Developer DICE's iconic first-person shooter is back in good form with Battlefield 6, and players are hard at work capturing flags and trading gunfire in large-scale battles. As dozens of players collide in massive fights, teamwork decides the outcome of each match.
If you want to keep your teammates in tip-top shape, you'll probably gravitate toward the Support class. Support players are able to quickly revive any downed teammate with their trusty defibrillators, as well as drop supply bags that restore health and ammunition to nearby allies.
The support class is also extremely good at laying down the lead. Its signature weapon type is the light machine gun, or LMG, which is characterized by its high-bullet capacity magazines, high rate of fire and generally cumbersome frame. These weapons are great for suppressing enemies, which slows down their health regeneration.
There's a wide array of LMGs in Battlefield 6, which means it might take you a little while to find the right fit for your play style. Some of these bullet hoses are suitable for close-range play, while others might allow you to contest sniper nests across long distances. Here are my favorite LMG builds in Battlefield 6.
The best LMG builds in Battlefield 6
There are eight different light machine guns in Battlefield 6, so you're not hurting for options when it comes to setting up a bipod and laying down lead.
Most of these options are locked behind high level requirements or challenge completions, though, so it can be tough to figure out an effective loadout early on. Here are some accessible LMG builds for every possible situation.
The first LMG you can access in Battlefield 6's multiplayer modes can be converted into a dependable midrange bullet hose. DICE/Screenshot by CNET
L110 'Factory'
The L110 is the first LMG you'll have unlocked when you start playing Battlefield 6, and it's a solid workhorse of a gun. Its high rate of fire and extensive bullet capacity mean you'll be able to keep enemies suppressed at a distance. However, this thing kicks like a mule unless you have a bipod set up.
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