Learn how to quickly rank up your Assault and Medic classes in Battlefield 1. Discover weapon stats, gadget strategies, and XP farming tips to achieve rank 2 and unlock new gear.
This section details how to progress through class ranks in Battlefield 1, focusing on earning XP and unlocking new weapons and gadgets. It covers the Assault and Medic classes specifically, including their unique roles, starting weapons, and available equipment.
Walkthrough
- 1Class Ranks and Unlocks: View progress from the main menu under Soldier \ Weapons & Gadgets. Some weapons and gadgets are locked by class rank and can be purchased with warbonds at ranks 1, 2, or 3. The maximum rank was initially 10, later raised to 50 in February 2017. Reaching rank 50 unlocks new dogtags and killcard flair.
- 2Assault Class (07 Assault Enlistment): Requires 100,000 XP to reach rank 2. This class is a close-quarters and anti-vehicle specialist. Starting weapon: MP18 (Trench variant) SMG (550 RPM, 4-hit kill to 12m, 5-hit kill to 22m). Gadgets include AT hand grenade, anti-tank rocket gun, dynamite, and unlockable anti-tank mines. Primary weapons from Tanker and Pilot classes (Frommer Stop Auto, Sawed-Off Shotgun) can be unlocked for Assault.
- 3Medic Class (08 Medic Enlistment): Requires 90,000 XP to reach rank 2. This class uses self-loading (semi-auto) rifles similar to DMRs. Starting weapon: Cei-Rigotti (Factory variant) (up to 299 RPM, 3-hit kill to 54m), which can switch to automatic fire. Reloading mechanics vary for rifles without detachable magazines. Gadgets include medical syringe, medical crate, bandage pouch, and rifle grenade (fragmentation, HE, and SMK variants unlockable). Bandage and ammo pouches can be thrown to teammates.
Tips:
- XP can be farmed by entering vehicles or mounting horses, with XP credited to your infantry class.
- Medic class players can earn significant points by consistently using healing gadgets.
- Press R1/RB (or equivalent) when prompted to throw bandage or ammo pouches to teammates.
- Shotgun use in WWI was controversial due to causing
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