Battlefield 4: These classes exist

Battlefield 4, like all offshoots in the series, is a team-based military shooter. A lot depends on choosing the right classes for your own playing style. In the fourth or actually sixth branch of their war simulation, EA and DICE let the classes grow together a little more. You can find out what classes exist and what distinguishes them in this practical tip.

1. Assault - between Rambo and field doctor

The Assault is the all-rounder among the classes. He has a very high point potential especially for beginners. In Battlefield 4, the Assault can use long range rifles, has grenade launchers and can heal and revive fallen comrades. So you can't go wrong here and add a lot of points to your own account in team play:

• Weapons: assault rifles that can also carry grenade launchers with different warheads - for example smoke, explosive or scrap.
• Team: Paramedics can heal and revive comrades.
• Game style: All-rounder who can deal very well, especially against infantry, but also supports comrades and should hold back a bit.

2. Engineer - tank cracker with wrench

The Engineer is probably the class in Battlefield 4 with the biggest boom. He has something in his luggage for every type of vehicle - whether Stinger against planes or guided missiles against tanks. In his own team, he is the best friend of everything that flies, drives or swims. With his repair tools, which also include remote-controlled robots, the engineer can get everything going again:

• Weapons: submachine guns that are particularly effective with short-range silencers and small maps. The carabiners for longer distances on open / larger maps are also recommended.
• Team: Repair your own vehicles and destroy the enemy, whether in the air, on water or on land.
• Game style: You should keep your distance from vehicles and work together with team members - the comrades, especially Recons, can mark targets for guided missiles. Medium to short distances are more popular against infantry.

3. Support - the current ammunition depot

What is the assault for the health indicator is the support for the ammunition indicator. If all other classes run out of juice, the support in Battlefield 4 can provide the necessary leaded drive. He can hand out ammunition packs to comrades while covering himself with his machine gun. The support is probably the right class, for those who like to stay behind and play more defensively.

• Weapons: Light machine guns, ideal for barrage and cover fires or to defend positions, otherwise you should use shotguns and carbines depending on the game mode and map.
• Team: As support you should - as well as Assault - diligently distribute ammunition to comrades and collect hold-up points with barrage and cover fire.
• Game style: As support, you'd better hold back a little, unless you're playing with a shotgun or carbine. Hand out ammunition and get the leftovers and unwary. To defend yourself, find a good position, goods and kill the attackers in bulk.

4. Recon - distance not always

The Recon is one of the most versatile classes in Battlefield 4. With a sniper rifle, it can remotely report enemy movements to the team and assist engineers in guiding missiles. Playing it with a carabiner will give you a quick attacker. The Recon is more of a class for experienced Battlefield players and needs a team to function properly. He can be a lot of fun in the game mode "Domination" with a carabiner and the motion sensor.

Field upgrade in BF 4 - small bonuses for good performance

New in Battlefield 4 are the Field Upgrades, which are now available individually for all classes. The more points you achieve through team play in your own squad, the higher the field upgrade bar rises. So all achievements that are achieved in the squad count - for example, squad resuscitation or squad healing. You can always choose a set of field upgrade bonuses. You will be unlocked throughout your career.

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• Always choose the right bonus set for your style of play: For example, if you go tank hunting as an engineer, you also choose the appropriate set.
• Always try to stay with your squad so that you can unlock the bonuses faster.

New class system with more choices in Battlefield 4

In the past Battlefield parts you usually have one weapon class per soldier class. In Battlefield 4 you can unlock certain types of weapons for all classes - for example, shotguns or carbines, but also sniper rifles. In addition, some gadgets are available for multiple classes. For example, you can use C4 explosives with the Recon and the Assault.

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If you want to get even better, you can read our practical tip on multiplayer in Battlefield 4.