How to use Ranger in Battlefield 2042

The Ranger in Battlefield 2042 is a robotic dog companion that assists Operators. It is an autonomous quadruped assault robot armed with powerful weapons that can destroy opponents. You can unlock this companion after reaching Rank 5 in the title, which can be easily done by playing some matches. The Ranger is available to all the factions and can be summoned into the warzone at any time during the game.

This article highlights how to use the Ranger in Battlefield 2042.

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Ranger in Battlefield 2042 utility explained

As mentioned above, the Ranger in Battlefield 2042 is a drone that accompanies players in fights. After clearing the unlocking requirement, you can preview it from the Drones section. You can't equip it like a gadget or deploy it from the spawn screen. You must access it via the call-in tablet by pressing the "B" key on your keyboard. If you are playing on a console, then you can deploy a Ranger by pressing LB and RB on Xbox or L1 and R1 on a PlayStation.

The Ranger in Battlefield 2042 is found in the Drones tab (Image via EA)

Once deployed, the Ranger will follow you around in the game, dealing damage to enemies in its vicinity. You can also direct this drone to guard a specific area on the map via the Commo Rose options. You can toggle the Y key on your PC to call him back to your position, or use the X button to direct him to a location. The same can be done by pressing the Y button on a PS5 controller.

The Ranger in Battlefield 2042 is a reliable companion and a useful tool for managing the play area. It can scan and detect enemy players within an effective range of 400 meters. It can provide cover fire with its powerful machine gun, which can also target airborne opponents and hostile aircraft. It will follow the player regardless of the terrain. You can also order it to self-destruct to clear high-tension areas.

The Ranger also has some downsides. It can't enter vehicles with the player and can only be recalled after a brief cool-down period. Furthermore, it is vulnerable to high-damage weapons, as opponents can disable it with focused fire. Additionally, it self-destructs immediately if the player dies.

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