Chemical weapons like Gas Grenades, which were used extensively during World War I, are also present and can be countered by the vision-obscuring Gas Mask. Due to the prevalence of trench warfare during World War I, melee combat features an increased focus from past installments. Armored cavalry-soldiers on horseback-will also make a first appearance. While many elements from past installments return, Battlefield 1 presents vehicles in a much more prominent role than commonly seen in WWI settings, featuring first-generation tanks, bi- and triplanes, and airships.
