Particularly powerful weapons have been placed in Battlefield 4 as so-called Battle Pickups at fixed locations. And you should know them as a gamer
Here you can find the best weapons in Battlefield 4
For balancing reasons, the Battle Pickups in Battlefield 4 are usually distributed symmetrically on the maps so that no team can gain an unfair advantage from them. They can be recognized by the pistol icon on the minimap and in the HUD as soon as you are close enough. Here is an overview of the individual maps, the flag points for orientation correspond to those from Conquest Large:
- Dawnbreaker: In the parking garage between flags A and B you will find an HVM-II, a second HVM-II is located between flags D and E in the parking deck.
- Flood Zone: On the scaffolding in front of the dam, which you can destroy, you will find an M32 MGL (to the west) and an AMR-2 (to the east). You can also collect an M83A3 near Flag D on the highway. To the east and west of this is an M136 CS.
- Golmud Railway: There is an M136 CS to the south near F on the roof of the construction site. North of A and B in the small settlement you will find an AMR-2. In the two farms to the left and right of the road between A/B and C you will find a USAS-12 (east), an M32 MGL (west) and an HVM-II next to a rock directly at flag D.
- Hainan Resort: An AMR-2 will fall into your hands on the roof of the hotel, an M136 CS directly behind the hotel on the green area of the driveway. Southwest of the hotel on the larger island you can get hold of an M32 MGL.
- Lancang Dam, Operation Locker and Zavod 311: On Lancang Dam there is an HVM-II in the center of the map directly in front of the dam. An M82A3 is waiting for you in the open at Operation Locker in the center of the map and you can set up a sniper’s nest on the roof above checkpoint D with an ARM-2 at Zavod 311.
- Paracel Storm: Here you will find a USAS-12 directly behind the truck at B, an M32 MGL on the larger of the two islands between E and D and an M82A3 on the roof of the transmission tower south of A.
- Rogue Transmission: You can pick up two sniper rifles on this map. Both can only be obtained after the long climb up the two accessible towers with the support steel cables for the receiver head of the satellite system. The tower at B houses an AMR-2 and the tower at E an M82A3.
- Siege of Shanghai: Both battle pickups are only available here while the skyscraper is still standing, as both are located in the penthouse. There is an M82A3 for snipers in the eastern block by the south window and an HVM-II in the western block behind the bar.
These are the Battle Pickup weapons in Battlefield 4
In total, you can find six different weapons in Battlefield 4 as Battle Pickups. You cannot unlock and equip these special weapons like the normal weapons, but have to pick them up where you find them. If you die, you will also lose the weapon. The Battle Pickups in Battlefield 4 were not made available to all soldiers indefinitely by DICE for balancing reasons, as they are so powerful.
- The M82A3 and AMR-2 are sniper rifles. With them, one-hit kills are the rule and they can even damage light vehicles. With their immense penetrating power, they eliminate enemy soldiers with a single hit. And that even at long range.
- The M32 MGL is a grenade launcher that contains the grenades in a revolver magazine. This makes it possible to fire several grenades in quick succession without reloading. It is ideal for destroying vehicles or clearing heavily defended positions.
- The USAS-12 is the only fully automatic shotgun in Battlefield 4. It is devastating at close range. This weapon is almost unbeatable in confined spaces, as it not only deals direct damage, but also causes area damage from the explosions.
- The M136 CS and HVM-II are both rocket launchers. These are particularly effective against enemy vehicles. Both weapons have limited ammunition. Therefore, their use should be carefully considered and concentrated on important targets.
Strategies for using Battle Pickups in Battlefield 4
The Battle Pickups in Battlefield 4 are more than just powerful weapons. They are strategic tools that can drastically change the course of a match.
- Knowing the map is key: The positions of the Battle Pickups are fixed, so it pays to know them in advance to gain an advantage.
- Timing is crucial: Battle Pickups often respawn after a short period of time. Keep an eye on respawn times to plan when you can retrieve the weapons again.
- Effective use: As these weapons have limited ammunition, you should use them wisely. Wasting them can cause your team to lose a valuable advantage.
- Team support: Battle pickups can have a strong influence on the course of the game. Therefore, the team should specifically support the player with such a weapon in order to get the maximum benefit from it.
