Bren

Learn about the Bren machine gun in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. Discover its strengths, weaknesses, and how to use it effectively in various game modes.

The Bren is a British machine gun in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. It is noted for its slow movement speed, described as "slow as molasses in a cold tin can." Due to its recoil, aiming for the feet is recommended. The weapon is powerful and can be used effectively while prone to hold areas. Firing into bushes may yield kills. The author personally prefers to go prone when using this weapon.

Game Types:

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare features 5 game types: Search and Destroy (SD), Retrieval (RE), Behind Enemy Lines (BEL), Death Match (DM), and Team Death Match (TDM).

Behind Enemy Lines (BEL):

This game mode is described as "pointless" and "sucks," with very few active servers. BEL functions like a tag match where players switch teams upon killing an opponent. There are no winners or objectives, making it a virtual game of tag with no strategy.

Death Match (DM):

DM is a good game type for practice. Players choose a team and weapon and engage in free-for-all combat. It's recommended for casual play and for younger players who want to "kill the bad guys." Players respawn instantly by pressing the F key. For a more serious approach, players should stay under cover and reload when safe.

Team Death Match (TDM):

TDM is a more serious and popular game type, often used by clans for recruitment. Players should never kill their own teammates, as it is considered rude and can result in reflective damage being enabled on servers. Strategies include picking a preferred weapon (e.g., MP44 for Germans), avoiding overused weapons, staying under cover, and working as a group. Splitting up is generally discouraged, though one player may scout or act as bait. Players should avoid staying too close together to prevent grenade casualties. Effective teams distribute weapons, with suggested roles for a 10-man team including snipers, submachine gunners, support infantrymen, and riflemen. Winning TDM requires having more total points (kills minus deaths) than the enemy. Instant respawns mean players should still try to stay alive and reload under cover. Players are advised to use varied routes into enemy territory, such as avoiding the constant use of the trench route into the German house on the Pavlov level. Identifying and exploiting enemy weak points is crucial. If the enemy is strong due to team stacking, it's better to let them come to you and ambush them. Automatic weapons like the BAR or PPSh are best for defense, while snipers are effective for offense to pick off enemies from a distance.

Search and Destroy (SD):

In SD, the objective is to either destroy enemy objectives (like tanks or artillery) or defend them.