Your Squad needs you: Battlefield 1 Class guide

Finding a class you enjoy is important, but knowing what they're good at is even more important (especially to avoid the dreaded slur of 'noob'). You can choose from the ol' favorites – assault, medic, support, and scout – but now there are vehicle-specific classes too, not to mention the Elite Classes. For now, we'll just tackle the bread and butter.

Assault

This is the one class you don't want to meet in a confined space (unless you're playing as one). With a selection of SMGs and shotguns, the Assault class will be at the forefront of any fight. The rather-nasty gas grenade is also excellent for clearing rooms or objectives. Assaults can also provide anti-tank duties with Anti-Tank Grenades, and you can equip mines if the enemy is fielding the bigger tanks.

Medic

Battlefield 1 Medics can drop healing crates, which makes them invaluable if you're trying to hold a point in the face on an onslaught. Taking cover near a battle and reviving the fallen is another solid way to push to victory. Weapon-wise, they have a decent rifle for support fire, as well being ok at close range in a pinch. You can even support anti-tank operations with a rifle grenade gadget slot. Play this class if you want to make friends.  

Support

Ah, the classic LMG (Light Machine Gun). Not much changes here – it's still a lethal weapon, provided you actually hit something. That said, the Support class now has a few other options, including smoke grenades and a deployable mortar. Covering assault squads with the mortar, LMG, and smoke, is a good way to go here (make sure to throw ammo to your buddies when they need it). The repair tool means you'll be popular with tank drivers too, or play defensively by dropping mortar shells and lead on the enemy as they approach your objective. The fools.

Scout

Everyone wants to be a sniper, but there are other ways to play the Scout. Obviously, popping off long range shots at the enemy is a great way to make them stay put (and kill them, hopefully). Spotting for the team is just as crucial though, and the trench periscope means you can stay hidden while lighting up the enemy. The sniper shield is another neat trick – it's essentially mobile cover, and great in a pinch. You can even take on tanks with the K-bullets and trip-wire bomb, but it's advisable to go for an ambush or weakened targets. You're not Iron Man, after all.

Performance 

While the official specs state a GTX 660 will do the job, if you really want super smooth performance something like a Strix GTX 1060 or RX480 gives you plenty of breathing room. Don't forget the audio too (you want to hear if someone's sneaking up on you, after all). The ROG Centurion 7.1 will deliver impressive sound quality for all your bullet drenched forays. If you're considering a system upgrade, then the G20 or GL702 are solid choices for this game.

 

By Simon Marshall