Naval Warfare has officially returned in Battlefield 6's Season 4 update, bringing battles to the coastlines. It's not a new game mode, but an expansion to the core game that brings sea combat to the game. With the introduction of the new Tsuru Reef map, water isn't just a decoration; it's part of the battle. If you're starting in Season 4 and want to know how to survive the waters during a battle, here's a beginner's guide to Battlefield 6 Season 4's Naval Warfare.
How the Dynamic Wave System Works in Battlefield 6 Season 4
The biggest addition to Season 4's Naval Warfare is the dynamic wave system. The water will actually react to the environment and will affect how you fight. There are two types of bodies of water that you'll encounter in the game:
- Open Ocean: The water here is rough, and giant waves will bounce your boat around, making it incredibly hard to aim. However, these waves also act as moving cover, hiding your approach and blocking enemy gunfire.
- Inland Waterways: These calm canals and rivers make driving and shooting much easier. The downside to inland waterways is that you're a sitting duck for enemy Engineers, water mines, and tanks waiting on the shore.
With the new update, you can use the bodies of water to your advantage during matches. Diving underwater is now a valid tactic. The deeper you go, the less damage bullets do to you. Diving completely hides your 3D spotting marker and allows you to drag and revive downed teammates safely. You also need to consider that, while on a boat, your aim can be disrupted, so you need to time your shots carefully.
Which Boats to Use in Battlefield 6 Season 4
Season 4 also introduces two different naval vehicles. Picking the right boat for the job is the difference between capturing the objective and respawning. Here are the new boats in Battlefield 6 Season 4.
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Feature |
RCB-90 Patrol Boat |
7.7M NSW RHIB |
|---|---|---|
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Best For |
Combat, area control, and team spawns |
Flanking, speed, and quick getaways |
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Seats |
2 |
4 |
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Armor / Health |
High |
Low (No cover for passengers) |
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Weapons |
Autocannon, missiles, 120mm mortars |
Single mounted machine gun |
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Mobility |
Slow and heavy |
Extremely fast |
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Description |
The RCB-90 is a slow, heavily armored floating tank that's packed with firepower to bully shoreline defenders. It's incredibly useful as a mobile beachhead, because dropping its front ramp near a shore turns the boat into a spawn point for your whole team. |
The RHIB is built for pure speed, but since it's super fragile, you shouldn't ever fight tanks or RCB-90s head-on. Instead, use it as a fast taxi to sneak your squad behind enemy lines so they can grab unguarded flags before the enemy notices. |
Best Naval Warfare Tactics in Battlefield 6 Season 4
For you to win your battles in the waters, you need to know the right tactics and strategies. Here are the best tactics to win Naval Warfare in Battlefield 6 Season 4.
- Never Stop Moving: Since boats take a long time to accelerate, you shouldn't park in the water just to get a better shot. If you do, you'll instantly become an easy target for enemy jets, helicopters, and snipers, which means even driving in circles is better than sitting still.
- Fire Missiles First: When you're attacking with the RCB-90, make sure you've launched your missiles before firing your main autocannon. The cannon's bright tracers will instantly give away your position, but missiles let you get a massive chunk of damage in before the enemy even knows you're there.
- Spam Smoke Mortars: If you're assaulting a heavily defended beach, you must fire your IR Smoke mortars first. Trying to land without smoke cover is a guaranteed way to get your squad wiped out.
- Use Illumination: If the enemy team's using smoke to hide their own boat landings, you should counter them by firing illumination mortars. This'll light up the area and help you spot them right through the fog.
- Don't Get Beached: You've got to be incredibly careful when driving near shallow sand. If you accidentally drive your boat completely onto land, it'll get stuck permanently and become completely useless.
