Battlefield 2042 Beginner's Guide - Tips on Weapons, Vehicles, Map Exploration, XP, and More

 

Battlefield 2042 is the biggest game in the series to date, and if you want to compete with more experienced players who can shoot, fly helicopters, and use the terrain, then here are some helpful tips from this guide.

The large maps in Battlefield 2042 accommodate up to 128 players and many different vehicles. It can be very difficult for new players to make sense of all this chaos.

Understand the experts

Specialists have appeared in Battlefield 2042 - these are characters with their own special skills. Specialists are divided into four types: attack aircraft, scout, support, and engineer. The weapon is not tied to the class, as it was in past games, you can more flexibly customize your fighter.

Now you have more freedom than ever before to create layouts that suit your playstyle, so feel free to experiment. And remember, you can switch between each of your unlocked specialists if you need to change your tactics. Spend some time in the game menu fiddling with your gear. You can pre-create assemblies for stormtroopers, scouts, support and engineers.

Think about how you can help your squad and what the team needs to successfully capture the target. Once you select a specific specialist, follow their playstyle and help the team complete tasks. For example, don't play as support if you don't want to help injured allies. We've covered the Battlefield 2042 Specialists in more detail in a separate guide.

Try new weapons and improve the ones you use

In the game you will come across a large selection of weapons and gadgets. As you gain experience and level up, you will receive different types of rewards. These rewards include weapons, gadgets, cosmetics, and more.

Try different weapons to analyze different play styles. This way you will find out which style suits you best. But even after finding your favorite cannon, you can still level up your profile and unlock various weapons. Who knows, maybe there is something more suitable there.

After you unlock new weapons, you can upgrade them to unlock various attachments. Mastering a weapon requires a variety of tasks. For example, get enough kills with an M5A3 assault rifle to unlock a new scope. You can improve the strengths of the weapon or make it more comfortable for yourself.

One of the coolest new features in Battlefield 2042 is the ability to swap weapons in the field. The Plus system allows you to switch between the unlocked barrel, scope, and ammo attachments of your primary and secondary weapons, giving you the ability to respond to new threats as they arise.

Consider the trajectory of a bullet at a distance

Unlike other popular shooters, in Battlefield 2042 you have to consider the trajectory of the bullet, which means that it will be more difficult to hit the aggressor at long distances. For example, if you are using a sniper rifle, you may need to aim overhead to get the bullet right on target. Understanding the dynamics of each weapon is an important part of Battlefield 2042. You can practice bot battles to try out new weapons before fighting real players.

Use vehicles

Traditionally, in the games of the series, you had to appear at the headquarters to get a car, and then you had to get on it to the war zone. In Battlefield 2042, DICE introduced a vehicle calling system that can help you. If you need fast transport or if your squad needs additional firepower, use the special menu to see if you can get a transfer of vehicles to your position.

Explore the map and goals

A sector is the part of the map that your team must capture and control in order to earn points and win battles, while clusters are more dynamic skirmishes that appear around objectives. These can be as tiny points on the map that need to be monitored, and huge areas.

These are the main areas where battles will take place. The sectors are always in the same place, so once you become familiar with the map, you know where to go to start the fight. By examining the map, you will also be able to find out in which sectors active hostilities are taking place, and which sectors are fully controlled by your team or the enemy. Using this information, you can guess where to expect enemies to approach.

Success and failure in Battlefield 2042 is often measured by one simple metric: Is your team on track? If you don't complete a mission in Battlefield 2042, you can quickly lose. You earn experience and commit kills by going into the right areas, but do not forget about the main goal of the team on the map.

Use the hills

The correct use of tall objects in a game can be critical. In Battlefield 2042, tactical positioning can be just as important as how quickly you can pull the trigger. Look for ziplines that will help you quickly move around the map and take strong positions. Use this advantage to prevent enemies from engaging with you. When you want to attack or defend points, consider your location and the cover that this height can provide you.

Watch the weather

The weather in previous Battlefield games may have influenced combat, but in Battlefield 2042 it really changes the way you play. Weather conditions can change quickly. The appearance of rain, powerful gusts of wind, or even a tornado can make it difficult to spot enemies from a distance.

When the weather improves, be prepared for a change in the nature of the battle, especially for those using helicopters. You can also use the storm as cover to get close to enemies, or shoot while being significantly less visible.

Don't forget about explosives

Regardless of which class you choose, you should always carry heavy explosives with you in Conquest game mode. Vehicles such as helicopters, jet planes and tanks will become a serious obstacle, so you are better off using explosives. Many smaller vehicles can explode even with a grenade, but larger vehicles require much more damage.

Break down the walls

Battlefield 2042's destructibility is comparable to Battlefield 5 . On most maps, you can level entire areas to the ground, but there are also "tougher" objects. You can make this your advantage.

Walls protect opponents and prevent shortcuts. Grenades, vehicles, and heavy artillery can break some walls, so you can blast your way and catch all the enemies hiding inside by surprise.

Earn more experience

XP earning in Battlefield 2042 is somewhat similar to other games in the series. You must complete the objectives of the map and perform actions such as kills, assists and other support actions.

Because of this, patches are one of the best ways to earn XP. Complete various tasks to earn and upgrade patches up to 3 levels, thanks to which you can get more experience. The more you pump a certain patch, the more experience you will earn at the end of the round.

Some examples of patches:

• Stripe "Objectives": complete the set goal;
• Squad Aid Patch: Support teammates by reviving them and providing other assistance;
• "Supply" patch: equip players with medicines and ammunition, as well as repair equipment;
• Reconnaissance patch: mark and incapacitate enemies, for example, using EMP or destroying drones;
• Fight patch: kill enemies and destroy vehicles.