Rainbow Six Siege started with 20 unique Operators with its launch in late 2015 and has since ballooned to 70 playable characters in eight years. Here is our tiered list to categorize some of the best attackers and defenders in the game.
Best Rainbow Six Attackers Tier List
Operators’ unique abilities that can disable defenses are extremely important for the attacking side, and four of these S-tier Operators have equipment that can fit into any team.Ace’s S.E.L.M.A. Aqua Breacherallows players to destroy reinforced walls with ease, whileThatcher’s EMP Grenadescan stop any electronic equipment with virtually no counter.
Meanwhile,Nomad’s Airjab Launchercan shoot non-lethal repulsion grenades that can detonate when enemies are near, which can disorient them and knock down a wall in the process.Zero’s Argus Launchertakes a more sneaky approach by shooting a two-way camera through any wall, allowing him to view any room from the outside.
Best Rainbow Six Defenders Tier List
The defending team’s job is to slow the attackers down, andSmoke’s Remote Gas Grenadesmakes it easy to fill a room with gas that can kill if the other team stays inside it for too long.Aruni’s Surya Gatecreates a laser grid over any opening that can will burn anyone walking through it, and make the opposing team find another way around.
Jäger’s Active Defense Systemwill destroy any projectiles in its range, and can be planted anywhere to keep it from the other team’s sight. Finally,Mira’s Black Mirroris a one-way mirror that can peek through reinforced walls and provide intel on where the other team is or plan a surprise attack.
While Zero is one of the best attackers in Rainbow Six Siege, check outour guide on the Zero Operatorin order to better understand his kit.
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