Battlefield 6 has a rather complex development system, covering 50 levels or more.
Each player, represented by career ranks, begins their journey at rank 1. They progress by gaining experience, and unique opportunities open up at each stage. This includes cosmetics, weapons, equipment and more. Having a clear idea of what you're discovering at each stage will be extremely helpful.
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Unlocking all ranks in Battlefield 6
Your path to career rank begins at Rank 1 when you begin gaining experience. You can earn XP by playing on community maps in multiplayer mode or on a verified portal. Every action you take during a match will help you gain XP.
The list below contains all the items that you will unlock after completing the rank-based stages.
- RANK 2 – M4A1, Weapon, Carbine
- RANK 3 – Air Defense Launcher, Gadget, Engineer
- RANK 4 – M39 EMP, Weapon, DMR
- RANK 5 – Grenade interception system, gadget, player map support/background
- RANK 6 – PW5A3, Weapon, Submachine gun
- RANK 7 – Breakthrough Launcher, Equipment, Assault
- RANK 8 – Additional equipment slot, Assault
- RANK 9 – DRS-IAR, Weapon, LMGM4A1, Weapon, Carbine
- RANK 10 – Recon Drone Gadget Recon/Weapon Sticker
- RANK 11 – M277, Weapon, Carbine
- RANK 12 – Additional equipment slot, Engineer
- RANK 13 – Unguided Rocket Launcher, Equipment, Engineer
- RANK 14 – B36A4, Weapon, Assault Rifle
- RANK 15 – Additional equipment slot, player card support/background
- RANK 16 – LMR27, Weapons, DMR
- RANK 17 – High Explosive Grenade Launcher, Gadget, Assault
- RANK 18 – Additional equipment slot, Intelligence
- RANK 19 – PW7A2, Weapon, Submachine gun
- RANK 20 – M/60, Weapon, Light Machine Gun / Player Card Name / Class Challenge Quests
- RANK 21 – Flash Grenade, Grenade, Assault
- RANK 22 – AK-205, Weapon, Carbine
- RANK 23 – Missions for Sniper Decoy, Gadget, Recon/Weapon
- RANK 24 – ES 5.7, Weapons, Pistol
- RANK 25 – SOR-556 Mk2, Weapon, Assault Rifle / Player Card Background
- RANK 26 – SV-98, Weapon, Sniper Rifle
- RANK 27 – My acoustic sensor, gadget, engineer
- RANK 28 – Incendiary Grenade, Grenade, Support
- RANK 29 – UMG-40, Weapons, Submachine gun
- RANK 30 – RPKM, Weapon, Light machine gun / Weapon keychain
- RANK 31 – Missile Interception System, Gadget, Support
- RANK 32 – M417 A2, Weapon, Carbine
- RANK 33 – SVK-8.6, Weapons, DMR
- RANK 34 – Mini Frag Grenade, Grenade, Engineer
- RANK 35 – AK4D, Weapon, Assault Rifle / Player Card Background
- RANK 36 – USG-90, Weapon, Submachine gun
- RANK 37 – My Tripwire sensor, gadget, reconnaissance
- RANK 38 – M123K, Weapon, Light machine gun
- RANK 39 – M45A1, Weapon, Pistol
- RANK 40 – EOD Bot, Gadget, Engineer/Vehicle Sticker
- RANK 41 – GRT-BC, Weapon, Carbine
- RANK 42 – M1014, Weapon, Shotgun
- RANK 43 – Throwing Knife, Grenade, Reconnaissance
- RANK 44 – Thermobaric Grenade Launcher, Gadget, Assault
- RANK 45 – KV9, Weapon, Submachine gun / PlayercardBackground
- RANK 46 – M250, Weapon, Light Machine Gun
- RANK 47 – Long Range, Gadget, Engineer
- RANK 48 – M44, Weapon, Pistol
- RANK 49 – Portable mortar gadget support
- RANK 50 – TR-7, Weapon, Coloring for assault rifle/combat knife
Whenever you open any cosmetic items or attachments, you will find them in your unloading. Weapons will also become available for customization in the Equipment section. While the standard unlocks end at level 50, there's more to come.
You will unlock a new cosmetic item between rank 52 and rank 100 every two levels. These include keychains, stickers, decals, player card names and more.
Additionally, you can unlock more rewards by completing Quests which open at level 20. These missions are a set of unique challenges that allow you to gain more equipment and learning paths for your classes.
Battlefield 6 Weapon and Vehicle Progression Explained
Just like your career ranks, vehicles and weapons require Equipment Mastery experience. When you perform an action with a weapon, you gain career rank experience and equipment proficiency experience (specific to that weapon).

Increasing the rating of your weapon will unlock various attachments specific to it. You can also unlock pre-made weapon packs with predefined customizations and cosmetics. Likewise, you'll get more customization options for your vehicles, which can then be equipped from Loadout.
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