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Battlefield Hardline eGuide Walkthrough

Unlocking Weapons & Gadgets

At the start of the single-player game, the following items are available:

Pistols 92FS, P226
Gadget T62 CEW Electroshock Weapon
Melee Weapons Nightstick, Police Baton, Collapsible Baton

Complete the Episodes and Case Files, using non-lethal means against the criminals, to unlock more weapons and gadgets.

Weapon and Inventory Unlock Progression

Arrest suspects with warrants, scan objects and evidence, take down criminals non-lethally, and complete objectives to earn points toward the expert score. As this score grows, Expert Levels are reached. Weapons, gadgets, and attachments are unlocked at these levels according to the following table.

Weapons and Inventory

Expert LevelExpert Score RequiredWeapons / Gadgets / Attachments Unlocked
Expert Level 12,000 CZ-75 PistolM1911A1 Heavy Pistol
Expert Level 23,000 37 Stakeout Shotgun
Expert Level 33,000 Armored InsertFirst Aid PackAmmo BoxGas Mask
Expert Level 44,000 MP5K SMGMPX SMGP90 PDW
Expert Level 54,000 New “Cop” Primary Weapon Attachments
Expert Level 65,000 R700 LTR Sniper Bolt ActionSOCOM16 Sniper Semi-AutoSR-25 ECC Sniper Semi-Auto
Expert Level 75,000 New “Cop” Secondary Weapon Attachments
Expert Level 86,000 .40 Pro Heavy PistolBald Eagle Heavy Pistol.410 Jury Revolver.44 Magnum Revolver
Expert Level 96,000 Laser TripmineBreaching Charge
Expert Level 106,000 New “Criminal” Primary Weapon Attachments
Expert Level 116,000 TEC-9 Machine PistolBlackjack MeleeBaseball Bat MeleeLead Pipe MeleeGolf Club Melee
Expert Level 127,000 SPAS-12 ShotgunDouble-Barrel Shotgun
Expert Level 137,000 New “Criminal” Secondary Weapon Attachments
Expert Level 147,000 AKS-74U CarbineG36C Carbine
Expert Level 157,000 300 Knockout Sniper Bolt ActionAWM Sniper Bolt ActionSAIGA .308 Sniper Semi-AutoPTR-91 Sniper Semi-Auto

Case File Unlocks

Keep on the lookout for evidence that can be scanned for the seven case files. Each completed file unlocks the listed weapons as well as a Silver Battlepack.

Case Files

Case FileWeapon Unlocked
The Hot Shot File .38 Snub Revolver.357 RS RevolverSilver Battlepack
Hot Shot Supply Chain SCAR-H Battle RifleHCAR Battle RifleSilver Battlepack
The Elmore Hotel Investigation 93R Machine PistolG18C Machine PistolSilver Battlepack
Internal Affairs M416 Assault RifleRO933 CarbineSG533 CarbineSilver Battlepack
Power Play HK51 Battle RifleSA-58 OSW Battle RifleSilver Battlepack
The Boomer Connection K10 SMGUZI SMGFMG-9 SMGSilver Battlepack
Preferred Outcomes M240B LMGSilver Battlepack

Found and Dropped Weapons

Some weapons can be picked up off downed enemies or found lying around. The player must pick the weapon up to add it to Tactical Gear. The original gun can be grabbed again if preferred. The following table lists how to find each.

Weapons

Weapon / GadgetFound In
870P Magnum Shotgun Found in Episode 8: Sovereign Land, sitting on a table inside silo.First dropped by Criminals in Episode 1: Back to School
45T Heavy Pistol First dropped by Criminals in Episode 3: Gator Bait.
AKM Assault Rifle First dropped by Criminals in Episode 3: Gator Bait
G17 Pistol Found in Episode 8: Sovereign Land, sitting next to a truck inside the trailer park.First dropped by Criminals in Episode 1: Back to School
M16A3 Assault Rifle Found in Episode 8: Sovereign Land, sitting on a couch on top of the trailer with Nick’s gear.First dropped by Criminals in Episode 4: Case Closed in basement of Domo Roboto warehouse.
M/45 SMG Found in Episode 3: Gator Bait. From the gator farm, take the airboat southwest to a nearby dock. Use the Grappling Hook to climb onto the wooden tower. Look southeast to spot a lower platform and use the Zipline to reach it. Pick up the M/45 SMG to add the gun to Tactical Gear.
MAC-10 Machine Pistol First dropped by Criminals in Episode 2: Checking Out
Scout Elite Sniper Bolt Action Found in Episode 3: Gator Bait. Drive the airboat south from the nature reserve until you spot a dock next to a small island. Use the Grappling Hook to reach the wooden ledge above and then use the Zipline to reach another platform to the east. A Scout Elite rifle rests on a table there.
UMP-45 SMG First dropped by Criminals in Episode 4: Gator Bait in basement of Domo Roboto warehouse.
Grappling Hook Given to player in Episode 3: Gator Bait
Zipline Given to player in Episode 3: Gator Bait

Camouflage Unlock

A variety of camouflage is unlocked as you complete the single player episodes, at which point it can be added to any weapon in Tactical Gear.

Camouflage

Complete EpisodeWeapons / Attachments Unlocked
Default Camo Default, Zebra Bliz, Zebra Blaz, Zebra, Circuit, Rattlesnake, Visceral Dev.
Ep. 1: Back to School Solid Camos (Black, FDE, Green, Grey, Navy, Olive, Tan)
Ep. 2: Checking Out Forest Camos (Splinter, Digital, ERDL, Hexagon, Spray, Tiger)
Ep. 3: Gator Bait Aviator Camos (Splinter, Digital, ERDL, Hexagon, Spray, Tiger)
Ep. 4: Case Closed Snow Camos (Splinter, Digital, ERDL, Hexagon, Spray, Tiger)
Ep. 6: Out of Business Hunter Camos (Splinter, Digital, ERDL, Hexagon, Spray, Tiger)
Ep. 7: Glass Houses Desert Camos (Splinter, Digital, ERDL, Hexagon, Spray, Tiger)
Ep. 8: Sovereign Land Urban Camos (Splinter, Digital, ERDL, Hexagon, Spray, Tiger)
Ep. 9: Independence Day Jungle Camos (Splinter, Digital, ERDL, Hexagon, Spray, Tiger)
Ep. 10: Legacy Exotic Camos (Splinter, Digital, ERDL, Hexagon, Spray, Tiger)
Complete all Episodes on Cadet Difficulty Bronze Plated
Complete all Episodes on Officer Difficulty Silver Plated
Complete all Episodes on Veteran Difficulty Gold Plated