Which Battlefield 6 Class is Right For You?

What to know

• Battlefield 6 features four main classes: Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon.
• Each class has unique abilities, gadgets, and weapons tailored to specific combat roles.
• The Assault class excels at frontline combat and aggressive plays.
• Engineer specializes in vehicle destruction and repairs, while Support aids the team with healing and ammo, and Recon focuses on intel and long-range combat.

Battlefield 6 has returned to its classic four-class system, moving away from the specialist format of previous games. This means you can pick from Assault, Engineer, Support, or Recon, each with distinct roles designed to complement each other in team play.

Assault: aggressive frontline fighter

The Assault class is best if you like fast-paced, aggressive combat. They are equipped with assault rifles and a shotgun backup, with enhanced mobility allowing you to push through enemy defenses. Their signature gadget, the Adrenaline Injector, boosts sprint speed and grants resistance to grenades and explosives. Assaults are ideal for rushing objectives and leading charges, best suited for players who want to take direct, versatile combat roles.

Engineer: vehicle and demolition expert

If you enjoy wrecking enemy vehicles or supporting your team's vehicles, the Engineer class fits well. Engineers carry rocket launchers, explosives, and repair tools to both destroy enemy vehicles and fix friendly ones. They excel in maps with heavy vehicle presence and can reshape the battlefield with tactical destruction. They also prevent enemy entry to vehicles they repair, making them frontline defenders against mechanized threats.

Support: team sustainer and medic

The Support class acts as the combat medic and supply runner, essential for keeping teammates in the fight. Supports provide quick revives with optional defibrillators, lay down health and ammo supplies, and can deploy cover and smoke screens. They wield light machine guns (LMGs) for suppressing fire and control zones. This class is optimal for players who want to help sustain team momentum and keep squads supplied and healed.

Recon: master of intel and long-range combat

Recon players specialize in gathering battlefield intelligence and engaging from a distance. They have gadgets for spotting enemies such as drones and lasers, and plant explosives like C4 for sabotage. Recon's signature weapons are sniper rifles, and they have traits supporting stealth and precision kills. This class is suited for tactical players who prefer using positioning and information to control the flow of battle and pick off enemies before close combat begins.

Field Specializations

Battlefield 6 classes have specialized roles with unique subtypes or "field specializations" that refine how you play each class. Here's a detailed look at the various types within each class.

Assault class specializations

• Breacher
  • Carry 50% more grenades and explosives
  • Faster reload for grenade launchers
  • Resistance to flashbang and stun effects
  • Focused on explosive dominance and breaching
• Frontliner
  • Carry a second primary weapon for versatility
  • More Med Pens for healing
  • Faster overall healing and enhanced health regeneration for prolonged fights
  • Suited for sustained frontline combat and survivability

Engineer class specializations

• Anti-Armor
  • More rockets and faster reloads for anti-vehicle weapons
  • Rockets can slow enemy vehicle repairs
  • Primarily focused on tank and vehicle destruction
• Combat Engineer
  • Auto-spot enemy mines for team safety
  • Extended Blowtorch duration to repair vehicles longer
  • Faster and more effective vehicle repairs, improving vehicle survivability

Support class specializations

• Combat Medic
  • Faster revive speed and ability to drag downed allies quicker
  • Reviving someone regenerates your health for a short time
  • Better defensive gadget effectiveness
• Fire Support
  • Faster ammo resupply for teammates via Supply Bag
  • Reduced explosive damage taken when prone or mounted
  • Enhanced weapon control when firing from mounted positions

Recon class specializations

• Sniper
  • Headshot kills prevent enemy revives
  • Increased spotting range and duration
  • Faster bullet velocity for sniper rifles
• Spec Ops
  • Invisible to enemy motion sensors
  • Automatically spot damaged enemies
  • Reduced movement noise for better stealth

How to choose based on your preferences

You can switch classes on the fly during matches, adapting to your team's needs or the situation. Each class also offers field specializations to further tailor abilities and weaponry.

How to test and switch classes in-game

Step 1

Start a match and select a class that matches your initial desired playstyle.

Step 2

After respawning or dying, press the prompt (like Y on PC) to bring up the class selection menu.

Step 3

Choose a different class if the battle situation or team needs have changed.

Step 4

Customize your loadout if desired but quickly rejoin the fight to maintain momentum.

By understanding these roles and exploring each one, you can find the Battlefield 6 class that fits your style perfectly and contributes strongly to your team's success.

Whether you want to rush headfirst and lead or support teammates from the backline, Battlefield 6’s classic classes offer clear, distinct roles defined by unique gadgets and abilities. Your best class depends on if you want to engage aggressively, tactically control vehicles, maintain team sustainability, or dominate with sharp aim and intelligence gathering.