Tanks are the strongest tools on the battlefield, but they also draw every rocket and flanker in the match. The first shift you must make is mental. You do not play a tank like a lone berserker. You play a tank as a moving support platform that breaks points and keeps teammates alive. Many players test basic controls and weapon feel in a Battlefield 6 Bot Lobby so they can learn handling without the pressure of live matches. That practice helps you learn how the hull turns, how the main gun tracks, and how repair windows line up with cover.

The single biggest mistake new tank crews make is rushing straight to the objective alone. Tanks work best when they back up infantry, not when they lead a blind charge. Position your tank roughly 50–100 meters behind friendly squads. Use the infantry as your scouts and let them push forward first. When the enemy starts to stack a doorway or rooftop, you apply suppressing fire and blast the choke. This keeps you out of close range anti-tank traps and lets your crew pick the right line of fire for maximum effect.

Armor angling is the next skill to learn. Tank armor is not uniform, and the front glacis is almost always thicker than the sides and rear. Your job as a driver is to face the main threat with your front plate. Make small, steady angle adjustments while you move, so incoming rockets meet armor at a glancing angle. This “wiggle” can turn a lethal hit into a bounce. Never expose your flanks to open ground, and avoid stopping with your side toward likely rocket spawn points. A well-angled tank survives far longer and forces the enemy to change tactics.

Mobility wins more fights than raw armor. A stationary tank becomes a magnet for AT teams and engineers. Keep moving even when you are holding a point. Use gentle movement to deny predictable aim, and when you take heavy fire, use speed to break line of sight, find hard cover, and pull into repairs. If you need to run to a repair pad, do it with a plan: lay smoke, have an engineer hop in to patch, or back toward buildings where infantry can cover. Quick, planned moves save tanks more than stubbornly riding out a full magazine.

Know your ammo and switch fast. Tanks usually carry multiple shell types. Use HE or canister rounds for infantry clusters and rooftop campers. Switch to AP or sabot when you fight other tanks or armored vehicles. Do not waste AP on soft targets; that sacrifices splash for no reason. Practice quick ammo swaps so you change shells in the heat of a fight. A crew that changes ammo to match the threat will clear positions faster and keep the vehicle from wasting valuable shots.

Practice these tactics in a low-pressure space and then bring them into live matches. Use a buy Bf6 bot lobby to rehearse angling, ammo swaps, and retreat paths until they become second nature. Test different shell mixes, find the best routes to repair points, and learn which choke points on each map reward patient play. Focus on support, angle your armor, keep moving, swap ammo smartly, and coordinate with your crew.