Once combined with the Medic class, the Assault class now stands alone with more of a standard, close-to-mid-range playstyle which aims to be as flexible as possible. It’s a backbone-of-the-army, ready for anything class, and should be the go-to for Battlefield beginners in particular who are looking to adjust to the game. As you’ve probably guessed, we’ll be looking at the Assault class in depth here, but once you’re done be sure to also check out our guides for the Medic class, Support class, Scout class and specialist Pilot, Tanker and Cavalry classes, too. Nonetheless, here’s a quick rundown of what weapons the Assault Class has access to: Submachine Guns:
M97 Trench Gun Sweeper M97 Trench Backbored M97 Trench Gun Hunter MP 18 Trench MP 18 Experimental MP 18 Optical Automatico M1918 Trench Automatico M1918 Storm Automatico M1918 Factory Hellriegel 1915 Factory
Shotguns:
Model 10-A Slug Model 10-A Hunter Model 10-A Factory Model 10-A Factory 12g Automatic Backbored 12g Automatic Hunter 12g Automatic Extended
Sidearms:
M1911 P08 Pistol Mle 1903 C93 No. 3 Revolver Kolibri Gasser M1870 1903 Hammerless 1903 Hammerless
Anti-Tank Mine Dynamite AT Rocket Gun Anti-Tank Grenade
For more tips on Battlefield 1, check out our main Battlefield 1 Guide, tips and tricks hub; our Battlefield 1 maps breakdown, our complete list of Battlefield 1 weapons stats, unlocks and War Bonds advice, and Codex Entries; how to get the tiny gun Kolibri; how to get Battlepacks, Scrap and Puzzle pieces; and class guides for the Battlefield 1 Elite Classes, Medic class, Support class, Scout class, and specialist Pilot, Tanker and Cavalry classes, too. That being said, one situation in which you’ll struggle whilst playing the Assault class is at range. Unlike their Light Machine Gun cousins, which get increasingly accurate as you fire, SMGs quickly degenerate into a wide spray the longer you fire. With that in mind, you’ll want to focus on getting up-close with enemies when playing Assault. We found it functions exceptionally well as an anti-sniper class - if you can find a safe route through cover, the Assault’s primary weapons make short work of the clustered, unprepared snipers you’ll find on Battlefield 1’s larger maps. Likewise, it’s great for the claustrophobic alleyways and buildings you’ll find on maps like Amiens, for example. It’s also the go-to anti-vehicle class, for obvious reasons. If you’re having trouble with a six-man Heavy Tank sitting on a control point, for instance, then planting some Dynamite or AT Mines in it’s path, or simply slugging it with an AT Rocket Gun, will do wonders.
