The Deploy Beacon has been a staple gadget in the Battlefield franchise, but Battlefield 6 gives it a complete overhaul.
Long known as a trademark Battlefield gadget, the Deploy Beacon has been rebuilt from the ground up in Battlefield 6.
This change influenced how players think about objectives, flanking, and respawn positioning.
What Does the Deploy Beacon Do?
The Deploy Beacon creates a temporary spawn point that lets you and your squad respawn at its location instead of from distant flags or vehicles.
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It’s a single-use device that self-destructs once the player who placed it respawns from it. Because of that limitation, you’ll need to think carefully about where and when to use it.
It emits a faint sound that nearby enemies can hear, and if they ping it, the beacon appears on their minimap, so it’s important to hide it well.
This change from unlimited to single-use isn’t accidental. DICE added limits to stop players from using beacons as endless spawn points behind enemy lines, an issue seen in older Battlefield games.
The updated Deploy Beacon focuses on smart placement, communication, and momentum. Used correctly, it can turn the tide of a match by letting squads respawn right at the frontline during critical pushes.
How Do You Unlock the Deploy Beacon?
You’ll need to hit Rank 20 in multiplayer before you can use the Deploy Beacon.
Leveling up to Rank 20 unlocks Class Assignments that reward you with gadgets, subclass Training Paths, and new weapons for the four main roles: Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon.
Once you reach Rank 20, you unlock Assignment Assault 1, and completing it grants the Deploy Beacon.
The objectives are easy to follow but require effort in practice:
- Earn 10,000 Assault score through kills, assists, and objective captures.
- Get 30 kills while using the Adrenaline Injector, the Assault class’s signature item that boosts survivability during close-range fights.
Keep in mind that only progress earned while playing as the Assault class counts.
Experience from other classes won’t move the needle, so make sure your loadout is set correctly before you start grinding.
Once those objectives are complete, you’ll automatically unlock the Qlink 6 Deploy Beacon, ready to be equipped in your gadget slot.
How Do You Equip and Use the Deploy Beacon?
After unlocking the Deploy Beacon, you can equip it as one of your gadget slots in the Assault loadout.
That means you’ll have to give up another piece of equipment, like the grenade launcher or anti-vehicle gear.
However, the trade-off is worth it for players who prefer aggressive, objective-driven team play. To deploy it, switch to the gadget and press the placement button.
The beacon will drop at your feet or adjust automatically if the terrain isn’t suitable.
Once activated, it serves as a squad spawn point that all four members can use to redeploy until its limited uses run out or it is destroyed.
Because it self-destructs once done, placement strategy is everything. Treat it as limited, not expendable.
How Can You Use the Deploy Beacon Effectively?
The key to mastering the Deploy Beacon is placement, as putting it directly on an objective usually means it’ll be spotted and destroyed within seconds.
Tuck it just behind cover or on alternate paths such as alleys, hills, or partially visible buildings.
This lets the squad fall back and regroup fast without tipping off the enemy. It’s also important to time your deployment.
Drop the beacon right before your squad plans a major push or when you’re expecting to hold a contested area.
Once everyone respawns from it, it’s gone, so coordinate over voice or quick-chat to make sure your team gets the most out of it.
Its subtle hum might alert enemies close enough to notice, so be mindful of where you place it. Try tucking it away in shaded spots, inside small rooms, or under wreckage to reduce visibility.
Once an enemy pings it, its position becomes visible on their minimap. You can combine it with the Frontliner Training Path for increased health regeneration and mobility.
How Do You Counter Enemy Beacons?
Of course, the enemy can pull the same move, and if your squad keeps getting flanked from one side, there’s probably a Deploy Beacon nearby.
Listen for the distinct noise it makes and check your minimap for hints. Destroying an enemy beacon can completely stall their momentum, buying your team valuable seconds to reclaim ground.
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