Dealing damage to laser-designated enemy vehicles can be one of the simplest—or most infuriating—challenges in Battlefield 6. The window to deal damage is small, vehicles can pop flares or smoke, and you’re reliant on teammates from the start. I’ve endured the frustration to offer you some tips to make the process easier.
## How to Complete the Engineer 3 Challenge in Battlefield 6
The Engineer 3 challenge asks you to deal 2,000 damage to laser-designated vehicles. It doesn’t specify that the vehicles need to be airborne, only that they are painted.
### Understanding Laser Designation
You cannot paint vehicles yourself as an Engineer. However, painted targets will show a yellow square with the “Painted” marker on your HUD. This HUD element appears even through walls, but you need line of sight to actually target the enemy vehicle.
### Best Targets for the Challenge
While technically you can target tanks, I found this approach wildly inconsistent. You need to be close enough for your missile to hit but not so close that it doesn’t have time to arm. For a quicker and more reliable experience, I recommend focusing on helicopters first and foremost.
### Teamwork Is Key
Bring a friend who can play Recon and handle the laser designation consistently. Don’t rely on random teammates to mark targets—having a dedicated spotter makes a huge difference. Have your friend post up in an elevated position with clear vision of the skies.
### Choosing Your Gear and Game Mode
Grab your SLM-93A or MBT-LAW and head into Conquest or, to a lesser extent, Escalation. I don’t recommend Rush or other infantry-focused modes because they often end too quickly for this challenge.
Conquest is the best choice since matches typically last around 20 minutes unless one team is being heavily stomped. Focus on maps like Operation Firestorm, Mirak Valley, or Liberation Peak for the best opportunities.
### Tips for Maximizing Damage
– You can earn all 2,000 damage in a single match if you’re smart about your attacks.
– Shoot about four seconds after the vehicle pops flares—as firing too soon means the missile will get caught.
### Challenges to Keep in Mind
– Painted vehicles can still deploy smoke or flares to break missile lock.
– Hitting a vehicle after it loses its painted status might not grant you credit.
– Many maps aren’t well-suited for this challenge.
– You’ll be competing with other Engineers and friendly vehicles for kills.
– Missed rockets can happen for various reasons, like enemy jets outmaneuvering you or vehicles hiding behind cover.
– It’s easy to run out of rockets during the process.
### Final Advice
Hitting air vehicles is your best bet, as each successful strike deals between 800 and 950 damage. Landing even a single hit on a painted tank is valuable, as you’ll only need two good hits on jets or helicopters to complete the Engineer 3 challenge.
If it sounds simple, it’s not. There are many obstacles working against you, but perseverance will pay off.
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Good luck out there, and keep those rockets flying!
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