Battlefield 6 Class Guide: Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon

After Battlefield 2042's controversial shift from classes to specialists, the feedback was heard loud and clear as Battlefield 6 returns to its roots. The returning classes are Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon - all of which have unique traits and play an essential role to the team.

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Ok, let's explain the Battlefield 6 classes.

Every class is defined by the following:

• Signature Weapon - Passive benefits for certain weapon categories are assigned to each class. For examples, when using assault rifles with the Assault class, you'll switch to your assault rifle quicker as well as enjoy a shorter transition from walking to sprinting.
• Signature Trait - Bonuses that are designed to overall make the class more efficient at their intended role. For example, the support class has a much quicker revive for their teammates.
• Signature Gadget - Each class has gadgets exclusive to them. For example, the Engineer class gets a repair tool, while Recon has a motion sensor.

The "customizable" section refers to shared aspects between all classes. For example, you can share your Recon weapon loadout with your Support class. There is also a selection of gadgets and throwables which may be universally equipped. However, specific perks will not apply in this way. For example, if you use an SMG with the Recon class, you won't benefit from the Engineer's reduced hip fire spray with SMGs.

Assault soldiers is intended for those who may want to take matters into their own hands, and are generally frontline fighters built for aggressive pushes and fast-paced combat. With enhanced mobility and the Adrenaline Injector, they excel at rushing objectives and surviving chaotic encounters. If someone's going to carry the infantry combat - it's most likely Assault.

Engineers specialize in destroying and repairing vehicles, making them essential in vehicle-heavy battles. Their tools and explosive resistance make them the go-to class for keeping your team's armor alive, or dismantling the enemy’s. In order to successfully run vehicles with your friends, then you may want to ensure you have at least one engineer - but the more the merrier.

Support players are the backbone of any squad, focused on healing, reviving, and supplying teammates. With LMGs and supply gadgets, they help sustain the fight and keep the front line moving forward. If your team's tickets are depleting quickly, then you may want to consider transitioning to Support.

Recon units provide critical battlefield intelligence and excel at long-range engagements. Equipped with sniper rifles, motion sensors, and stealthy tools, they control sightlines and disrupt the enemy from afar. This class is notably more effective on large maps - but don't be that person who stays in the back with no results to show.