Most common mistakes | Game modes Battlefield Hardline Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Focusing on the center of the map

Very frequently when playing on foot 80% of players is focused in the center of the map, where a mindless shootout occurs. It definitely isn't most effective way of fighting, especially on more crowded servers. Usually even if you manage to kill someone, quickly a medic will arrive and will reanimate him, so your squad won't gain any advantage. At the same time, flanks, roads around the center, are usually unprotected. Because of that, much more effective way to fight is to ring enemies and eliminate them when they are turned in the opposite direction. Usually, on the edges of the map there are only few soldiers and after killing them you have a clear path to getting behind enemy lines and eliminating disoriented enemies.

Reloading after each kill

A very common habit is to reload your weapon after each frag. It isn't a good habit. Usually you are capable to kill two, or even three enemies with one clip. If you have more than 10 bullets in your clip, wait with reloading. First check if there are no other enemies around and only after hiding in a safe spot reload your weapon.

Unplanned assault

Almost each mode in Battlefield Hardline forces one team to assault a specific point. A common mistake is one player mindlessly attacking few enemies at once. It is a big mistake, and players that make it usually add some vulgar words to the chat, saying that other team members lack the courage for attacking. In each mode you should use all available time for slowly, but effective killing defenders one after another.

Moving while shooting

If you move while shooting, weapon spread increase. It isn't troublesome on distance up to dozen meters, and when fighting on short distance it is even recommended. But very often, players move even when shooting from long distance, which forces them to shoot more bullets at enemy direction. Especially snipers should avoid moving before taking a shot.

Leaning out while crouching or lying

First person camera is placed in the middle of player's model. It means, that when he is leaning out, enemy first will see his arm, and only after half of his body will be visible from the cover, he will be able to see that enemy. Because of that, the slower he is leaning out, the greater advantage he gives to his opponent. The player is slower when he moves while crouching or lying. Because of that, when player is leaning out in that way, enemy has more time to kill him, even before the player will be able to see him.