The Assault 2 challenge in Battlefield 6—“Get kills or assists on concussed enemies”—is one of the deceptively simple tasks, but it drives players insane. On paper, it seems easy: hit enemies with a stun, then either finish them yourself or let a teammate do it. But it has a strict time window for kills to count as forgiving as a tank shell to the face. Here’s how to complete this challenge in Battlefield 6, how the game registers concussed kills or assists, and where to farm them effectively.
What are Concussed Kills in Battlefield 6
To earn credit toward the challenge, the kill or assist must happen right after you concuss the enemy. The game only counts it if the target dies when affected by the stun effect. It works when you see one of the following on-screen:
- Headbanger – kill on a concussed target
- Blindside – kill on a flashed target
- Stun Assist / Flash Assist – when a teammate gets the kill while your stun caused the debuff
If you see these pop-ups, the challenge should progress. However, the time is very short, roughly a second or two after the grenade detonates. If you wait just a little more, the system won’t register the kill. This has stuck in many players’ heads; they only end up getting the accolade or the assist message, but see no progress. BF6 is finicky, and its tracking doesn’t always behave the way it should.
How to Get Concussed Kills or Assists in Battlefield 6
Concussed kills can only be scored as the Assault class due to the class-specific Stun Grenade, which creates the concussion effect. Flashbangs are technically “blind,” not concussive, so they don’t always work. Thermobaric Launcher also creates a brief concussive effect; pair it with explosives to finish the job quickly, but still stun grenade is the better choice.
Unfortunately, the Assault only gets one stun grenade per life, and there’s no easy way to resupply unless you grab a Support kit from the ground. You can redeploy after every throw to refresh your grenade stock.
Since you only have a couple of seconds to act, throw the stun at the enemy’s feet, push immediately, and eliminate them before they recover. Shotguns, SMGs, or any high-DPS weapon are good guns for the Assault 2 challenge, which lets you close the distance fast and kill before the stun fades. Burst weapons or explosives with travel time mostly fail because the time ends before their damage.
Best Modes to Complete BF6 Concussed Kills Challenge
It’s not a challenge you should attempt on wide, open maps, but you need close-quarter encounters and regular contact with enemies. Given that, these are the modes you should play to get more concussed enemies kills in less time:
Breakthrough
Breakthrough is the best spot to grind the challenge. The action funnels teams into tight choke points, giving you predictable places to toss stun grenades. Focus on objectives where the enemy piles up like staircases, corridors, and capture zones, and stick with Support to scavenge ammo or health, and further, keep rotating between objectives to always be close to heavy fights.
King of the Hill or Domination
If you prefer fast respawns and short rounds, King of the Hill or Domination are the best modes to try. The maps are small, enemies contest the same control zones, and the respawn timer is short. You’ll have more grenade chances in less time, and it’s easy to chase concussed kills in no time.
Casual Breakthrough with Bots
This is currently the easiest way to progress the Assault 2 challenge. Killing bots also counts the concussed kills or assists, and since bots clump up and don’t dodge as well as real opponents, you can have many concussions and finish them with no danger to worry.
Playstyle and Positioning
To make progress in this challenge, play aggressive but with a plan. Spawn as Assault, stay with the frontline, and look for tight corners or doorways where enemies bunch up. Throw your stun into that space and push through right away.
If you don’t have grenades and the resupply takes time, don’t wait around because respawn is quick. You only need 20 total kills or assists on concussed enemies to end the Assault 2 challenge, so every second counts.
Follow these tips for better challenge playthrough:
- Throw low and close—hitting walls or cover mostly wastes the effect.
- Push instantly—don’t wait for the stun icon, just go into kill job.
- Stay near choke points—you’ll get multiple enemies per throw more often.
- Avoid long-range combat—concussions mean nothing if you can’t reach them in time.
Concussed Kills Bugs and Inconsistencies
Battlefield 6’s concussed kills or assists challenge has been bugged since launch. Players report getting credit sporadically, even when they do everything right. The most reliable way is when you get the “Headbanger” accolade right after a kill, which almost always counts. If you get assist popups without progress, that’s likely a tracking issue. Some weapons and gadgets, like the Thermobaric or HE launchers apply a minor stun effect that can also trigger progress, but results vary. If you want to mix it up, try them out—but the stun grenade is the safest bet.
