Game Tips

Game Tips for Battlefield 1

Beginner Tips

1. Stick with Your Squad
Always spawn on squadmates who are in safe positions. Use the mini-map to identify where your squad is pushing. Squads that stay together capture objectives faster and revive each other. Press the "join squad" button in the spawn screen if you are not in one.

2. Learn the Classes
Battlefield 1 has four main classes: Assault (anti-vehicle, close combat), Medic (healing/reviving), Support (ammo resupply, suppression), Scout (sniping, spotting). Each has unique weapons and gadgets. Try each class early to understand their role. Never ignore your class's primary function.

3. Spot Enemies Frequently
Press the spot button (default Q on PC, R1 on PlayStation, RB on Xbox) to mark enemies on the mini-map for your entire team. This helps teammates and gives you XP. Spot before shooting — even if you die, the enemy stays spotted.

4. Use Cover and Aim Down Sights
Always move between cover (rocks, walls, craters). Hip-fire is inaccurate; aim down sights (ADS) for precise shots. However, be aware that ADS slows your movement — strafe in close quarters.

5. Capture and Defend Objectives
In Conquest and Operations, holding objectives wins the game. Run toward the objective flag, but don’t stand in the open. Clear the area before capping. Defending gives you defensive kills bonus (200 extra points per kill near a flag you own).

6. Don’t Run in the Open
Battlefield 1 maps have open fields and trenches. Stick to tree lines, ridges, and buildings. Use the terrain to break enemy line of sight. Prone can make you very hard to spot at distance.

7. Use the Mini-Map (M Combo)
The mini-map shows spotted enemies, gunfire indicators (white blips), and objective markers. Enlarge it in the settings (view magnification). Watch for movement — if a dot disappears, someone might be sneaking behind you.

8. Revive Teammates (As Medic)
If you play Medic, the syringe is your priority. Reviving a teammate prevents them from respawning (which gives the enemy fewer tickets in Operations). Use the “V” key (default) to quickly switch to syringe. Smoke grenades cover revives.

9. Resupply Teammates (As Support)
Support players drop ammo pouches or crates. Press 3 to switch to ammo box, then press fire to toss. Restocks help the team keep fighting and you earn resupply points (20 per resupply). Always drop ammo near teammates.

10. Learn to Use Vehicles
Tanks and planes are powerful but not invincible. Never bail out of a vehicle — it becomes a free kill for the enemy. Stick with your vehicle until disabled. If you need to escape, move to a safe zone first.

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Intermediate Strategies

1. Master the Movement System

• Sprint: hold Shift (PC) / L3 (console). Sprinting into a slide: crouch while sprinting (C on PC, circle/B on console) for quick evasion.


• Vaulting: jump at walls to climb quickly.


• Leaning: while behind cover, aim down sights and strafe to lean out slightly.


• Use bayonet charge? It’s loud and leaves you exposed — use it to clear a room or as a last resort.


2. Customize Your Loadout
Weapons have variants (e.g., Factory, Storm, Trench, Sniper) that change recoil, hip-fire, and scope attachments. Pick based on your playstyle:

• Assault: Ribeyrolles Factory (good all-round) or MP18 Trench (hip-fire).


• Medic: Mondragón Storm (accuracy) or Federov Avtomat (automatic, but less range).


• Support: BAR Storm (run-and-gun), MG15 Suppressive (bipod heavy).


• Scout: SMLE MkIII Infantry (iron sights) or Gewehr 98 Sniper (scope).

Gadgets also matter: use dynamite vs. tanks, or mortar for indirect fire.

3. Understand Suppression
When bullets fly near you, your screen blurs and accuracy drops. To suppress enemies (as Support), fire at their location even if you can’t hit. This helps your teammates push. Suppression assists grant suppression assist points.

4. Use Field Guns and Stationary Weapons
Maps have mounted machine guns (e.g., Vickers, Lewis) and field artillery (e.g., QF 13-pdr). Use these to control lanes or destroy enemy vehicles. Be careful: you are vulnerable to snipers while operating them.

5. Play the Objective in Operations
Operations mode has waves of attackers vs defenders. Attackers must capture consecutive sectors; defenders hold a series of flags. Play the role that fits the phase: on defense, use Scout to pick off attackers; on offense, use Medic to keep the push alive.

6. Coordinate with Squad Using Comms
Use voice chat or the commo-rose (Q menu) to request orders, call out enemy vehicles, and mark targets. Good squad leaders give objectives (orders) that earn extra points. Follow orders to maximize XP.

7. Utilize the Behemoth
When a team falls behind in Conquest/Operations, a Behemoth (airship, armored train, dreadnought) spawns for the losing team. If you control it, protect its weak points and use its cannons to clear flags. If facing it, attack its turrets and weak spots with Assault gadgets.

8. Learn Map Layouts
Each map has distinct terrain, chokepoints, and flanking routes. For example:

• Amiens: urban with narrow streets — use trenches and buildings.


• St. Quentin Scar: open fields with bunkers — use smoke to cross.


• Monte Grappa: mountainous with caves — watch for tunnels.

Study the minimap with open eyes to memorize common paths.

9. Master the Bayonet Charge
Bayonet charge (sprinting + press melee) is a one-hit kill but leaves you vulnerable during charge. Use it to clear a point, break an enemy line, or when cornered. Do not charge into open fields where you will be shot.

10. Use Grenades Effectively

• Frag grenade: good all-around, can kill in blast radius.


• Smoke grenade: essential for crossing open ground, blinding enemies, covering revives. Use as Medic or Assault.


• Gas grenade: damages and disorients enemies (forces them to wear gas mask). Useful for area denial.


• Incendiary: blocks area with fire, good for doorways.


• Impact grenade: explodes on contact — use for quick kills.


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Advanced Optimizations



1. Control Recoil and Spread
Each weapon has a unique recoil pattern. Practice (in the hidden Shooting Range via Campaign?) to learn to pull down mouse/stick to counteract vertical recoil. Use burst fire at long range to reset spread. Learn the difference between targeting and moving spread values.

2. Use the Gas Mask Strategically
Press the gas mask key (default B on PC) to toggle on/off. It protects from gas but restricts vision and slows movement. Don’t wear it unnecessarily — you become an easy target. Use it only when gas is present or when you need to cross a gas cloud. You can also use it to reduce flinch from suppression? Not directly, but it helps against gas grenades.

3. Optimize Vehicle Usage

• Tanks: Always angle your armor (like in real life) to present a sloped surface. Repair with the field repair tool (Support) or wrench (driver repair perk). Keep moving to avoid getting flanked by Assault soldiers.


• Planes: Fly high to avoid AA fire, use third-person view for better awareness. Learn to stall and turn tightly. Use bombs on infantry clusters.


• Cavalry: Ride a horse for speed and a saber. You can self-heal with bandage. Use the horse as mobile cover.


4. Elite Kits
Eldest kits (Tanker, Pilot, Cavalry) have unique weapons. Tanker has a sawed-off shotgun and wrench; Pilot has a pistol and incendiary bombs. As these, you have different spawn options (e.g., Tanker can spawn into tanks). Use them to get vehicles from the deployment screen. Also, you earn class-specific points for vehicle kills.

5. Resupply and Repair Chains
Work with a Support player who can resupply your ammo, allowing infinite grenades. If you play Support near a tank, you can repair it with your wrench. Coordinate with a medic to keep the tank alive. Advanced team play like this dominates matches.

6. Use the Mini-Map Full Size
Go to Settings > Gameplay > Minimap Size: 125-150%. Turn on "Minimap Spotting" so you see spotted enemies clearly. Expand the range to show 100-200m. This gives you near-constant awareness.

7. Learn the Optimal Time to Go Prone
Going prone reduces your hitbox significantly, especially when combined with grass or bushes. Use it when you need to hold a position (e.g., capturing a flag in a ditch). However, don’t stay prone too long — you are vulnerable to grenades and can’t move quickly. Prone is best for long-range engagements with Support machine guns or Scout rifles.

8. Master the Spotting Flare (Scout)
The spotting flare (scout gadget) reveals enemies within its radius on the minimap. Fire it at objective flags to see all enemies hiding there. This is incredibly valuable for your team. Combine with a K-bullet (to disable vehicles) for a powerful scout loadout.

9. Use Mortars and Artillery
Support players can use the mortar (HE or gas). Aim by looking at the minimap marker after firing a spotting flare? Actually, mortar aim is done by adjusting the distance with mouse wheel and firing. Use it on contested flags to suppress defenders. The artillery truck driver has a mortar-like ability — coordinate with a spotter.

10. Advanced Vehicle Tactics

• Tank: Use the coaxial machine gun to kill infantry while saving main cannon for tanks. Turn on "Optical Camouflage" specialization for reduced visibility.


• Plane: Pull up early to not stall. Dogfighting: turn when the enemy turns by using throttle down to tighten turn radius. Use the rear gunner seat if you have a passenger.


• Behemoth: If piloting the Airship L30, use its machine guns to clear AA gunners before bombing. The turrets have limited traverse — turn the whole airship.


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Class-Specific Tips



#### Assault

• Best anti-vehicle tools: AT Rocket Gun and Dynamite. Rocket Gun can be fired from cover; dynamite requires close range. Combine with Light Anti-Tank Grenade.


• Close combat: SMGs and shotguns. Use hip-fire in buildings.


• Dynamite trick: Throw dynamite, then detonate it with a bullet or by pressing the detonator button again (default: same key as throwing — careful).


#### Medic

• Always carry syringe and med crate/pouch. The crate heals multiple people in an area; pouch is single-use but faster. Use pouch for on-the-go healing.


• Revive priority: Revive squadmates and medics first. Don’t revive under fire — throw smoke first.


• Weapon choice: Mondragón Storm is excellent for mid-range. Federov is full-auto but less accurate.


#### Support

• Deploy ammo near flags and chokepoints. You can switch between pouch and crate — crate resupplies everything (including gadgets) faster in a zone. Pouch can be thrown to a specific teammate.


• Use the Tripwire Bomb: Place near doorways or objectives. The explosive tripwire (HE) can destroy vehicles if placed on roads.


• Bipod: Mount your LMG on a surface to reduce recoil significantly. Use windows, sandbags, or the ground.


#### Scout

• Spotting: Always use the periscope (gadget) to spot enemies for your team. The trench periscope is especially useful.


• K-bullets: Carry to damage vehicles at range (disable tracks/engine) or finish off low-health tanks.


• Flare gun: Fire into buildings to light up enemies. Use the flash flare to blind enemies.


• Sniping positions: Alternate spots after every kill to avoid counter-sniping. Use the ghillie suit skin for camouflage.


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Economy & Progression Tips




• War Bonds: Earned by leveling up and completing assignments. Use them to purchase weapons and gadgets. Prioritize buying weapons that fit your main class (e.g., unlock Federov Avtomat for Medic early).


• Assignments: Complete the "unlock" assignments in the Weapons menu to earn special weapons (e.g., the Howdah pistol). Check them frequently.


• Battle Packs: Earned via gameplay or purchased. They contain cosmetic skins. They don’t affect gameplay — save real money if you want.


• XP Boost: Use the squad XP boost (earned from Battle Packs) to double your XP gain for a round. Activate it at the start of a match.


• Service Assignments: These are available after reaching rank 10; they reward unique medals and skins.


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Multiplayer Modes Specific Tips



#### Conquest (Most Popular)

• Focus on flags: Always capture objectives. The team with more flags earns tickets faster.


• Back-cap: Occasionally send 1-2 players to capture an enemy’s back flag to split their defense.


• Vehicle dominance: Controlling tanks and planes gives a huge advantage. Don’t let them idle in base.


#### Operations

• Attacking: Use smoke grenades to cover advances. Medics and Supports are vital. Destroy enemy stationary weapons and machine guns.


• Defending: Hold the sector boundaries. Use Scouts to snipe attackers from distance. Mines and tripwires can stop vehicle rushes.


#### Team Deathmatch

• Stick together: This mode is about kills, but group tactics still win. Use the minimap to find enemy clusters.


• Flanking: Use side routes to surprise the enemy team from behind.


#### War Pigeons

• Play the obj: Capture the pigeon, send the message. This is a fast-paced mode; use fast classes like Assault and Medic.


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Settings & Controls Optimization




• Field of View: Set to 80-90 degrees horizontal for better peripheral vision.


• Uniform Soldier Aiming: Enable (PC and console) for consistent sensitivity across all weapons.


• ADS Sensitivity: Lower it slightly (e.g., 80%) for better tracking.


• Minimap Rotation: Set to rotate with you for easier navigation.


• Show Objective Icons: Set to "Always" to see where teammates are.


• Vehicle Sensitivity: Separate settings for air and ground. Lower for aircraft.


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Final Extra Tips




• Use the "Kill Card": When you die, you see a card showing what killed you. Study it to learn weapon types and ranges.


• Watch the Killcam: See where the enemy is after you die — spot them quickly before you respawn.


• Learn to Call Out: Use the commo-rose for quick markers (e.g., "Need ammo", "Follow me", "Go go go").


• Be Patient: Battlefield 1 rewards map knowledge and teamwork over run-and-gun reflexes. Slow down, check corners, and listen for footsteps.


• Have Fun: Experiment with different weapons and roles. The game is about immersion and grand battles — embrace the chaos.

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\\These tips cover all skill levels. Practice consistently, focus on one class at first, and always contribute to your team. Good luck, soldier!\\