With Firestorm now available in Battlefield 5, a new set of Challenges and Rank Rewards are available in the game too! If you’re curious what the Battlefield 5 Chapter 3 Rank Rewards are, look no further!

As part of Tides of War, Chapter 3: Trial By Fire, has its fair share of Challenges tied to Firestorm! This is the same case with the Rank Rewards!

Battlefield 5 Chapter 3 Rank Rewards:

What is Chapter Rank and how do I earn it?
Chapter Rank is a special rank which shows how active you’ve been in the current Chapter. It’s only available during the active Chapter and can be earned by simply playing the game. (Pro tip: completing Weekly Challenges will earn you a big chunk of Chapter XP, which will speed up the Chapter Rank climbing). For Chapter 3: Trial by Fire, there are 40 ranks.

What rewards do I get for earning Chapter Rank in Chapter 3: Trial by Fire?
You’ll earn a reward for each time you rank up. Here’s a complete list of the Chapter 3 rewards:

• Chapter Rank 1: Trial by Fire Emblem (Common)
• Chapter Rank 2: Scorched Weapon Set – Full Auto Prototype (Uncommon)
• Chapter Rank 3: Scorched Weapon Set – Sten Gun (Uncommon)
• Chapter Rank 4: Scorched Weapon Set – KE7 (Uncommon)
• Chapter Rank 5: Scorched Weapon Set – Lee-Enfield No. 4 (Uncommon)
• Chapter Rank 6: Special Assignment #1
• Chapter Rank 7: Scorched Weapon Set – M30 Drilling (Uncommon)
• Chapter Rank 8: Scorched Weapon Set – Bren Gun (Uncommon)
• Chapter Rank 9: Scorched Weapon Set – MP 40 (Uncommon)
• Chapter Rank 10: Scorched Weapon Set – StG 44 (Uncommon)
• Chapter Rank 11: Special Assignment #2
• Chapter Rank 12: Firestarter Allied Headgear (Rare)
• Chapter Rank 13: Firestarter Axis Headgear (Rare)
• Chapter Rank 14: StuG IV Vehicle Skin (Uncommon)
• Chapter Rank 15: Valentine AA Vehicle Skin (Uncommon)
• Chapter Rank 16: Special Assignment #3
• Chapter Rank 17: Firestorm Facepaint (Uncommon)
• Chapter Rank 18: Spitfire MKVB vehicle skin (Uncommon)
• Chapter Rank 19: JU88C Vehicle Skin (Uncommon)
• Chapter Rank 20: Survivalist Allied Soldier Set Parts – Torso and Legs (Rare)
• Chapter Rank 21: Survivalist Axis Soldier Set Parts – Torso and Legs (Rare)
• Chapter Rank 22: Special Assignment #4
• Chapter Rank 23: StuG IV Vehicle Skin (Epic)
• Chapter Rank 24: Valentine AA Vehicle Skin (Epic)
• Chapter Rank 25: Spitfire MKVB Vehicle Skin (Epic)
• Chapter Rank 26: JU88C Vehicle Skin (Epic)
• Chapter Rank 27: Special Assignment #5
• Chapter Rank 28: Ember Weapon Skin Set – Lee-Enfield No. 4 (Epic)
• Chapter Rank 29: Ember Weapon Skin Set – Bren Gun (Epic)
• Chapter Rank 30: Firestorm Facepaint (Rare)
• Chapter Rank 31: Special Assignment #6
• Chapter Rank 32: Scavenger Allied Soldier Set Part – Headgear (Epic)
• Chapter Rank 33: Scavenger Axis Soldier Set Part – Headgear (Epic)
• Chapter Rank 34: Special Assignment #7
• Chapter Rank 35: Ember Weapon Skin Set – StG44 (Rare)
• Chapter Rank 36: Ember Weapon Skin Set – MP 40 (Rare)
• Chapter Rank 37: AKA Allied Soldier Set Part – Legs (Epic)
• Chapter Rank 38: AKA Allied Soldier Set Part – Torso (Epic)
• Chapter Rank 39: AKA Allied Soldier Set Part – Head (Epic)
• Chapter Rank 40: Fire Rake Melee Weapon

What are Special Assignments and which ones are coming with Chapter 3: Trial by Fire?
Special Assignments are sets of mini-challenges where you can earn rewards by completing a set number of tasks. Head to the Assignments in the main menu and pick which Assignments you want to pursue. There are big chunks of Chapter XP to be earned, so give it your best. Below are the Special Assignments that are exclusive to Chapter 3: Trial by Fire.

Dirty Work (Complete one of two)

• Kill 25 enemies
• Kill 15 enemies in a round
• Reward: 7,400 Chapter XP

Ready to Go (Complete one of two)

• Play five rounds of any game mode
• Win two rounds playing any game mode
• Reward: 7,400 Chapter XP

Focused Fire (Complete one of two)

• Kill five enemies with a secondary weapon
• Kill three enemies with secondary weapon headshots
• Reward: 7,400 Chapter XP

Among the Ashes (Complete one of two)

• Finish at 32nd place or better in Firestorm
• Open a supply drop in Firestorm
• Reward: 7,400 Chapter XP

Marked for Death (Complete two of three)

• Kill 25 enemies while in an objective area
• Kill 20 enemies in one round
• Kill 10 enemies in one life
• Reward: 14,500 Chapter XP

Trailblazer (Complete two of three)

• Kill ten enemies in Firestorm
• Revive a squad member in Firestorm
• Activate a Vehicle Breakout in Firestorm
• Reward: 14,500 Chapter XP

Dirty Work (Complete two of three)

• In one life, kill 20 enemies while in an objective area
• Win 10 rounds
• Finish at 8th place or better in Firestorm
• Reward: 30,000 Chapter XP

Battlefield 5 Chapter 3 Weekly Challenges:

 

Finally, DICE has divulged a few more details regarding Trial By Fire, which includes a new game mode and more.

What is Firestorm?
Free for all Battlefield V players, Firestorm lets you fight, scavenge, and survive as a deadly ring of fire encloses the largest Battlefield map ever. As mentioned, this is battle royale, reimagined for Battlefield. That means objectives to capture, combat vehicles to pilot, and Reinforcements to call in as you fight to become the last squad or soldier standing. If you want to learn more about all the different aspects of Firestorm, the Firestorm web page is a great start.

What’s Combined Arms and what new updates are coming to it?
Combined Arms is the Battlefield V co-op experience, where you can improve your skills before taking on multiplayer by squading up and fighting AI troops. As Combined Arms gets updated in April, you’ll get to enjoy matchmaking, two Fjell 652 map missions, and a Hardcore mode.

What can you tell me about the Mercury map?
When this Battle of Greece map arrives in May, you’ll experience unexplored fronts as the fight moves to the Mediterranean. Here, you’ll take on a massive invasion along the Cretan coast, based on the real-life events of Operation Mercury. The Battle of Greece will continue with another new map coming in Chapter 4.

What is Outpost mode?
Spread the word and find new recruits in this multiplayer mode, coming in June. In Outpost, you’ll build and secure objectives to ensure your team assembles enough soldiers and resources to endure through the fight. We’re still putting final touches to Outpost, and we’ll have more intel to share soon.

Any other game modes coming?
Squad Conquest, a multiplayer experience we introduced during Chapter 2: Lightning Strikesis coming back for a limited time during Chapter 3: Trial by Fire. In this fast-paced, 8-versus-8 take on Conquest, two pairs of opposing squads compete to strategically capture and hold flags until they exhaust the enemy team of their Respawn Tickets.

What are mode variants?
During Tides of War, we’re adding twists on existing multiplayer modes based on new ideas and community wishes. The idea is to test introduce these mode variants for a limited time and, potentially, bring them back if they’re popular. For example, the first mode variant you’ll see in Chapter 3: Trial by Fire is Grind – a tight, close-quarter take on Conquest. Here, we’ve reduced the playing field and number of flags on the Twisted Steel, Devastation, Rotterdam, and Narvik maps to create high-intensity infantry areas – meat grinders if you will – to cater for a certain play style. Fans of Battlefield 3‘s Operation Metro and Battlefield 1‘s Fort de Vaux will love this one.

Whew! That’s a lot to take in! DICE has also squashed the body dragging gameplay mechanic and explained why.

Back when Battlefield 5 was announced, one of the new features DICE talked about was how players can drag friendly soldiers out of harm’s way during a match. Well, it’s been months since release, and the Battlefield 5 body dragging mechanic still isn’t in the game! As it turns out, there’s a good reason for that, as it’s cancelled.

In a new blog post by DICE (via DannyOnPC) regarding the new Operation “Trial By Fire,” the studio talked about the Battlefield 5 body dragging feature and what happened to it.

What happened with the Soldier Dragging feature?
Having discovered that soldier dragging would negatively impact the core gameplay loop, we’ve decided to not add the feature to Battlefield V. To make soldier dragging look and play well, complex and long animations are necessary. This would make reviving feel slow and unresponsive, which would affect the pacing of Battlefield V’s gameplay.

We’ll continue to explore ways to improve Battlefield V, but in doing so we have to ensure that the core elements, the essence, if you will, of the game remain unaffected. It’s been great reading the discussions on this subject and your feedback continues to play a part in all our decisions. Please keep that feedback coming, and we’ll keep consuming it.

There you have it, folks! Soldier/body dragging in Battlefield 5 won’t be available at all. Luckily, there’s a new game mode out now that should help you forget about that.

Is this bad news for you or do you think it wouldn’t have worked out the way DICE intended it anyway?

In every Tides of War chapter of Battlefield 5, DICE always rolls out a new set of challenges that rotate every week which gives players something to aim for whenever they’re playing. With Battlefield 5’s battle royale mode Firestorm set to hit tomorrow, it seems the Battlefield 5 Tides of War chapter 3 challenges will have a lot tied to the mode, which isn’t surprising.

Unearthed via datamining the game files by Reddit user temporyal, the full list of Battlefield 5 Tides of War chapter 3 challenges can be seen below! Note that these could change at anytime, so don’t read everything you read as things that are set in stone.

Hi guys,

here is a little data mining sneak peak to the upcoming Tides of War weekly challenges. Please be aware of the following things:

1. Some weeks are still in development (especially week 4) and anything can change
2. I can’t provide you actual values for the challenges – so I replaced the variables with X
3. Right now I am not able to see the different “paths” of the weekly challenges – therefore it’s just a list and not a tree
4. Usually the first and the last challenge are single and therefore have to be done
5. Expect a lot of weeks to offer some kind of alternative route in the middle without focusing too much on Firestorm

Week 1 (March 28 – April 4)

FIRESTORM:

Face the Firestorm and tackle challenges introducing you to battle royale, reimagined for Battlefield.

Reward: Firestorm face paint.

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Challenges:

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FIRESTORM

Welcome to Firestorm! Parachute onto the peninsula of Halvoy on your own or with up to 3 squad mates, scavenge for supplies and fight for your life. There are no second chances in Firestorm, if you bleed out or are finished off you are out of the game.

Earn X score in Firestorm.

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SCROUNGER

Strongboxes left behind by Sulis can be found in built up areas and abandoned military bases. They contain a wide variety of supplies including weapons, gadgets and healing items.

Open X strongboxes in Firestorm.

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WHAT IS MINE IS MINE

As the firestorm closes in, supply points at various points of the map may become active and can be located by the rising barrage balloons. If you or your team can hold one of these points you will be rewarded with rare and epic weapons and reinforcements. Prepare to fight as other teams will also be after these rare resources.

Capture X supply point in Firestorm.

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WE LUCKY FEW

The wheat has been separated from the chaff, only 16 remain in the Firestorm. Can you make it to the end?

Make it to the last 16 in Firestorm.

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REAPER

There is more than one way to skin a cat. Utilize every tool at your disposal.

Kill X enemies in any game mode.

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LET THE SUNSHINE IN

The Sulis organisation imported a lot of military hardware to the peninsula to protect their research. Vehicle lockups can be found at strategic locations that may contain abandoned combat vehicles and other valuable supplies. Alarms sound whilst you are opening them, alerting everyone in your vicinity of your location.

Open X vehicle lockup in Firestorm.

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GEAR UP

Everyone starts the game with a basic armor vest, but you will need to find armor plates to put in it before it becomes effective at absorbing damage. Rarer vests can be found that can accommodate more armor plates at the same time.

Equip X Armor Plates in Firestorm.

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NO TIME TO BLEED

In Firestorm you can restore your health with healing syrettes. These common items heal a portion of your health over a short period of time and can also be used to heal team mates.

Heal yourself or squadmates for X health.

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WORKHORSE

Work as a squad, complete objectives, defeat enemies, utilize your gadgets and stay alive. All of these will increase your score.

Earn X score in any game mode.

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Week 2 (April 4 – April 11)

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THE STRONG SURVIVE:

With the heat turned up in Firestorm, use teamplay, aggression, and all the hardware you can find to succeed.

Reward: Firestorm-themed M30 Drilling skin.

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Challenges:

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SCORCHED EARTH

Practice makes perfect! The skills you learn in other game modes will serve you equally well in Firestorm

Earn X score in any game mode.

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PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER

Victory is in sight, but be wary – everyone that remains is either very good (or very lucky).

Make it to the last 8 in Firestorm.

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LAYER BY LAYER

Personal armor can make the difference between winning or losing a firefight. When you break an enemies armor push your advantage before they can replace their damaged plates.

Break the armor of one enemy in Firestorm.

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SWISS CHEESE

A submachine gun (SMG) is a fully automatic weapon that fires small calibre ammo allowing for more accuracy at a high rate of fire.

Inflict X damage with SMGs in any game mode.

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HELL ON WHEELS

Vehicles in Firestorm have limited fuel and ammo so use them wisely or find supplies to replenish them. Stockpiles of fuel and ammo can be commonly found at abandoned Sulis military camps.

Kill or assist in killing X enemies while in a vehicle in Firestorm.

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FIREWORKS

Explosive ordinance is great at taking out vehicles but can also be used tactically to destroy buildings or flush enemies out of cover.

Inflict X damage with explosives in Firestorm.

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GANG UP

A squad that fights together survives together. Concentrate your fire to take out enemies quicker.

Get X Kills or Squad Kill Assists in Firestorm.

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SALT AND PEPPER

Shotguns are very common and excel at close range engagements but quickly become less effective at longer ranges. Always make sure to have an alternate type of weapon equipped.

Inflict X damage with shotguns in any game mode.

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TABLES TURNED

Even though you are isolated on the ground, help is not far away if you find the right equipment. Reinforcement flares can call in vehicle and supply drops or even heavy artillery support.

Deploy X Reinforcements in Firestorm.

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RAMPAGE

Better equipment can be found at named locations on the map, but there will be more competition. If you are after action, then these locations are the place to be.

Inflict X damage in one life in any game mode.

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BIG GAME ON THE HUNT

Vehicles give you great firepower and mobility, but are vulnerable to all explosives. Keep moving and be the one who shoots first.

Inflict X damage using vehicles or against vehicles in any gamemode.

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Week 3 (April 11 – April 18)

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TO THE LAST:

Apply all of your Firestorm skills to survive the inferno of tasks leading up to a red-hot reward.

Reward: Firestorm-themed Fire Axe melee weapon.

Ingame Description: If a building catches fire, cut it down to save the neighbourhood. The same applies to enemy combatants, burning or no.

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Challenges:

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TWO KINDS OF PEOPLE

Halfway there. Don’t get overconfident as the encroaching firestorm means you are more likely to run into enemies.

Make it to the last 32 in Firestorm.

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THROUGH HELL AND BACK

V for Victory! Can you emerge from the Firestorm ahead of all others.

Win a round of Firestorm.

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HIGH HORSE

Capturing objectives in a vehicle might seem like a good idea but it could leave you vulnerable to an ambush.

Capture X objectives or resupply points while in a vehicle.

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SURVIVALIST

You will be rewarded for just staying alive, but more risky actions give even more score.

Earn X score in Firestorm.

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MEAN STREAK

The best defense is a good offence. Taking out the enemy before they kill you is the only way to ensure victory.

Kill X enemies in one round of Firestorm.

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DEAD EYE

Make every bullet count – headshots are the most efficient way of taking out the enemy.

Kill X enemies with headshots in one round of any game mode.

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WRATH

If you down an enemy don’t overextend yourself trying to finish them off – their squadmates will probably be nearby.

Down X enemies in Firestorm.

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TREASURE HUNT

Exploring the stockpiles of equipment left behind by Sulis is not only the best way of equipping yourself it also denies that equipment from your enemies.

Open X vehicle lockups in Firestorm.

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THE HAMMER

Calling in an artillery strike with a Sector Artillery, V1 or JB2 rocket reinforcement can turn the tide of the battle. In Firestorm make sure your squad is not in the impact radius as the explosion doesn’t discriminate friend from foe.

As a squad kill X enemies with Sector Artillery, V1 or JB2 flying bomb reinforcements in any game mode.

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AVARICE

Resupply points are the most reliable way of acquiring the rarest equipment but also the riskiest as everyone can see your capture progress. Prepare to defend your position.

Capture X resupply points in Firestorm.

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NOT TIME TO REST

Scavenge. Fight. Survive. Only the best will outrun the firestorm.

Earn X score in one round of Firestorm.

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NONE LEFT BEHIND

Keeping your squad on their feet is essential to your survival. All squad mates have the ability to revive each other if one has been downed by the enemy.

Revive squadmates or be revived by squadmates X times in any game mode.

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Week 4 (April 18 – April 25)

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BITE THE BULLET:

Fight in smaller teams and intense combat zones in Grind, a focused and fast-paced take on Conquest.

Reward: Commando Carbine (Medic class).

Note: This week seems to be work in progress and therefore very fragmented and not final.

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Challenges:

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TOOTH AND NAIL

In Firestorm if you are downed you are not totally out of the fight. Defend yourself with a sidearm or melee weapon until an ally can revive you.

Deal X damage with melee weapons or sidearms in Firestorm while downed.

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STRONGER TOGETHER

Working with your squad is essential to survival in Firestorm. If an ally is downed, they can be revived and back into the fight if you get to them before they bleed out. If you are downed, you can make it easier to be revived by crawling into cover.

Revive X squadmates in Firestorm.

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IF ITS STUPID BUT WORK

The tractor is usually used for general farming tasks, can you use it to farm kills?

Get X roadkill using a tractor.

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Dirty Work

Kill X enemies

Kill X enemies in a round

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Ready To Go

Play X rounds

Win X rounds

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Focused Fire

Kill X enemies with a secondary weapon

Kill X enemies by headshot with secondary weapon

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Among The Ashes

Finish at position 32 or greater in Firestom

Open a supply drop in Firestorm

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Marked For Death

Kill X enemies while in an objective area

Kill X enemies in a round

Kill X enemies in a life

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Trailblazer

Kill X enemies in Firestorm

Revive a squad member in Firestrom

Activate a Vehicle Breakout in Firestrom

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The Complete Package

Kill X enemies while in an objective area in one life

Win X rounds

Reach the top 8 in Firestorm

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Week 5 (April 25 – May 2)

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BUCKLE DOWN:

Unlock a powerful LMG by completing a series of tasks focusing on teamwork and infantry gameplay.

Reward: Lahti-Saloranta M26 (Support class).

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Challenges:

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THE GRIND NEVER STOPS

With a focused combat area capturing and defending the objectives becomes a whole new challenge.

Play X rounds of Grind.

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LEAD POISONING

You miss every shot you don’t take, so keep firing.

Fire X bullets.

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INTO THE BREACH

Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.

Kill X enemies from within 20 meters in one life.

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LIKE HOT CAKES

A well maintained squad will be able to stay in the fight longer. Keep your team supplied with bandages and ammunition with the Medic and Support classes.

Resupply teammates X times.

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GET UP AND GET GOING

Stay alive and make sure others do too. Squadmates can revive each other while medics can revive all teammates.

Revive X teammates in one life.

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MELEE MAYHEM

Get up close and personal with these weapons.

Deal X damage using sidearms, melee weapons, bayonets, or shotguns.

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RIGHT PLACE AND TIME

“Close” only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. Luckily you can carry hand grenades.

Kill 2 enemies with one hand grenade.

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ENABLER

Survive to keep your teammates in the fight.

Resupply teammates X times in one life.

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PULVERIZE

Every little bit counts. Attack, revive, resupply, and attack some more.

Earn X score in Grind.

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SILENT DEATH

Silent but deadly, use this silenced weapon to your advantage.

Get X kills in one life using the Commando Carbine.

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A GAME OF NUMBERS

A bullet for every enemy. A bandage for every comrade.

Heal teammates or damage enemies for X health in Grind.

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Week 6 (May 2 – May 9)

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COMBINED ARMS:

Play the objective in the newly updated\ *Combined Arms, or support your squad in the challenge tree of the sixth week.*

Reward: Tromboncino M28 (Medic class).

Note: This week seems to be work in progress and therefore I can’t provide any descriptions for the challenges.

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Challenges:

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LOCKDOWN

Capture X objectives.

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VALKYRIE

Down, kill or Driver Assist X enemy while seated in a Kolibri synchropter in Firestorm.

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PULLING YOUR WEIGHT

Earn X score in one round.

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FIGHTING FOR A CAUSE

Get X squad assists or kills while attacking objectives.

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NAKED FORCE

Deal X damage using Assault primary weapons.

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TANK REPAIRMAN

Repair teammates vehicles for X health.

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ONE FOR ALL

Revive squadmates or be revived by squadmates X times.

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LEAD FARMER

Get X kills or suppression assists using an LMG or MMG.

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TOE THE LINE

Complete X squad orders.

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NEW NOISY TOY

Suppress or kill X enemies with the M26 Lahti-Soloranta.

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ZERO-SUM GAME

Kill enemies or revive teammates X times.

Yep, as expected, the Battlefield 5 Trial By Fire challenges have a lot connected to Firestorm. If you’re not a fan of battle royale, you might want to give it a go since it’s free and all for BF5 owners.

In other Battlefield 5 news, make sure to read up on the leaked info regarding the game’s new 5v5 mode! If you’re looking forward to Firestorm, make sure to read up on the weapons, objectives, vehicles and more all in one place!

While Battlefield 5 players are eagerly awaiting the release of the game’s battle royale mode called Firestorm this March 25, it seems DICE has something else already brewing.

In yesterday’s Battlefield 5 roadmap for the remainder of 2019, DICE mentioned a Battlefield 5 new game mode that’s 5v5, and will be out during Chapter 4. Thanks to Reddit user temporyal, we now have a ton more info regarding the mode! This 5v5 mode willl feature what it calls “Doctrines,” vehicles, classes and more! If you’re looking for a more fast-paced Battlefield game mode, this might be it.

5v5 mode (unknown name, scheduled for Tides of War Chapter 4)

Doctrines

Before each match the squad leader has to nominate a “doctrine” for his squad. Doctrines are basically Special Forces from the WW2 era and determine what kind of commandos and bonuses will be available to your squad.

Doctrines I could gather:

• SAS Raiders (Great Britain): “Who Dares Wins”
• Army Rangers (USA): “Rangers Lead the Way”
• Devil’s Brigade (USA / Canada): no details
• Volksgrenadiers (Germany): “Tapfer und Treu”
• MSK (Germany): no details (MSK seems to be the “Marinestoßtruppkompanie”)
• Decima Mas (Italy): “Memento Audere Semper”

The doctrine confirmation is done by the other squad members. The squad can confirm the doctrine or select a new one with a majority vote. The leaders can change their vote.

Each doctrine comes with three bonuses for your squad. Here is a list of all currently implemented effects:

• Blast Armor: Incoming damage from explosives is reduced by 33%.
• Tenacity: Health regen is faster and heals to full.
• Recon Plane: A recon plane that spots enemies it flies over can be purchased with requisition.
• Bipod Expertise: Bipods can be deployed while crouching.

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• Increased Throwables: Starting number of grenades is increased by one.
• Expert Tracker: Spotted enemies remain marked on the map for two additional seconds after breaking line of sight.
• Increased Munitions: Starting ammunition for all gadgets is increased.
• Fast Fortifications: Fortifications can be constructed with the build tool in half the usual time.

 

• Intestinal Fortitude: The last living squad memeber gains the ability to squad reveive regardless of chosen kit.
• Supply Drop: Airdropped ammunition and medical supplies are available for purchase with requisition.
• Squad Deploy: Squad spawns can be purchased with requisition.
• Artillery Strike: Artillery Strikes can be purchased with requisition.
• Vehicle Incendiary: Tanks purchased with requisition are equipped with incendiary weapons.

Battlefield 5 Doctrine logos from the game files:

Classes & Kits

Now every squad member has 30 seconds to choose a class / kit for the fight. These kits seem to be a mix between our current class combat roles and the former more specialized archetypes.

Official game info: “KIT SELECT: Select a specialized Commando or bring a soldier from your Company.”

List of the currently available kits:

Captain

• Raid Captain
• Control Captain

Assault

• Range Assault
• Saboteur
• Shock Assault

Medic

• Combat Medic
• Trauma Surgeon

Support

• Combat Engineer
• Grenadier
• Gunner

Recon

• Combat Sniper
• Infiltrator
• Tactician

There is also a random option if you don’t care at all. Only one captain and one vehicle driver can be present in a squad.

You can gain a very high amount of requisition points to buy reinforcements during matches for spotting, spoofing, reviving, healing and providing ammo to encourage class specific gameplay and teamwork in your squad.

Important: This mode comes with a deactivated buddy revive system.

Every kit has special traits and equipment. Here are some special gadgets:

• MMG Emplacement
• Double Barrel Flare Gun
• TN17 Radio Jammer (spoofing / counters probably a recon plane)
• Panzerbüchse 39 (Anti Tank Rifle)
• Breaching Charge
• M1A1 Bazooka
• Type 89 Knee Mortar
• Anti Tank Shaped Charge

Vehicles

The game mode features one active vehicle per squad. Right now only four tanks are implemented:

Axis:

• Panzer 38t
• Panzer IV

Allies:

• Staghound
• Valentine

Each vehicle has a special variant for every doctrine (e.g. Volksgrenadier Panzer 38t or Army Rangers Staghound).

Maps

The 5v5 game mode features new maps according to one developer on twitter. Some of the names have already been leaked and they are tagged as exclusive for this mode. I’ll guess they’re just placeholders at the moment but they already tell you something about the setting. Unfortunately I can’t give you a lot of insights:

Map: Provence

Personal Note: Loading screen like picture already leaked.

​Early look at Provence map:

Map: Norway

Personal Note: A developer already tweeted about this one (“we’re not done with Norway”). Could be a fraction of the Firestorm map or maybe some parts from the war story campaign.

Map: Libya

Personal Note: A modified version of Aerodrome or parts from the war story?

Map: Casquets

Wikipedia: “British commandos of the Small Scale Raiding Force made two raids during the Second World War on the lighthouse, following the German occupation of the Channel Islands in 1940. The first raid, Operation Dryad, took place on 2–3 September 1942 and the seven keepers were taken back to England as prisoners of war.”

Personal Note: Could have a Heligoland vibe if you remember the map from BF1.

Map: Rotterdam

Personal note: Probably not the standard Rotterdam we know.

To balance the results a match consists of two rounds per map so every squad can be attacker and defender.

Internal Sub Game Modes

Please be aware that this is not team deathmatch. Here are the modes you will play against the other squad:

• Extraction
• Breakthrough
• King of the Hill
• Holdout

I guess maps will be focused on only one game mode.

In “Holdout” the attacking team has limited time to raid two supply caches in a sector. Each secured cache grants the squad one point. The other team earns points by defending the supply caches. If the time is up or both caches got raided the match progresses to the next sector of the map. The match winner is the squad with the most points in the end.

Other game modes

Conquest: Grind

Official description: “Wreak havoc and fight over strategic locations in this chaotic twist on the Conquest game mode.”

Tank Superiority

Official description: “Tanks against tanks in all out war: Hold the majority of the flags and eliminate enemy tanks to win.”

Squad Conquest Tournament

Three rounds per map, still 8v8, can’t say much more about that. No official description available.

While I wouldn’t be surprised to see all of these make it into the game, don’t forget, some of the files unearthed could be placeholder files, or scrapped altogether. In short: content listed here and in the final release version might not 100 percent the same.

Based on what we’ve read now, this looks to be a faster-paced infantry-focused affair, which is welcome in my book. Regardless of what info makes it out come the new game mode’s release, Battlefield 5 players are in for a treat come Chapter 4!

In other Battlefield 5 news, make sure to read up on the Firestorm overview, vehicles, weapons and more right here all in one place!