What to know
- Savior Kills are given when an enemy is killed while they are attacking or harming a teammate.
- The system encourages protective, squad-focused gameplay and teamwork in matches.
- You must eliminate the threat while your teammate is actively under fire, usually within a short window.
- Earning Savior Kills grants bonus points toward your score and may count for assignments or progression.
In Battlefield 6’s high-intensity matches, not all eliminations are equal. Savior Kills reward squad-focused players who jump to an ally’s defense, helping to swing engagements in their team’s favor. Here’s everything to help you understand and earn Savior Kills, making the most of this dynamic feature in the latest entry.
Where Savior Kills appear in assignments
The Protection Expert 1 assignment asks for “Get 30 Savior kills.” In the Squad Deathmatch Challenge 2, the requirement is “Savior kills in Squad Deathmatch (30)” to unlock a skin. These appear in multiplayer modes where teammate interactions and kills are frequent; hence, modes like Squad Deathmatch are commonly used to farm these.
What “Savior Kill” likely means
Because the developers have not released a full definition publicly, what qualifies as a “Savior Kill” depends partly on inference and player observation. Based on assignment contexts and how such mechanics worked in past Battlefield games, here’s what seems probable:
- A “Savior Kill” is awarded when you kill an enemy who is threatening or dealing lethal damage to one of your teammates—basically, you “save” them by eliminating the threat.
- The timing is likely critical: your kill must happen while the enemy is actively engaged in harming your teammate (or imminently about to).
- The system probably tracks when a teammate is under attack or damaged by the enemy, then monitors whether you kill that specific enemy soon enough to count as saving.
- Because of this, not every kill near a teammate will count—it has to match the threat-to-teammate condition.
Savior Kills in Battlefield 6 over the years
| Game Title | Year Released | Savior Kill Mechanic | How It Was Triggered | Rewards/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield 3 | 2011 | Yes | Kill an enemy who damaged or aimed at a nearby teammate shortly before dying | Counted toward medals and ribbons like the Savior Ribbon |
| Battlefield 4 | 2013 | Yes | Eliminate an enemy attacking or suppressing a squadmate | Added to Savior Ribbons and increased XP bonuses |
| Battlefield Hardline | 2015 | Yes | Kill a criminal/cop threatening your teammate within seconds of engagement | Granted Savior Points for progression and achievements |
| Battlefield 1 | 2016 | Yes | Take down an enemy who just hit or was firing at an ally | Contributed to Squad Defense score and ribbons |
| Battlefield V | 2018 | Yes | Kill an opponent who was damaging or about to kill your teammate | Counted as Savior Kills under Squad Play Bonus |
| Battlefield 2042 | 2021 | Partially (contextual assist system) | Awarded as “Assist Counts as Kill” or “Defend Teammate” based on situation | Boosted XP and teamwork metrics, no named “Savior Kill” stat |
| Battlefield 6 | 2025 | Most likely, Yes | Kill an enemy attacking or about to down your teammate — recorded directly as Savior Kill in assignments | Used in assignment progress (e.g., “Protection Expert”) and for XP gain |
What to expect from Savior Kills in Battlefield 6
Savior Kills often happen in objective modes like Conquest and Rush, where squads move and fight together. They’re also common around busy capture points or defensive positions, when enemies focus fire on single targets.
If you aim to rack up Savior Kills, prioritize awareness, communication, and fast reactions. These moments separate average players from squad MVPs and help tilt battles in your favor.
Savior Kills add rewarding depth to Battlefield’s classic team-play emphasis, making support actions more meaningful and helping team-oriented players stand out on the scoreboard.
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