Always Faithful is the opening mission of the Battlefield 6 campaign. It starts with your squad surviving an assault on a base before you try to secure sensitive data.
Mission 1 steps
- Survive the opening attack, push northeast and fight toward the warehouse.
- Board the vehicle and use its mounted gun while Berkeley drives. The on-rails section continues into the forest.
- Use the targeting designator to mark the three tanks on the road, then wait for the airstrike.
- Fight down the hill to the main building and clear the dark server room.
- Plant C-4 on the support column in the server room, go upstairs, plant the second charge on the next column, then rappel to the roof using the elevator cable.
- Hold the southeast corner until evac arrives and watch for snipers on the scaffolding. Board the helicopter.
- After the flight, defend your position until the cutscene. The outcome is fixed, so fight as long as you can.
Rewards and collectibles
Always Faithful has three dog tags. Picking up all collectibles in the mission unlocks the Dead Center dog tag, and completing the mission unlocks the Infiltrator player card title.
Mission background and setting
Always Faithful is the first Battlefield 6 mission, and it works as both a tutorial and a story opener. It begins during an assault on a base and puts you in the middle of a firefight with your squad. The setting moves from a warehouse area into a forest that overlooks a data center construction site, and then into the main building. Because it is the first mission, it introduces movement, cover, vehicle weapons, targeting tools and demolition in a single stretch.
Detailed walkthrough
Part 1: Survive the opening assault
You start in the middle of an attack. Push northeast and fight toward the warehouse. Use cover and stay with your squad. The enemies come from several directions, and the objective markers lead you toward the vehicle.
Part 2: The vehicle ride
Board the vehicle and use the mounted gun while Berkeley drives. This section is on rails, which means you do not steer and can focus on aiming. It continues into the forest, with enemy vehicles and infantry attacking from the sides. Fire in short bursts so the gun does not overheat, and prioritize the enemies that are closest to you.
Part 3: Mark the tanks
Use the targeting designator to mark the three tanks on the road. Then wait for the airstrike to destroy them. Keep the marker on target until the tanks are destroyed, and do not move away too early.
Part 4: The main building and the server room
Fight down the hill to the main building. Clear the dark server room carefully. The room is dark and enemies can hide in corners, so use your flashlight or attachments if you have them.
Part 5: Plant the C-4
Plant C-4 on the support column in the server room. Go upstairs and plant the second charge on the next column. Then rappel to the roof using the elevator cable. This sequence teaches you how demolition works in the campaign.
Part 6: Hold for evacuation
Hold the southeast corner until evac arrives. Watch for snipers on the scaffolding, and use cover between waves. When the helicopter arrives, board it.
Part 7: The final defense
After the flight, defend your position until the cutscene. The outcome is fixed, so fight as long as you can. Do not worry about losing, because the story continues regardless.
Tips for a clean run
- Use the shooting range before you start to find a weapon you like.
- Aim for the head. Headshots matter for the campaign challenge that rewards 30 headshots in a single mission.
- Use melee kills to build toward the challenge for 10 melee kills.
- Keep your health up before each major set piece.
- Use the designator patiently. The airstrike will not land until the tanks are marked.
What Always Faithful teaches you
The mission is built as a tutorial without feeling like one. The vehicle section teaches aiming without movement. The designator section teaches that some objectives need patience, because the airstrike only lands when the tanks stay marked. The server room teaches stealth and demolition, with C-4 placed on two support columns. The roof and the helicopter evacuation teach you to hold a position against waves while you wait for a timer. All of these mechanics return later in the campaign, so a careful first run pays off.
Trophy and collectible notes
The campaign has one trophy per mission, nine in total, and mission 1 has the trophy End of an Era. Collecting all thirty dog tags across the campaign unlocks the Pack Leader trophy or achievement. Nothing is missable, because every mission can be replayed from mission select. The first dog tag in Always Faithful is directly on your main path, so you will likely pass it on the first run. Always Faithful also hides the toy T-Rex collectible at the very start of the story, which is easy to miss if you rush the opening.
Dog tags and rewards
Always Faithful has three dog tags. Picking up all collectibles in the mission gives the Dead Center dog tag, and completing the mission unlocks the Infiltrator player card title. The first mission is an easy place to practice collecting dog tags, because the route is short and the areas are small.
How long does it take?
Many players finish Always Faithful in under 30 minutes. If you search for collectibles, expect a little longer. On a harder difficulty, the vehicle and server room sections take more attempts.
Common problems and fixes
- The airstrike does not land: make sure all three tanks are marked at the same time and keep the designator pointed at them until they are destroyed.
- You die in the server room: enemies can hide in dark corners, so clear it slowly and check each corner before moving to the columns.
- Snipers on the scaffolding kill you: stay behind cover at the southeast corner and peek only when you have a target.
- The final defense feels impossible: it is a scripted ending and the outcome is fixed, so just fight as long as you can.
- A reward did not unlock: EA has a troubleshooting flow for missing content and rewards on its help site, which triggers a recheck of your entitlements.
What comes next
After Always Faithful, the campaign continues to The Rock, an assault-focused mission of medium length, and then to Operation Gladius. If you want to play every mission in order, use the nine-mission list and follow along. The campaign is single-player only, so you will play it on your own.
Quick recap
- Always Faithful is mission 1 of 9 and takes under 30 minutes for many players.
- The mission has seven stages from the base assault to the final defense.
- It has three dog tags, and collecting them all unlocks Dead Center.
- Completing it unlocks the Infiltrator player card title.
- The campaign is single-player only.
Key terms
- Designator: the targeting tool used to mark the three tanks for an airstrike.
- C-4: the explosive charges you plant on the server room columns.
- Evac: the helicopter extraction you hold the corner for.
Related guides
- How Many Missions Are in the Battlefield 6 Campaign?
- What Rewards Do You Get From the Battlefield 6 Campaign?
Frequently asked questions
Is Always Faithful the first Battlefield 6 mission?
Yes, it is mission 1.
How many dog tags are in Always Faithful?
Three, according to campaign guides. Collecting them all unlocks the Dead Center dog tag.
How long does Always Faithful take?
Under 30 minutes for many players.
What is the mission-specific trophy for Always Faithful?
Guides list End of an Era as the mission 1 trophy.
Can I replay Always Faithful?
Yes. Every campaign mission can be replayed from mission select.