US Starting Loadout
Primary: M16A4
Sidearm: M9
Gadgets: Medic Kit
Specialization:
RU Starting Loadout
Primary: AK-74M
Sidearm: MP443
Gadgets: Medic Kit
Specialization:
Strengths: Well-rounded kit; heal/revive teammates
Weaknesses: Weak anti-vehicle capability
Unlock Progression
| Unlock | Name | Image | Assault Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defibrillator |
|
4,000 |
| 2 | M320 |
|
11,000 |
| 3 | M416 |
|
22,000 |
| 4 | M26 MASS |
|
38,000 |
| 5 | AEK-971 |
|
60,000 |
| 6 | M16A3 |
|
89,000 |
| 7 | F2000 |
|
124,000 |
| 8 | AN-94 |
|
166,000 |
| 9 | M16A4 (for RU) |
|
220,000 |
| 9 | AK-74M (for US) |
|
220,000 |
The assault class is the most versatile of the four, 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 can also be equipped with the M320 40mm grenade launcher, which is great for blasting infantry, light-skinned vehicles, and even structures.
The M26 MASS assault rifle attachment is a powerful shotgun, capable of firing a variety of devastating ammo.
Beyond their impressive offensive capabilities, the assault class is now responsible for healing injured teammates with the Medic Kit and reviving recently deceased teammates with the Defibrillator.
The Defibrillator isn’t immediately available, so keep playing as the assault class to unlock it—it’s the first item unlocked.
Special Equipment
Medic Kit
Unlock: Assault Kit Start
Description: A deployable medical kit provides healing over time to soldiers near the kit, greatly speeding the body’s natural healing processes.
Field Notes
The Medic Kit is commonly referred to as a medkit. These function similar to the support kit’s Ammo Box, only they replenish health instead of ammo. Simply drop a Medic Kit on the ground near wounded teammates to heal them.
The longer you (or an injured teammate) stand next to a Medic Kit, the more health they’ll receive. The Medic Kit has a small healing radius, so players must stand very close to the medkit.
Healing teammates and squad mates earns you a Heal bonus. Critically injured teammates have a white cross icon flashing above their head—the same icon appears on the minimap.
These icons are visible only to friendly assault players so look for them to locate and heal teammates before they die.
All players (including enemies) have a life meter below their name, allowing you to see exactly how much health they have.
So even if a wounded teammate isn’t critical, offer them a Medic Kit to fully replenish their health.
Defibrillator
Unlock: 4,000 Assault score
Description: Automated External Defibrillator (AED) allows an assault soldier with proper medical training to revive a downed teammate within a short time after his apparent death.
Field Notes
The shock paddles make their triumphant return! Use the Defibrillator to bring recently deceased teammates back to life.
Simply aim at their dead body (at close range) and pull the trigger to deliver a lifesaving jolt of electricity.
After each use, the Defibrillator must recharge for a few seconds before being deployed again.
Reviving teammates earns you a Revive bonus, boosting your score significantly, especially if you make the resurrection business a full-time job.
Dead teammates have a jagged horizontal line icon above their body, resembling the line on an electrocardiogram.
The same icon appears on the minimap so that you can find dead teammates. But you must act quickly.
Once a teammate has been down for a while, the body will disappear, preventing you from saving them.
The Defibrillator can be used as an offensive weapon, too. Try sneaking up behind an opponent and shocking them for an instant, chuckle-inducing kill.
[ ASSAULT TACTICS ]
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.
Many of the assault rifles have single-shot and burst fire modes you can select if recoil becomes a problem.
Pestered by an enemy firing from a window? Using the M320, launch a grenade just below the window to take out the entire wall and the shooter standing behind it.
Grenades cause very little damage to heavy vehicles like tanks and IFVs. Don’t bother attacking these vehicles unless you see fire and smoke pouring out, indicating they have suffered heavy damage.
If you do attack a heavy vehicle, always strive to hit their weak rear armor to maximize damage.
Once you unlock the M320’s smoke ammo, use it to cover your squad’s advances or obscure defensive positions.
Smoke causes no damage, but it can greatly increase the survivability of your teammates by hindering the visibility—if the enemies can’t see you, they’ll have a hard time hitting you.
Assault troops can earn a ton of points by simply healing and reviving teammates. Drop Medic Kits near injured teammates to earn 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 Revive (100) and Squad Revive (110) 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 an assault teammate just die in front of you? You can save him, even if you’re not playing as the assault class. Grab his kit, then equip the Defibrillator to revive your teammate before his body disappears.
Any kit can be grabbed off a dead enemy or teammate. This is a good way to test weapons and equipment you haven’t unlocked yet.