Rainbow Six Siege can be both a fascinating and frustrating game for those unfamiliar with its mechanics. We are still talking about a game that is entering its third year of life and that has undergone several transformations since it was released. One of these was the famous Operation Health, which repaired many of the problems that plagued the title and made it the competitive game it is today, preceded and followed by many other minors through the inclusion of new operators, new gadgets and new maps. who have given and still give new life to this game by over 30 million players. Unfortunately, given the complexity of this title, newbies do not have an easy life and even for the writer it was not easy to get used to the game in the early days. In "free" very often you play a bit 'at random, as in all games of this type, the more experienced players do not help the freshmen and often there are trolls that complicate everything. For all this series of reasons, I have thought of drawing up a sort of guide, if we can call it that, but which is more a set of tips that I have learned either from other players or on the field, in the hope that it will be useful to those who are approaches this title for the first time. To paraphrase the good Severus Snape, there will be no Pro tactics or silly operator rankings in this article, just more general tips to get you started in the world of Rainbow Six Siege.
Game Structure:
R6S's first problem (we'll use this acronym for simplicity from now on) is which version of the game to buy. The game comes in different versions, which offer more or less extra content already unlocked, but before talking about it it is right to make an excursus on the structure of this title. The game was released three years ago with a core of maps already unlocked and twenty base operators, divided into five counter-terrorism units, namely Spetsnaz, Fbi Swat, SAS, GIGN and GSG9. In the next two years (as in this third year) new maps and new operators were added to these contents. The new maps are always available for everyone, while the special operators can be purchased either with real money (through the purchase of season passes for the year the operators belong to, or particular versions of the game already containing these special operators) or with a large amount of fame (fame is the currency obtained in game after completing specific matches or challenges). Having made the necessary premises, here we can talk about the editions in which the game is sold. In addition to the classic standard version, there are some that have cosmetic additions, others that already contain the operators of year one and year two already unlocked and another more lean, which has costs for operators increased against a price reduced compared to the others. For details on the offer and prices I suggest you visit the Ubisoft website where all this is explained in detail, even through special graphics. Personally I can tell you that all operators can be unlocked over time and not having special operators immediately is not a handicap at all, as the twenty basic operators are just as useful as the special ones and are used at all levels of play, from free play to pro matches, so there's nothing wrong with just using those. The only exception to the above is Tachanka (one of the defenders of the Russian division) which is more of a kind of joke for the developers and the community given its very deficient kit.
Game modes and types:
The game consists of three game modes that you can play against other players (there will be two teams of five players each), each with alternating rounds of Attack and Defense. The three modes are Rescue, Bomb Defuse, and Garrison. The attackers aim in Rescue to locate a hostage and take it out to the extraction point (in this mode the team that accidentally kills the hostage is defeated in that round), in Bomb Defuse to find two bombs (close to each other). them) and take the defuser to one of the two sites, activate and defend it for the duration of the defuse, while in the Presidio it is necessary to occupy the site of a bio-risk and conquer it while the defense operators are out of the area. For the defense, the task in all three modes is to obstruct the attackers and expire the time available to them (in Defuse it is also required to destroy the defuser if it is placed). For both teams, however, the golden rule applies that killing all members of the opposing team still wins the round. Of the three modes, Rescue is the least played by the community due to the limitations presented by the hostage (who must not be injured in any way), while Defuse is the most played by professionals and organized teams given the complexity of its structure. For novice players it is advisable to start perhaps with Presidio where you can see different tactics, both basic and advanced over time and it is a good springboard to move on to the others later, perhaps even having an organized team.
Getting started and workouts:
The first idea of any player who has just entered the main menu is, most likely, to start a free game and jump into the game ... nothing more wrong. Although, unlike before, all basic operators are unlocked right away it's a good idea to see the three tutorial movies and play the campaign missions as they provide a smattering of several of the basic mechanics of the game making it less traumatic to start your first match against real players. It must be said that the Terrorist Hunt mode is also present for training to shoot against bots. Setting the classic terrorist hunt in the options menu (thus excluding hostage extraction and bomb defusing) and trying to complete one solo as quickly as possible is a great exercise to train your reflexes and aim and "warm up", before get into the game, even after months of playing. This is an exercise that even if it can be boring helps a lot (both for reflexes and to understand how to adjust the sensitivity to better suit our tastes), and it is advisable to do it, a bit like you should do the warm-up before a soccer game. There you would avoid stretching a muscle, here showing off your vocabulary of cursing when you are killed for being too slow to act.
Teammates:
R6S in addition to being a team game, for which it would be advisable to go to the game with some friends to enjoy the experience to the fullest and avoid even randomly unsuitable players, it has some peculiarities that distinguish it and that must be taken into consideration to avoid to make blunders in the game. First of all, friendly fire. In the first few games you will certainly happen to accidentally shoot your teammate even if it is not done on purpose. A good rule of thumb is to apologize if possible. The more reasonable players will understand the mistake and leave you alone later, but still remember that after two kills you are automatically out of the match. Mistakes also happen to experienced players so everything is normal and gradually it will become easier and easier to understand how not to overlap with your allies and how to avoid these situations, instead it is less normal for someone to kill their teammates on purpose to annoy the other players, in which case it is possible to vote for his expulsion, if agreed with the other three teammates.
Maps:
Before your ability to shoot, knowledge of maps is important in this game. Knowing the various entry points, for oneself or those that the enemies use, the critical points of the various objectives or even knowing the names of the various rooms and how they are interconnected to decide how to move is a fundamental knowledge. R6S is a game that gives great importance to information and communication and therefore knowing where an enemy is and being able to communicate it to your teammates is very important in order not to be at a disadvantage compared to your opponents. To learn these concepts, in addition to doing many practice games there are other ways, such as the aforementioned terrorist hunt, which helps you to mentally repeat the various maps having to worry only about the enemy bots and not also the opposing players, or it also helps watching streamer games, even those who are more fun and not really professionals. At the beginning, even just seeing some typical games can help you when it is your turn (then it is not said that you do not also learn some tricks to use in the game).
Destructibility:
The other fundamental mechanics of R6S is the destructibility of the walls, which is also connected to the concept of verticality. Many of the operators in the game have gadgets or skills to destroy unreinforced walls, wooden windows and floors to create profitable lines of fire or passageways through rooms to move faster. The defenders have two reinforcements each and the first thing to do at the beginning of the round is to try to reinforce the walls of the target to make it more difficult for the attackers to open lines of fire. In the early days it is better not to close the doors and windows with wooden barricades and leave those set by default, as if placed at random they can annoy the allies, instead it is better to refine the strategy and knowledge of the points of entry of the attackers and then move accordingly when more games have been made (this also helps to understand which objectives must be strengthened in an "alternative" way). In many objectives it is possible not only to shoot through broken windows and walls but also through the beams of the destroyed floor, directly into the room below. Learning which room to shoot from which other is difficult for a newcomer, but it is more feasible as a defender to move from one point to another when you see that a wall or ceiling has been destroyed, to avoid the shots of an enemy in advantage from the upper floor (verticality precisely). To better exploit this mechanic, as well as to juggle better when undergoing it, knowledge of the maps and all their ramifications becomes even more important.
Operator Statistics:
Each operator has an armor stat and a speed stat, ranging from one to three. There are operators with three of speed and one of armor (fast in the movements, but less resistant, suitable for seeking the kill or freely surveying the map even away from the target), operators with one of speed and three of armor (slower but much more resistant, suitable for taking multiple shots and covering lines of fire in the target), operators with two speed and two armor (balanced, able to adapt to different styles of play). It must be remembered that the armor stats do not take into account the headshot which is always the most effective way to get rid of an enemy.
Forwards and Defenders:
In addition to the mission to be carried out, it is generally important for the attackers to create space on the map and gradually free areas from the control of the defenders, to surround the target and conquer it with a coordinated assault, and then complete the mission. Each attack round begins with a phase driving a small remote-controlled drone that can find the target and scan the opposing operators to communicate their identity to their team (doing so, however, will reveal to the defender that they have been scanned and put them on alert) . At first this stage may seem like an unimportant routine but drones are truly an important weapon for attackers. Trying to save your drone from the clutches of the defenders in the preparatory phase allows you to be able to reuse it later to probe the various rooms before entering them or to support your own ally who is entering. Having two of these drones to carry out the operation in question, instead of just one, can really make a difference. An important advice is to use them often and if possible communicating with your companions instead of scanning the targets, it will allow you to find the enemies without them noticing and therefore have a huge advantage over them. Drones are perhaps the most important asset for attackers and learning how to use them will, over time, make you better players. The defenders have the task of preventing the attackers from acting, reinforcing certain walls to prevent their destruction by the enemies, destroying others to create "rotation" ways (routes that can be traveled by companions to move between the various rooms quickly), place traps and gadgets around the target to create your own safety net from enemy assaults. Trying to destroy the drones of the most unwary opponents can be useful but it is better not to waste too much time in the preparatory phase in this activity, otherwise you will run out of time to do the rest before the attackers enter the building and become a real danger . Defenders are also equipped with cameras scattered around the map that can be used for information on forgetful attackers who forget to destroy them., so as for drones it is better not to scan enemies if possible but to communicate their location to your companions in order not to alert them to the presence of the camera. While in attack for the first time it is better to try to play a support role and to stay alive in order to act at the appropriate time (perhaps by sending your more experienced teammates forward and covering their backs), instead for the defense, not knowing the maps, it is better to choose a balanced or slow operator at the beginning to stay focused and take advantage of support skills or set traps in such a way as to leave the most experienced players the role of turning the map with fast operators and slowing down the attackers (if you are prepared for firefights it is also possible to start with the fastest roles and those on the front line). As the matches progress it will become increasingly clear what your role is in each goal and with which operator to best tackle it.
Operators:
Knowing the skills of each individual operator, that is, learning when to use them or where to place a particular gadget or trap and not just learning to handle his weapon, is an operation that generally requires practice, as well as knowledge of maps. For this reason, the same advice given to learn maps is valid, even if in this case the practical test in the game or in terrorist hunt is more advisable, as it gives a better idea of how certain skills interact, compared to the simple description, especially in the case of traps for which greater tactical ability is required in placing them in the right place.
Secondary gadgets:
In addition to the primary gadget (the ability to be clear), each operator can choose a secondary gadget (between two different ones from operator to operator) to take on a mission. Attackers have smoke grenades, stun grenades, breach charges, claymore and explosive grenades, while defenders can choose from barbed wire, C4, impact grenades, movable shield and the newest bulletproof cameras. There are no gadgets better than others, which one to bring is at the discretion of the individual player and the choice depends a lot on your strategies and those of the team. You may prefer barbed wire to slow down enemies in particular points or C4 if you are good at throwing it at the right time, or if you are attackers you may prefer the stun or the break-in. Over time you will form your strategies and will also develop a certain sense to creatively use even this umpteenth resource available to players.
Conclusion:
I hope this guide has been useful to you and helped you clarify some ideas on how Rainbow Six Siege works. Before leaving here is one last tip. As I said earlier this is a team game, so the biggest advice I can give you is just to look for one or create it with friends, I assure you that the game experience will improve a lot. Having said that, I just have to wish you a welcome (or welcome back) to the world of Rainbow Six Siege.
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