A tried-and-true weapon pairing is more than likely going to be the go-to loadout in Battlefield 6’s RedSec, and it’s not hard to see why.
Battlefield 6 Season One has arrived, and with it comes RedSec, the game’s take on the ever-popular Battle Royale genre. Though it’s still too early to tell, RedSec seems capable of sticking around in a genre long since dominated by competitors like Call of Duty: Warzone. They have their differences, to be sure, but fans of Warzone curious about Battlefield 6’s Battle Royale may find some things quite familiar, especially when it comes to crafting the best loadouts possible for RedSec.
Longtime players of Warzone (and other BRs in general) know the familiar rhythm of loadout optimization. It’s a scavenger hunt for ramshackle weapons most of the time in BRs, so the privilege of calling in a custom weapon drop becomes a strategic, economic decision. One could prepare for the odd vehicle encounter with a rocket launcher, or for tight quarters fighting with a shotgun, but still, over time, one loadout archetype has stood above the rest — and yes, in Battlefield 6’s RedSec, that same classic combination reigns supreme once again.
Battlefield 6’s RedSec Is the Perfect Place to Break Out the Timeless SMG + Sniper Rifle Combo
To the surprise of very few, it seems that RedSec in Battlefield 6 is perfectly balanced around a fast-firing rifle or SMG paired with a mobile sniper or hard-hitting DMR. The combination is simply too versatile to fail. Something fast to dominate close quarters and recover quickly from third-party fights, and something long-range to ensure players are never outgunned at distance.
This setup is actually even more effective in Battlefield 6 than in Warzone because RPGs and other launchers now seem to take up an equipment slot instead of a weapon slot. Players can carry anti-vehicle or utility tools without compromising their loadout. The only caveat is that, due to the class system, tools like the guided launcher are tied to specific roles—in this case, the Engineer.
