This is a guide on how to play Kimble “Irish” Graves, a Specialist in Battlefield 2042. To learn the best loadout and teammates for Irish, all their cosmetic skins, and how to use them effectively, read on!

Irish Latest Updates and Changes

Update #3 - 1.05 (December 2, 2021)

Irish Patch 1.05 Notes
Foritication System - DCS Deployable Cover	• Fixed an issue where the DCS Deployable Cover Minimap Icon was not displayed correctly. • Improved reliability of the DCS Deployable Cover’s deployable placement allowing placement on more angled surfaces.
General Fixes	• Fixed an issue where switching to Irish via Portals SetPlayersSoldier command would cause the Deployable Cover ability to not play any animations. • Updated Irish's gadget preview video found on the "More Info" screen.

Latest Patch Notes

Irish Specialty and Veteran Trait

Basic Information

Specialist Details
Name	Kimble “Irish” Graves
Class	Engineer
Country of Origin	USA
Tier Rating

Specialists Tier List

Specialty Skill

Specialty Information
Title	Fortification System
Description	Includes the DCS Deployable Cover to protect from bullets and explosives, and the APS-36 Shootdown Sentinel to take down explosive projectiles.

Veteran Trait

Veteran Trait Information
Title	Veteran
Description	Provides armor upon spawning and gains armor from dropped player ammo pouches.

How to Play as Irish

How to Use the Fortification System Specialty

Use the Shootdown Sentinel to Destroy Incoming Explosives

The Shootdown Sentinel is a powerful tool that will help keep around a 3-meter radius area clear from any incoming grenades or rockets. This object will not expire unless destroyed or picked up by Irish. You can use this specialty by toggling through your specialty button.

Zero in on Enemies Through the Two Way Glass

The Deployable Cover is a bulletproof object with glass panels. This is an excellent tool to peek around corners safely or a quick way to get your bearing and find the enemy who is shooting you. Be careful though, as this cannot stop explosives like grenades or rockets from destroying it.

There can only be a max of two Fortification Systems deployed at a time, so choose carefully or just deploy one of each!

How to Use the Veteran Trait and Explanation

Spawn With 10 Extra Armor

When Irish spawns, he will get 10 bonus armor. This can help you shave off a few bullets that would have otherwise taken your life!

Picking up Ammo Pouches Gives 5 Armor

When a soldier dies, they will drop a small ammo pouch. These ammo pouches will have a small icon on top of it when you get close. Thanks to Irish's trait, he can gain 5 armor every time he picks up one of these pouches. Your HUD will also display that Irish's Veteran Trait was activated when you pick up an ammo pouch. This can come in clutch for close-range scenarios where there might be another hidden enemy around the corner.

Irish Cosmetics

Enlarge Navalized (Rare) How to Unlock: Reach Level 31	Enlarge Mamba (Rare) How to Unlock: Unlocked from Beginning
Enlarge Battle Hardened (Legendary) How to Unlock: Pre-Order Edition Reward.	Enlarge Tier 1 (Epic) How to Unlock: 3,200 Projectiles Destroyed with Irish' APS-36 Shootdown Sentinel
Enlarge Night Operations (Rare) How to Unlock: 5 Kills and Assists as Irish	Enlarge Hexmesh Triweave (Rare) How to Unlock: 80 Projectiles Destroyed with Irish' APS-36 Shootdown Sentinel
Enlarge Mr Graves (Epic) How to Unlock: 320 Projectiles Destroyed with Irish' APS-36 Shootdown Sentinel

Best Loadouts and Teammates

Best Loadouts for Irish

This build capitalizes on Irish's Veteran Trait as an assault-type unit. As you continue to win gunfights and pick up ammo pouches, you will need to use Med Pen's to recover your health faster. Since you are fighting in close ranges, you will need to use close-range weapons like SMGs or Shotguns, while the Prox Sensor will help you find more enemies.

Whenever you need a breather, use your Deployable Cover or Shootdown Sentinel to recuperate and continue the fight.

Best Teammates for Irish

Falck

Falck Specialist Info
Specialty	S21 Syrette Pistol
Trait	Combat Surgeon

Even though you can pick up armor as a way to recover health, you will only be able to store 20 points of it. This is why having a medic close by can help. With Falck in your team, she can refill your missing health and revive you back to full HP. You can also help Falck by using your Deployable Cover to assist her in reviving downed teammates in open areas.

Falck Specialist Class Guide

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