The class system in Battlefield 6 is the backbone of its huge, chaotic battles. This time around, the classes are the same old favorites, but they’ve been spruced up with new abilities and traits to keep things fresh.
Battlefield 6 sticks with the classic four classes: Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon. Each one has its own weapons, gadgets, traits, and active abilities, making them feel unique and pushing you to work together, think smart, and master your role.
This guide breaks down all the BF6 classes based on the open beta, so you can pick the one that suits how you like to play.
Battlefield 6 Classes and Abilities
Right now, in the beta, each class gets one training path for their field specialization. At launch, a second path will unlock for everyone, along with new gadgets and probably more weapons. The secondary pistol is just the P18 for now.
Also, Assault gets the most grenade options, packing flashbangs alongside frag and smoke grenades. Everyone else is stuck with just frag and smoke.
Assault
The Assault class is your go-to for charging in and causing chaos. They’re built for aggressive pushes, with rifles that work in tons of situations, mobility-focused abilities, and the option to carry an extra primary weapon. They’re perfect for breaking through enemy defenses, messing up strongholds, and clearing the way for your squad to grab objectives.
| Signature Weapon | Signature Gadget | Signature Trait | Gadgets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault rifle – Quick to draw and switch, plus faster sprint recovery. | Adrenaline Injector – A shot of stims to boost your fighting. Temporarily ups sprint speed, cuts explosive damage, resists debuffs, and makes enemy footsteps louder. | Soft Landing – Less damage from falls, no speed penalty after dropping. | High Explosive Launcher – Shoots explosives that go off on impact, great for wrecking cover or hitting infantry hiding out. Thermobaric Grenade Launcher – Fires explosives that stun and burn enemies for a bit, ideal for groups. |
Note: Assault can swap in a carbine, DMR, or shotgun in their first gadget slot.
Assault Field Specs
Frontliner
- Level 0: ADS Mobility – Move at full speed while aiming down sights.
- Level 1: Extra Adrenaline – Get an extra charge for the Adrenaline Injector.
- Level 2: Quick Recovery – Heal faster (+50% rate, -50% delay).
- Class Active Ability: Combat Stimulant – Pop this to hear enemy sounds better and spot nearby enemies (lasts 5 seconds, extends with kills).
Engineer
Engineers are your answer to tanks, choppers, and jets. They’re all about shutting down enemy vehicles before they take over the match. With rockets, mines, and anti-armor gear, they can wreck heavy threats. Plus, they’re the only ones who can fix friendly vehicles, fortifications, and weapon emplacements, making them key for both attack and defense.
| Signature Weapon | Signature Gadget | Signature Trait | Gadgets |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMG – Better hip-fire accuracy. | Repair Tool – A blowtorch to fix allied vehicles and gear or damage enemy stuff. Overheats with extended use. | Flak Jacket – Takes less damage from explosions (-33% splash damage). | Surface-to-Air Launcher – Locks onto air vehicles and fires guided missiles unless they use countermeasures. Unguided Rocket Launcher – Fires rockets that hit hard on structures and vehicles, especially on weaker armor spots. Motion Sensor Mine – Detects vehicles with audio sensors, then launches an explosive for a top-down attack. |
Engineer Field Specs
Anti-Armor
- Level 0: Extra Rockets – Carry two more rockets.
- Level 1: Launcher Trained – Reload launchers 15% faster.
- Level 2: Armor Debilitator – Hitting enemy vehicles makes them harder to repair (-50% for 10 seconds).
- Class Active Ability: Power Repair – Boosts Repair Tool efficiency (+50% for 10 seconds).
Support
Support keeps your squad in the fight, handing out ammo, healing, and setting up cover. They drop supply crates to restock gear and health, build shields to protect allies, and can even stop incoming grenades or missiles.
| Signature Weapon | Signature Gadget | Signature Trait | Gadgets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMG – No sprint speed penalty. | Supply Bag – Drops a bag that resupplies ammo and heals nearby teammates, even in combat. | Quick Revive – Revive teammates faster (+20% speed, -0.5 seconds). | Defibrillator – Revives squad or teammates to full health after a short charge. Can also zap enemies. Deployable Cover – A tough shield to block projectiles and explosives. Engineers can repair it if it takes damage. |
Support Field Specs
Combat Medic
- Level 0: Field Sustainment – Teammates can grab health packs directly from you.
- Level 1: Revive Recovery – Reviving teammates kicks off your own health regen.
- Level 2: Defense-Focused – Boosts stats for all defensive gadgets.
- Class Active Ability: Aid Station – Turn into a walking Supply Bag for 10 seconds and revive teammates in 2.5 seconds.
Recon
Recon players are the snipers chilling on the map’s edges, picking off enemies from afar. They use drones to spot enemies, plant C4 to take out tanks or collapse buildings, and guide missile strikes with a laser.
| Signature Weapon | Signature Gadget | Signature Trait | Gadgets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sniper – Hold breath for steadier aim and faster rechambering. | Motion Sensor – Detects moving enemies, vehicles, or gadgets and shows them on your team’s minimap. Makes a noise enemies can hear. | Auto-Spot – Aiming at enemies while scoped marks them for your team. | Demolition Charge – Remote-detonated explosives that wreck structures, vehicles, and infantry. Deploy Beacon – A single-use spawn point for you and your squad. Makes a noise enemies can hear. |
Recon Field Specs
Sniper
- Level 0: Eagle Eye – Faster and better auto-spotting (+50% speed, +33% range, +10% angle, +3 seconds).
- Level 1: Wounding Shot – Torso shots with sniper rifles reveal enemies and slow their healing (-50%).
- Level 2: Kill Confirmed – Headshots with sniper rifles prevent revives.
- Class Active Ability: UAV Call-in – Summons a UAV to follow you and spot enemies.
Battlefield 6 Field Specs
Every class in BF6 has two field specialization paths (only one per class in the beta) to tweak your playstyle. These specs give you unique perks and abilities to match your tactics.
You level up these paths by earning XP through kills, objectives, and helping your team. Sticking with a path unlocks better bonuses and stronger abilities, but you can still switch up your loadout to handle whatever the match throws at you.
Can You Change Class in Battlefield 6?
Yup, you can switch classes during a match in BF6. You pick one of the four roles at the start, but if things change, you can swap when you die or respawn. A prompt (like Y on PC) lets you pick a new class and tweak your loadout before jumping back in.