Should You Play Battlefield 6 With a Keyboard & Mouse or…

Battlefield 6 features a wide range of multiplayer modes that will take players from close-quarter battles to large-scale maps that encourage long-range engagements. Regardless of which multiplayer playlist you're matchmaking for, aiming and movement remain one of the most vital aspects you need to master to rack up kills. Players on both PCs and consoles have a choice to either play with a mouse or keyboard. But you might be wondering which input method works best for BF6. Let's analyze both.

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Should You Play Battlefield 6 With a Controller or a Keyboard & Mouse?

Battlefield 6 can be played with both keyboard and mouse, as well as controllers, on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. However, each input method has its own advantages and disadvantages. Since BF6 features Crossplay functionality, PC and console players will eventually be grouped together. So, it's a fair question to ask whether they should play with a controller or a mouse and keyboard to get the upper hand.

Difference Between Playing With a Controller and Keyboard & Mouse

For starters, a mouse is a superior device when it comes to accuracy, which gives players, especially on PC, an edge in aiming (since it's their primary input device). On the other hand, the controller is far more comfortable to play on, allowing you to play BF6 while resting or even lying back on a couch. The aim assist for controllers also helps significantly close the gap in the aiming accuracy between PC and console players.

With that in consideration, both input methods have their pros and cons, and it's solely up to what the players prefer. If you're more comfortable gaming on a keyboard and mouse, go for it. However, if you're more comfortable gaming with a controller and don't care about a drop in aiming accuracy, go for it.

Best Modes for Keyboard and Mouse & Controllers

Instead of helping players pick one or the other, why not go for both? I've garnered a list of all game modes in Battlefield 6 and will recommend the best input device for each one. This way, you'll be able to better identify the modes that can be dominated by a controller, and others that require a bit of precision that a mouse and keyboard have to offer.

Input Device	Best Battlefield 6 Modes	Recommendation Reason
Controllers	Single-Player Campaign	Single-Player Campaign is best enjoyed with a controller due to its cinematic nature and scripted moments. The multiplayer modes mentioned for controllers are small-scale, as players will be fighting their opponents at close quarters. Gunfights in close proximity will increase the chances of aim-assist kicking in and aiding in aiming, even against players on PC.
	Domination
	Team Deathmatch
	Squad Deathmatch
	King of the Hill
Keyboard & Mouse	Conquest	All these modes are recommended for the keyboard and mouse, and are all-out warfare modes, with large-scale maps. You'll be mainly encountering enemies in the open, often at greater distances. Hence, it'll be difficult for the controller's aim assist to kick in that often, and players on keyboard and mouse will have the upper hand.
	Escalation
	Breakthrough
	Rush

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Released: October 10, 2025
ESRB: Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, In-App Purchases, Users Interact
Developer(s): Battlefield Studios
Publisher(s): EA