Characters & Roles
Characters & Roles in Battlefield V
Overview
Battlefield V does not feature named heroes or unique character abilities. Instead, players assume the role of a soldier from one of four Classes: Assault, Medic, Support, and Scout. Each class has unique weapons, gadgets, and Combat Roles (specializations) that tailor your playstyle. Additionally, Elite Characters are cosmetic skins that offer no gameplay advantage. This guide covers every class and their combat roles in detail.
Classes (Playable Characters)
#### Assault
- Role: Frontline offensive and anti-vehicle specialist.
- Strengths: High damage with semi-automatic rifles and assault rifles; powerful anti-tank gadgets (Panzerfaust, sticky dynamite, anti-tank grenades).
- Weaknesses: No self-healing abilities; limited ammo capacity.
- Playstyle: Aggressive pushes, flanking, and prioritizing vehicles. Use cover to reload and rely on Supports for ammo.
- Unlock: Available from the start.
- Recommended Equipment:
- Combat Roles:
- Team Synergy: Assault clears vehicles, allowing Medics and Scouts to advance. Pair with Support for ammo and Medic for healing.
- Role: Healer and reviver.
- Strengths: Infinite healing pouches/boxes; smoke grenades for cover; fast revive speed.
- Weaknesses: Limited to SMGs (lower damage and range).
- Playstyle: Stay with squad, prioritize revives, use smoke to obscure enemy lines.
- Unlock: Available from start.
- Recommended Equipment:
- Combat Roles:
- Team Synergy: Essential for sustaining pushes. Use smoke to protect revives. Supports can keep you stocked with ammo.
- Role: Ammo provider, suppressive fire, and fortification builder.
- Strengths: LMGs/MMGs with large magazines; unlimited ammo boxes; ability to build and repair fortifications/vehicles.
- Weaknesses: Slow movement speed; vulnerable during long reloads; poor accuracy at range.
- Playstyle: Hold defensive positions, resupply teammates, construct cover, suppress enemies to pin them down.
- Unlock: Available from start.
- Recommended Equipment:
- Combat Roles:
- Team Synergy: Provides ammo for all classes; repairs vehicles driven by teammates; builds defensive positions for Scouts and Medics.
- Role: Reconnaissance, long-range elimination, and spotting.
- Strengths: High damage bolt-action rifles; spotting flares reveal enemies on minimap; spawn beacon for squad spawn points.
- Weaknesses: Low health; slow rate of fire; weak in close quarters.
- Playstyle: Position on high ground or flanks, use flares to reveal enemies, eliminate key targets, place spawn beacons for squad infiltration.
- Unlock: Available from start.
- Recommended Equipment:
- Combat Roles:
- Team Synergy: Flares help Assaults and Supports engage enemies; spawn beacon allows squad to flank from unexpected angles. Medics can revive you if positioned safely.
- Hanna: Female German soldier (Assault class).
- Norman “Mac”: British paratrooper.
- Wilfrid “Will”: British pilot.
- “The Last Tiger” crew (German tanker skins).
- Various seasonal elites (e.g., “Patriot”, “Valkyrie”).
- Weapons: StG 44 (assault rifle) or M1 Garand (semi-auto)
- Gadgets: Panzerfaust + sticky dynamite (for vehicle busting) or anti-tank grenade + grenade launcher (area denial)
- Vehicle Buster: Faster reload for anti-tank gadgets and increased damage to vehicles.
- Tank Hunter: Equip anti-tank rifles (e.g., Boys AT Rifle) with improved accuracy and handling.
- Demolition: Increased explosive damage and radius for grenades and dynamite.
#### Medic
- Weapons: MP40 or Thompson (high fire rate for close quarters)
- Gadgets: Medical crate (area heal) or pouches (quick single use); smoke grenade launcher optional.
- Field Medic: Faster revive and heal speed; increased health regeneration.
- Combat Medic: Improved weapon accuracy and handling while moving.
#### Support
- Weapons: MG42 or Lewis Gun (high round count for sustained fire)
- Gadgets: Ammo crate or pouches; repair tool for vehicle maintenance.
- Machine Gunner: Improved suppression effect and faster bipod deploy.
- Engineer: Faster fortification building and vehicle repair speed.
#### Scout
- Weapons: Krag-Jørgensen or Gewehr M95 (bolt-action rifles)
- Gadgets: Spotting flare + spawn beacon (team utility) or tripwire mines (defensive).
- Sniper: Increased accuracy and reduced scope sway when stationary.
- Spotter: Faster spotting time, extra flare capacity, and increased mark duration.
Elite Characters (Cosmetic)
Battlefield V includes Elite Characters—premium cosmetic skins that change a soldier’s appearance and voice lines but do not alter gameplay or abilities. They are purchased with real money or were earned through Tides of War (no longer obtainable). Examples:
These skins are purely cosmetic. You can equip them in the Company menu, but they function identically to the base classes.
Summary Table of Classes
| Class | Primary Role | Typical Weapons | Key Gadgets | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assault | Anti-vehicle/offense | Assault rifles, semi-autos | Panzerfaust, dynamite, AT grenade | No healing, limited ammo |
| Medic | Healer/reviver | SMGs | Medical crate/pouch, smoke grenade | Low damage, short range |
| Support | Ammo/fortifications | LMGs, MMGs | Ammo box/pouch, repair tool | Slow, poor accuracy at range |
| Scout | Recon/sniper | Bolt-action rifles | Spotting flares, spawn beacon | Low health, weak CQC |
Conclusion
Master your chosen class and combat role to contribute effectively to your squad. Coordinate with teammates to cover each other's weaknesses—Assault destroys vehicles, Medic keeps everyone alive, Support provides resources, and Scout delivers intel. Switch roles as needed based on the situation and map. Remember that Elite Characters are cosmetic only; focus on mastering the class system for success on the battlefield.