Bradley APC
The Bradley APC is a heavily-armored, autonomous tank that represents one of the most challenging PvE encounters on BritsPVE. This high-risk, high-reward boss can be found patrolling the Launch Site monument or spawned via purchasable smoke signals from the shop menu.
Overview
🤖 About the Bradley APC
The Bradley APC is an armored tank boss available both as a natural spawn at Launch Site and through custom smoke signals purchased from the shop menu. It's designed as a high-risk, high-reward encounter that scales in difficulty and rewards.
Profitability: It's not uncommon for Hard, Elite, or Wave tier Bradley encounters to profit the player explosives and ammunition when done properly, making them excellent for resource generation.
💡 Difficulty Tiers
The Bradley comes in five different difficulty tiers, with each tier granting increased rewards for a harder fight. The Wave tier spawns one of each Bradley simultaneously for the ultimate challenge. Higher difficulties offer better loot and can be extremely profitable when approached with the right strategy.
Combat Strategy
💣 C4 Method (Fastest)
The most efficient method for destroying Bradley is using C4 in remote detonation mode. This method can completely bypass the scientist spawning phase if executed correctly.
STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS
⚠️ Caution: Bradley can easily run the player over if not careful. Maintain proper positioning at its side to stay within the minimum firing distance blind spot.
INSTANT KILL BONUS
If enough C4 is detonated simultaneously to destroy the Bradley, it will not spawn scientists or deploy smoke, allowing you to collect loot immediately without additional combat.
HELPFUL ITEMS
🚀 Rocket Method (With Scientist Loot)
If you want the additional loot that scientists provide, use high velocity rockets and a launcher from cover. This method takes longer but yields extra rewards.
RECOMMENDED SETUP
COMBAT PHASES
Once enough damage is dealt to the Bradley, it will deploy smoke and begin spawning scientists. Killing these scientists is not required to continue damaging the Bradley, though it's advised to avoid unnecessary damage from their gunfire.
Tip: Hide behind the provided barricade in the Bradley arenas or use nearby buildings at Launch Site to safely damage Bradley from a distance.
⭐ Legendary Weapon Methods
The Huff and Puff fires a ring of high velocity rockets simultaneously, making it devastatingly effective against Bradley. The Ashmaker, a revolver that fires individual HV rockets, provides excellent damage output with more precise aiming than a traditional rocket launcher.
Difficulty Levels
🟢 Easy
🟡 Medium
🔴 Hard
💜 Elite
⚠️ Warning: Elite Bradley features full armament including explosive shells and unpredictable movement patterns. This is the ultimate single Bradley challenge.
🌊 Wave
⚠️ EXTREME CHALLENGE: Wave spawns one Bradley of each difficulty tier simultaneously. This is the ultimate Bradley gauntlet requiring careful planning, extensive resources, and potentially team coordination.
Tip: Prioritize destroying Easy and Medium Bradleys first to reduce incoming damage, then focus on Hard and Elite. Bring maximum ammunition and healing supplies.
Bradley Islands
🏝️ Custom Fighting Arenas
BritsPVE offers dedicated Bradley Islands in the Raid worlds where you have proper arenas specifically designed for Bradley encounters. These islands feature barricades and strategic cover points for optimal combat.
📍 Accessing Bradley Islands
To access the Bradley Islands:
/hubTip: Bradley Islands provide dedicated combat arenas with barricades that allow you to safely use the rocket method or prepare your C4 approach without interference from other players.
Quick Reference
📋 Key Takeaways
- C4 Method is fastest: Simultaneous detonation can skip scientist phase entirely
- Stay at Bradley's side: Maintain position within minimum firing distance blind spot
- Chocolate Calzone helps: Makes positioning and movement easier during setup
- Rockets for extra loot: Use HV rockets if you want scientist loot as well
- Legendary weapons dominate: Huff and Puff or Ashmaker make extremely short work of Bradley
- Hard+ can be profitable: Elite, Hard, and Wave difficulties often profit explosives and ammo
- Wave is the ultimate test: Spawns all four Bradley tiers simultaneously
- Use Bradley Islands: Dedicated arenas in Raid worlds provide optimal combat space
- Watch for scientists: They spawn after smoke deployment but aren't required kills