Support class Battlefield 1 Guide

This chapter describes the Support class in detail. Some of its contents are tips regarding the gameplay and some basic information about the character's equipment

Last update: 02 November 2016

This class is self-explanatory. Machine guns are not the most powerful weapons. They do not have the best rate of fire or damage. Their biggest advantage is their accuracy and bullet capacity. Their best use is to secure the doors. A soldier placed near a door can not only block incoming enemies, but also earn a lot of kills.

Gadgets

Ammo crates can make a difference between winning and losing the battle. If a team includes many medics, they will keep reviving each other, but they will not have enough ammo. If you throw a crate to a right place, your allies will be able to replenish their ammo and explosives. For you, it can be a great way of earning points.

The difference between ammo packs and ammo crates is similar to the difference between bandage pouches and medical crates. They are smaller, less players can use it at a time, and they don't last as long.

Mortars are great for shooting enemies hidden behind high obstacles, such as walls, buildings or mountains. Try to place it where no sniper can hit you. While you shoot, enemies can see you on the minimap. The best option is to hide behind a small wall. Be careful, because if you stand too close to it, the round will hit the wall and kill you. Using a mortar gives you a great advantage - when you shoot, you can see the entire battlefield from above. There are two types of mortars - one shoots rounds that explode above the ground, while the other - on contact. The former has a larger area of effect, while the latter deals more damage.

Diversion charge - a small charge that explodes a couple of seconds after being planted. It has a magnet, so you can plant it on a vehicle. It can also be planted on the ground or near the wall you want to destroy.

Repair tool is a very useful gadget. If you're going to get respawned as a tank gunner, pick the Support class and take the wrench. It is used to repair vehicles, which happens much more quickly than the driver's auto-repair. Moreover, this gadget can be used to destroy the enemy's tank.

Tips

Machine guns are different from other weapons in terms of accuracy - usually a weapon becomes less effective over time. In the case of machine guns, the longer you shoot, the more accurate they become. Be careful not to hold the trigger too long, though, since the gun might overheat.

Someone on the battlefield will always lack ammo. Throw ammo crates wherever you see more of your allies. It will help them get their kills and give you more points. Look at the chat box, someone might be calling for support. It is really annoying when you are running out of ammo and a support soldier is ignoring you even though he's close.

If you are the gunner in a tank, remember to take the repair tool with you. A tank that keeps getting repaired can defend any location. Remember to keep contact with the drivers, because in most tanks they cannot look back.