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

Rao Latest Updates and Changes

Update #3 - 1.05 (December 2, 2021)

Rao Patch 1.05 Notes
Cyber-Warfare Suite	• Added a short grace period for Rao's Cyber Warfare Suite when something blocks the line of sight to the target being hacked. This will help most frequently when trying to hack vehicles that may be driving in front of trees. • Fixed issue where the Cyber Warfare Suite would trigger "Enemy Hacked" voice over without eligible enemies being present.

Latest Patch Notes

Rao Specialty and Veteran Trait

Basic Information

Specialist Details
Name	Navin Rao
Class	Recon
Country of Origin	India
Tier Rating

Specialists Tier List

Specialty Skill

Specialty Information
Title	Cyber Warfare Suite
Description	Scramble enemy vehicle systems, disable Rangers, or trigger base defences from a distance.

Veteran Trait

Veteran Trait Information
Title	Trojan Network
Description	Hack into enemy systems for valuable intel.

How to Play as Rao

How to Use the Cyber Warfare Suite Specialty

Sonar Can Ping Enemies on the Map

With Rao's hacking tool equipped, all enemies around him will be pinged on the map via a pulsing sonar. However, enemies that are behind cover will not appear on your minimap.

Hacked Enemies Reveals All Enemies in a 10m Radius

A hacked enemy will reveal all enemies in a 10-meter radius around them on your minimap. This means that even if the hacked enemy doesn't die, they will still provide good intel on how many enemies are around them.

Hack Soldiers 100m Away

Enemies can be hacked as far as 100 meters away. Enemies being hacked will receive a warning and killing hacked enemies will enable your Trojan Network trait.

Hacking Vehicles Disables Weapons From 200m Away

Hacking an enemy vehicle will cause their weapons and equipment to malfunction, preventing it from being used. Hacks can reach as far as 200 meters away and last for 10 seconds. This is enough time to destroy vehicles with either C5's or AA Missiles.

Hack Enemy Gadgets

Hacking enemy gadgets like Boris' Sentry or Casper's Recon Drone will disable it for a few seconds.

Hack Environmental Items

Rao can hack different objects in maps that can change the layout of the field, such as raising bridges or setting up barricades. These objects can change the flow of combat, so try to use them when you get a chance!

How to Use the Trojan Network Trait and Explanation

Reveals Enemies in a 25m Radius

After killing a hacked enemy, all enemy units within a 25-meter radius will have their outlines revealed to you. The outline only lasts for a few seconds, so make those seconds count!

Rao Cosmetics

Enlarge Dust Devil (Epic) How to Unlock: Pre-Order Edition Reward.	Enlarge Navalized (Rare) How to Unlock: Reach Level 58
Enlarge Mamba (Rare) How to Unlock: Unlocked from Beginning	Enlarge Tier 1 (Epic) How to Unlock: 4,000 Spot Assists and enemies Spotted as Rao
Enlarge Night Operations (Rare) How to Unlock: 5 Kills and Assists as Rao	Enlarge Hexmesh Triweave (Rare) How to Unlock: 100 Spot Assists and enemies Spotted as Rao
Enlarge Balidan (Epic) How to Unlock: 400 Spot Assists and enemies Spotted as Rao

Best Loadouts and Teammates

Best Loadouts for Rao

This loadout is all about killing enemies from mid to long-range, which pairs well with the hacking distance of your specialty. Once you've hacked enemy vehicles, use the C5 to casually approach and blow up tanks or destroy defenseless aircraft with your AA launcher!

Best Teammates for Rao

Angel

Angel Specialist Info
Specialty	Loadout Crate
Trait	Trauma Specialist

Rao will burn through a lot of his throwables and Gadgets, this is why Angel will be the best squadmate for Rao. Angel's ability to refill gadgets will be a powerful tool to roam as a squad and destroy any vehicles you come across.

Angel Specialist Class Guide

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