Rainbow Six: What Are The Operators and How To Use Them?

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege had a huge impact on the gaming world and it has been praised as one of the best games in history. In this article, we have compiled some of the most intriguing things about the game and its operators – who are they, what are their roles, what are their strengths and weaknesses?

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What is an Operator?

An operator is a person who performs tasks related to the operation of a system or equipment. In Rainbow Six, they are members of an international counter-terrorism unit called “Six”. Operators have the ability to do many things in game such as breach doors, interact with objects like windows, and snipe targets.

How do you use the Operators in Rainbow Six Extraction?

To use the Operators in Rainbow Six: Extraction, you need to purchase them with R6 credits from the in-game store. You can then equip the operator and their corresponding weapon for the operation. To use an Operator’s ability, press three buttons simultaneously: Reload, Interact, and Switch Weapon.

Which Operators should I use?

The Operators are divided into 4 categories – Assault, Support, Recon and Sniper. The operators are all very different in their abilities and how they should be played so it’s important to know what you’re going up against before you send in an Operator that may not be equipped with the right tools. What are the Operators in Rainbow Six Extraction?

How to choose your Favorite Operators

When choosing an operator, you want to choose those that work with your playstyle. Try them all out before settling on just one, then try out different operators in different situations to see which ones fit you best.

Conclusion

Rainbow Six is a six-player tactical shooter, combining the best features of both strategy and action games. Operators are broken down into two categories: Attackers and Defenders. Attackers lean towards stealth and subterfuge while Defenders tend to focus on brute force. There are 16 operators in total for each category. The game itself lasts about an hour, which is perfect for those who have limited time to play video games due to work or school commitments.