Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Roles & Classes Guide

A Hell Let Loose match is won by an army of specialised roles, not a crowd of soloists. Vietnam keeps that system, with reporting pointing to 19 roles across both sides. This guide explains how to think about them and build a squad that actually works. For the underlying mechanic, see the roles & classes system.

The categories of role

While exact loadouts are confirmed closer to launch, roles generally fall into familiar groups:

• Frontline combat — riflemen and assault types who take and hold ground.
• Support fire — machine gunners (the M60 or RPD) who suppress so others can move.
• Anti-vehicle — soldiers carrying launchers like the RPG to threaten armour and helicopters.
• Specialists — medics, engineers and crew for vehicles and boats.
• Leadership — squad leaders and the commander, who unlock the command and supply tools that tie the team together.

Building a balanced squad

A squad that’s all riflemen stalls. Aim for a mix:

1. A squad leader to coordinate and provide a rally point.
2. Support fire to pin the enemy.
3. An anti-vehicle option, especially against the US air game.
4. A medic to keep the squad in the fight.
5. Riflemen to do the actual taking of ground.

Picking your role

Choose the role your squad is missing, not the one with the coolest gun. That single habit is what separates players who win matches from players who pad their own stats. New to all this? Start with the beginner’s guide.

We’ll publish the full, confirmed 19-role list with loadouts as the developers detail it.