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While the single-player campaign offers a great story and adventure, it's only half of the game. The multipiayer
experience is the other half. Playing against other humans and working together as a team with members of
your squad adds an entirely new dimension of fun. Plus, earning new unlocks and ranks is incredibly addictive,
making hours melt away. So before jumping into a multipiayer match, make sure you've set aside plenty of free
time. After all, who needs sleep?

O WHAT'S NEW? O
Ifyou're a grizzled Battlefield veteran, then you can jump online now and feel right at home among the whizzing
bullets and exploding shells. But before rushing into action, make note of the new features available in this
installment.

• COMMS: TARGET TAGGING a

This isn't a completely original feature, but it's the first time it has
been implemented so intuitively. When you have an enemy player or
vehicle in your sight, press the COMMS button to tag it. This places
a red icon on the HUD and minimap, showing your entire team where
the enemy unit is located. Enemy infantry show up as red triangle
icons while vehicles are represented by red vehicle icons. Targets
only remain tagged for approximately five seconds, but that's usually
more than enough time for your team to take notice of the threat. Also, once the icon disappears, you can tag
the target again as long as you've maintained a line of sight. Ifa teammate killsthe target you tagged, you earn
a spot assist bonus worth 20 points. So consider playing as recon with a high-powered scope and simply tag
enemy units for your team. Even if you don't kill anything yourself, you can still rack up an impressive score.
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their name, rank, health, kit,
weapon, and specializations.
TheCOMMS buttoncan also be used to issue squad It may seem like a frivolous
attack/defend orders. Aim at an M-COM station or addition, but the killer cam
control point and press the COMMS button to issue an has larger implications for
order.A green box icon appears around the target on the how the game is played. Snipers can no longer camp in one spot and kill from an undisclosed
HUD, showing yoursquad what position to focuson. location throughout the entire match. Through the killercam, victims can see approximately
where an enemy player is camping and enact revenge once they respawn. Make a habit of
moving frequently, or else you're likely to face one of your angry victims sneaking up behind you
with a knife.

nUAVn
UAVs aren't new to Battlefield, but this is the first time you can control one
and order up some impressive air strikes. UAVterminals are found on both
Conquest and Rush maps. Simply interact with one of these terminals to
begin operating a UAV. Ifthe terminal isn't working, it's momentarily offline.
Like all vehicles, the UAV must respawn after being destroyed. Either wait
around or come back later for your chance to pilot a UAV.

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The UAV is a simple remote-controlled helicopter equipped with an infrared camera and laser
designator targeting system. The UAV flies like the helicopters, but it's much smaller, faster, and
agile. It's also extremely fragile, so keep it out of sight from enemy units as even pistol rounds
can bring this little bird down. While flying the UAV, you can use it to tag enemy targets for your
teammates by pressing the COMMS button. But the UAV is at its most destructive when initiating
Hellfire missile strikes. Target an enemy vehicle (or any unit/location on the map) and pull the trigger
to fire the targeting laser indicated by the red box icon at the center of the HUD. Keep this red box
on the target until the missile strikes—the missile goes wherever the box icon is pointing, so track
your target's movements if necessary. Hellfire missiles are most effective against tanks, so try to
locate a high-value target before initiating an attack. After firing a Hellfire missile, you must wait several seconds before another Hellfire is online.
During this time, seek cover and protect your UAV from enemy fire by hiding behind hills, trees, or buildings. Continue tagging targets, but do
so from long range. The red box icon in the center of the HUD disappears when a new missile is ready. Find a suitable enemy target, and call
in another Hellfire missile. The UAV cannot be landed and repaired liketraditional helicopters, so keep it in the air as long as possible. Given the
popularityof these vehicles, you probably won't get many chances to fly the UAV, so make the most of your opportunity.

• HARDCORE MODE • BATTLEFIELD VETERAN PROGRAM

Tired of the easy-to-use interface and minimap Have you ownedat least one Battlefield game before Bad
Company 2? If so, then you're eligible for Battlefield'veteran
showing you exactly where to go? Try the new
status. Becominga veteran unlocks the WWII M1 Garand
hardcore mode setting, available on all four game rifle, available to all kits. Veterans also gainimmediate access
modes. This setting removes most of the HUD to the ammo box,repairtool, medickit,defibrillator, and
elements, including weapon crosshairs. Therefore, motion sensors. Simply log in to [Link] with
you must aim using the weapon's iron sight or scope [Link] account and registerall the Battlefield'games
view. There is also no killer cam, friendly fire is turned thatyou own. In addition to the bonusweapon, you'realso
assigned a Battlefield veteran rankbased on how many
on, and weapons do much more damage, making
games youregister. Eachtitle is worthone point. Expansions,
for a hyper-realistic Battlefield experience designed Battlefield Heroes, and Battlefield 1943are notworth points,
specifically for experts. butyou canstill register them. Your veteran rank is displayed onthewebsite as well as next toyour profile
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O GAME MODES O
There are a total of four game modes spread across 20 different maps, offering plenty of varietyfor all. Some of the game modes are familiar
classics, but there are a couple of new ones intended to ramp up the intensity for those who prefer non-stop action.

• CONQUEST •
Max Players: 24 Console/32 PC
This classic Battlefield game mode is back, requiring your team to dominate the area of operations by capturing control points and holding
them. Simplystand next to a flag pole at a control point to raise your team's flag—the more teammates there are in the flag's capture radius, the
faster the flag is raised. Once captured, some control points provide vehicles and stationary weapons, so leave some personnel back to defend
these locations. Both teams have a limited number of reinforcements known as tickets. The ticket count for both teams appears just above the
minimap—the team who runs out of tickets first loses the match. You can drain the enemy ticket count by holding more than half of the control
points on the map. So ifthere are four control points, all you need to do is hold three to initiate a ticket drain. Capture a majority of the control
points early on and stay put, forcing the enemy to attack your defended positions.

• RUSH •
Max Players: 24 Console/32 PC
Rush is the new version of Gold Rush, first introduced in the previous installment. In this game mode, one team is the attacker while the other is
the defender. On the map, there are several bases controlled by the defender. The attacker's objective is to destroy the two M-COM stations at
each base. Once both stations have been destroyed, that base is considered destroyed and the defender receives a new base to defend with
two more M-COM stations. The attacker has a limited number of tickets at the beginning of a match, shown just above the minimap. Whenever
an attacking soldierdies, itcosts a ticketfor the soldier to respawn on the map. Once the tickets run out, the attackers can't spawn new soldiers
back onto the map, giving the defenders a win. However, once the attacker destroys a base, the team gets more tickets as well as a new set of
vehicles. The defenders do not have to worry about tickets. They have an unlimited number of respawns. The defender wins by eliminating all
attackers and reducing the attacker's tickets before they can destroy all the M-COM stations on the map.

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Squad Rush is a modified versionof Rush pitting two squads against each other in a compact attack/defend-style game. Inthis mode, there are
only two bases, with only one M-COM station positioned at each. It's the job of the defending team's four-player squad to defend each base's
M-COM stationagainst the four-player attacking squad. The gameplay is identical to Rush, but on a much smaller scale emphasizing infantry
combat. Teamwork is essential ifyou wish to come out on top, so stay together and keep the lines of communication open at all times.

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M-COM stations can bedestroyed in a couple ofways. Stand next toa box and interact with ittoplant a charge—just like the gold crates in the first game. While planting
a charge in this fashion, you can still look around and fire your weapon, sowatch out for defenders nearby. Another option istodestroy the M-COM station from long range
with explosive weapons, such as rockets, grenades, ortank rounds. These stations can take some serious punishment, so keep uptheattack until they explode.

• SQUAD DM •
Max Players: 16
Squad DM is Battlefield's first foray intodeathmatch, but with a unique team-oriented twist. In this mode, there are four four-player squads each
representing a different team: A, B, C, and D. The team that scores 50 kills first wins—the score is listed on the left side of the screen at all times.
Tomake things more interesting, each Squad DM map contains one Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). Whoevercan take control of this vehicle gains
a huge advantage in firepower. Butwhile manning the vehicle, be aware that there are three other squads gunning for you. As you can imagine,
this is a veryfast-paced game mode best played with good squadmates you can rely on to watch your back. Stay together, and stay alive!

O TROOP KITS O
Succeeding during any multipiayer match often comes down to choosing the right tools for the job. That's where the troop kits come in. Before
spawning intoa game, you're prompted to choose which kityou wish to equip. If you're a team player, your choice should be based on what is
needed as opposed to which kit you want to play. For example, ifyour base is being overrun by enemy tanks, choose the engineer kit and use
rockets or mines to eliminate the threats. Although there are only four troop kits to choose from, the customizationoptions are the most elaborate
of any Battlefield game to date, allowing youto mix and match weapons, gadgets, and specializations to create a unique kit that compliments
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D ASSAULT D a The assault kit is the most versatile of the four kits, effective in both offensive and defensive
situations. When you're not sure what kit to choose, you can't go wrong with this one. The
assault rifles associated with this kit are excellent at any range, with great damage output and
impressive rates of fire. Each assault rifle is also equipped with a 40mm grenade launcher, great
for blasting infantry, light-skinned vehicles, and even structures. The assault kitalso plays a
crucial supporting role by supplying teammates with ammo. The kit's first unlock is the ammo
box, a device that dispenses ammunition to all within a small radius. There are no ammo
crates in multipiayer, so it's up to the assault players to replenish everyone's ammo. You earn a
resupply bonus whenever a teammate retrieves ammo from an ammo box, so don't be stingy
with these things. Scatter them around your teammates to boost your score.
Assault Tactics
B Most of the kit's assault rifles are fully automatic. But go easy on the trigger when firing
automatically, as the rifle's recoil can pull your aim skyward. Instead, tap the trigger, firing in
short bursts, to keep the weapon on target.
3 Pestered by an enemy firing from a window? Launch a grenade just below the window
to take out the entire wall and the shooter standing behind it. This is also a good way to
permanently destroy heavy machine guns mounted in windows.
U.S. Assault Russian Assault • The assault kit should never run out of ammo, so don't forget to toss an ammo box at your
feet ifyou're running low on ammo or grenades. Also, make sure the recon and engineer
STRENGTHS: WELL-ROUNDED KIT; AMMO RESUPPLY players on your team have plentyof ammo. Sniper rifles and rocket launchers run dry quickly,
WEAKNESSES: LIMITED ANTI-ARMOR CAPABILITY so supplying these players with their own ammo box can become quite lucrative interms of
scoring resupply points.
8 Grenades cause very little damage to heavy vehicles like tanks and IFVs. Don't bother
PRIMARY WEAPON: AEK-971 VINTOVKA attacking these vehicles unless you see smoke pouringout, indicating heavy damage. If you
SECONDARY WEAPON: M9 do attack a heavy vehicle, always strive to hit their weak rear armor to maximizedamage.
GADGET: 40MM GRENADE LAUNCHER
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advances or obscure defensive positions. Smoke causes no damage, but NOTE
it can greatly increase the survivability of your teammates by hindering the Unlockable weapons, gadgets, and specializations for all kits are listed
enemy's visibility—if they can't see you, they'll have a hard time hitting you. inthe appendix at the backof the guide, underUnlocks.

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STRENGTHS: ANTI-ARMOR SPECIALIST; VEHICLE REPAIR
WEAKNESSES: LIMITED ANTI-INFANTRY CAPABILITY

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SECONDARY WEAPON: M9
GADGET: RPG7
FRAG GRENADES: 2

Engineersare great at taking out vehicles as well as fixing them. Out of the gate, the
engineer is equipped with the RPG7 rocket launcher. Use this weapon (and the kit's
other unlockable rocket launchers) to take out enemy vehicles, including heavily armored
tanks and IFVs. While the engineer is strong against vehicles, the kit'ssubmachine guns
are a bit underpowered, particularly at long ranges. So when you're not facing tons of
vehicles, consider choosing a different kitwith better performance against infantry. In
addition to demolishing vehicles, the engineer can also repairthem once the power
tool is unlocked. Repairing manned friendly vehicles can earn you repair points, a great
way to supplement your score. Try to use the vehicle you're repairing as cover to avoid
getting picked off by enemies.

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• Never attack tanks or IFVs head-on with a rocket launcher. For one, the driver will probably see you and return fire, sending you back to the
spawn screen. Second, the front armor on these vehicles is very thick, reducing the effectivenessof your weapon's warhead. Instead, try to hit
the vehicle from the side or rear, where you're less likely to be spotted. Furthermore, the side armor is weaker than the front, and the rear armor
is weakest of all, ensuring your rocket inflicts maximum damage—it takes two rockets to kill a tank from the rear and three to kill itfrom the
front.
• Try to hittanks and IFVs at perpendicular angles when attacking with the rocket launchers. Glancing shots may deflect, inflicting considerably
less damage. A rocket striking armor at a perpendicular angle ensures maximum penetration by the warhead's shaped charge. The vertical
surfaces covering the wheels and treads on the side are good targets, as is the engine compartment at the back of each vehicle.
» Tracer darts can greatly increase the accuracy of fired rockets. Once the tracer dart gun is unlocked, consider carrying it as your secondary
weapon. Tagging an enemyvehicle with a dart earns you a 30-point tracer dart plant bonus, plus the dart allows yourrocketlauncher to lock
on to the vehicle. A box icon is superimposed over the marked vehicle whileviewingthrough the launcher's scope. Waitfor a diamond icon to
appear in the box, indicating a lock, beforefiring. Once fired, the rocket homes in on the vehicle, tracking its movements until impact. All other
engineer teammates can also lockon and target the same vehicle, earning you trace assists (10 points) and trace kill assists (20 points). Try
hitting enemy helicopters with a tracer dart, and then using your rocket launcher to blast them out of the sky.
• The M136 is not compatible with the tracer dart system, but benefits from a manual guidance system of its own. Simply take aim, fire a missile,
and guide it into the target by adjusting your aim. This makes it much easier to hitmoving targets without having to deal with the tracer darts.
• Anti-tank mines are extremely powerful explosives capable of taking out any ground vehicle. Ittakes two to kill a tank or IFV, but only one to
destroy all other vehicles. However, the mines fill the gadget slot, meaning you can't carry a rocket launcher while they're equipped. Consider
deploying mines when defendinga static positionwith predictable avenues of attack. Otherwise, stick with the rocket launcher.

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D MEDIC
STRENGTHS: SOLID ANTI-INFANTRY KIT; HEAL AND REVIVE
WEAKNESSES: LIMITED ANTI-ARMOR CAPABILITY

PRIMARY WEAPON: PKM LMG

SECONDARY WEAPON: M9
GADGET: NONE
FRAG GRENADES: 2

The medic is a crucial member of any squad, regardless of the tactical situation.
These guys carry the massive light machine guns, capable of laying down high
volumes of sustained fire, great for suppressing enemy infantry. Beyond their
offensive capabilities, the medic is responsible for healing injured teammates
with the medic kit and reviving recently deceased friendlies with the defibrillator.
Both of these gadgets aren't immediatelyavailable to the kit, so keep playing
as the medic to unlock them. Despite the kit's effectiveness against infantry and
light-skinned vehicles, the medic has no answer for heavy vehicles, so consider
carrying a tracer dart gun as your secondary weapon. This allows the medic
U.S. Medic Russian Medic to contribute to the anti-armor cause, allowing engineer teammates to achieve
locks with their rocket launchers.
Medic Tactics
The belt-fed light machine guns take a long timeto reload, so make sure a teammate has yourback while you loadfresh rounds into your
weapon. At the veryleast, find an isolatedpiece of cover before initiating a reload. The magazine-fed weapons (XM8 LMG and MG36) have
much faster reload times.

Usethe LMGs to target light vehicles like QUADs and PWCs. All it takes is a short burst from these weapons to cause the vehicles to explode,
earning youup to two kills inthe process. LMGs can also inflict damage on VODNs and HUMVs. These rapid-firing weapons are also great for
shooting down enemy UAVs.
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• The medic can earn a ton of points by simply healing and reviving teammates. Drop medkits near injured teammates to earn team heal (10) and
squad heal (20) points. Also, keep an eye open for dead teammates lying on the ground. Zap them with the defibrillator to score team revive
(50) and squad revive (80) points. Healing and reviving can be a full-time job, particularly when defending on Rush maps.
• Revived teammates don't have to respawn, and thus don't use up the team's precious tickets. Conserving tickets in this manner can give your
team a huge advantage in tightly contested Conquest matches, so keep those shock paddles buzzing. As veterans know, the defibrillator can
also be used to kill opponents with consistently hilarious results.
• Did your medic just die in front of you? You can save him, even ifyou're not playing as a medic. Grab his kit, then equip the defibrillator to
revive your medic before his body disappears. Any kitcan be grabbed offa dead enemy or teammate. This is a good way to test weapons and
equipment you haven't unlocked yet.

STRENGTHS: LONG-RANGE/EXPLOSIVES SPECIALIST

D RECON 0 •
WEAKNESSES: SLOW-FIRING; VULNERABLE IN CLOSE QUARTERS

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PRIMARY WEAPON: M24 SNIPER
SECONDARY WEAPON: M9
GADGET: DTN-4/C4 EXPLOSIVES
FRAG GRENADES: 2

The recon kit has been merged with the specialist kitfrom the last installment, creating
an interesting hybrid offering unparalleled long-range effectivenessas well as devastating
explosive capability. The sniper rifles offered by this kit requirethe greatest amount of skill
and patience of any weapon type, best reserved for players willing to put in the practice
to master them. Since this is the only kit equipped with explosives, recon players are also
effective at taking out enemy vehicleswith C4, either through direct application or through
the creation of car bombs. So ifyou're not satisfied sniping from a hill, take the fight to
close-range and do some damage with your explosives.

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• Gravity greatlyaffects the trajectory of your bullets when sniping, The recon kit isn't restricted to using sniper rifles. Consider equipping
a shotgun or one of the other weapons available to all kits for better
causing each round to drop over distance. At long range, simply
placing an enemy's head in your crosshairs isn't enough to score close-quarters performance. Ifyou prefer keeping a sniper rifle, always
the instant kill. Instead, compensate for range by aiming high, just switch to your pistol before moving around for quicker close range
target acquisition.
above the target's head. Use the black mil dots on the scope's
vertical crosshair line to gauge proper barrel elevation before Get creative with your explosives. The QUAD ATVs make excellent car
gently squeezing the trigger. After scoring a kill or two, move to bombs, so load one up with explosives and drive it toward an enemy
a new location—the killercam gives away your sniping spot, so tank or IFV. Race toward the enemy vehicle at high speed and jump
don't wait around for reprisals. off before it collides. As soon as you jump off, detonate the explosives
c Choose your sniping location carefully, paying close attention to take out the enemy vehicle—just make sure you're out of the blast
to how you appear to enemy snipers. To avoid presenting
radius. This is a very effective way to take out enemy tanks. For best
your enemies with a clearly defined silhouette, avoid sniping results, approach from the rear or side to avoid being spotted.
from rooftops and the crests of hills. Instead, snipe from lower Instead of activating the generic charges on M-COM stations during
elevations, using bushes and other objects behind you to break Rush matches, use C4 to damage them little by little. Have an assault
up your visible outline. If you must snipe from a high elevation, squadmate drop an ammo box after each detonation so you can
make sure you have adequate cover and concealment, as you're restock on C4 and repeat the process until the M-COM station is
likely to draw plenty of attention in such a predictable spot. destroyed. This allows you to take out a station without activating that
annoying siren that draws all sorts of unwanted attention to the location.
• KIT CUSTOMIZATION •
Between the various weapons, gadgets, and specializations, there are more than 14,000 different
kit combinations you can create through customizing your gear. This can all be accomplished at
the spawn screen. Here you can choose your primary weapon, secondary weapon, and gadget,
as well as three specializations. Before making a selection, take into account the task at hand. Are
you attacking or defending? Are there lots of enemy vehicles? Different situations call for different
tools, so be nimble with your selections, choosing the best load-out to benefit your team. Also,
pay attention to what kitsyour squadmates are using and respond by complementing theirgear
and specializations.
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multipiayer career. You only have three specialization slots, so Lightweight Combat
make your choices carefully. The first two slots are reserved Ceramic Body Armor Vehicle Motion Sensor
Equipment
for infantry and weapon-based specializations. The third Ammo Hip Bandolier Magnum Ammunition Hardened Armor
slot is reserved solely for vehicle-based specializations. Grenade Vest Improved Demolitions Quick Reload Package
Study the table below, that shows what specializations are
Medic Kit Improved Heal Medic Kit Improved Range Extra Damage
available in each slot and plan out your optimal load-out for
Red DotSight Marksman Assault Rifle Training SmokeCountermeasures Package
each kit. Specializations that appear in the same slot cannot
4XRifle Scope Marksman SMG Training High-Power Optics Package
be equipped simultaneously for balancing purposes. For
example, you can't have Magnum Ammunition and Improved 12X High-Power Scope Marksman LMG Training Coaxial Machine Gun

Demolitions equipped at the same time since they both Explosive Leg Pouch Extended ShotgunMagazine
appear in the second slot. 12-GaugeSlugs SniperSpotting Scope —

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O SQUAD PLAY O
If you've played past installments of Battlefield, you know the benefits of joining a squad. A squad is a four-player unitthat can communicate with
each otherover headsets. Being able to talkto the other players inyoursquad allows you to discuss each situation and respond as a single,
unified fighting force. Beyond the obvioustactical advantages, being in a squad allowsyou to earn the squad bonus points, boosting your score
and fast-tracking promotions. But if you're new to Battlefield and the squad system, let's take a look at how they work.

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At the start of any match, whilethe map is loading, you're asked ifyou want to joina squad.
Alwayschoose yes. Inthis instance, you'll be automatically assigned a squad randomly. Chances
are your new squadmates are complete strangers, so say hi and ask what kit they could use
before spawning into the game.
Ifyou prefer playing with friends, you can create a
squad from your friend's list before even joining a
game. Choose the Play with Friends option from
the multiplayer's main menu and send invites to
anyone on your friend's list who is online. You don't
need four players to form a squad, so feel free to join a game once you have at least one friend on
your side. However, ifyou have less than four players in your squad, the extra slots could be filled
by strangers. When your squad is formed and ready for action, choose the Finda Game option to
begin a match.

• SQUAD SPAWN •
One of the huge benefits of playing in a squad is the abilityto spawn on any squadmate. In the
spawn screen, you can see a number of spawning options, including your team's base and
control points. Ifyou don't want to spawn at one of those static locations, select the name of one
of your squad members. As you select their name, a blue circle icon appears on the map and the
camera view switches, showing exactly where they are. Before spawning on a squad member,
make sure they're in a safe location. The last thing you want to do is spawn in the middle of an
enemy kill zone.

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Once in the game, you can identifyyour squadmates by the green name tags above their
heads accompanied by their kit icon—they also show up as green triangles on the minimap.
Other teammates have blue name tags above their head, whileenemies appear as red. Stay
close to your squad so you can support one another, but don't cluster around each other too
tightly or else all four of you can be eliminated by an explosive attack. Instead, try to stay within
each other's lineof sight. By simplycommunicating and working together, you can gain a huge
advantage over your opponents, especially those that wander off by themselves.
In addition to talking to each other over your headsets, use the COMMS system to tag targets
and issue attack/defend orders. Any squad member can issue orders, so watch for blinking boxes around objectives like M-COM stations
and control points. If no order has been issued, aim at an objectiveand press the COMMS button to issue an order. Actions performed within
close proximity of an objective marked with an attack/defend order results in squad attack order (30 points) and squad defend order (30 points)
bonuses. Don't forget to use orders to help boost the score of you and your squadmates.

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Almost every action The Battlefield community is very active and always a good source of
performed in a information for game news, software updates, and even unorthodox
multipiayer match can tactics. Here's a few good sources to check out for the latest
earn you points. Points Battlefield news.
not only determine
which players are • BATTLEFIELD BLOG •
listed at the top of the [Link]
scoreboard after a
This is the official blog maintained by employees of DICE/EA. Go here
round, but they also
for all the latest information on the game straight from the developers.
help you unlock new weapons, gadgets, specializations and even
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earned with each kit, vehicles, and awards. Speaking of awards, any
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06: MULTIPLAYER

There are a total of ten multipiayer maps, each with its own unique geographical setting
including deserts, jungles, and snow-covered landscapes. From the ten maps, there are
a total of 20 map variants, encompassing all four game modes: Conquest, Rush, Squad
Rush, and Squad DM. Before jumping online, study the following maps to get an idea of
what lies ahead of you. These maps show all the critical locations, as well as the vehicles
and stationary weapons that spawn at each. Use this information to devise your battle
plans and help lead your team to victory.
On the following maps, colored text is used to show what locations can and can't
be captured as well as what vehicles spawn at each location for each nationality. For
example, in the Conquest game mode, control points are neutral and can be captured
by either side. But a control point may spawn different vehicles depending on which side
controls the flag, so pay close attention to the color of the labels:

NEUTRAL : Spawns vehicle for both nationalities.

U.S. CONTROLLED: Spawns vehicle when controlled by U.S.
RUSSIAN CONTROLLED : Spawns vehicle when controlled by Russia.

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Units in contact are being rotated out as a result
of combat fatigue. Weeks of fighting have left the
harbor in ruins and the surrounding area littered
with destroyed equipment. Armored movement is
hampered and deadly kill zones mar the ground.

• CONQUEST •
At the start of this battle, the Russians occupy
the west half of the canal while the Americans
hold the east side. Expect heavy fighting around
the factory (C) as both teams attempt to take
control of the UAV. There are four control points
on this map, so try to take and hold at least three
to begin bleeding the enemy's ticket count. The
Russian and U.S. bases cannot be captured, so
don't bother attacking them unless you're merely
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• SQUAD RUSH •
This intense squad battle takes place on
the eastern side of the canal. The Russian
squad must first repel the U.S. attack on
the M-COM station at the construction site
before falling back to the comm center for
their final stand. The nearby buildings and
rubble give the Russian defenders decent
cover and concealment, so if attacking,
consider using smoke grenades to cover
your squad's advance.

LEGEND

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The American capture of Valparaiso is the next phase in their strategic
plan to repel Russian forces from Chile. A U.S. invasion will inevitably
FISHING PORT
consist of a land assault through the outlying jungle areas and an HMGX1
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• RUSH •
The Russian defenders have their work cut out for
them on this map, as they face an onslaught of
American ground and air power, while possessing no
vehicles of their own. Engineers are vital when playing
defense—use mines and rockets to defeat the U.S.
M3A3s. When attacking, don't rely entirely on vehicles
to win the battle. It often takes troops to raid the
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In this compact variant, the American squad attacks from the

south while the Russian squad defends the M-COM stations
at the village and lighthouse. When possible, avoid the main
dirt road and stick to the cover offered by the jungle and small
shacks. The defenders have access to heavy machine guns
at both locations, but these positions can easily be flanked,
so think twice before camping behind one of these guns.

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Several days ago, a large Russian
counterattack overran U.S. Camp
"Christopher" and destroyed a supply train
carrying vital equipment. U.S. forces are
mustering to recapture the area.

• CONQUEST •
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The small village at the center of this map QUAD X 3
makes for some intense house-to-house M BMD3X1
fighting, ideal for SMGs and shotguns.
Both the Russian and U.S. IFVs are better
off working the perimeter of the map, as
navigating the village's cramped streets can
leave them open to C4 and rocket attacks.
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battle and hold onto it. The UAV on the roof
of the building can be a game changer.

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U.S. forces are desperate to open a supply route for an Armored Battle Group engaged
in fighting further inland. A Russian artillery base controls the area and counters any
breakout actions launched. The base is well-defended and has been successful in
holding back attacks.

• RUSH D
The first half of this battle is waged largely by sea and air by the American forces as they
attempt to gain a foothold on the Russian positions to the north. Attackers should take
advantage of the AH60 helicopters to drop troops behind enemy lines for point-blank
attacks on the M-COM stations. Meanwhile, the Russians must make use of mostly
infantry-based weapons to repel the onslaught of boats and helicopters. The last base to
the north gives the Russians their best chance to holding back the attack, thanks in large
part to the fortified position and the MI24.

• SQUAD DM •
The coastal village is the site of this Squad DM battle. Prepare
yourself for plenty of close-quarter combat as you move from one
house to the next. Stay together with your squad and equip SMGs
and shotguns to blast your opponents at point-blank range. Don't
wander too far from the northern half of the village where the M3A3
IFV spawns. Once you acquire the IFV, don't drive it through the
middle of town. Instead, hold to the north and pummel opponents
in the village while a couple of squadmates remain outside to
guard the vehicle's flanks.

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A Russian naval group is preparing a massive
amphibious assault. Defending the shore are three
U.S. fortifications and a string of artillery defenses.
Should the Russians establish a beachhead and
overrun U.S. positions, they will be free to advance
further inland.

• CONQUEST •
If you likevehicle combat, this is the map for you.
This is a throwback to the head-on conquest matches
from past installments with both teams facing off
over three linear control points positioned between
the two bases. Both teams should try to capture the
two control points closest to their base. This gives
each team an extra tank and the UAV while bleeding
the opposing team's tickets. Don't try to overextend
yourself here—grab two control points and lock them
down. Also make use of the AA guns at the bases
and the Stranded Ship (B) to deal with the enemy
team's attack helicopter. Given the large number of
tanks on this map, the UAV at control point B is worth
fighting for, so be prepared to make a stand.

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The Russian defenders have the upper hand
in this match, as the U.S. squad must cross
large expanses of desert with minimal cover.
When playing defense, try to keep the U.S.
squad pinned down in the desert, far away
from the M-COM stations. Recon kits are
effective, but don't go overboard with sniping.
As the attackers, use smoke grenades to
quickly cross the desert portions without
being seen. Your best bet is to take the fight
to close range where you have a somewhat
even footing with your opponents.

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Following the results of the armor assault at Atacama, U.S. command insists on a similar action
BORDER CONTROL
HMGX6 to capture the port of Arica. The assault group launches a breakthrough action directly at the
ATMX3 Russian base.
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HUMVX1
M1A2X1 This battle starts with an intense U.S. assault on the
UAVX1 Russian border control base to the west. For the Russian
defenders, this first base is critical. Hold out as long as
possible here using the two T90R tanks to hold back the
U.S. attackers. Beyond this point, Russian vehicle assets
dwindle significantly while the U.S. maintains at least one
tank throughout the entire battle. For the U.S. attackers,
punching through the first line of defense is the toughest,
but with careful coordination between the tanks and infantry
squads, it's possible to take out the M-COM stations here
and move on to the next locations.
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This is a urban infantry battle for the town at the center of the map, This plays similar to the Conquest mode, but with four opposing
with the Russians attacking from the south while the U.S. approaches teams and the addition of an M3A3 IFV at the center of the town.
from the north. There are no vehicles, so think twice before choosing Make sure you have at least one engineer in your squad to deal
the engineer kit—still the rocket launchers can be great for targeting with the IFV. But for the most part, you're better off sticking to the
buildings. The main prize is the UAVstation west of the Town
building interiors. Stay together and move from one building to the
Center (B). You don't have to maintain control of this control point next, avoiding the narrow streets and alleys as much as possible.
to access the station, so watch for enemies attempting to steal your Shotguns and SMGs are great for clearing buildings, but you may
UAV. Consider guarding the station in addition to the flag position want a bit more range and versatility when engaging enemies dashing
in the street to the east. There are only three control points, so try through the streets.
to capture and hold at least two to establish a ticket drain on the
opposing team.

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As the weather has cleared and snowfall relented, Russian forces are massing for an assault on White Pass and the satellite relay station located
there. The local town has not been attacked, but Russian units have probed defenses in the surrounding woods.

• CONQUEST • • SQUAD DM •
A small village is the focal point of this snow-covered map, with the Russian team on Prepare for more frantic urban combat on this map
the east side and the U.S. attacking from the west. With only three control points, as your squad battles for dominance. The M3A3
both teams should try to capture the flag closest to their base plus the Village Center that spawns in the center of the village is great for
(B). The Village Center spawns the UAV in a secluded low area to the north—don't pummeling buildings, so make an effort to take control
let the enemy take control of it. As most fighting is focused in the center of the map, of it. When you're not controlling the M3A3, work your
don't forget to spawn back at your base to take advantage of the IFV. These light way around the map's perimeter, targeting enemies in
tanks can make a big difference in the battle, so don't leave them on the sidelines. the center. The thick forest in the southeast quadrant
is a good hiding spot for snipers and other players
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looking to stay out of harm's way. But the M3A3's
auto cannon can quickly level the trees, so be ready to
move out ifthe vehicle begins bombarding the area.

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Winter has hit hard. The river has frozen
allowing heavy equipment and personnel to
operate throughout the sector. However, the
extreme weather and surrounding woods
make it unlikely that any assault will consist of
heavy armor.

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The Russians are finally on the attack in this
nighttime raid on U.S. positions. With the
exception of the single QUAD spawned at
the Russian deployment area at the start
of the battle, there are no vehicles on this
map, so leave your anti-tank weapons at
home. Instead, stick with weapons found in
the assault, medic, and recon kits for range
and versatility. Both teams should avoid
moving along the central roads, as they offer
little protection. Instead, advance through
or defend from the forests flanking the
roads. The U.S. defenders can also benefit
from the armor-plated heavy machine gun
positions near their western M-COM stations.
Keep these guns firing to hold back the
Russian attackers.

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O LAGUNA PRESA O
The valley and surrounding mountains possess a strategic value in the
battle for South America. Construction of the nearby dam was halted
when hostilities broke out, but its presence is stilla significant factor.

• CONQUEST •
This is a very compact conquest map, with the control points placed in
close proximity to one another. This makes it a very fast-moving game,
with control points changing hands frequently. Don't get caught up in
the frantic pace. Instead, pick out at least two control points to capture,
then go on defense. As long as you hold two control points, you'll
maintain a drain on the opposing team's ticket count. The Crash Site
(A) is a good spot to hold thanks to its UAV and the Hill's (B) elevation
makes it a favorite for snipers. The water on this map is barely ankle
deep, so all vehicles can use the waterways to travel from one flag to
the next.

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amphibious landing by
U.S. forces at the Russian-
occupied village. For the
Russian defenders, this is the
best opportunity to hold the
attackers back, preventing
them from gaining a foothold
on the mainland. Use the heavy
machine guns and anti-tank
missile launchers to blast the
incoming PBLs and PWCs. If
the Americans take the village,
they'll have access to ground
vehicles for the remainder of the
battle while the Russians must
rely solely on infantry weapons
and tactics to stop the invaders.
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• SQUAD DM •
This map is a bit smaller than the Conquest
version, but the action still centers around
the Hill, Crash Site, and Village. An M3A3 sits
in the shallow water at the very center of the
map, between the three core locations. Before
making a move for the M3A3, make sure the
path is clear. If not, use smoke to conceal
your advance. The M3A3 is sitting out in the
open, making it the perfect bait for snipers
camping the periphery. It may also be booby
trapped with C4. Try to make use of the map's
higher elevations to gain an upper hand, firing
down on the other squads. The Hill is a nice
spot, but try to stay concealed behind cover
to avoid giving away your squad's position.

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Russian forces are poised to attack the harbor in
an attempt to seize the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline.
Without regard to arctic conditions, the area has
been probed by Russian Pathfinders, indicating
an airborne assault is planned.

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The Russians are on the attack again, this M-COM

time conducting an airborne raid on the
American-held port facilities. At the start of the
battle, the Russian attackers have the benefit
of heavy vehicles while the American defenders
are only equipped with infantry and stationary
weapons. Despite their lack of firepower, the
Americans can make a solid stand at the
Construction Site. The defenders gain access
to vehicles as the battle progresses south,
eventually gaining an AH64 attack helicopter and
an AH60 transport chopper. But the Russians
have ample anti-air defense thanks to their
BMD3AA vehicle. Still, with capable crews,
American air power can make the difference,
helping stem the Russian advance.

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In this Rush variant, the Russians attack
from the south, heading toward the Office
and Construction Sites. For a two-squad
game, this map is quite large, so don't lose
sight of the objective. When playing as the
American defenders, set up tight perimeters
around each M-COM station and intercept
the Russian squad as they move into your
kill zone. For the Russians, getting into each
facility unnoticed can be tough, especially
ifyou move in together as a large group.
Consider splitting up and taking different
routes. Once a squadmate has made it into
the facility, spawn on them to begin your
assault on the M-COM station.

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