Best Operator Combos In Rainbow Six Siege

Players itching for a strategic team-based shooter can enjoy more tactical FPS matches with Rainbow Six Siege. Here, two teams of five players pursue objectives in tight spaces where even the tiniest sound and movement can determine the outcome of a match. Similar to other FPS titles, Rainbow Six Siege tasks players on Operators that have unique toolkits designed specifically to bring some sort of utility to the map.

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However, unlike other shooters, the Rainbow Six entry demands more tactical finesse in the usage of these Operators. Grouped as either more aggressive Attackers or more protective Defenders, players need to learn how each Operator’s kit matches an offensive or defensive playstyle. Not only that, but there’s the added layer of knowing which Operator kits mesh well with each other.

Updated on June 8, 2024, by Rhenn Taguiam: With upcoming Year 9 Season 2 of Rainbow Six Siege introducing balancing changes, fans of the tactical shooter will be seeing more tactical viability to the Striker and Sentry Recruits as well as Fenrir and Solis - all courtesy of tweaking their loadouts. The Barbed Wire also receives buffs to make it a better defensive tool and threat to Attackers, making Operator combos more crucial than ever in the meta. Considering these slate of changes, players may want to consider going for different duo combos instead of full teams, with some examples including pairs that excel in hit-and-run tactics, a healer with a heavy-hitter, dual support setups, and even an enemy detector with backup.

20 Thunderbird, Clash

Traditional Offense With Support

Despite Thunderbird sharing similarities with Doc in their healing capabilities, Defenders in Rainbow Six Siege often choose Doc for a more mobile kit than the former’s site-reliant setup. However, should a Thunderbird player find a careful teammate, chokepoints and sites can arguably be defended efficiently with consistent survivability.

The key here is to set up the Thunderbird Kona Station deep within a defensible location while a more aggressive Defender like Clash is on standby. Should Attackers trigger traps set up by allies, Clash and her CCE Shield can tase enemies to submission while getting ample protection in the ensuing firefight. Should Clash fall, Thunderbird can finish the fight and provide enough covering fire for Clash to self-revive and repeat the process. This setup works best if the Kona Station is close enough to Clash in engagements but far enough from entryways so enemies can’t use the Station for their own recovery.

19 Doc, Rook

Cement Team Defense With Heals & Damage Reduction

The best team setups in Rainbow Six Siege ultimately become the team that stays alive as often as possible. Players confident about their counteroffensive, even on the defense, should opt for Doc and Rook as support units, providing the team extra survivability in fierce rounds.

At its core, Doc and his MPD-0 Stim Pistol can provide much-needed healing to survivors of firefights and even revive fallen allies, potentially turning the tide of combat in emergencies. His hyper-efficiency is complemented by the Rhino Armor Plates of Rook, as their 15% Damage Reduction buff can mean Defenders are tougher to take out when protecting locations. The extra time they provide in lasting rounds can give other members of the team time to cement their defenses, flank attackers, and even defuse the package post-plant.

18 Aruni, Fenrir, Jager, Melusi, Mute

Secure Locations With Traps & Detectors

A powerful Defender composition in Rainbow Six Siege may rely on a team’s capability of securing and locking down areas - which can be favorable for Operators who specialize in booby-trapping locations. Areas and chokepoints can be locked down separately by both F-NATT Dread Mines (Fenrir) and Banshee Sonic Defences (Melusi), both capable of alerting Defenders and slowing down Attackers who try to get through an area. While both Operators can swoop in and secure frags, the rest of the team can ensure enemy backup won’t be able to set up counters.

Such setups can come as early flank detectors through the Surya Laser Gate (Aruni). Likewise, Attackers with a knack for throwing grenades inside locations can be made useless with the Magpie (Jager) intercepting them. Lastly, a nifty Signal Disruptor (Mute) can remove any chances of infiltrating a location by conveniently jamming electronics that can be used against Defenders.

17 Capitao, Glaz

Smoke Takedowns Become More Frequent

Sometimes, players who want hyper-efficient Attacker setups in their Rainbow Six Siege may simply have to go guns blazing and catch Defenders unawares. This strategy makes the shock and awe tactics of Capitao and Glaz potentially terrifying, especially at the hands of players with good aim.

The principle here is simple: Capitao uses his Micro Smoke grenades to conceal an area before entering. Glaz and his HDS Flip Sight provide a backup by shooting enemies through obstructive smoke. Should Capitao manage to plant, he can simply wait at a corner or outside the closest window to launch Asphyxiating Bolts near the package, igniting the immediate area and scoring potential frags as soon as enemies come close.

16 Dokkaebi, Blitz

Methodically Detect And Take Out Enemies

Aside from traps, Defenders in Rainbow Six Siege become efficient Operators if they can turn the enemy’s resources against them. This is a specialty of Dokkaebi, whose Logic Bomb reveals the location of Defenders through their phones. In live combat, Defenders having their phones ring can force them to go into an offensive, as their relative locations can provide hints as to where they set up their traps and defenses.

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When paired with Blitz and his G52-Tactical Shield, Dokkaebi’s detection can spell death for opponents. Blitz can wait for the Logic Bomb to ring in a particular location before barging in with his Shield to blind opponents during the chaos. He and another Attacker can then take out enemies before they can even react, potentially securing the site.

15 Slow Cook Punishment: Melusi, Thorn, Jager, Aruni

Lure Opponents Into Traps

Some of the best Rainbow Six Siege map setups for Defenders aren’t always active defense but luring enemies into a false sense of security. In this setup, Jager and his Magpie Defense System and Aruni with her Surya Laser Gate can lockdown usual entryways to ensure pesky grenades and projectiles don’t enter while also leading enemies to a particular “less-defended” spot.

This is where the other two Operatives shine with their gadgets. An unimposing shield or wall could encourage enemies to hop onto them to get into the site, which then leads them to Banshee Sonic Defense (Melusi) that declares enemy presence while leaving Attackers with little time to dodge the closely-placed Razorbloom Shell (Thorn).

14 Smoke Offensive: Maverick, Glaz, Blackbeard, Gridlock, Capitao

Wreak Maximum Havoc With Smokes

Instead of facing opponents head on, players can maximize their Rainbow Six Siege gameplay by wreaking havoc and eliminating enemies throughout the chaos. Players can start this by giving access to the site via Maverick and his Breaching Torch, followed by a smokescreen by Capitao and his Tactical Crossbow’s Micro Smoke Grenades.

These events should be loud enough to get enemies' attention, which makes it an appropriate time to slow them down with Gridlock and her Trax Stingers. It’s at this point that Glaz and his Flip Sight can take out slowed enemies in the site, while Blackbeard can go inside to secure the location or check flanks with the safety of his Rifle-Shield.

13 Wall Masters: Thermite, Twitch, Lion, Zero, Buck

Excels in Breach-Heavy Attacks

Due to most Rainbow Six Siege matches taking place indoors, it’s unsurprising for teams to encounter each other in extremely close calls. Maximizing such a situation can be made possible with wall-centric Operatives, whose kits likely allow them to dish out a lot of damage up close. In order to boost survivability, Zero and his ARGUS Launcher can see past walls to ensure no opponents are on site, while Lion can constantly monitor locations via EE-ONE-D to alert the team of nearby enemies.

While Thermite and his Exothermic Charge pave the way for traditional breaching, Twitch can secure assists with his Shock Drone, which can stun enemies and disable gadgets. Lastly, Buck and his Skeleton Key can enter sites to dispatch opponents up close with the tactical shotgun.

12 Denial Everywhere: Kapkan, Goyo, Lesion, Melusi, Thorn

Focus On Denying Entries In Any Area

Some of the best defensive strategies in Rainbow Six Siege involve area denial, especially against extremely aggressive plays. Such a composition requires a combination of traps that both detect enemies and punish them for trying to take locations. When trying to defend one or two locations, Melusi and her buzzing Banshee Sonic Defense can be paired with Thorn and his Razorbloom Shell to punish opponents trying to enter specific locations. Another way of protecting a site would be Kapkan and his Entry Denial Device, which can transform entryways into death traps with explosions.

The rest of the team can position their traps to spot Attackers or use them on the retake. This is especially the case with Goyo and his Volcan Canister, which can render a site or its immediate exit unusable, whereas Lesion and his Gu Mines can slow down enemies in an area for easy pickings.

11 Breaching Trio: Thatcher, Thermite, Hibana

Players enjoying their Rainbow Six Siege gameplay can maximize their team’s entry capabilities with the right combination of breachers. Before heavy-hitters secure and clear areas, Thatcher can use his EMP Grenade to disable nearby electronics in a location. This can give cues to Thermite to perform a standard heavy breach with his Exothermic Charge, while Hibana can use her X-KAIROS Launcher to secure other locations.

This trio can leave room for versatility with other Attackers to secure alternate strategies. For instance, Glaz and Capitao remain decent choices for area clears with a smoke and thermal sights combo, while Dokkaebi can spot enemies early on by triggering their phones.