Welcome to our Beginner's Guide to Battlefield 2042! This guide will cover all information for new players and cover all tips and tricks for progressing smoothly in Battlefield 2042!

Getting Started with Battlefield 2042

Getting Started
	Know your Controls
	Learn Weapon Bloom
	Adjust FOV and Sensitivity
	Aim Assist
	Choose your Class
	Know Your Objectives

Know your Controls

Since you're able to remap your controls in a way that gives you a better play experience, it's best to do that right away, and change any controls that feel off to you. Going with default controls shouldn't give you any difficulty for the most part, so we generally recommend just playing with them as is.

Basic Button Controls

Effect	X-Box/Playstation Controls	PC Controls
Call-in Menu	+ / +	B (Hold)
Pause/Scoreboard	/	Esc
Ping/Danger Ping	/ (Press twice for Danger Ping)	Q
Plus Menu	/ (Hold)	T (Hold)
Aim-Down Sight/Zoom	/	Right Mouse Button
Fire	/	Left Mouse Button
Grenade		G
Specialty		3
Open Gadget		4
Toggle Underbarrel / Cycle Fire-Mode (Zoomed Only)		V
Switch Weapons	/	1 (Primary Weapon) 2 (Secondary Weapon)
Crouch / Prone / Slide While Sprinting	/ (Hold to Prone) (Press while running to Slide)	C (Hold to Crouch) Z (Hold to Prone and press while sprinting to slide)
Interact / Revive / Reload	/ (Hold to Revive)	E (Hold to Revive) R (Push to Reload)
Jump / Parachute / Vault / Swap Seat	/ (Press and move towards obstacle to Vault)	Spacebar (Press while moving towards obstacle to vault)
Move		W / A / S / D
Sprint / Hold Breath / Traversal Sprint	(Press once for Sprint/Hold Breath) (Press twice for Traversal Sprint)	Shift (Hold)
Look		Mouse
Melee / Switch Vehicle / Toggle Magnification	(Press)	F

Controls Guide: Best Controls and Button Settings

Learn Weapon Bloom

Weapon Bloom is the amount of bullet spread that your weapon will have when you hip fire. This can be seen when you sustain fire and the lines on your crosshair expand.

To have a more accurate shot aim down your sights and observe your crosshair. Wait until the perpendicular lines in your crosshairs converge back to the center.

Weapon Bloom: Explained

Adjust FOV and Sensitivity

For first time FPS players, you have to consider adjusting your field of view(FOV) and camera sensitivity to minimize the risk of nausea and motion sickness. The higher you set your FOV, say 90°, the wider sense of the field your monitor will give you. This also means less motions would be required for you to scout your surroundings.

Aim Assist

Aim assist is a feature that allows players using a controller on console and PC to have improved aiming during fights. This works by helping players move their crosshairs towards their opponents while aiming down sights or during hipfire.

How to Change Aim Assist

Choose your Class with Specialists

Class	Specialist	Specialty / Trait
Assault	Mackay	Grappling Hook Nimble
	Sundance	Smart Explosives Wingsuit
	Dozer	SOB-8 Ballistic Blast Resistant
Recon	Rao	Cyber Warfare Suite Trojan Network
	Paik	EMG-X Scanner Threat Perception
	Casper	OV-P Recon Drone Movement Sensor
Support	Falck	S21 Syrette Pistol Combat Surgeon
	Angel	Loadout Crate Trauma Specialist
Engineer	Boris	SG-36 Sentry System Sentry Operator
	Irish	Fortification System Veteran

Battlefield 2042 will feature 10 Specialists, each armed with their own specific skillset and roles. Will you be an assault fighter on the frontlines, or a medic in the support corp, or maybe you're a lone wolf sniping people from recon points?

All Specialist Classes and Traits Explained

Know Your Objectives

Game Mode	Objective
Conquest	Capture sectors and deplete enemy ticket count.
Breakthrough	Capture or defend Capture Points until either Attackers are defeated or the last Capture Point is taken.
Hazard Zone	Collect Data Drives and exfiltrate from the map.

This may be an FPS game but, shooting your way out isn't always the way to win. Battlefield 2042 will offer different game modes to let players experience the full glory of battle in more ways than one. Different modes will have different objectives, learn which modes require a more tactical approach and which modes will be an all-out guns-blazing shootout.

Game Modes Explained

Useful Beginner Information

Useful Beginner Info
	How to Equip Weapon Attachments
	How to Spawn Vehicles
	How to Capture a Sectorl
	How to Heal
	How Respawn Works
	How to Level Up
	Best Controller Settings
	How to View the Scoreboard
	Collect your Ribbons
	Customize Your Player Card
	How to Change Fire Mode of Weapons

How to Equip Weapon Attachments

Control Keybinds
PC	Press and hold the “T” key, select an attachment using left click, then release “T” key to equip.
XBOX	Press and hold LB button, select an attachment using the Directional Buttons (D-Pad), then release LB button to equip.
PlayStation	Press and hold L1 button, select an attachment using the Directional Buttons (D-Pad), then release L1 button to equip.

Using the new Plus System you can quickly change your weapon attachments to fit the assignment. Need a silencer for that kill? Or a better scope? Customize your attachments to fit any situation.

How to Quickly Equip Weapon Attachments

How to Call-in Vehicles

How to Call-in Vehicles
Step 1	Open up the Call-In System by pressing B for PC, RB for XBOX controller, and R1 for PS controller.
Step 2	Select the vehicle you want to use in the screen that will pop up.
Step 3	Choose a drop-off point in an open space.
Step 4	Wait for it to get on the field. Use it as you will after waiting and getting it!

Sometimes you need a vehicle to get in and out of tight spots. Learn how to call in your vehicles at rendezvous points for a quick get-away.

How to Use the Call-In System

How to Capture a Sector

Sectors are captured when you eliminate hostiles in an area, capture and defend its corresponding objective points. Objectives are secured when you remain stationary in near the marker after eliminating hostiles. The more teammates you have with you, the faster you capture that objective.
How to Capture A Sector

How to Heal

You're entering a warzone, soldier, expect to get shot at. But don't just stand there and be a bullet sponge. Get to cover, and heal up, or better yet, know how to heal your companions.

There are three ways to heal when you or your teammates are in a pinch. Each healing method has their own pros and cons.

Method	Pros / Cons
Auto-Heal	Pros: Simple, no resources used Cons: Risky since getting hit continuously will cause the healing process to delay
Medic Crate	Pros: Heals teammates gradually Cons: Enters cooldown after use and cannot be used until the cooldown ended
Specialist Maria Falck	Pros: Heals yourself and your teammates at a range, can deal damage to the opposing party Cons: Can heal opponents if player misses their teammate and the syringe landed on the ground instead

How to Heal

How Respawn Works

Tickets will be used to respawn if you get killed in action. Reduce the enemy team's numbers and take over sectors to automatically lower the other team's tickets.

Tickets Guide

How to Level Up

Action	EXP Gained
Kills	50
Assists	50
Enemy Spotted	5
Revives	50
Resupplies	5
Securing Objective	15
Objective Defended	10
Holding Objective	15
Objectives Captured	375
Spawn on Vehicle	10
Spawn on Teammate	10
Equipment Destroyed	10
Part Disabled	10
Vehicle Destroyed	50

Earn more XP by performing kills, assisting and reviving teammates, destroying vehicles, providing recon intel, and, of course, securing objectives and capturing sectors.

How to Level Up

Best Controller Settings

Recommended Values

On Foot
Soldier Mouse Aim Sensitivity	50
Field of View	74
Soldier Aim Assist	100
Soldier Aim Assist Zoom Snap	100
Soldier Zoom Aim Sensitivity	100
Aiming Left/Right Acceleration	50
Vertical Aim Ratio	48
Controller Vibration	Off
Coefficient	0
Vehicle Zoom Aim Sensitivity	100 (For All)
Vehicles
Vehicle Mouse Aim Sensitivity	20
Tank Aim Sensitivity	100
Gunner Aim Sensitivity	100
Transport Vehicle Free Look Sensitivity	100
Aircraft Control Sensitivity	100
Aiming Left/Right Acceleration	50
Vehicle Aim Ratio	48
Vehicle Zoom Aim Ratio	80
Controller Tuning
Center Deadzone (Left and Right Stick)	5
Axial Deadzone (Left and Right Stick)	15
Max Input Threshold (Left and Right Stick)	100
L2 & LT / R2 & RT Max Input Threshold	5
L2 & LT / R2 & RT Deadzone	0

Best Settings | How to Increase FPS

How to View the Scoreboard

Scoreboard Keybinds

Platform	Key
Playstation, XBOX	/ (Hold)
PC	Tab

Battlefield 2042 departs from the classic scoreboard where teams are directly compared in a side-by-side viewing of each player's stats.

Scoreboard Terms and Definitions

Term	Definition
Ticket Count	The amount of revives each team in a game has remaining.
Sector Control	Reveals the remaining Sectors controlled by each team.
Deaths	Shows how many deaths, or Ticket losses the team has suffered.
Squad Performance	Shows all the squads operating in the game and their performance with metrics based on Kills, Deaths, and Revives.
Stat	Definition
Kills	Marks the number of enemies downed in-game.
Assists	Indicates the damage dealt to an enemy or vehicle that another player finishes off.
Revives	Shows the number of fallen allies you have revived in-game.
Captures	Number of Capture Points taken for the team.
Defenses	Number of Capture Points the team has that the player has successfully defended from opposing team players.
Deaths	Number of times a player has been defeated in the battle.

Allowing you to properly track your starts throughout the course of the game, the scoreboard is an essential tool for anyone wishing to know how best to help their team.

Stat Tracking: How to View Scoreboard

Collect your Ribbons

Ribbon	Objective
Wingman	Assist in killing enemies and revive downed teammates.
Combat	Perform Kills, Destroy Vehicles.
Intel	Provide your team with spotting information, deny it to the enemy.
Objective	Capture, Defend, Hold
Logistics	Keep your team going with healing, repairs, and ammunition.

Ribbons are awarded to players after a match in Battlefield 2042. You can farm a specific ribbon type by either choosing the right Specialist or using the right equipment.
How to Get More Ribbons

Customize Your Player Card

Your Player Card is your mark on the battlefield. Think of it as the last thing the enemy you killed will see before they have to redeploy. Customize it to let your enemies know how much of a threat you are in battle.

Player Card Unlockables
Badges	Images	Tags

How to Change Fire Mode of Weapons

Changing fire mode in Battlefield 2042 will help you adapt to any kind of situations quickly. Kill and surive fights from short-range or long-range distance using this feature.
How to Change Fire Mode For Weapons

General Tips and Tricks Guides

All Tips and Tricks
	Best Weapons
	Best Specialists
	Playing in a Party
	Content Roadmap
	Bugs and Error Codes
	In-Game Chat System
	Team Deathmatch
	How to Spot Cheats and Report Players

Best Weapons

Pistol	MP28
SMG	PP-29
Assault Rifle	M5A3
LMG	LCMG
Marksman Rifle	SVK
Sniper Rifle	NTW-50
Utility Weapon	12M Auto

Guns come in all shapes and sizes. Some are meaner than most, making use of compact design and bullet management to dish out the maximum amount of damage. Here are out top picks for the best guns and weapons from each of their respective weapon classes.

Best Guns

Best Specialists

Tier	Specialist

Each Specislist has their own set of skills that are very dangerous at the right hands. Knowing which one is the best fit for your playstyle will enhance your fighting capability in the game, and give you an edge over the enemy.

Specialists Tier List

Playing in a Party

You can add your friends and create your own party to play games in Battlefield 2042. Having a party allows you to have a squad that you can communicate with better, and have fun together while playing!

How to Add Friends

Content Roadmap

Battlefield 2042 is a live service game, which means that it will have regular updates that provide players with new content.

Battle Pass Content Roadmap

Bugs and Error Codes

There are times that players will encounter bugs and game errors that can affect the overall in-game experience.

All Error Codes

Using the In-Game Chat System

While the game does not have an in-game voice chat setting, you can still chat with your teammates using the in-game text chat option. PC players will be able to do this more often because of the advantage of using a physical keyboard, but even console players will be able to communicate with their teammates.

How to Use In-Game Party Chat

Playing Team Deathmatch

Customize your matches and play classic team deathmatch where you get to set the rules. You're in complete control with the Logic Editor.

How to Play Team Deathmatch

How to Spot Cheats and Report Players

You can report incidents of cheating and offensive player behavior by using the report system in the Squads and Team page while playing the game.

Anti-Cheat Guide

Battlefield 2042 Related Guides

Battlefield 2042 Top Page

Battlefield 2042 Guides

News and Game Info	Specialists
Tips and Tricks	Vehicles
Game Modes	Weapons
All Maps	Gadgets and Throwable Items
Trophies	Message Boards