Guide To Rainbow Six Siege For Beginners!

Welcome to the refreshed guide. Ubisoft's online shooter requires more than just the reflexes for quick headshots and the angelic patience needed to wait with a sniper somewhere. An accurate eye is an asset on the battlefield, but Rainbow Six: Siege focuses on tactical thinking and planning, as well as the ability to improvise.

Destruction of the environment, the mechanism of building fortifications, setting traps - these are just some of the elements that distinguish the production of Ubisoft Montreal from the competition. Players ready to take up the challenge must learn new tricks.

Below are important notes and tips that will guarantee an advantage in skirmishes. Remember that without proper preparation, every match will quickly end in failure.

REQUIREMENTS

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM:
Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64bit versions required)
Processor: Intel Core i3 560 @ 3.3 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 945 @ 3.0 GHz
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5870 (DirectX-11 compliant, with 1GB VRAM)
Network: Broadband internet connection
Disk space: 61 GB of available space
Sound card: DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card with the latest drivers

RECOMMENDED:
Operating system: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64bit versions required)
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.3 GHz or better or AMD FX-8120 @ 3.1 Ghz or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (or GTX 760 / GTX 960) or AMD Radeon HD 7970 (or R9 280x [2GB VRAM] / R9 380 / Fury X)
Network: Broadband internet connection
Disk space: 61GB of available space
Sound card: DirectX® 9.0c compatible with 5.1 sound card with the latest drivers

Interface and HUD

Below I will explain the most important elements visible on the screen during gameplay. The interface is fairly simple, although some elements are not found in other shooters.

• 1 - Character position (standing, crouching, lying down).
  
• 2 - Player icons. Those killed are crossed out.
  
• 3 - Companion icons mark their position at all times.
  
• 4 - Icons indicating the target (for attackers), if discovered in the preparation phase.
  
• 5 - Health points.
  
• 6 - From left: gadget, target marking icon, camera use, drone, shot mode and Operator special skill.
  
• 7 - Name of the location you are in.

Tips for getting started

• Start with Operations. Siege doesn't offer a story campaign, but you can take on bots in this mode. The first missions of Operations offer a low difficulty level, so it's a good way to get a feel for the controls, maps and weapons.
  
  
• Don't worry about the Operatives. At least not right away. When you buy the game you have enough characters to choose from to start. Focus on 1-2 attack and defensive operators, get used to playing with them. Purchase more operators only after several hours, when you reach a high level.
  
  
• Use a microphone. You don't have to make friends and talk to your teammates, but sometimes one word indicating where the enemy is can save someone's virtual life.
  
  
• Be careful with skins. Character skins are there to be admired. That much is clear. But think about whether you really want to dress your Operator in something bright and colourful... It's eye-catching, and we'd rather not make your opponent's job any easier.
  
  
• Set up private matches. This is the best way to learn maps in a stress-free way. You can see where there are destructible walls, where there are cameras used by defenders and so on.
  
  
• Watch out for companions. Remember that it is possible to hurt allies in Siege. So don't shoot at an enemy if someone on your team is dangerously close to the firing line. Be careful with grenades and explosives.
  
  
• Don't run if you don't have to. Sprinting involves loud footsteps. By running you reveal your position, as enemies can easily hear you. Use running when (for example) you want to catch up with a badly injured enemy who is trying to hide, or when you need to run away from an explosion.

Preparatory phase

Every match in Rainbow Six Siege begins with a preparation phase. It is equally important for both teams, although it is the defenders who have a bit more work to do. Here we describe what to focus on during this phase.

Defence

Defenders, regardless of mode, must take care of fortifications. Each Operator can reinforce two destructible walls. Not every wall can be destroyed - so wooden ones (1) are usually reinforced.




We reinforce, of course, those walls that are close to the enemies' target, or cover the position where we want to lurk.

Another important element is the distribution of gadgets (the first icon from the left [2] on the bottom bar). It can be a spreadable barrier or a wire - the latter is worth spreading in narrow passages or on stairs.




Drones not only slow down enemies, but also make us hear when they try to pass through an obstacle. It's also important during the preparation phase to keep an eye out for enemy drones and try to shoot them down. If we manage to do this quickly, the enemies will not receive the icons marking their targets on the screen.

Of course, during the preparation phase we also often use special Operator gadgets. We set up traps as Frost, offer armour to comrades by playing Rook, or bolt grenade-destroying gadgets to walls as Jager.

Attack

The preparation phase of the attack is a bit simpler, because the target is one and everyone focuses on the same thing - you control a small drone to find the target inside the building and possibly also identify enemy Operators.

The target (bomb, area to take over or hostages - depending on the mode) will be marked automatically as soon as you see it with the drone's camera. To mark enemies, however, press the scan button.

Discovering your target is important, as you won't waste time finding it later. Discovering the identities of the Operatives can also help, as knowing who the enemies are playing you can expect specific obstacles - Kapkan or Frost's traps, for example, or Valkyria's extra cameras.

Damage to walls and destruction

Destructible environmental elements are one of the features that set Siege apart from other shooters. Battlefield may have offered destruction on a larger scale, but it's Rainbow Six that provides us with much more precise, accurate destruction.

Mostly, we destroy the boards with which entrances and windows are riddled. You have to hit them three times to completely smash them - so you're drawing enemy attention to yourself if they're around.

When defending yourself, you can sometimes punch or shoot a small hole in the boards of a window - then just aim and wait for someone to appear there. This is a good way to do this if you suspect that enemies will enter through a window.




Of course, by making a hole, we also put ourselves and our team at risk - because enemies can shoot us from outside. The same applies to holes in walls. Many walls can be opened and you can shoot enemies through the holes (even very small ones).

Creating slightly larger shooting holes is sometimes part of tactical preparation. You can even carve out entire passages to other rooms in some places.

Some offensive operators are masters at destruction. Ash, Hibana or Mirage can set up charges that break through reinforced walls. Sledge, on the other hand, uses a hammer , with which he pierces like butter not only through ordinary boards, but also some walls or panels on floors.

Types and uses of weapons

In the case of Rainbow Six Siege it is impossible to prepare a universal guide, in which we indicate the best weapon in the entire game. Here, each Operator has a different weapon.

A few models are repeated in different Operators, but these are exceptions. Usually when playing with different Operators, we use different weapons. However, we can mention what types of weapons you should choose in most cases.




It all depends on how we plan to play. If as a defender you prefer to stick to one position and wait for the enemy to appear in your field of vision, then it's always better to choose a rifle or a submachine gun, like the UMP or MP5.

However, if you want to be a more active defender and set up ambushes, then a shotgun might be a good choice - which is also great when defending a bomb in a tight room.

As an attacker, on the other hand, we should primarily care about versatility. That's why practically every Operator of this type has an assault rifle to choose from, and it's on this weapon that we should bet.

Additions and modifications to weapons

In Rainbow Six Siege, we can choose from several types of weapon add-ons - all of these accessories are available immediately, we don't have to buy or unlock them.

The use of a particular modification depends on the situation and our play style. We briefly describe each accessory below to help you make your choice.

The most important part is the barrel. Here we can install:

Supressor This not only silences the weapon, but also eliminates bullet marks in the air and makes it harder for enemies to see where we are shooting from (which is not mentioned in the in-game description of this accessory). At the same time, however, recoil becomes more unpredictable and damage becomes slightly less.

Flash hider. This is a better choice than a regular suppressor. It reduces recoil significantly for short bursts and single shots, but also eliminates the flash of shots over the barrel, which proves to be an important factor for some.

Exhaust brake (Muzzle break). Reduces recoil from the first shot even more than a flame suppressor, while increasing the rate of barrel centering after shots. Works well not only with DMR carbines, but also with assault rifles. In many cases it is a very good choice.

Compensator. Reduces the horizontal "rocking" of the barrel, being a very good choice for weapons with low vertical spread, complementing them perfectly.

Extender barrel. An almost useless addition. It may increase the damage a bit at longer distances, but it spoils the stability of the weapon and changes the spread so much that it is not worth equipping it. Don't be fooled by the description and the mention of increased damage.

For a better understanding of the spread, see the bullet spread pattern on the right. Green is the first shot and red is the position of the barrel and the area hit by the bullets under a longer series if we do not compensate for the recoil manually.

Then we have the grips - and it is worth mentioning right away that in most weapons the vertical grip is the best choice. We usually start shooting anyway, having the weapon with the sight to the eye, so the advantages of the inclined grip are cancelled out.

As far as the laser is concerned - it is practically never worth choosing it. It gives away our position, and shooting from the hip in Siege is rare. Sights, on the other hand, choose as you wish. Test in Operations which one you use best.

Renown, how to earn publicity

Rainbow Six Siege offers a lot of content for free. At the start we get enough Operators to perform well in each role in matches. All game modes and all maps are also available for free.

During the game, however, we earn Publicity. This currency is used to unlock Operators and cosmetic items. It also used to be used to get accessories - but these are now available instantly, free of charge.

In the Operators menu, after selecting the locked character at the bottom we see his price in Publicity points, and in the upper right corner we see how much Publicity we have.

How to get Publicity

You earn Publicity simply by playing. Of course you can help yourself to some extent - the better you play, the more Publicity you get. In addition, you should also regularly check the challenge menu and complete them to gain additional points.

Also, complete all Operations and TerroHunt missions - these are also good sources of Publicity.

Finally, be sure to check out the Uplay app with the game on PC. There, go into the details of Rainbow Six Siege and select the Rewards tab from the menu on the left. Here you can unlock Publicity and accelerate the acquisition of this currency for Uplay points.

By playing various Ubisoft games, we earn just such points, and then we can spend them on rewards for other titles. Even if you play on a console, you can earn rewards on the Uplay website by logging into your account.

How to improve accuracy

Weapon control, recoil and steering in Rainbow Six Siege is a specific mix of solutions from different shooters. It's not 100% realistic (as in Arma or Squad), but it's also more authentic and challenging than, say, shooting in Call of Duty.

So it's important to quickly master the rules of the game, but also to learn how to aim well. Of course, practice makes perfect, so you just have to play a lot. However, we have a couple of additional important tips.

Firstly, always aim for the upper chest (1). This way, the recoil from a short or even longer series will cause you to hit your opponent's head in many cases.




Aiming straight at the head is riskier and more effective if you are firing single bullets.

It's also worth reducing the sensitivity of your viewfinder use. You can do it in control options in the menu. Lower sensitivity means higher precision and it is worth to get used to lower sensitivity, even if you usually prefer higher values.

Other good tips:

• Play TerroHunt solo and try to get rid of enemies as quickly as possible, but don't use the drone. This way you train your reaction time to enemies appearing.
  
• Train without sound. This way you rely only on your eyesight, developing good fast reaction habits even better.
  
• Try using a holographic sight.
  
• Regularly play matches in Casual mode.
  
• At the beginning or after a long break, use shotguns often. Then you don't have to aim so precisely, but at the same time you get used to the game and learn the damage system, you also practice your reaction time.

Best attack operators

Even among the initial Operators in Rainbow Six Siege, there are some who, to this day - 3 years after the game's release - are still considered among the best. Over time, however, everyone wants to unlock more characters.

So here we have prepared a summary of some of the best Attack Operators.

Ash

One of the basic Operators, still great today. Her charge for destroying fortified walls can be fired from a distance, plus she is fast for an attack character and has an excellent rifle.

Hibana

Her three balancing charges allow you to blow up a small hole to crawl through, a medium-sized hole to create a "window" to pass through, or blow up a whole section of wall to get to your target. Plus, she's fast, like Ash, and wields one of the best rifles in Siege.

Thermite

Mr. Total Destruction. The best character when you want to easily blow up an entire reinforced wall. The big holes can not only provide additional entrances, but also allow you to fire at the defenders from different positions. Just remember to always choose a rifle and not a shotgun.

Buck

Not a breacher, but an ideal offensive figure for a quick attack. With a shotgun attached to the barrel of his rifle, he can quickly make large holes in walls and floors, creating spaces through which he can immediately shoot enemies with his primary weapon. On top of this he can also equip fragmentation grenades.

Other good attack characters include Thatcher, Capitao, Dokaebi and Montagne (when you need a shield).

The best defending operators

The best attack is defence... Well, maybe that doesn't quite fit Rainbow Six Siege. Here, defence should be as defensive and tough as possible. Of course, facing enemies and defending aggressively is also an option, but a rather risky one.

The game offers many Operators to choose from. Quite a few of the basic ones are great at defence, but we want to point out here a few characters considered the best for defending objectives.

Bandit

A great counter to attackers who set charges on fortified walls. All he has to do is use his gadget near the spot where Thermite or Hibana have planted their explosives, and he can nullify them completely. Using it, however, requires skill - the use of sound signals to judge the position of enemy charges well.

Jager

An ideal choice when defending a bomb or a zone - because then the enemies are more willing to use fragmentation grenades. Jager's wall mounted gadget can destroy grenades (not just fragmentation grenades) flying into a room. On top of this, he has one of the best machine guns in the game.

Lesion

Want to annoy your opponents? This is probably the best choice. Lesion's traps are needles stuck in the feet of enemies, who have to take a precious moment if they want to get rid of the poison and the needle - and this creates the perfect opportunity to shoot them.

Mute

This Operator's gadget prevents drones from working, but is also able to cancel explosive charges set up by Hibana. When enemies use a lot of technology, Mute is a good choice.

Other great Defensive Operators include Rook, Echo, Smoke, Mira, Valkyrie and Ela.

When not to reinforce walls and floors

Reinforcing walls or sections of floor in Rainbow Six Siege is an important part of defense. Reinforced walls make it impossible for enemies to shoot through them and prevent them from being destroyed by simple grenades.

Sometimes, however, it's worth remembering that certain elements are not worth reinforcing. Here we list when you should not use reinforcements on certain surfaces.

Above all, do not reinforce at least one part of the walls in the rooms between bombs - so that you can create an extra passage between the areas you are defending if necessary.




Similarly, don't reinforce the panel in the floor if one bomb is a floor below - this will also preserve an alternative shortcut downstairs.

Players choosing Mira will also surely agree to never reinforce a wall next to a reinforcement with a mirror just placed by Mira. When playing this Operator, you can peek at enemies through the mirror, but use the unreinforced wall next to it to shoot through and attack enemies.

Finally - talk to your team. Reinforcement depends on tactics. Good teams determine which walls not to reinforce and strategically use these unreinforced places, preparing accordingly for fire or even making small holes in these walls to try to hurt attackers through them.

If it can be cured

Rainbow Six Siege is a game that relies heavily on realism and a high level of challenge. The damage dealt here is severe, and enemies can be eliminated very quickly.

To maintain an atmosphere of tension and a sense of high-stakes competition, the game doesn't offer any of the usual systems of health regeneration or healing with first aid kits or stimpacks. If we are wounded, we will not restore our health in any way.

There is, however, one exception - the defensive Operator Doc. He can heal.




Doc has a Regeneration Gun. He can use it 3 times during a round. He can target a wounded companion and restore some health points.

However, another use of the pistol is to inject medicine to himself. We can do it even if we have full health - then we will get bonus health points (but they decrease regularly). Some players use such a "booster" of health to aggressively go against enemies and take risky actions.

In the attacking team there is Fink, who can also provide bonus health to her companions - however, it is not a typical healing, but only a temporary boost.

Best gadgets

Weapons are the most important tool in the hands of every Operator. However, everyone can always choose one additional gadget. Here we indicate which are the best in specific situations.

Let's start with the fact that usually the least useful are: a directional mine and a bulletproof camera. Sometimes they are a good choice, but usually it is better to choose another gadget - depending on what your Operator has (everyone has only two to choose from).

• Balancing Charge. A good addition for attackers, it allows you to quickly destroy plank blockades or passages in floors.
  
• Frag grenade. Situational gadget - good in bomb mode, but risky to use in hostage mode.
  
• Barbed wire. A decent way to slow down an enemy, or force them to change their route. At the same time, it makes a sound when someone passes through it.
  
• Stun grenade. This is always a good choice. An accurately thrown flashbang will ensure victory in a shootout, although it's worth being careful as the blinded sometimes try to shoot blindly.
  
• Nitro Cell. Good additional firepower against attackers. Perfect if you know someone is lurking behind a door or outside a window - throw it and detonate after quickly retreating.
  
• Deployable Shield. Useful sometimes to block a passage halfway - forcing enemies to jump over the shield. Opponents sometimes assume in advance that an enemy is hiding behind the shield, which can also be used to confuse them.

Of course, as with many things in Siege, it's always worth consulting with your team on what gadgets to choose. Ideally, they should be suitably varied across the team.

Roaming

Roaming. You've definitely heard or seen this word if you play Rainbow Six Siege. Roamers are referred to as players who, when defending, do not stick close to the zone that needs to be defended.

The job of roamers is not even to kill attackers. It's all about making enemies lose time, as they will be aware that 1-2 defenders are roaming around the area. They will start to play more cautiously, and thus also slower.

As a roamer you can wait at potential entrances - at windows or doors. You can also hide in rooms far away from your target, but which your attackers will probably have to pass by.




Siege will feature two dedicated roamers (characters created specifically with this role in mind:

• Caveira. The original, first roamer in the game. Her advantage is extremely silent, practically inaudible footsteps, although she only uses a gun at the time. She can also interrogate a wounded enemy to reveal the position of other enemies for a while.
  
• Vigil. His gadget allows him to become momentarily invisible to enemy drones. This is insanely useful for a roamer, as you can quickly assume a position and maintain it, even as drones pass through the room. The skill also has a quick cooldown.

Besides, a couple of regular defenders can also effectively act as roamers thanks to their gadgets or weapons: Jaeger, Mozzie or Pulse, for example.

What to do to be a good roamer? First of all, you need to know the maps. We do not recommend roaming if you are just starting to play Siege. It's best to spend a few hours playing in a traditional style, and then try your hand at a new role.

Spawn-peeking

One of the defences that most annoys attackers is so-called spawn-peeking. Here we explain what it is and when it is worth taking this approach.

Spawn is the place where you start the round. The word "peek" means "to look" or "to peek". Spawn-peeking, then, is nothing more than "peeking" at the surroundings of attackers' spawns.

To do this, however, you must of course break or shoot a hole in the boards of a window or door.




Spawn-peeking is not just for trying to take out enemies, but also to delay them. Opponents will attack more carefully or try to encircle a building if they know they can be shot from inside.

Of course, such play is risky. If the attackers are expecting a spawn-peek, they may take a good position and shoot the spawn-peeking Operator.

Therefore, it is a good idea to confuse the enemies. You can run to one of the exits or windows, break the opening, but then go back to traditional defensive - then the attackers may think someone is spawn-peeking, and this possibility alone will slow them down.

• equip ACOG sight
  
• keep it to a maximum of one person
  
• look outside for a maximum of 10 seconds (if no enemies appear, they have taken a different route)
  
• know all maps and spawns thoroughly, preferably by setting up a private match

Remember also that spawn-peeking is controversial. However, it is not forbidden. In our opinion, it's a tactic like any other that carries a lot of risk, but also has tangible benefits if successful.

Effective use of the drone

Many novice players treat drones in Rainbow Six Siege purely as tools to mark a target before attacking. In fact, these gadgets are much more useful - even more useful already during a round than in the preparation phase.

Of course, finding a target is important, but it's also always a good idea to remember to use our drone as well before just going inside a building. This will make sure that there is no enemy lurking just outside the entrance.

Anyway, using drones is useful at every stage of the round. However, you shouldn't do it all at once.




When attacking a room with a bomb, one player can go inside with a drone - even before being shot down he will probably manage to see at least one enemy and tell his companions about his location. Such information can be extremely valuable and used, for example, to attempt to shoot an enemy through a wall.

Taking a look around the target with a drone can also help you determine how many roamers are on the opposing team. If - for example - the bombs are guarded by 3 enemies, it means that the other 2 can attack us from behind.

Remember also - already during the round - not to use the drone for too long, because the enemy can find you during this time and you will be defenseless. You don't have to cover long distances with a drone, but it's always a good idea to use it when you're worried that there might be an enemy on the stairs next door or around the corner.

Finally, drones are also a good distraction for enemies. It can provoke them to fire, which can also reveal their position.

The most common beginner's mistakes

Everyone has to start somewhere. This principle applies to everything, including video games. We remember how we started our adventure with Rainbow Six Siege and we know what mistakes are most common when starting out with this game.

That's why we decided to prepare a list of the most common mistakes made by players who spend their first hours in Ubisoft's shooter. So that you will know right away which behaviors are not very good or profitable.

Beginner mistakes in R6 Siege:

• Frags at all costs. Kills are not always the most important thing. Your more important role as a defender is to slow down attackers and obstruct them. You shot an attacker and he retreated? You don't have to chase him at all costs.
  
• Running. Sprinting is useful, but it should be used much less frequently in Siege than in other online shooters. Running is guaranteed to give away your position.
  
• Barricading... everything. One of the first things you start to understand after a few hours of playing is that leaving passages or even walls unbarricaded makes a big difference and can help you defend yourself. Never barricade all the entrances to a room with a bomb to avoid disturbing the roamers.
  
• Lack of movement. Just because you shouldn't run around too much doesn't mean that sitting in one place all round while defending is a good option. Changing your position will help you hear more and discern the situation, and will also save your life if the enemy tracks you down early through a drone.
  
• Ignoring cameras when attacking. Defenders' cameras are in many places, including outside. Fire up the map in a private match to know their location and always destroy them as early as possible.
  
• Leaning in as a defender. When you're what's called an "anchor", meaning you're defending a target by holding position in one room, don't lean out of the room to look out for enemies. You're the one waiting for them - keep your sights on the door or within the window.

Remember, one thing is most important though - don't sweat the initial losses. If someone criticises you too much while you're playing, just mute them in chat. Also, try to invite your friends to play, as it's always easier to play in a group thanks to communication. After a few hours, you will definitely have mastered all the basics.

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