Here are 10 tips to survive the new Battlefield 6 battle royale, RedSec

Winning RedSec isn’t just about aim—it’s about decisions. These ten tips focus on positioning, rotations, information, and composure so you consistently make it to the final circle and close out wins.

1) Choose a fitting place to land

Pick a landing spot that reliably offers early loot and safe paths for rotation. Hit loot crates to quickly kit two primary weapons—ideally one close-range SMG and one longer-range AR/LMG. Avoid hot drops unless you have a strong team plan and comms.

• Prioritize armor/plates and a ranged sight for your AR/LMG.
• Learn two backup landing spots for contested lobbies.

2) Position is key (think in circles)

Position wins games. Always plan around the current and next circle:

• Rotate early to power positions that force others to cross open ground.
• Avoid getting trapped in low ground or dead-ends.
• If you’re late, hug cover and move in micro-steps with the zone.

3) Keep looting and bank utility (UAVs, call-ins)

Information wins fights. Keep looting mid-game for UAVs and other callables, but save them for key transitions:

• Pop a UAV before entering a new area or when rotating late.
• Stack smokes/stuns for crossing open ground or revives.
• Don’t burn utility on low-impact fights.

4) Play the high ground near zone edge

As circles close, hold the highest viable terrain near the safe edge. It gives vision, angles, and natural cover:

• Edge-play denies third parties from behind.
• Don’t get too deep in the center early unless it’s a fortress with multiple exits.

5) Stay cool—let others fight first

Patience is a win condition. Third-party opportunities arise constantly:

• Don’t reveal your position in low-value duels.
• Shoot when you have cover, a clean angle, or a knock to confirm.

6) Track enemies late game

In final circles, mentally mark where teams were. They can only move so far:

• Expect them to rotate via cover chains and terrain funnels.
• Pre-aim likely exits and chokepoints as the zone closes.

7) Optimize your loadout and attachments

Small attachment changes swing fights:

• SMG: prioritize ADS speed, recoil control, and hip-fire accuracy.
• AR/LMG: prioritize recoil control, optic clarity, and bullet velocity.
• Carry at least one throwable for forcing movement (frag/semtex) and one for denial (smoke).

8) Manage plates, ammo, and economy

Resource advantage = fight advantage:

• Keep 6+ plates before forcing fights.
• Share ammo types in squads to avoid mid-fight reload scarcity.
• If RedSec has buy/upgrade mechanics, time purchases right after a pick or before a rotate.

9) Use sound and info layering

Stack intel sources for safe pushes:

• UAV + footsteps + visual pings = confident collapse.
• If you lose track, reset to cover and re-info before re-engaging.
• Don’t overchase into unknown third parties.

10) Plan rotations with cover, not just the line

Draw paths using hard cover (rocks, walls, ridges) rather than the shortest line:

• Smoke off sightlines; cross in pairs if squadding.
• If two paths exist, choose the one that keeps you unexposed to high ground.

Quick checklist before each fight

• Do we have cover and a path out?
• Do we have info (UAV/visual/audio)?
• Do we have plates and utility?
• Are we about to get third-partied?

Master these fundamentals and you’ll turn more late-game appearances into RedSec victories. Good luck, and see you in the final circle.