Updated September 11, 2026
If you are starting Bodycam for the first time after the Locked & Loaded update, the hardest part isn't learning every weapon, attachment or gadget.
It is knowing what to do first.
Version 0.8 adds a much deeper loadout and progression system, hundreds of attachments, tactical gadgets, the Tactical Tablet and several new ways to play. That can make the first few hours feel overwhelming if you try to learn everything at once.
The better approach is simple:
Learn one weapon, play a few matches, figure out why you're losing fights, and only then start spending your RP on upgrades.
This Bodycam beginner guide gives you a practical first-session route for v0.8, including what to do before your first match, which modes to try, what to learn from your first deaths, and when you should start worrying about attachments and gadgets.
📋 Table of Contents
- Quick Answer: What Should You Do First?
- What to Do Before Your First Match
- Your First Match Should Be a Learning Match
- Learn These Five Things First
- Which Bodycam Mode Should Beginners Play?
- What to Do After Your First Few Matches
- How to Spend Your First Reissad Points
- When Should You Start Using Attachments?
- When Should You Start Using Gadgets?
- 5 Beginner Mistakes That Waste Time
- Your First Five Matches: A Simple Plan
- 20 Bodycam v0.8 Beginner Tips
- What Should You Learn Next?
- Bodycam Beginner FAQ
Quick Answer: What Should You Do First in Bodycam?
If you have just started Bodycam v0.8, don't try to unlock everything immediately.
Follow this order:
- Check your controls.
- Visit the Shooting Range.
- Choose one primary weapon.
- Play a few matches without obsessing over your K/D.
- Learn how movement, audio and weapon handling feel.
- Start with a straightforward mode such as Deathmatch or Team Deathmatch.
- Identify the reason you're losing fights.
- Spend your first RP on one dependable setup.
- Add attachments and gadgets gradually.
- Move into Hardpoint, Wingman and more specialized builds once the basics feel natural.
The biggest beginner mistake is doing this in reverse: unlocking a pile of equipment before knowing what you actually need.
What to Do Before Your First Match
You don't need to spend an hour preparing.
A few minutes of preparation can save you a lot of frustration, though.
1. Check Your Controls
Before entering a live match, make sure you know the important actions for:
- Movement
- Sprint
- Crouch
- Jump
- Reload
- Weapon switching
- Aiming
- Melee
- Grenades
- Interactions
- Tablet access
You don't need to memorize every keybind immediately.
You simply don't want to discover that an important action is uncomfortable while somebody is shooting at you.
For a complete keybind, sensitivity and combat-control breakdown, see our Bodycam Controls Guide (2026): Best Keybinds, Sensitivity & Combat Controls.
2. Visit the Shooting Range
If you're new, don't make your first serious lesson a live firefight.
Use the Shooting Range to get comfortable with the basic feel of Bodycam.
Spend a few minutes:
- Firing your starting weapon
- Aiming at different distances
- Reloading
- Switching weapons
- Moving while aiming
- Getting used to the body-camera perspective
- Checking how the weapon behaves after sustained fire
You aren't trying to become an expert here.
You're simply establishing a baseline.
If the weapon already feels comfortable, you now have something useful to compare against when you eventually start changing attachments.
3. Choose One Primary Weapon
Don't immediately try to learn every weapon.
Pick one that feels natural and use it for several matches.
This gives you a consistent reference point.
If you change weapons after every bad match, you won't know whether the problem was:
- Your aim
- Your movement
- Your positioning
- The weapon
- The map
- Or the way you approached the fight
A consistent starting weapon makes those problems much easier to identify.
4. Learn Where the Tablet Fits In
The Tactical Tablet is part of the new v0.8 interface and replaces much of the traditional menu experience.
You don't need to master every tablet function before your first match.
Just understand where your important loadout and game-management options are located.
The v0.8 update was built around this broader loadout and customization system, including hundreds of attachments and tactical equipment.
That depth is useful later.
For your first match, don't let it become homework.
Your First Match Should Be a Learning Match
Your first match isn't a test of whether you're good at Bodycam.
It is a test of whether you understand how Bodycam wants you to play.
The body-camera perspective changes how movement, visibility and fights feel compared with a conventional FPS.
You may initially find yourself:
- Turning too quickly
- Over-sprinting
- Entering rooms too aggressively
- Missing enemies because you're focused on the wrong direction
- Reloading at bad times
- Taking fights from uncomfortable distances
- Struggling to understand where shots are coming from
That's normal.
Don't immediately solve every problem by changing your loadout.
First figure out what is actually happening.
Learn These Five Things First
1. Learn How Quickly Fights Happen
Bodycam can go from quiet to a gunfight extremely quickly.
You might be moving through a building one second and fighting at point-blank range the next.
That means you need to learn when to:
- Keep moving
- Slow down
- Check a corner
- Listen
- Reload
- Reposition
The goal isn't to move slowly everywhere.
It's to stop treating every doorway as something you should sprint through.
2. Learn Your Movement
One of the easiest beginner habits to develop is simply holding sprint and moving constantly.
That can work sometimes.
It can also put you directly into somebody else's crosshair.
As you play, pay attention to the difference between:
Moving quickly through safe space
and
moving quickly through a place where somebody is likely waiting for you.
Corners, doors, stairs and narrow routes deserve more attention than open movement between safe areas.
3. Start Listening
Audio is a major part of Bodycam's combat information.
Don't treat sound as background noise.
Start asking:
- Where did that shot come from?
- Was that movement nearby?
- Is somebody on the other side of this doorway?
- Did the fight just happen ahead of me or behind me?
You won't immediately be able to identify every sound.
That's fine.
The important step is learning to use audio as information instead of relying entirely on what is visible on screen.
If your audio mix or overall visibility needs work, our Bodycam Best Settings Guide (2026): FPS, Graphics, Audio & Visibility covers those settings separately.
4. Learn Your Weapon Before Blaming It
Your first few deaths may make you think:
“This gun is terrible.”
Sometimes the weapon really isn't suited to what you're trying to do.
But don't assume that immediately.
Ask:
- Was I too far away?
- Did I miss the opening shots?
- Did I reload at the wrong time?
- Was my positioning bad?
- Did I expose myself while switching weapons?
- Did I panic when the enemy appeared?
If you repeatedly identify the same weapon-related problem, then it's time to consider a different weapon or attachment.
5. Don't Worry About Your K/D Yet
Your first matches are valuable even when you die frequently.
A death can tell you:
- Where you were exposed
- Which route is dangerous
- How quickly an enemy reached you
- Whether you were too aggressive
- Whether you needed better positioning
- Whether your weapon was suitable for the fight
Your first goal isn't to produce impressive statistics.
It's to stop making the same mistake repeatedly.
Which Bodycam Mode Should Beginners Play?
There isn't one mode that every new player has to start with.
Choose based on what you want to learn.
Deathmatch — Learn Basic Gunfights
Deathmatch is a good place to focus on the fundamentals:
- Finding enemies
- Taking fights
- Learning weapon behavior
- Moving around the map
- Recovering after a death
If you're completely new, this is a straightforward starting point.
Team Deathmatch — Learn to Fight Around Teammates
Team Deathmatch gives you a chance to learn how fights change when you're not operating completely alone.
Pay attention to:
- Where teammates are moving
- Which routes are becoming dangerous
- When to support another player
- When not to follow everybody into the same doorway
You don't need perfect teamwork.
Start by learning not to isolate yourself unnecessarily.
Gun Game — Learn Different Weapons
Gun Game can be useful when you're unsure which weapons suit you.
Because the weapon changes as you progress, it exposes you to different weapon behaviors without requiring you to immediately build a complete setup for each one.
It can also reveal which weapon types you naturally perform better with.
Hardpoint — Learn Objectives
Once basic gunfights feel more comfortable, try Hardpoint.
Now you're learning something different:
Winning the fight isn't always the same as winning the match.
You'll need to start thinking about:
- Positioning
- Objective timing
- Approaching contested areas
- Supporting teammates
- When to attack
- When to hold
Don't worry about mastering objective play during your first match.
Wingman — Save It for Later
Wingman is a more focused competitive experience.
That makes it more valuable once you understand basic gunfights, positioning and map flow.
You don't have to avoid it forever.
Just don't make a highly competitive mode your only introduction to Bodycam.
What to Do After Your First Few Matches
After three or four matches, stop and ask yourself one question:
Why am I losing most of my fights?
Don't answer with:
“Because my gun sucks.”
Be more specific.
If you're losing close-range fights
Work on:
- Reaction time
- Room entry
- Crosshair placement
- Movement
- Hip-fire/aim transitions
If you're dying while crossing areas
Work on:
- Route selection
- Cover
- Timing
- Sprint discipline
If you're constantly surprised
Work on:
- Audio
- Map awareness
- Checking likely approaches
If you're losing longer-range fights
Work on:
- Engagement distance
- Aiming
- Weapon selection
- Optic choice
If you're losing because you cannot finish fights
Look at:
- Reload timing
- Weapon handling
- Magazine size
- Shot placement
This is the point where customization starts becoming useful.
How to Spend Your First Reissad Points
The new progression system is one of the biggest changes in v0.8.
That also creates one of the easiest traps for beginners:
Spending RP simply because something is available to unlock.
Don't.
Build One Dependable Setup First
Your first RP should help you establish a weapon you actually enjoy using.
Think:
One primary → useful improvement → test → next improvement
rather than:
New weapon → new weapon → attachment → gadget → another weapon → another attachment
You will learn much faster with one dependable setup.
Fix Problems Instead of Chasing Numbers
Suppose you keep losing because:
- Your weapon takes too long to aim
- You struggle to control recoil
- You constantly run out of ammunition
- Your optic doesn't suit your engagement distance
Those are useful reasons to modify a loadout.
“Someone online uses this attachment” isn't.
Current v0.8 RP and Attachment Costs
The progression system has already changed during the v0.8 update cycle, so launch-week advice shouldn't be treated as the current economy.
The September 4 v0.8 #2 update increased RP gain by:
- Gun Game: +25%
- Team Deathmatch: +50%
- Deathmatch: +50%
- Hardpoint: +75%
- Wingman: +100%
- Versus: +100%
The later v0.8 #3 update also reduced attachment prices by 25–30% and restored private-lobby earnings at 50% of the standard rate.
That makes experimentation less expensive than it was immediately after the update launched.
You still shouldn't spend RP randomly.
Play the modes you actually need to learn, identify a problem, and then spend RP to address it.
When Should You Start Using Attachments?
Don't optimize before you understand the problem.
This is especially important in v0.8 because the new customization system is much deeper than simply attaching the biggest-looking upgrade.
Once you've used a weapon enough to understand what bothers you, start experimenting.
For example:
- Problem: The weapon feels difficult to control.
→ Look at recoil-related options. - Problem: You feel slow when aiming.
→ Look at handling/ADS trade-offs. - Problem: You dislike the sight picture.
→ Try a different optic or reticle. - Problem: You keep running out of ammunition.
→ Investigate magazine options.
Change one or two things at a time.
That way, you'll know whether the change actually helped.
For the detailed attachment statistics, comparisons and weapon builds, use our Bodycam Weapon Attachments Guide: Best Attachments & How Customization Works.
That guide goes much deeper into customization than this beginner roadmap.
When Should You Start Using Gadgets?
Don't feel like you have to master every tactical gadget immediately.
Start with your weapon.
Once you're comfortable with basic gunfights, gradually introduce the other systems.
Grenades
Learn when they help you:
- Clear a position
- Force movement
- Finish a fight
- Deny an area
Drones
Use them when you're ready to think about gathering information rather than simply shooting everything yourself.
RC Cars
Treat them as another tactical tool rather than something you need to use every round.
Melee
Learn the basic interaction, but don't make melee your main strategy while you're still learning gunfights.
The v0.8 loadout system gives you a lot of equipment to experiment with. The key is adding complexity gradually instead of trying to master everything in one session.
5 Beginner Mistakes That Waste Time
1. Unlocking Everything
Having more options doesn't automatically make you better.
Build one dependable setup first.
2. Changing Weapons After Every Death
You won't know whether the weapon is the problem.
Give yourself enough matches to understand it.
3. Copying an Attachment Build Without Understanding It
A build that works for another player may not solve your problem.
Understand why an attachment is being used.
4. Sprinting Through Every Door
Fast movement is useful.
Predictable movement through a doorway is not.
Slow down when the situation calls for it.
5. Blaming Equipment for Positioning Mistakes
This is probably the most expensive beginner habit.
If you walk into an exposed area and get eliminated immediately, another attachment may not fix the problem.
Improve the decision first.
Then modify the equipment if necessary.
Your First Five Matches: A Simple Plan
If you want an even simpler roadmap, use this.
Match 1 — Learn the Gun
Ignore your statistics.
Focus on:
- Shooting
- Reloading
- Aiming
- Movement
- How quickly fights develop
Match 2 — Learn Movement
Pay attention to:
- Doors
- Corners
- Stairs
- Open areas
- Sprinting
- When to slow down
Ask yourself how often you die because you moved too aggressively.
Match 3 — Learn Audio
Start actively listening.
When you hear a shot or movement, try to work out where it came from before you react.
Match 4 — Learn the Map
Don't try to memorize the entire map.
Learn:
- One common route
- One dangerous area
- One useful position
- Where fights tend to happen
Match 5 — Make Your First Loadout Decision
Now look back at your previous matches.
What is the biggest problem?
If your weapon is fine, leave it alone.
If you have identified a genuine weakness, start experimenting with an attachment or another weapon.
That's when the deeper customization system starts making sense.
20 Bodycam v0.8 Beginner Tips
If you only remember a few things from this guide, remember these:
- Visit the Shooting Range first.
- Start with one primary weapon.
- Don't spend RP randomly.
- Learn the weapon before modifying it.
- Listen for enemy movement and gunfire.
- Don't sprint through every doorway.
- Learn one map before trying to master everything.
- Use Deathmatch to learn basic gunfights.
- Try Team Deathmatch when you're ready to fight around teammates.
- Use Gun Game to experience different weapons.
- Move into Hardpoint when you're ready to learn objectives.
- Don't rush into Wingman if basic positioning still feels unfamiliar.
- Don't blame attachments for every death.
- Add gadgets gradually.
- Don't chase every unlock.
- Test one change at a time.
- Keep one dependable loadout.
- Learn from repeated deaths.
- Fix gameplay problems before equipment problems.
- Optimize after you understand your playstyle.
What Should You Learn Next?
Once you are comfortable with your first few matches, you can start moving into the deeper parts of Bodycam.
Need better controls?
Read our Bodycam Controls Guide (2026): Best Keybinds, Sensitivity & Combat Controls for keybinds, sensitivity and combat controls.
Want better performance or visibility?
Use the Bodycam Best Settings Guide (2026): FPS, Graphics, Audio & Visibility.
Ready to customize your weapon?
Move on to the Bodycam Weapon Attachments Guide: Best Attachments & How Customization Works.
Want the full v0.8 overview?
Our Bodycam Locked & Loaded Guide: What's New in v0.8 and What Changed covers the broader update, including its new systems, progression, maps, audio, gadgets and other major changes.
The important thing is that you don't need to read all four guides before playing.
Start playing.
Learn what is actually giving you trouble.
Then use the relevant guide to solve that specific problem.
Bodycam Beginner FAQ
Is Bodycam difficult for new players?
It can be at first, especially because the body-camera perspective and fast encounters feel different from a conventional FPS. Give yourself several matches to learn movement, audio, weapon handling and map flow before judging your performance.
What should I do first in Bodycam?
Visit the Shooting Range, check your controls, choose one primary weapon and play a few straightforward matches. Don't worry about unlocking everything immediately.
Which Bodycam mode is best for beginners?
Deathmatch is a straightforward way to learn basic gunfights. Team Deathmatch is useful for learning how to fight around teammates, while Gun Game can help you experience different weapons. Hardpoint and Wingman are better once you are comfortable with the fundamentals.
What should I spend my first RP on?
Start with a weapon and upgrades that solve a problem you've actually encountered. Avoid spreading your early RP across weapons, attachments and gadgets that you haven't learned to use.
Should I unlock lots of attachments immediately?
No. First find a weapon you like and learn how it behaves. Once you understand what you want to improve, start testing relevant attachments.
Should I use gadgets as a beginner?
You can, but don't try to master every gadget immediately. Learn your primary weapon and basic positioning first, then add grenades, drones and other tactical equipment gradually.
Why do I keep dying even after changing my loadout?
Your equipment may not be the real problem. Check whether you're entering exposed areas, moving predictably, ignoring audio, taking fights at the wrong distance or reloading at bad times.
Should I worry about my K/D in my first matches?
Not much. Your first matches are more valuable as a learning period. Pay attention to why you died and whether you keep making the same mistake.
Is Bodycam v0.8 different from older beginner guides?
Yes. The Locked & Loaded update introduced a substantially deeper loadout and customization system, progression, tactical equipment and other major changes. Older advice may not account for the current progression structure.
Final Takeaway
Don't try to master Bodycam v0.8 in your first hour.
Start small.
Check your controls → visit the Shooting Range → choose one weapon → play a few matches → learn movement and audio → identify your biggest weakness → spend RP to address it → then expand your loadout.
The v0.8 progression system is much easier to understand when you approach it this way, and the later reduction in attachment prices makes experimentation less punishing than it was at launch.
You don't need the perfect weapon immediately.
You need to know why your current setup isn't working.
Once you can answer that question, the hundreds of attachments, gadgets and deeper loadout options become useful instead of overwhelming.
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