Hell Let Loose Beginners Guide Part 1. The Basics.

Very Basic, but still lots of info here. Just skip around to where ever you feel and if you have questions feel free to ask!
The next parts will go in depth on the classes.
0:00 Intro
0:21 Barracks
0:57 Nameplate View Distance
1:35 Field Manual
2:00 Practice Range
2:07 Choosing a Squad/Class
2:42 Spawn Points (OPs, Garrisons, Halftracks)
4:10 Halftrack Information
4:40 Basic Controls
6:42 Marking/Pinging
8:41 Commo Rose / Marks
9:47 Voice Chat uses and binds
11:30 Toggling the HUD on and off
13:16 Map elements and icons
20:25 Vehicle Icons (cont. from Map)
22:44 Best way to Call out and Mark enemies
24:13 Map Key on Tactical Map
24:56 Rifleman Class
26:13 Assault Class
26:52 Grenade/Smoke quick tutorial
29:02 Automatic Rifleman Class
30:09 Medic Class
30:58 Support Class
32:57 Machine Gunner Class
35:45 Anti-Tank Class
38:36 Engineer Class
42:10 Nodes and how they work
43:50 Capturing Points and how Territories and Sectors actually work.

[@flavionichele7214]

I have to say the community has been very welcoming. I feel it’s an older gamer that plays HLL as opposed to CoD or BF. the communication is more mature and vets take time to teach new gamepass players like me. The game is fun even when you lose. If no one is taking then it is a bit tedious and dull since you are kind of on your own and the game becomes so much more difficult. This might be counter intuitive but I recommend being a SL if you are new. It is the best way to learn the game. I did it and in no time lvl 20.

[@DarkcreepSTREET]

This was how battlefield was like back in the day

[@jayebejer7431]

I'm 42 and just got into this and it's a breath of fresh air.. I'm on ps5 but have a mic and all the vets have been super helpful and the community seems so wholesome and supportive ❤️

[@jayebejer7431]

​@@DarkcreepSTREETI remember 1942 on PC lol

[@digthathole5521]

New, also a geriatric, but is there anywhere to find a squad that is tactical? A teammate that strategizes. 90%, no, 95% of the matches I play it's just every man for himself.

[@alexanderstainton3199]

Got flustered for one second.. puts f bombs in every sentence to compensate lol. Great guide thank you.

[@trollusa3206]

Nice tutorial. I have been playing about five days and learned a lot here. Guys if you wanna learn how to play without being a crazy game play at 3 am and you will find a bunch of games with 2-5 players per side which is fun. I learned a lot last night

[@Schneids]

dont gotta be 3am for that lol. Just find a low pop server and hop in. Usually it'll be a clan or someone trying to get their server populated and they'll happily help you just to get you to stay in haha

[@davidhanson7005]

Thanks for the tips. I'm brand-spanking new to the game. I spent some time in the training range to get a feel of the mechanics and weapons, and this video really helps put some other information into perspective. This game is a beast, and I'm excited.

[@Schneids]

yeah there's definitely a lot, especially when you start getting to the command level lol. Im glad I could help out, keep up the good work!

[@dred8616]

Game is downloading while i watch this. Great vid.

[@Schneids]

good luck out there! hopefully you have a basic idea and I didn't just ramble on for nothing lol

[@crunchypuppy]

I appreciate the fuck out of this video. I'm coming from Battlefield 1 so my first couple games of Hell let loose were just me being confused as fuck but after watching some guides my third game was a blast. Actually knowing what to do and being on mic made me feel a lot more usefull even if i still die all the time

[@Schneids]

Good to hear man that's what I'm here for, enjoy the game bro!

[@Theswfan2]

you know this video started a little dry, but you are very entertaining and hilarious throughout the video. The entire AT part killed me. Thanks for the tutorial, I cant wait to get into the game.

[@Schneids]

Yeah I started it sober sorry. Hope you enjoy the game!

[@1970cornbread]

what a gem!! good stuff amigo. I am one of the noobalicious folks jumping into this thing, but loving every minute. Your guidance played a large part in my enjoyment. Like a pimp of information. gracias !!

[@Schneids]

good to hear man. its definitely a bit of a learning curve but once you understand the game better and actually see whats going on it'll feel much less overwhelming. Don't be afraid to make suggestions to your SL if you see a better route or flank to take!

[@kingseal1017]

Dude, this is a great tutorial. I love the level of detail and the authenticity in the delivery! lol Thank you.

[@Schneids]

Thanks! It's a bit all over the place and not as organized as it should be but I covered like 99% of what I wanted too

[@mykiesangria1904]

much appreciation on these videos, my man. I know this editing shit is tedious so I appreciate you doing this for the community of hell let loose. I’ve been playing Battlefield games for the past 15+ years and I’m super stoked to finally find a pretty realistic military Sim for Consol. Anyways, just wanted to let you know to keep up the good work, and I appreciate the videos.

[@Schneids]

I just have a bottle whiskey next to me the whole time, makes it more fun lol. honestly I just kinda shoot from the hip and try to stay on one subject at time. kinda why its all over the place here and there, but so many aspects of the game relate to one another that its hard to not talk about one thing after mentioning another

[@ryguyyt6737]

Thanks so much. I was really intimidated to touch this game but this really made me feel good about playing it and using my mic

[@digthathole5521]

That was a great video. Answered a lot of questions I had. 6 matches in and all I understood was, red flag....attack. More like run for 5 minutes trying to reach my squad and I'm dead.

[@Schneids]

Thank you. Still lots more to learn but as long as you have fun thats the key

[@murderbot4313]

Just the building blocks I needed. Thank you!

[@Schneids]

Yeah it's a bit much but I'm glad it helps!

[@thomaskellachan9061]

Great video mate! Just got it on PS5 and ive had my ass kicked every game lol. A lot of great info for noobs here. Got yourself a suscriber 👍🏻

[@loganwinger9223]

The breakdown of how to take over territories and sectors at the end of the video was great. I have only recently started to play and have spent more time just hunting people down and trying to push straight into strong points like a CTF round. Clearly that is not the way to roll. There seems to be far fewer people that actually communicate and lead, but every now and again there seems to be a decent SL and Commander. Thanks for all the info!

[@Schneids]

yeah its a little weird. There actually used to be 2 capture points per territory, so 2 out of the 3 sectors would have a cap point that you had to take, not 100% sure why they changed it to just 1 now but its nice fighting in areas that you havent fought in in a while. Makes the maps seem different every time you play.

[@TheGlernie]

Great video. You’d be a good teacher! Thanks man

[@Catfish.Knudsen]

Thanks for this. Very well explained

[@Schneids]

I do what I can, thank you

[@RUNUP519]

Thank you brother. I'm from the millionth 1st infantry of the xbox gamepass noob army. I hope we can all learn to play better and communicate as intended and understand this is not like any other title from console. We must train. I already can tell I love this game even though I don't know shit at this moment but I have been learning and enjoying the rounds I have played.

[@Schneids]

hahaha good stuff man. I hope you enjoy it. I imagine its way more difficult on console but I love new guys. They like to listen and follow instructions better than the average vet who "knows everything and doesn't have to listen because I know everything."

[@RUNUP519]

@@Schneids we appreciate ya brother. See you on the field. Nice clean straight forward last couple videos you put out. Keep em coming

[@giustomuh]

man this was a funny guide, i think that you could cut some dead moments when switching between arguments, nice content

[@Schneids]

yeah still new this whole thing. usually im just recording battles and posting those but actually trying to teach stuff Im all over the place and constantly losing my train of thought lol. I feel like it got better in the later videos. thank you!

[@giustomuh]

@@Schneids yeah it definitely did! Good job!

[@gKq-]

nice video bro, been thinking about buying hell let loose and this vid relly helped out. Laughed my ass off on the Anti-Tank Class too xD

[@Schneids]

all about that tank booty man. The in-game community is usually pretty helpful too. At least with myself and my friends if we have a new guy we'll happily give you some help and hints. Unfortunately there is a lot of "mute" squads where barely anyone talks, but if that happens, you're always allowed to switch squads if you want lol. Voice comms definitely add a fuckload to this game

[@gKq-]

@@Schneidsyeah saw a ton of videos where everybody says communication is key. I wouldn't like myself to play with a "mute squad" so good to know u can switch if that's the case. Keep up the good work brother🙌🙌

[@poomv2]

Great video man! You explained it well! Only just started playing HLL because of Gamepass, wish I downloaded it sooner! Addicted! :D

[@Schneids]

good to go man, welcome! hopefully you got a decent insight into how things work and what to do now.

[@Aaron458f]

Started playing this about hour ago on PS5 and I’m 35 and I felt absolutely lost no idea what to do or anything never saw a enemy but they saw me constantly getting killed lol and I’m above average gamer but this is on another level!!

[@Schneids]

Oh yeah it is. Slow and steady man. Stay close to cover and concealment, don't just sprint everywhere, and hopefully stick with your squad. The more eyes with you the easier it will be to spot people. Definitely takes a while to get used too but keep at it!

[@boyermchristopher1]

Awesome. Thanks for post. I literally bought the Xbox for the game about 9 months ago. I have yet to play a full game.

[@jaedogg7836]

much appreciated, thanks bruv

[@StephenDanielAddeo]

I've been running around like a moron for about two weeks and this video was really helpful. Problem is I love the game but don't have the time to play much.

[@Schneids]

Yeah it's definitely a big learning curve. And it doesn't help that games are usually an hour long lol. Hopefully you'll have a lot of helpful people in the game to help out as well

[@StephenDanielAddeo]

@@Schneids it's one of the best wwII games I've ever played. The action feels like ultra realism medal of honor days. The cool thing is that you can suck at first person shooters and still provide value being one of the other classes.

[@SunnySavon]

Im on xbox serie x/s and before playing it i looked at your videos cause i knew already theres was some people complaining 😂😂❤

[@Schneids]

fuck em. Everyone was new once. No one jumped on HLL and immediately knew what the fuck was happening.

[@michaellaird6192]

Good job on this video!

[@moses24091]

You're cool as shit, I wish I found you a month ago when i started jammin this game. I love it, cant wait to get halfway decent!

[@Schneids]

Keep at it brother, definitely takes time but you'll be poppin melons and shoutin orders in no time!

[@CesarVillarreal-ht2tt]

Great video

[@TheCibins]

Thanks!

[@Jambi2435]

highly recommend activating add block b4 starting this vid

[@tysonm-5009]

Love this game, it gives me red orchestra vibes

[@Schneids]

yeah I definitely miss RO. I',m still hoping they can introduce some of those great mechanics into this game as well

[@daviddaupert1693]

Just started this game like 2 days ago… feel pretty intimidated lol… but teammates are pretty helpful..

[@brockterry5813]

Good detailed video bro! Keep it up 💪🏽 one critique id say Is just sound like you are enjoying making this more, you sound like you were forced to make this at times. I’d love to play sometime!

[@Schneids]

Hahaha I was just sick when I was making it. Had nothing else to do but I hear ya

[@brockterry5813]

@@Schneids would you be willing to play with me? My gt on there is Wunder Waffe

[@OldManGamer65]

I need this game

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

Im downloading it right meow

[@Nz_Miz]

Wow im suprised this video is 1 week old. New player here

[@Schneids]

I made for you new homies.

[@codyharney2997]

Hell yea

[@99bogatyrs99]

Enjoyed your video and found it most informative. I am looking forward to future installments. Can you do an update for consoles? One comment: I think the "F" shots are overdone. As you went along, they increased substantially, which is consistent with your consumption of liquid refreshments. I am not a prude; heaven knows I heard enough of it in the service. My main concern is the kids that will no doubt listen to this, and we don't need to encourage this in the young. It is the responsible thing to do. Thanks

[@Schneids]

The "kids" probably shouldn't be playing a game that is rated for 17+ years of age, and includes extreme violence and dismemberment. They're going to hear way worse in game. Maybe the "responsible thing to do" would be to monitor what kids play and keep them away from adult games. But I appreciate your opinion, but this is just the way I speak, because believe it or not, it helps a speech impediment I have.

[@allpraisewebb1142]

I literally am a noob just downloaded it today im an Insurgency player so some of the controls are the same but as far as the overall objective /what to do/where to go im lost!!!! 😂

[@blooddumpster3427]

Can you not use the range finder on the rocket? Like, it's right there lol

[@Schneids]

Sadly.no. for some reason the devs haven't added adjustable sights to any weapons. It's all Kentucky windage lol

[@pdstonks305]

Dude hit the "Fuck Load" and thought it sounded cool. No going back after that lololol.

[@WarpaintStudios]

so is this basically a WW2 version of squad?

[@Schneids]

Yeah you can make that comparison with certain aspects of it. It's got its own things too.

[@Marty6804]

Good vid but at 29:48 you mention that the BAR has the same ammunition as the Garand. This is true but mentioning that they share the same bullet type might lead people to believe that bullet caliber actually means something in this game but it does not at all. The garand can one shot enemies anywhere above the knee up to 200 meters and the BAR can only one shot enemies above the knee up to 100 meters. Weapon type and range is mostly what dictates damage done to enemies. Just don’t want to confuse new players. Also, about shooting tanks in the side. You danced around this a bit but I feel maybe we should clarify something. You say never to shoot any medium and heavy tanks from the side. This is true only when you are on the allies (and also when fighting any heavy no matter what side). The bazooka can’t penetrate medium armor from the side, true. But this is not the same for the German panzerschreck. The panzerschreck and two shot the medium Sherman from the side. You may know this but I feel it should be clarified because this is an important advantage for the Germans.

[@Schneids]

Well if you don't want to confuse new players trying to explain the different AT weapons and different types of tanks is DEFINITELY gonna do it lol. I do appreciate the input, but like I said in the description, it's a "basic" tutorial. I'm not even going over each loudout for each class specifically for that reason. Some people don't know much about WW2, and trying to identify different tanks is just gonna be a huge task itself at times. I'd rather just see all the new people go for the sure thing and hit the tanks in the ass, rather than someone mistaking a medium sherman for a heavy and doing absolutely nothing but scratching the front armor. Also as far as I know, a Bazooka round to the ass end of a PzIV on a side shot will actually damage it as well. I plan on eventually making videos for each class and going over them in much more depth and detail as well as the loadouts and when they're best used in whatever situation. AT alone has 3 totally different loadouts that play in completely different ways.

[@IvanMcBulldog]

Thanks downloading ps5 version 👍🏻

[@tmdblya]

$&@%, now THAT is a mutha$&@%in’ tutorial!

[@-U__U-]

You sound like you're getting tired of explaining this 😂😂

[@Schneids]

Lol nah I just normally sound like a miserable old fuck I guess

[@47HOOKERGOAT]

The basics....enter...die. Respawn enter die...repeat

[@esdeathyolo]

Just start to play the game 4 hours of dying and i didn t see even how enemies looks 🤣🤣🤣🤣 but i love the game

[@jacobcheung2533]

Is this game worth buying?

[@Schneids]

I'd say so, but I have 1000+ hours in it lol. It your into teamwork and realism I'd say get it. Unfortunately with the huge influx of new players a lot of people are just "trying it out" and not really using teamwork as much as usual, but its still enjoyable as fuck for me

[@Winters506]

Good tutorial video for the most part. Lots of F 💣’s though. I cuss like a sailor so that’s saying a lot too, lol. It just seemed it was forced way too much.

[@Schneids]

I don't think you understand what cussin' like a sailor actually is lol. but thanks for the feedback

[@dgm2485]

I'm considering getting this game. What's the community like? Cuz if it's just a bunch of obnoxious kids/teens or pros that shit all over noobs, then I'm not interested

[@Marty6804]

You actually can fit four in the jeep.

[@Schneids]

well shit, I coulda sworn you could only do 2 for some reason. weird.

[@The737pilot23]

I am kinda mad the game came out in game pass I payed almost a hundred bux on the game and almost all its dlc just for it to come out free in gamepass

[@Lucky-sh1dm]

Same exact thing as me Lmfaoooo, don’t worry in a couple months they will take it off gamepass

[@The737pilot23]

@@Lucky-sh1dm fr

[@akidnamedbhris4455]

waaa waaa cry about it

[@The737pilot23]

@@akidnamedbhris4455 shut it

[@Dr.Breen17]

​@@akidnamedbhris4455fatherless

[@dwainetyncompany]

Pro-tip: Don’t play Commander unless you’re ready for it…..

[@Schneids]

or Squad Leader even. Still a good amount of responsibility there. You still need to relay any important info to your squad as well as other squads, plus the CO, get them (your squad) spawn points, hopefully inspire/lead them to the frontline, and ultimately build up some fuckin morale. Don't be a douche that just shouts commands and orders. be a fucking human that people dont wanna see die.

[@Rambonii]

When this game comes off gamepass 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@danielstephenson5169]

They have a field manual for new players but unfortunately that would require them to read and they are not down for that so vets to the game get to answer annoying questions the entire match or get teamshot. Lvl 20 and under should be put into their own server.

[@akidnamedbhris4455]

you must be fun at parties 😂

[@Schneids]

Eh, I don't mind it. It's probably easier to learn hands on than thru shit like this tutorial. I'd rather show em in-game examples over this anyway. Easier to answer questions on the spot too

[@SunnySavon]

Wtf you got one of the oldest video on youtube ????? 🎉

[@Schneids]

lmao I didn't even realize that. Guess so

[@Boredy.]

6:07 he slipped up and said the n word lmfaoo

[@Schneids]

At that mark I said, "and they can still see you from that gate." I can kinda hear what youre thinking but No, I did not say the N word.

[@Trentcast]

Step #1 - delete the game if you got it through game pass. Sincerely - the hell let loose community

[@akidnamedbhris4455]

just say it you’re trash 😂

[@Schneids]

that's not a good way to treat the new guys. You too were new once, people wanna try out the game, and for all you know, that level 1 idiot running around with no idea what to do might just be a great commander one day

[@Shimmino]

I personally first played Hell Let Loose on the Game Pass, after few games when I actually met some long time players and talked with them, they explained to me how the game works and I just got it on Steam the same day because I liked it so much. Its thanks to ppl that actually welcome new players and help them understood how the game works that community can get bigger and the fact that Iam on Steam and not on the Pass doesnt change the fact that Iam still new and learning so I dont see why there is so much hate towards Pass players, and before you mention comms, often times my squad members doesnt use voip even when they are higher level and on Steam. Just give it some time, weak will fall off and ppl that stay will learn

[@Schneids]

@@Shimmino exactly dude. I have over 1000 hours in the game I believe and there's still plenty of times I'll join a squad and no ones talking and they're all higher level than me. Like I said in another comment, I'd rather have new players like you that want to learn that vets that are salty assholes and think, "pft, i know better than this guy so I'm gonna do my own thing." Keep playing man, it just gets better. Unfortunately some days you get a shit squad, and other days you find some new brothers/sisters.

[@juicyj3819]

Warfare is unplayable thanks to gamepass

[@Schneids]

whys that? too many new people in one server i assume?

[@mynameisfen]

@@Schneids likely too many players running around and not knowing what they're doing.

[@vvbazilvv362]

Probably the guy screaming at me last night 😂

[@juicyj3819]

@@vvbazilvv362 😂

[@juicyj3819]

@@vvbazilvv362 the entire server was under level 10 minus a few vets

[@siLence-84]

You’re completely wrong about the numbers - pinging something and giving a number does absolutely NOTHING. The compass numbers are only useful for tank crews, people RIGHT ontop/behind you. Your “302” is not the “302” someone 100m away from you has. If you’re gonna make a “tutorial” video… make sure you know what you’re talking about. Edit: you’re wrong about the strongpoints as well - or at least sounded wrong. The strongpoints are not the same in every sector. They vary in size. Some are much bigger/smaller than others. Also, blue zone garrisons lock at 5m - you don’t have to be directly on top of it to lock it. M Red zone garrisons lock at 100m. They also cost double the supplies (100) than a blue zone garrison costs (50). I didn’t watch the video, but I hope it isn’t plagued with more mistakes. Nothing is worse than commanding some idiot who thinks reinforce works in the entire sector, when it only works for players inside the strongpoint. It also only works when you’re defending a point that you already have control of.

[@Schneids]

So you clearly didn't watch everything and I don't blame you for that, but maybe you should before you start saying, "youre completely wrong!" Check out 23:03 and I literaly explain exactly what your saying. And no it doesn't do "absolutely nothing." It's fairly simple to figure out, even if the guy is 1000m away from you, where his "270" is because guess what, this is gonna blow your mind... I hope your ready for this.... 270 is West no matter where you look. Holy fuck I know its crazy! So if you simply look at your map, and look at where your friendly unit whos calling it out is, you can go straight west of him and get a much better idea of what hes saying rather than just being a dick and saying "thats not helping idiot." If you actually take a second to learn how to read the map you can figure out quite a bit of information. Also, if you're actually sticking with your squad and not being some blueberry off in fuckfuckland by yourself, your callouts are gonna be a lot closer to your friendlies. But I understand that's probably too much for you to figure out and too confusing so I'll let that slide. When I explained that the strongpoints are "all the same," again if you actually listened, I explained that they map randomly creates them when it loads, but they'll always be in the same 3 spots in each territory. It's not gonna randomly create one in the middle of a field somewhere that you've never seen it before. Thanks for trying to prove me wrong again with that as well. Your 3rd point, 5 meters is basically directly on top of it. 5 meters is 15 feet, shorther than the average length of a sedan. If a blue zone garry locks out, then yeah you can assume the enemy is "basically on top of it." Are we really gonna argue over 15 feet in a map thats laterally 6000 feet? I clearly explained that it costs 100 supplies in a red zone in another video that deals with placing Garrisons and using Support or Squad Leader. This video is an intro to the basics, not an indepth guide for support. Hence why I only spend a minute or two on each class. But again you said you didn't even watch the video so why am I even typing all this? Because "nothings worse than commanding some idiot" and someone who clearly doesn't listen or pay attention to shit.

[@IvanMcBulldog]

We're is your video 🙄

[@callmesai4274]

Biggest problem I have is bullet travel. It feels like billets travel way too slow at shore and medium range. I shouldn't have to leave a whole foot in front of my target that is just across the street