Battlefield 6 Thermal Scopes Are Insane Now...

jackfrags| 00:17:12|Mar 28, 2026
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The creator tests the 1.5x thermal scope in gameplay, noting its potential to reveal enemies and the pixelated aesthetic, and expresses initial excitement.

Battlefield 6’s 1.5x thermal scope shakes up play, delivering blazing visibility and a wild, high-pace sniping vibe with the right map and loadout.

Summary

Jackfrags dives into Battlefield 6 with the 1.5x thermal scope, revealing how its heat-vision helps you spot enemies through walls and chaos. He admits he hasn’t used a thermoscope before, making the exploration feel fresh and genuine. The on-screen action centers around Hogandaz base on a Breakthrough match, where the thermal scope seems to shine, especially when enemies have waned heat signatures. He notes specifics like running a 20-round mag on the Scout rifle and pushing aggressive sniping to recover quick kills. The gameplay clips show targets glowing with heat, a pixelated thermal image, and moments where players appear as white-hot silhouettes, making it easier to track movement in tight corridors. Across the session, Jackfrags logs 24 kills in a short burst, then shifts to a second round to test further viability. He peppers in light commentary about real-life thermal sights and a hypothetical proximity chat, keeping the vibe entertaining while still evaluating balance. By the end, he suggests there might be real meta potential for the thermal scope, hinting at broader map and mode implications for BF6’s ongoing season.

Key Takeaways

  • The 1.5x thermal scope in Battlefield 6 appears overpowered and meta-right now, especially on close- to mid-range engagements.
  • Using a 20-round mag with the Scout rifle and thermal optics can yield rapid, aggressive sniping and fast multi-kill rounds.
  • On the Hogandaz base, thermal visibility helps identify threats in corridors and behind cover, giving the player a distinct information edge.
  • The first game session produced 24 kills in a short stretch, underscoring the scope’s potential impact on pace and scoring.
  • Footage demonstrates heat signatures turning enemies white-hot, with visible pixelation typical of thermal sights in BF6.
  • Real-life comparisons and community chatter add to the sense that this is a notable shift in how players approach reconnaissance and aim assist-like awareness.
  • Jackfrags notes the potential for more maps and deeper content per season could balance or amplify the thermal scope’s usefulness.

Who Is This For?

Core Battlefield 6 players and sniping enthusiasts who want a hands-on take on how a thermal scope can reshape map control and engagement tempo. This is especially relevant for players curious about meta shifts and how new optics alter cross-map visibility.

Notable Quotes

"So apparently this thing here, the 1.5x thermal scope in Battlefield 6 is pretty overpowered and meta right now."
Opening assessment of the thermal scope’s perceived power and meta status.
"I'm locked in for this video, by the way. I am almost pressed against my monitor and I'm right against my microphone."
Shows the presenter’s immersion and commitment to the test run.
"Thermals are great. They are a lot better than I realized."
Summarizes the impact and takeaway after playing with the optic.
"We got 24 kills in a very short period of time there."
Quantifies initial performance success with the setup.
"DICE could add more maps per season; this is something players are asking for."
Commentary on map cadence and season content (implied relevance to balance).

Questions This Video Answers

  • How does the 1.5x thermal scope affect visibility on BF6 Breakthrough maps?
  • Is the Battlefield 6 thermal scope actually overpowered or just situational?
  • What loadout did Jackfrags use with the thermal scope to achieve 24 kills?
  • Can realism in thermal sights translate to competitive advantages in BF6?
  • Will BF6 Season content adjust the balance of thermal optics in future patches?
Battlefield 6BF6 thermal scope1.5x thermal scopeHogandaz baseBreakthrough modeSniping loadoutsProximity chat (concept)First-person shooter optics
Full Transcript
So apparently this thing here, the 1.5x thermal scope in Battlefield 6 is pretty overpowered and meta right now. Now me personally, I've not used a thermoscope in the game until this very moment in time. So this is going to be quite interesting for me. I mean, it's got this weird pixelation effect on it, but people on Discord are telling me that on Hog and Dad's base in particular, this thing is pretty damn good. So I'm excited to try it out. And these targets, obviously, they don't have a thermal signature, but if these were real soldiers, they're going to be glowing hot white, so it should be way easier to see them. With that said, we're going to jump into a game now and see how good it is. And you know what? I've not sniped in ages and I'm going to get aggressive with it. So, this could be quite a fun video. Drop me a like below, guys. Thank you. Let's get it. Okay, I'm defending. Are they going to push here? I mean, I'll try and get the res here. Oh, Jesus. So, they've got a Oh, look at that. Okay, that looks kind of sick. Is this how thermal sights look in real life? Are there any people in the comments who've used a thermal site in real life? I mean, this gun is ridiculous, isn't it, the scout? I'm locked in for this video, by the way. I'm almost pressed against my monitor right now, and I'm right against my microphone. I am locked in. Unreal Chopper. I mean, that can mean many things. They're pushing. I'm dead. Am I not dead? I should be so dead right now. Is there a guy there? Maybe I should move. Check the tunnel again. Oh, tag. There's more. He's gone. This is the angle right here. Oh, his feet. A look. You can just see the touches. That's not a good idea. Okay. Right. I'm moving back. How we doing? Nine kills. That's all right. Is anyone defending this corridor? Oh, we losing B. God damn. Why are we losing B? I don't like it. Get on the points, lads. Oh my god. Why do people love jump scaring me? Can I get a heal, please? Thank you. I was right on Q that. But no one is defending this. They're still here. Yeah, you can pretty much only get one or two kills with this gun. I've got the 20 round mag on it. Let's have a look. Oh, there's a guy right there. Ah, come on. Medic. If they actually put proximity chat in this game, I'm screaming right now. Medic, help me out. If this guy was a medic, what's his name? Sunny kiss. Suen Cass. I'd be like, "Suencast, can you res me?" Or this guy here. Oh, look. Someone's put a cheeky decoy up. He doesn't have a heat signature, though. Of course, he's made out of wood. Look at him. Pathetic. I mean, the enemy are locking a down, but they're not really pushing through, are they? Oh, it is fun, though. The people on Discord were right about this. It is pretty fun. Does this site give off a glimpse? Honestly, I don't know. Do you guys know? Does it give off a glimpse? Oh, I love it though. The second you see someone missed. Missed. Yes. That grenade is right next to me. I did not realize that. Melanos, thank you. You see, and I'm If prox chat's on there, I'm personally thanking that guy. I'm saying Melanos, you're a legend, mate. Dude, this is crazy. This is actually really fun. It's kind of a unique way to play as well. Oh my, we're cooking. I told you I'm locked in. Dead. Go on. Go for res. Oh, I wanted to flick. It's like I'm looking at 360p YouTube videos. I mean, if we win this game right here, I'm playing another round, of course, cuz that would be the shortest and worst video in existence. I can hear someone. Use my recon gadgets though. The guy there. Another one. No, we're good. Two tickets. Let's go. Okay, pretty good first impression there. Enjoyed that. We got 24 kills in a very short period of time there. Maybe there is something to the thermal scope. Maybe there is. There's a guy there with 150 ping. That is wild. I'm level 117 117 Master Chief. Can Halo make a comeback with the new Halo game? You know, they switched to Unreal Engine 5. Can they do it? Can Halo Studios, which is the new name, can they make a comeback? Do they need to change? Do they need to stay the same? Is the single player going to be good? Is there going to be co-op? I bloody well hope so. Hogandaz base. That's what people are calling this. Do you know that Hogandaz is a madeup name, too? Me, Will, and Tommy were talking about this the other day. Apparently, the guys that made it just wanted to make an ice cream brand that sounded Danish, and they went, "No, hogenaz. That sounds Danish." And they went with it. Strawberry cheesecake is the best flavor, though. But what other flavors do they have? Get the ladder up. Oh, he did it. Desmond Doss. What legend? Did he actually put the ladder up? It's more like a ramp, isn't it? Jesus. Is that fine? Oh my. Terminated. Wait, how did I kill myself with my own gun? That's a Dice, please moment right there, if I've ever seen one. Don't they have a cookies and cream flavor as well? I'll give that one a shot. Are they in here? Oh, the flick. Am I dead? I feel like they're above me as well. Jesus, that's a jump scare. Why is everyone jump scaring me, man? Oh, jump scare. Jump. Dead. Out. Say my welcome there for sure. Wait, has that guy got a thermal on a P90? E, George, I think he does. The first objective in Breakthrough, you're supposed to lose, aren't you? Supposed to be easy for the attackers. Hello, chicken. Come on. There it is, bro. The jump peak. Why always down? It's the eternal question. Why is it always him? Big res coming in here from Flippy. Although the entire team is there. The Spanish armaders coming through the door. Andy KO. Big res. He just ran into like five people row. Okay, they've got a good bit of a different game than last time. I like this. They made it on to B. Oh my god, they're actually on B. Can I get up here? This is Look at this. They've got no idea apparently that I'm just stood there. That's good, is it? I mean, nice. How do I get away with that then? Come on through my pretties. Yes. There's no kill there. Are you kidding me? Dice. Ah, I'm burning. Wait, I'm going to flank their flank. You ever think about that? Look at this. I love these little things. I kind of hope that they add more stuff like that to the other maps. Big tunnel here. I got to reload. I fired so many shots then. There's got to be a way that DICE can actually make more quality maps per season, though, right? There just has to be. Oh, it was Dan. Yeah, there's there's got to be a way that they can do it. They just announced this Red Bull event, too, and it's just like uh for the core player base. That's just not what's needed right now. I know that deal would have been done ages ago, but people are just screaming for more maps per season and they get that. It looks like it'll be a fun event, but you know, it's just like an hour or something, then you're done. Seems like they're losing focus again. I mean, this was another crushing victory here. Go for res. Go on. Missed that first shot. Get in there, boys. Are they taking B? No way. Oh, watch out, lads. Dropping down. Yeah, I've got to play another one. Am I attacking? I think I'm attacking. Okay, good. Good. Let's see if I can whip up some aggressive sniping here. Who we got on the team? Mike Wahowski. Great name. Brilliant name. John Thick there. That's John Wick's brother. He's been eating all the Hogandaz. There's all sorts of narrative lines coming through in this video. Right. So, which way should we go? Let's go to the Hogandaz. You got to get this open up, lads. Come on. Straight away. I've missed it. It's embarrassing. Try not to kill myself. Fire grenade. Uh, that's just rude. They peek in this here. This is the bit that's at the top, isn't it? With the ladder. Watch out, lad. Oh, you got smashed, Go for res. I dare you. He actually did. No one lives forever, lads. Come on. We got to push the damage. Let's go. Okay, we're in. This is the beginning of the end. All right, now we just throw C4 down here. And then it's GG. The sniping to be done. I'm trying to Can we I'm going in. YOLO. Capture the objective. I hear someone. There's going to be about 50 people here, isn't there? Can I get some teammates, please? Can I please get some teammates right now? That'd be great. Oh, look at this sneaky beaky. The body just fall down. Come on, get on the point, lads. Let's go. Let's go. You love to play the objective, don't you? Everybody loves playing the objective. Everybody loves Raymond. Sick. We got it. Big tunnel's over here. That's what they want you to think. Big tunnel. Go. Go team. Go to the big tunnel. Big tunnel. Big tunnel. Big tunnel. We pushed up a bit. That's dead. On the left. APS not good. I mean, this is good progress. We've actually made it in. Okay, we got it. All right, we get to attack the next sector now. See what it's like here. This lane here could be good. I mean, that's not a bad shot. I'm trying to make sense of this cuz there's a lot of dead bodies back there. And we've got friendlies. I mean, here might be nice. Oh, that fire's going to get in the way. Oh, it's actually not that bad. That's definitely a guy there. Is he dead? Oh, I don't know. He just kind of disappeared. That's spooky. I saw Where did he go? Here's kind of like a whole new perspective of the game. It's really interesting. The boys are pushing the point, too, which is nice. That's a guy. Is that not enemy footsteps there underneath? It certainly sounded like it. Got a second nice and easy. I find myself under the ground. Did you guys know this here? You can shoot this and it explodes and creates a way in here. It's really sick. Can I get the second one? He's there. He's right there. Damn it. Let's push. I just set myself a blaze. Got him. He's right there. I'm behind that wall. I'm definitely behind that wall. Push up a bit. I think he's just over here. Yeah, he threw the nade. We can get behind this. Look at this. Is that out of bounds? Oh my god. Didn't I see someone on the left? I did. It's so nice, you know, just cuz they get highlighted. You can easily spot them. Got that. That sector fell really quickly again. It seems like when you're attacking on this map, as long as you can get the first sector, the rest of them just fall like dominoes if you got a good team up here. That was lucky. I mean, when they stand out like that, it's so easy to just quickly flick on them. Oh my god. I'm just wanging my mouse, wanging it around. There's more. They're right there, lads. They're literally in there. Come on, push that. Go. If I get rest here and instantly kill, I'm going to go crazy. Somebody I'm pinging. Oh my god. If I get killed here, I swear to God, he's in that corner. Thank you, Blue Demon. Maybe he's been killed. Yeah, I think he's dead. They're all in there. They really nerfed the damage on the C4, didn't they? They're taking B. So, I've come back. Can I spot him here? One person. Where you at? Back here. Is that it? There. There's a spawn beacon around there. There's a bit of movement there. Look at that. Just see him skullking around there now. They all camp on the left. I think another one there. There. Trade. Little gap here. Trying to squeeze through. Oh, got right there, isn't there? Yeah. What am I looking at here? Why has that been pinged? Maybe this isn't clear then. Oh, maybe it is. I think we're good. All right, round the back to B. Is this the last objective? That is a nightmare. This is where I want my stupid gadget that explodes things through walls. It'd be so good here. Try this way instead. They have a longer lane here. I can play. Oh, first shot missed. Rest. All right, we'll move in then. See? Yeah. Oh, I can see a little bit of him. He's dead. Someone else got him. It's really interesting cuz I am just focusing on that middle bit there. But because of that, maybe I'm missing stuff in my peripheral, but I feel like it's so strong. Got C4. Want to get another one off? H I'm trying to blow that up before I die. might get a res. Come on, John Thick. Thank you. Yes, it was still there. More. Let's go. Okay. I really enjoy playing with a thermal. I just burnt to death. Thermals are great. They are a lot better than I realized. Really good, especially on this map. Good game. Anyway, guys, give it a try yourself. See what you think. We got to 118. GG. Halo is back. It's too early to call. Drop me a like, guys. Appreciate your support as always. You're all absolute legends. Subscribe if you're new here, and I'll see you next time.

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