Secret Battlefield 3 online tips - direct from the developers

By Andy Hartup for Xbox World Magazine Subscribe now!

Struggling to boss the competition in Battlefield 3? Constantly at the bottom of the leaderboards? Is your Kill/Death ratio embarassingly low? Or perhaps you just want to get better at Battlefield 3. Fear not! We've been in touch with the guys at DICE, and they've given us these killer load-outs - one for each class - which will help you get better at the game. Guaranteed. Ish.

My Favorite Battlefield 3 Loadouts and Why, By Aleksander Grøndal, Producer, DICE

Assault:

Primary Weapon: AN-94, Two-Shot burst

Accessory slot 1: PSO-1 (4x)

Accessory slot 2: Underslung Rail

Accessory slot 3: Heavy Barrel

Secondary Weapon: M9

Gadget: M320

Gadget: Defibs

Specialization: SQD Suppression

"When I play Assault I want to make sure that I am as versatile as possible. With the AN-94 and the M320 (a underslung grenade launcher) I can go in on Mid-to-Close ranges and deal considerable damage in short time. This setup requires me to use aim very carefully, but very deadly. Keeping one step behind to revive any friendlies as we assault the next point. The suppression helps me disorient my opponents and usually gives me the extra time to get that headshot in"

Primary Weapon: M39 EMR, Single Fire

Accessory slot 1: ACOG (4x)

Accessory slot 2: Foregrip

Accessory slot 3: Suppressor

Secondary Weapon: 93R, Full Auto

Gadget: MAV

Gadget: Radio Beacon

Specialization: SQD Sprint

"This is by far my favorite Recon setup. The M39 EMR with the ACOG (4x) scope puts me at optimal range for mid-range combat. First I take the MAV and scout the area I'm about to attack and see what is hidden in the area, then I land the MAV and it now acts as a motion sensor. I then choose my attack angle and pick off some targets with the silenced rifle. The silencer makes it slightly more difficult to find me. I then place down the radio beacon to get some squad support from a decent position. When I get closer I switch to my 93R full auto pistol to take out opponents really close. If my MAV still is alive I move this on to the next area and rinse repeat, that or just have it spot targets for the mortar teams. I've found that this setup works well on all maps."

Support:

Primary Weapon: M249, Full Auto

Accessory slot 1: M145 (3.4x)

Accessory slot 2: Bipod

Accessory slot 3: Extended Mag

Secondary Weapon: G17C

Gadget: Ammo Box

Gadget: M224 Mortar

Specialization: SQD Frag

"This support setup really lets me play the role to its full potential. The M249 with Bipod and extended mag is perfect for setting up at location to cover my team. It lets me control the area in front quite a long time and scaring off opponents. The mortar lets me scare off any defender in the area and is even better if I have a recon on my team spotting targets. It can also force tanks to keep moving. As always, recons are your worst enemy so I always keep my eyes open"

Primary Weapon: SCAR-H, Full Auto

Accessory slot 1: Reflex

Accessory slot 2: Foregrip

Accessory slot 3: Suppressor

Secondary Weapon: M1911 TACT

Gadget: SMAW

Gadget: Repair Tool

Specialization: SQD Explosives

"I typically play engineers when there are vehicles around, but this setup works quite well against infantry as well. The SCAR-H packs a great punch at close to medium range firing in controlled bursts and I use the SMAW to destroy opponents cover. With the Squad explosives specialization I have more rounds with the SMAW so I'm well suited to take out any land based vehicles. I send off a rocket onto building facades to rain down debris on enemies below for some good kills. Another key is to keep any friendly vehicles healthy by repairing them, so I keep close to tanks or drive them myself."

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