Battlefield 2042 has been rolling off the shelves and into people’s homes at an unprecedented rate. The warfare game allows up to 128 players to destroy their enemies with advanced military weapons and combat tactics. Battle it out with pistols, assault rifles, submachine guns, shotguns, and sniper rifles to dominate the map.

Portal, Hazard Zone, Conquest, and Breakthrough are the modes available to play in Battlefield 2042. Players can explore 7 massive maps including the metropolitan city of Songdo, South Korea, the trading town of Brani Island, Singapore, and the coastal city of Alang, India. Take a look at the best gadgets in the game to get more kills and when to unlock them.

10 Med Pen

People can kill their enemies or get killed in the process. Battlefield 2042 is a fast-paced First-Person Shooter where players need to heal themselves constantly while engaging opponents in the war zone. The Med Pen is a self-administered gadget that can help players restore their health when injured.

The Med Pen is unlocked at Level 26 in the game. Applying the Med Pen can increase the rate of regeneration. However, the healing is almost instantaneous, taking a few seconds for players to regain their full health. A maximum of 3 Med Pens can be carried at any point in the game.

9 Ammo Crate

Ammo Crate is a gadget that can restock the ammunition for weapons in Battlefield 2042. It was introduced to the warfare franchise in Battlefield 1942 as supply boxes kept at strategic locations throughout the map. These gadgets are available from the start of the game.

Players can quickly run up to allies and place an Ammo Crate in the nearby vicinity. People can only deploy one crate at a time. These ammo crates can be used by multiple allies and can also restore explosives. Fighting hordes of soldiers can consume tons of bullets and reloading guns is easier with an Ammo Crate.

8 FXM-33 AA Missile

FXM-33 AA Missile is a gadget that is used to destroy aircraft in Battlefield 2042. It can be unlocked at Level 2 in the game to counter aerial combat vehicles. Players that spawn into the game using vehicles such as AG-64X Apache and F-35E Panther can be actively locked on as a target from the ground with the gadget.

It usually takes one hit to take down aircraft with the FXM-33 AA Missile. The lock-on system makes it hard to miss targets even at incredibly long-range. The gadget comes with a maximum of 3 ammunitions. It is quite satisfying to watch soldiers dispatch the missile in Battlefield 2042.

7 C5 Explosive

C5 Explosive is a gadget that can be used to blow up heavily armored vehicles in the game. It can be unlocked at Level 9 in Battlefield 2042. Unlike the explosives in the previous games in the series, C5 Explosives can be thrown from larger distances and can be detonated remotely. These gadgets are used extensively by veteran Battlefield players that are known for being creative with their kills.

A total of 3 C5 Explosives are provided to soldiers in the game. It can be hurled at incoming vehicles such as M1A5, LATV4 Recon, T28, and MAV to make them explode from a safe distance.

6 IBA Armor Plate

IBA Armor Plate is a gadget that can grant additional protection to players during fights. Besides the armor and health provided to soldiers in the game, equipping the IBA Armor Plate reduces the damage taken from incoming attacks. It can be unlocked at Level 4 in Battlefield 2042.

People can equip one armor plate at a time and carry 2 more IBA Armor Plates as reserves. These gadgets can only be used by the players themselves and cannot be provided to teammates. IBA Armor Plates can also be restocked by activating Ammo Crates.

5 Medical Crate

Medical Crate is a gadget that can be used to heal allies in the game. The gadget is available from the launch of the game. Playing with a squad and killing enemies can be a blast in Battlefield 2042. Since teammates lose health after every fight, placing a Medical Crate on the ground can quickly restore the squad to their prime.

Teams rely on Medical Crates to heal in between battles. Getting multiple kills in the game can drain health from the squad. Taking a moment to heal from sustained damage frequently can help the team maintain its momentum.

4 Insertion Beacon

Insertion Beacon is a gadget that can be used to get the drop on enemies. It can be unlocked at Level 16. Placing an Insertion Beacon at strategic locations on the map can quickly turn the tide of the battle. Game modes such as Breakthrough offer plenty of chances to get around buildings and constructions that are heavily guarded by enemies.

It only takes one soldier to infiltrate these destinations, while placing an Insertion Beacon can help teammates spawn in the vicinity. The gadget can be tremendously resourceful in team play to call-in squad members to attack soldiers and decimate territories in Battlefield 2042.

3 Anti-Tank Mine

Anti-tank Mine is a gadget that is used specifically to take out heavily armored vehicles on the ground. It can be unlocked at Level 38 in the game. These explosives can be placed anywhere on the map and are particularly effective at destroying the M5C Bolte, MAV, T28, and LATV4 Recon.

Similar to C5 Explosives, the Anti-Tank Mines can be used by soldiers to trigger a massive blast. Players can carry up to 3 Anti-tank Mines at a time. Placing these on the ground can also occasionally take out enemies that are sprinting on the map.

2 Repair Tool

Repair Tool is a gadget that can be used to repair vehicles and other machines in the game. It is available from the start of the game and can be used infinitely without having to run out of charge. It can be used in Conquest mode extensively to repair combat vehicles back to full health after taking damage.

In the Portal mode, players can use the Repair Tool from previous games in the warfare franchise including Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 3. Players can repair vehicles for 1,000 damage in any game mode to unlock the Tool Time trophy.

1 Recoilless M5

Recoilless M5 is a gadget that can be used to make vehicles explode. Most armored vehicles in Battlefield 2042, including the F-35E Panther, LATV4 Recon, and T28 can be destroyed with one strike from the rocket launcher. It is available to players since the start of any game in Conquest, Breakthrough, and Portal mode.

A maximum of 3 ammunition is provided with the Recoilless M5. The gadget has a rapid reload time and can be used to launch multiple rockets within seconds in quick succession. It can also be used to take out a faction of soldiers from the top of buildings and skyscrapers.

Battlefield 2042 is currently available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.