Smoke assists are one of the trickiest challenges in Battlefield 6, but they’re essential for unlocking Support class progression. If you’ve been tossing smoke grenades aimlessly and wondering why your counter isn’t budging, you’re not alone. Let me break down exactly how this mechanic works and share the fastest farming strategies.
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What Are Smoke Assists in Battlefield 6?
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Definition | Credit when teammates kill enemies through your active smoke |
| Class Requirement | Support only |
| Tools Needed | Smoke Grenades, M320A1 SMK Launcher |
| Best Modes | Breakthrough, Rush |
| Challenge Goal | 50 assists for Support 3 unlock |
How Smoke Assists Actually Work
A smoke assist registers when your teammate downs or kills an enemy while your deployed smoke is actively providing cover. The key word here is active—your smoke must still be obscuring vision when the kill happens, not after it fades.
Here’s what many players miss: covering downed teammates for revives typically awards a “Concealed Revive” accolade instead of a smoke assist. While both boost your score, only kill-based assists count toward the Support 3 challenge.
Step-by-Step Farming Strategy
1. Load the Right Gear
Equip smoke grenades as your throwable and the M320A1 SMK launcher as your gadget. Pair them with the Ammo Bag so you can continuously resupply yourself during extended pushes.
2. Pick the Perfect Mode
Breakthrough works best because combat concentrates around two objectives rather than spreading across five or more in Conquest. Smaller maps like New Sobek City, Manhattan Bridge, or Empire State maximize your assist potential.
3. Master Placement Technique
Don’t throw smoke at your feet—that blinds your team. Pre-smoke enemy sightlines by throwing grenades toward where defenders are holding angles, especially on flags, doorways, and chokepoints. Your goal is blocking enemy vision, not friendly vision.
4. Chain Your Smokes
The assist window ties to the smoke’s active duration, so re-smoke the same angle roughly 10 seconds later to keep pushes covered. This creates multiple assist opportunities from a single engagement.
5. Lead the Push
Ping your route and move with your squad. Assists won’t register if teammates wait out the smoke instead of fighting through it. Your smoke creates the opportunity—your squad executes it.
Advanced Tactics
Tank Support: Stick with friendly armor and smoke enemy anti-tank sightlines ahead of their advance. Vehicle crews fighting through your screen rack up assists quickly.
Thermal Scope Synergy: Coordinate with teammates using thermal optics. They can see through your smoke while enemies can’t, turning your grenades into easy assist generators.
Deployable Cover Pairing: Place a shield panel at your smoke’s edge to give teammates a clear peek spot while maintaining concealment.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Smoking your own position – Blinds your team
❌ Poor timing – Throwing smoke after kills or letting it fade mid-fight
❌ No follow-through – Teammates ignoring your smoke coverage
❌ Wrong expectations – Revive assists don’t count toward this challenge
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FAQs
Q: Do I get smoke assists for reviving teammates in my smoke?
No. Revives under smoke award “Concealed Revive” accolades, which don’t count toward the Support 3 challenge’s 50 smoke assist requirement. You need teammates to secure kills through your smoke, not revives.
Q: Can I farm smoke assists in Conquest or just Breakthrough?
You can earn them in any mode, but Breakthrough and Rush are significantly more efficient because combat naturally funnels into predictable chokepoints. In Conquest, stick to high-traffic objectives rather than roaming the map.
