🎮 Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Walkthrough Guide

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🧩 Game Summary

Rainbow Six Siege is a 5v5 online tactical shooter where attackers and defenders battle over objectives like bombs, hostages, or secure areas. The game emphasizes strategic planning, map control, destruction, and communication rather than pure aim.

Released by Ubisoft, it continues to evolve with new operators, maps, and seasonal changes.

🔄 Gameplay Flow: How a Match Works

Each round in Siege consists of two main phases:

1. Preparation Phase (45 seconds)

  • Attackers: Use drones to find the objective and spot defenders.

  • Defenders: Reinforce walls, place gadgets, set up rotations, and prepare traps.

2. Action Phase (3 minutes)

  • Attackers: Breach into the building, eliminate defenders, and secure the objective.

  • Defenders: Deny entry, delay the attackers, and protect the objective area.

First to win a set number of rounds (usually best of 7 in ranked) wins the match.

🎯 Objectives You’ll Encounter

  1. Bomb: Plant or defuse a bomb.

  2. Secure Area: Control and stay in the secure room.

  3. Hostage: Rescue or protect the hostage (no explosives here!).

Each objective demands different tactics, positioning, and operator picks.

🗺️ Map Awareness is Everything

Understanding the map is your most powerful weapon. Key elements include:

  • Objective locations (often on different floors).

  • Camera locations (defenders use them for intel).

  • Hatch and breach points (soft ceilings/floors to shoot through).

  • Rotation paths (how defenders move between rooms).

Start with easier maps like:

  • Oregon

  • Clubhouse

  • Kafe Dostoyevsky

  • Bank

Play Custom Games or Terrorist Hunt to explore maps at your own pace.

💣 Core Strategies for Success

▶️ For Attackers

  • Use your drones wisely—scout before moving in.

  • Push together—don’t solo unless you're hunting roamers.

  • Use breachers or hard breachers (to open reinforced walls).

  • Watch flanks—defenders love sneaking behind.

  • Play vertical—shoot enemies from above or below.

🛡️ For Defenders

  • Anchor or roam—anchor stays on site, roamers flank or delay.

  • Reinforce key walls and hatches (not everything!).

  • Use traps to slow attackers (barbed wire, mines, cams).

  • Hold smart angles—don’t overpeek.

  • Communicate via pinging or mic.

🛠️ Gadgets and Destruction

  • Walls & floors can often be destroyed for angles.

  • Reinforcements stop attackers from breaching easily.

  • Soft walls = vulnerable; reinforced walls = stronger but still breachable by special gadgets.

  • Utility like drones, cameras, claymores, and traps make up 50% of gameplay.

Siege is as much about intel and denial as it is about kills.

🎖️ Tips for Improvement

  1. Drone everything – Never push blind.

  2. Headshots matter – Aim high. One tap can end a gunfight.

  3. Use your mic or ping system – Siege is team-based.

  4. Don’t roam without a purpose – Know when to return to site.

  5. Stick with one or two operators at first – Learn their gadgets well.

⚙️ Best Settings for Beginners

  • FOV: 90–100

  • Sensitivity: Start low (30–40) and increase as you improve.

  • Audio: Use headphones—sound tells you everything.

  • HUD Options: Turn off distractions; enable advanced pings.

🔓 Unlocking Operators and Progression

  • Play to earn Renown, then unlock new operators.

  • Focus on balanced picks—some for fragging, some for support.

  • Use the Situations and Training Grounds to practice.




🧠 Game Modes to Play

  1. Quick Match – Casual, good for learning.

  2. Unranked – Same rules as Ranked, without pressure.

  3. Ranked – For competitive progression.

  4. Terrorist Hunt – PvE warmup or aim training.

  5. Custom Games – Practice maps and operator tactics.

🏁 Endgame: Ranked Play and Beyond

Once you know the maps and are confident in your mechanics:

  • Play Unranked first to get used to full rules.

  • Queue Ranked with friends if possible—coordination wins.

  • Focus on utility usage, teamplay, and map knowledge to climb.

Ranks:

  • Copper → Bronze → Silver → Gold → Platinum → Diamond → Champion

✅ Final Takeaways

  • Siege is not just about fast reflexes—smart play wins.

  • Intel > Aim. Drones, cameras, and sound give you the edge.

  • Every operator matters, but map knowledge is king.

  • Be patient. Every round is a learning experience.