammo supplies.

Spot enemies by aiming at them and pressing the Q, L1 or LB. It is easier using a drone on the Recon class as you just have to move the crosshairs over the target to mark them.

Use the mounted heavy weapons such as the machine guns and recoilless guns when targets present themselves. They are accurate and deadly if used effectively. If possible, have a squad mate cover you while using mounted weapons.
Whenever possible attack tanks from the rear, where their armour is weakest. If you’re a Recon class, be creative with the use of C4. IE attach to vehicles and drones etc.
Engineers can use smoke grenades to provide cover when advancing, retreating and reviving players. Remember that smoke can be countered by the use of thermal weapon optics.
When running, stow your weapons and run with your combat knife, defibrillators or engineer tool equipped, to go faster.
Beware sniper scope glint. White glint shows a sniper aiming. A rainbow glint indicates that you’re at the right range for a one shot kill.
The Support class can use deployable cover at strategic locations and chokepoints. Engineers can repair deployable cover.
Any class can change the default melee weapon from knife to a sledgehammer. Use them to get through walls and floors, providing alternate routes to a strategic target.