Hello there new players and welcome to Rainbow6! This post will help guide you in the right direction during the start of your Siege experience by providing you with useful information, answering common questions, and directing you to other helpful resources.
Below the general Free Weekend FAQ, you will be able to find a shortened version of our New Player's Guide and our Buyer's Guide.
Are you looking for other players to play with? Join the official Rainbow 6 Discord server!
If you have any question, make sure to ask in the comments below as other will likely have similar questions!
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Free Weekend FAQ

At what times will the Free Weekend be accessible?

PC: June 6th, 05:00 PM UTC - June 9th, 08:00 PM UTC
PS4: June 6th, 01:00 PM UTC - June 10th, 01:00 PM UTC
XB1: June 6th, 08:01 AM UTC - June 10th, 07:59 AM UTC
Note: click times to convert to your timezone.

How do I access the Free Weekend?

PC: Go to your Uplay PC Launcher.
PS4: Join the Free Weekend by visiting the Rainbow Six Siege product page on the PlayStation Network. PlayStation Plus membership is required to play online.
XB1: The Free Weekend will be available to Xbox Live Gold users. To join in, visit the Rainbow Six Siege product page on the Xbox Store.

Can I play with friends?

You can play with anyone who already owns the game or other Free Weekend players.

Will there be special offers during the Free Weekend?

Siege will be available at a discount for a limited time.
PC (Ubisoft Store): June 5th - June 17th
PC (Steam): June 6th - June 10th
PS4: June 7th - June 17th
XB1: June 7th - June 17th

Will my progress from the Free Weekend carry over if I buy the full game?

All progress will carry over if you upgrade to the full game.

What content is available?

The free version of Rainbow Six Siege offers access to all of the maps, modes, and Operators present in the full version.

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New Player's Guide

This is a shortened version of our full New Player's. If you're looking for more detailed information, check out our subreddit wiki!
Getting Started
1. Watch all three tutorials

The tutorial videos provide a quick overview of the important details of the game and provide you with 200 renown (the currency that you will need to unlock things in the game) for each that you watch. They are short, well made, and explain the basics of the gameplay.

2. Play through the first 5 or so Situations

Focus on learning the controls and paying attention to the map layouts as these are the same maps as multiplayer. Do not stress if you cannot complete all three stars in each situation the first try, you can always come back to them. The difficulty for these situations also does not matter, but normal is suggested so you can get familiar to the controls. You may want to do more than five of the situations, but you likely should not do any less.

3. Buy Operators and prepare loadouts

Use the Renown earned from the tutorials and Situations to buy some Operators. Ideally, you would want to buy at least one for Attack and one for Defence. Scroll down for some suggestions on who to pick.
Don't forget to set up your attachments for your newly owned Operators, they will be available to you for free.

4. Accept weekly challenges

These are found by first clicking the Daily Challenges tab then clicking "More Challenges" under the Daily Challenge pop up. After you complete the challenge, open the challenge window back up and click "Complete". You must do this to receive your reward.

5. Play Terrorist Hunt to try out your Operators

Most of the Terrorist Hunt modes only use Attackers. You can change your Terrorist Hunt matchmaking settings by going to Settings > Matching making preferences and turning off whatever Terrorist Hunt modes you don't want to play.

6. Go into Casual

You're likely not going to do very well -- that's completely okay. Siege has a pretty significant learning curve to it, especially during the first few matches. During your early matches, you should focus on learning maps, getting familiar with the controls, and understanding the flow of the game. Use your drones often, don't forget to destroy defender cameras if you spot any, try to communicate with your teammates to the best of your ability, learn from your deaths, and don't sweat misplays.

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Operators Great for New Players
Play through some situations first as they are easy ways to gain renown try out operators' abilities. For new players, set-and-forget abilities or abilities that are less complicated are usually better, as well as guns with lower recoil.
Attackers

• Sledge
  • What makes him good: His sledgehammer ability is probably the easiest to learn and use among the attackers. It helps you memorizing the maps which is very important as map knowledge is crucial in Siege. He has access to a medium damage assault rifle with low recoil and frag grenades. Sledge has long been a top pick for new players with good reason, he is perfect for less experienced players.
  • Loadout:
    • Primary weapon: L85A2 with an optic of your choice, Flash Hider or Compensator, and Vertical Grip
    • Secondary weapon: SMG-11 with an optic of your choice, Flash Hider, and Vertical Grip
    • Gadget: Frag Grenade
  • Quick Tips: His ability makes a very distinct sound so be wary of defenders being alerted to your point of entry. Take time to drone out a room before blindly rushing into it. A lot of new players get into the habit of overusing his ability which makes him easier to counter and eliminate.
• Thatcher
  • What makes him good: His ability is very easy to understand while also nearly always being needed. Using it against reinforced walls that Bandit has electrified or Mute has jammed is pretty much all you need to do. Both his assault rifles are good, though you will likely find the L85A2 easier to control.
  • Loadout:
    • Primary weapon: L85A2 with an optic of your choice, Flash Hider or Compensator, and Vertical Grip
    • Secondary weapon: P226 MK 25 with Muzzle Break
    • Gadget: Up to you but Breaching Charges are generally recommended for newer players as Claymores require map knowledge to use effectively
  • Quick Tips: Be very careful to not die before using the EMP grenades to destroy Mute's Signal Disruptors, Bandit's Shock Wires or any other gadgets and stick with either Hibana or Thermite so you can be sure to use your gadget in the right spot. Learning the trajectory and when it is safe to throw the EMP is key to mastering Thatcher.
• Ash
  • What makes her good: Her ability is very easy to use (just aim it at a destructible surface), both of her guns are strong, and she is a max speed operator making her well rounded and good for new players.
  • Loadout:
    • Primary weapon: G36C with an optic of your choice, Flash Hider or Compensator, and Vertical Grip
    • Secondary weapon: 5.7 USG with Muzzle Break
    • Gadget: Stun Grenade
  • Quick Tips: Do not use her ability on outside facing barricades, as just shooting the barricades with her assault rifle will destroy them and preserve her ability. Ash does not have a "noob-tube". While her ability does some damage to operators, it is not anywhere close to an AOE instant death machine like they are in other games. Avoid trying to kill operators with it until you're more familiar with its damage output.

Defenders

• Rook
  • What makes him good: His ability is the easiest to use among the Defenders as well as almost always being useful, just put down your armor plates and you're done. His MP5 is low recoil and easy to use and he has max armor. Long considered the best Defender for new players because you still provide value to your team even if you die early.
  • Loadout:
    • Primary weapon: MP5 with an optic of your choice, Flash Hider, and Vertical Grip
    • Secondary weapon: P9 with Muzzle Break
    • Gadget: Up to you, pay attention to your team's composition when choosing
  • Quick Tips: Start every round by placing the armor immediately, preferably not next to a wall or object. Take a step back after placing his armor before putting it on, as it allows more defenders to access it at once. As a 3 armor operator, it is generally recommended to stay near the objective due to the slow movement speed.
• Mute
  • What makes him good: His ability takes a little more finesse than other top picks for new players but overall he still is very easy to use while being a key defender. His SMG has low recoil.
  • Loadout:
    • Primary weapon: MP5K with an optic of your choice and Flash Hider or Compensator
    • Secondary weapon: P226 MK 25 with Muzzle Break
    • Gadget: Nitro Cell
  • Quick Tips: Learn which walls must be reinforced for the objective. Walls close to the objective and walls which face the outside of the building near the objective are usually the most important to jam. Jamming walls should take priority over stopping drones. Placing a single jammer in the middle of two walls will jam both walls.
• Doc
  • What makes him good: Similar to Rook, but his ability is often a little less useful for newer players. He features a play style similar to Rook with similar guns.
  • Loadout:
    • Primary weapon: MP5 with an optic of your choice, Flash Hider, and Vertical Grip
    • Secondary weapon: P9 with Muzzle Break
    • Gadget: Barbed Wire
  • Quick Tips: Keep an eye on friendlies health at all times, and heal friendlies which are knocked down or have taken damage. His ability can overheal people to above 100 health as well, which can be useful. Keep in mind that his ability can be self-applied at any time to heal himself and also when he is downed to revive himself. As a 3 armor operator, it is generally recommended to stay near the objective due to the slow movement speed.

New players should avoid defenders such as Tachanka, Pulse, and Castle; their abilities require outstanding map knowledge to use effectively.
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Quick Tips

• Avoided getting frustrated. Angry players make bad decisions that only lead to more tilting. If you're mad, take a break from multiplayer and do some Terrorist Hunt mission or just have a breather.
• Stick with your team while learning the maps, especially if you're an Attacker.
• Use your microphone to communicate. You can find the name of the room you're in next to the compass at the bottom of the screen, most players will be familiar with those.
• Take time to learn all Operators' names and their abilities. It's something you can do outside the game to get better. Here is a list of all Operators, their abilities, and important notes about them.
• Using a headset or headphones is recommended. Operators are loud and easy to hear when they are moving, knowing where they're coming from is essential. If you're confused as to where sound is coming from, check out this quick guide by the game's audio director.
• The hostage is not invulnerable. If you shoot too many times or if explosives go off too close, it will die and you will cost your team the round. Be very careful with Fuze, grenades, and nitro cells especially.
• Do not reinforce between the two bombs on Defense when playing the Bomb game mode, it actually makes it easier for Attackers to play the defuser and win the round.
• Don't be afraid to ask people questions if you're confused. Casual is there to learn the game and most people will help.
• Play with friends or a playgroup whenever possible. It helps with the frustration of dying and learning the game more quickly.

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Buyer's Guide

How do seasons and Operations work?

Each year is divided into four seasons with each season being roughly 3 months long. Each season introduces a new Operation which includes two new Operators, a new or reworked map, and new cosmetic items. At the start of each season, ranks reset and placements must be completed again. Year Pass owners get the new Operators the when the Operation starts while everyone else will have to wait a week to purchase them for 25,000 Renown or 600 R6 Credits.
The current Operation is Burnt Horizon which is the first season of Year 4 (Y4S1).

What is included in the Year 4 Pass?

Here's an image of what is included with the Year 4 Pass
- All 8 Year 4 Operators at no additional cost as they are launched
- One-week early access to the new Operators as they are launched
- 600 R6 Credits
- Lava Six Weapon Charm
- 8 new uniforms and headgears for the new Operators (as they are added)
- 5% Renown bonus (expires January 31st, 2020)
- 10% Store discount on purchases with Renown or R6 Credits (expires January 31st, 2020)
- 2 extra slots to hold daily challenges (expires Jan 31st, 2020)
- +0.3% Alpha Pack boost (expires Jan 31st, 2020)
The Year 4 roadmap will be revealed this upcoming Sunday.

Is the Year 4 Pass mandatory for a full Siege experience?

No, all content is still accessible without it. The main reason to buy the Year 4 Pass is the free access to new Operators instead of saving up to buy them with Renown.

Does the Year 3 Pass also include Year 1, Year 2 or Year 3 Operators?

No. They can either be bought with Renown or R6 Credits.

How do I buy new maps?

Maps are completely free and everyone will have access to them at the same time.

How can I get all the Operators from Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3?

Older DLC Operators can be bought in separate bundles for 2400 R6 Credits each ($20 USD, discounts when buying larger amounts). Each bundle includes the respective eight Operators from that Year.
Alternatively, you can buy Year 1 Operators for 15,000 Renown (approximately 22 hours of game time) or 360 R6 Credits ($3 USD, discounts when buying larger amounts) as they are on a temporary sale until March 4th, 2019. Year 2 & 3 DLC Operators can be bought for 25,000 Renown (approximately 30 hours of game time) or 600 R6 Credits ($5 USD, discounts when buying larger amounts).

Does it matter where I buy the game from (Steam/Ubisoft Store)? ^{PC only}

No. For PC, all purchasers through Steam/Ubisoft Store will still all play against each other. You must install and run Uplay no matter where you buy the game from on PC.

Can I buy the Year 3 pass (or other DLC) from Steam if I own the game through UPlay? ^{PC only}

No, if you own the game through Uplay, you cannot buy any DLC from Steam as it will not provide you with a key for the DLC.

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Information about the Game Editions

Note: Year 3 Editions will be replaced with Year 4 equivalents within the next few weeks.
Comparison chart for the different editions
Standard Edition

• The normal base game. This is the edition that all free weekend players are using.

Deluxe Edition

• The Standard Edition + all 8 Year 1 DLC Operators

Gold Edition (Year 4)

• The Advanced Edition + Year 4 Pass (Year 4 pass regularly priced at $30 USD, more information above)

Ultimate Edition

• The Gold Edition (Year 4) + all 8 Year 2 DLC Operators + all 8 Year 3 DLC Operators

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Team Finding

Looking for people to group up and play with or maybe just talk about Siege and ask questions? Come join the official Rainbow Six: Siege Discord!
There are dedicated channels for helping new players (#training-ground), serious Siege talk (#serious-game-discussion), looking-for-group-channels for each region and platform, as well as channels to stay up to date on Siege news.

Hello there new players and welcome to /Rainbow6! This post will help guide you in the right direction during the start of your Siege experience by providing you with useful information, answering common questions, and directing you to other helpful resources.
Below the general Free Weekend FAQ, you will be able to find a shortened version of our New Player's Guide and our Buyer's Guide.
Are you looking for other players to play with? Join the official Rainbow 6 Discord server!
If you have any question, make sure to ask in the comments below as other will likely have similar questions!
​

Free Weekend FAQ

At what times will the Free Weekend be accessible?

PC: February 14th, 05:00 PM UTC - February 17th, 08:00 PM UTC
PS4: February 14th, 01:00 PM UTC - February 18th, 01:00 PM UTC
XB1: February 14th, 08:01 AM UTC - February 18th, 07:59 AM UTC
Note: click times to convert to your timezone.

How do I access the Free Weekend?

PC: Go to your Uplay PC Launcher.
PS4: Join the Free Weekend by visiting the Rainbow Six Siege product page on the PlayStation Network. PlayStation Plus membership is required to play online.
XB1: The Free Weekend will be available to Xbox Live Gold users. To join in, visit the Rainbow Six Siege product page on the Xbox Store.

Can I play with friends?

You can play with anyone who already owns the game or other Free Weekend players.

Will there be special offers during the Free Weekend?

Siege will be available at a discount for a limited time.
PC (Ubisoft Store): February 12th - February 25th
PC (Steam): February 12th - February 18th
PS4: February 12th - March 12th
XB1: February 12th - March 4th

Will my progress from the Free Weekend carry over if I buy the full game?

All progress will carry over if you upgrade to the full game.

​

New Player's Guide

This is a shortened version of our full New Player's. If you're looking for more detailed information, check out our subreddit wiki!
Getting Started
1. Watch all three tutorials

The tutorial videos provide a quick overview of the important details of the game and provide you with 200 renown (the currency that you will need to unlock things in the game) for each that you watch. They are short, well made, and explain the basics of the gameplay.

2. Play through the first 5 or so Situations

Focus on learning the controls and paying attention to the map layouts as these are the same maps as multiplayer. Do not stress if you cannot complete all three stars in each situation the first try, you can always come back to them. The difficulty for these situations also does not matter, but normal is suggested so you can get familiar to the controls. You may want to do more than five of the situations, but you likely should not do any less.

3. Buy Operators and prepare loadouts

Use the Renown earned from the tutorials and Situations to buy some Operators. Ideally, you would want to buy at least one for Attack and one for Defence. Scroll down for some suggestions on who to pick.
Don't forget to set up your attachments for your newly owned Operators, they will be available to you for free.

4. Accept weekly challenges

These are found by first clicking the Daily Challenges tab then clicking "More Challenges" under the Daily Challenge pop up. After you complete the challenge, open the challenge window back up and click "Complete". You must do this to receive your reward.

5. Play Terrorist Hunt to try out your Operators

Most of the Terrorist Hunt modes only use Attackers. You can change your Terrorist Hunt matchmaking settings by going to Settings > Matching making preferences and turning off whatever Terrorist Hunt modes you don't want to play.

6. Go into Casual

You're likely not going to do very well -- that's completely okay. Siege has a pretty significant learning curve to it, especially during the first few matches. During your early matches, you should focus on learning maps, getting familiar with the controls, and understanding the flow of the game. Use your drones often, don't forget to destroy defender cameras if you spot any, try to communicate with your teammates to the best of your ability, learn from your deaths, and don't sweat misplays.

​
Operators Great for New Players
Play through some situations first as they are easy ways to gain renown try out operators' abilities. For new players, set-and-forget abilities or abilities that are less complicated are usually better, as well as guns with lower recoil.
Attackers

• Sledge
  • What makes him good: His sledgehammer ability is probably the easiest to learn and use among the attackers. It helps you memorizing the maps which is very important as map knowledge is crucial in Siege. He has access to a medium damage assault rifle with low recoil and frag grenades. Sledge has long been a top pick for new players with good reason, he is perfect for less experienced players.
  • Loadout:
    • Primary weapon: L85A2 with an optic of your choice, Flash Hider or Compensator, and Vertical Grip
    • Secondary weapon: SMG-11 with an optic of your choice, Flash Hider, and Vertical Grip
    • Gadget: Frag Grenade
  • Quick Tips: His ability makes a very distinct sound so be wary of defenders being alerted to your point of entry. Take time to drone out a room before blindly rushing into it. A lot of new players get into the habit of overusing his ability which makes him easier to counter and eliminate.
• Thatcher
  • What makes him good: His ability is very easy to understand while also nearly always being needed. Using it against reinforced walls that Bandit has electrified or Mute has jammed is pretty much all you need to do. Both his assault rifles are good, though you will likely find the L85A2 easier to control.
  • Loadout:
    • Primary weapon: L85A2 with an optic of your choice, Flash Hider or Compensator, and Vertical Grip
    • Secondary weapon: P226 MK 25 with Muzzle Break
    • Gadget: Up to you but Breaching Charges are generally recommended for newer players as Claymores require map knowledge to use effectively
  • Quick Tips: Be very careful to not die before using the EMP grenades to destroy Mute's Signal Disruptors, Bandit's Shock Wires or any other gadgets and stick with either Hibana or Thermite so you can be sure to use your gadget in the right spot. Learning the trajectory and when it is safe to throw the EMP is key to mastering Thatcher.
• Ash
  • What makes her good: Her ability is very easy to use (just aim it at a destructible surface), both of her guns are strong, and she is a max speed operator making her well rounded and good for new players.
  • Loadout:
    • Primary weapon: G36C with an optic of your choice, Flash Hider or Compensator, and Vertical Grip
    • Secondary weapon: 5.7 USG with Muzzle Break
    • Gadget: Stun Grenade
  • Quick Tips: Do not use her ability on outside facing barricades, as just shooting the barricades with her assault rifle will destroy them and preserve her ability. Ash does not have a "noob-tube". While her ability does some damage to operators, it is not anywhere close to an AOE instant death machine like they are in other games. Avoid trying to kill operators with it until you're more familiar with its damage output.

Defenders

• Rook
  • What makes him good: His ability is the easiest to use among the Defenders as well as almost always being useful, just put down your armor plates and you're done. His MP5 is low recoil and easy to use and he has max armor. Long considered the best Defender for new players because you still provide value to your team even if you die early.
  • Loadout:
    • Primary weapon: MP5 with an optic of your choice, Flash Hider, and Vertical Grip
    • Secondary weapon: P9 with Muzzle Break
    • Gadget: Up to you, pay attention to your team's composition when choosing
  • Quick Tips: Start every round by placing the armor immediately, preferably not next to a wall or object. Take a step back after placing his armor before putting it on, as it allows more defenders to access it at once. As a 3 armor operator, it is generally recommended to stay near the objective due to the slow movement speed.
• Mute
  • What makes him good: His ability takes a little more finesse than other top picks for new players but overall he still is very easy to use while being a key defender. His SMG has low recoil.
  • Loadout:
    • Primary weapon: MP5K with an optic of your choice and Flash Hider or Compensator
    • Secondary weapon: P226 MK 25 with Muzzle Break
    • Gadget: Nitro Cell
  • Quick Tips: Learn which walls must be reinforced for the objective. Walls close to the objective and walls which face the outside of the building near the objective are usually the most important to jam. Jamming walls should take priority over stopping drones. Placing a single jammer in the middle of two walls will jam both walls.
• Doc
  • What makes him good: Similar to Rook, but his ability is often a little less useful for newer players. He features a play style similar to Rook with similar guns.
  • Loadout:
    • Primary weapon: MP5 with an optic of your choice, Flash Hider, and Vertical Grip
    • Secondary weapon: P9 with Muzzle Break
    • Gadget: Barbed Wire
  • Quick Tips: Keep an eye on friendlies health at all times, and heal friendlies which are knocked down or have taken damage. His ability can overheal people to above 100 health as well, which can be useful. Keep in mind that his ability can be self-applied at any time to heal himself and also when he is downed to revive himself. As a 3 armor operator, it is generally recommended to stay near the objective due to the slow movement speed.

New players should avoid defenders such as Tachanka, Pulse, and Castle; their abilities require outstanding map knowledge to use effectively.
​
Quick Tips

• Avoided getting frustrated. Angry players make bad decisions that only lead to more tilting. If you're mad, take a break from multiplayer and do some Terrorist Hunt mission or just have a breather.
• Stick with your team while learning the maps, especially if you're an Attacker.
• Use your microphone to communicate. You can find the name of the room you're in next to the compass at the bottom of the screen, most players will be familiar with those.
• Take time to learn all Operators' names and their abilities. It's something you can do outside the game to get better. Here is a list of all Operators, their abilities, and important notes about them.
• Using a headset or headphones is recommended. Operators are loud and easy to hear when they are moving, knowing where they're coming from is essential. If you're confused as to where sound is coming from, check out this quick guide by the game's audio director.
• The hostage is not invulnerable. If you shoot too many times or if explosives go off too close, it will die and you will cost your team the round. Be very careful with Fuze, grenades, and nitro cells especially.
• Do not reinforce between the two bombs on Defense when playing the Bomb game mode, it actually makes it easier for Attackers to play the defuser and win the round.
• Don't be afraid to ask people questions if you're confused. Casual is there to learn the game and most people will help.
• Play with friends or a playgroup whenever possible. It helps with the frustration of dying and learning the game more quickly.

​

Buyer's Guide

How do seasons and Operations work?

Each year is divided into four seasons with each season being roughly 3 months long. Each season introduces a new Operation which includes two new Operators, a new or reworked map, and new cosmetic items. At the start of each season, ranks reset and placements must be completed again. Year Pass owners get the new Operators the when the Operation starts while everyone else will have to wait a week to purchase them for 25,000 Renown or 600 R6 Credits.
The current Operation is Wind Bastion which is the fourth season of Year 3 (Y3S4). Year 4 will be coming up in the next few weeks.

What is included in the Year 4 Pass?

Here's an image of what is included with the Year 4 Pass
- All 8 Year 4 Operators at no additional cost as they are launched
- One-week early access to the new Operators as they are launched
- 600 R6 Credits
- Volcano Signature Weapon Skin (available until March 4th, 2019)
- Lava Six Weapon Charm
- 8 new uniforms and headgears for the new Operators (as they are added)
- 5% Renown bonus (expires January 31st, 2020)
- 10% Store discount on purchases with Renown or R6 Credits (expires January 31st, 2020)
- 2 extra slots to hold daily challenges (expires Jan 31st, 2020)
- +0.3% Alpha Pack boost (expires Jan 31st, 2020)
The Year 4 roadmap will be revealed this upcoming Sunday.

Is the Year 4 Pass mandatory for a full Siege experience?

No, all content is still accessible without it. The main reason to buy the Year 4 Pass is the free access to new Operators instead of saving up to buy them with Renown.

Does the Year 3 Pass also include Year 1, Year 2 or Year 3 Operators?

No. They can either be bought with Renown or R6 Credits.

How do I buy new maps?

Maps are completely free and everyone will have access to them at the same time.

How can I get all the Operators from Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3?

Older DLC Operators can be bought in separate bundles for 2400 R6 Credits each ($20 USD, discounts when buying larger amounts). Each bundle includes the respective eight Operators from that Year.
Alternatively, you can buy Year 1 Operators for 15,000 Renown (approximately 22 hours of game time) or 360 R6 Credits ($3 USD, discounts when buying larger amounts) as they are on a temporary sale until March 4th, 2019. Year 2 & 3 DLC Operators can be bought for 25,000 Renown (approximately 30 hours of game time) or 600 R6 Credits ($5 USD, discounts when buying larger amounts).

Does it matter where I buy the game from (Steam/Ubisoft Store)? ^{PC only}

No. For PC, all purchasers through Steam/Ubisoft Store will still all play against each other. You must install and run Uplay no matter where you buy the game from on PC.

Can I buy the Year 3 pass (or other DLC) from Steam if I own the game through UPlay? ^{PC only}

No, if you own the game through Uplay, you cannot buy any DLC from Steam as it will not provide you with a key for the DLC.

​

Information about the Game Editions

Note: Year 3 Editions will be replaced with Year 4 equivalents within the next few weeks.
Comparison chart for the different editions
Standard Edition

• The normal base game. This is the edition that all free weekend players are using.

Deluxe Edition

• The Standard Edition + all 8 Year 1 DLC Operators

Gold Edition (Year 4)

• The Advanced Edition + Year 4 Pass (Year 4 pass regularly priced at $30 USD, more information above)

Ultimate Edition

• The Gold Edition (Year 4) + all 8 Year 2 DLC Operators + all 8 Year 3 DLC Operators

​

Team Finding

Looking for people to group up and play with or maybe just talk about Siege and ask questions? Come join the official Rainbow Six: Siege Discord!
There are dedicated channels for helping new players (#training-ground), serious Siege talk (#serious-game-discussion), looking-for-group-channels for each region and platform, as well as channels to stay up to date on Siege news.

Introduction

Hello new players and prospective buyers and welcome /Rainbow6! This post will help guide you in the right direction during the start of your Siege experience by providing you with useful information, answering common questions, and directing you to other helpful resources. The post is broken into two sections: "New Players' Guide" and "Buyers' Guide". If you have any questions at all be sure to ask in the comments below as others likely have the same questions, thanks!

New Player's Guide

 

• Getting Started

Access the various parts of the menu by clicking "play" or the arrow on the main menu

1. Watch all three tutorials.
   

   These tutorials will provide a quick overview of the important details of the game and reward you with 200 renown (the currency that you will need to unlock things in the game). They are short, well made, and explain the basics of the gameplay.
   

2. Play through the first 5 or so situations.
   

   Focus on learning the controls and paying attention to the map layouts as these are the same maps as multiplayer. Do not worry if you cannot complete all three stars on each situation the first time through, you can always come back to them. The difficulty for these situations also does not matter, but normal is suggested so you can get use to the controls.
   

3. Buy your first operator.
   

   Pick which operator you want to buy first. Consider buying both an attacker and a defender so you have at least one option on each side. See section below if you're unsure which operators to pick first
   

4. Accept weekly challenges
   

   These are found by first clicking the daily challenges tab then clicking "more challenges" under the daily challenge pop up. Focus on weekly challenges that involve basic actions that you can passively complete and don't require specific operators. After you complete the challenge open the challenge window back up and click "complete". You must do this to receive credit.
   

5. Go to terrorist hunt and try out your operators
   

   Most of the terrorist hunts modes use only an attacker. You can change your terrorist hunt settings by going to Settings> Matching making preferences> Turn off whatever modes you don't want under terrorist hunt
   

6. Buy attachments for your operators
   

   Depending on how much renown you have, but a sight (Holographic or ACOG), a grip (vertical grip), and a barrel attachment (Flash hider for tap firing, Compensator for full auto fire, Muzzle brake for semi-automatic guns). Do not buy the laser attachment yet, and do not buy skins or other cosmetics. You also most likely will not need to buy anything for your pistol (unless you're already swimming in renown). If you're an attacker, avoid shotguns and LMGs they are less flexible than the assault rifles. If you're a defender, consider your SMG option first, but use a shotgun if you really like the play style.
   

7. Go into casual
   

   You're likely going to not do too well - and completely that's okay. During your first matches focus on learning maps and getting use to your guns (recoil patterns, ammo counts, general handling) . Use your drones often, don't forget defender cameras, communicate well, watch your killcams, learn from your mistakes.
   

• Operators Great for New Players

Play through some situations first as they are easy ways to gain renown try out operators' abilities. For new players, set-and-forget abilities or abilities that are less complicated are usually better, as well as guns with lower recoil.
Attackers

• Sledge
  
  • What makes him good: His sledge hammer ability is probably the easiest to use among the attackers, he has average damage guns with low recoil, and he has frags. Sledge has long been a top pick for new players with good reason, he is perfect for less experienced players.
  • Loadout: L85A2 Assault Rifle: Scope of preference, Vertical Grip, Flash Hider or Compensator (depending on if you burst fire or not). SMG-11 Sidearm, Fragmentation grenades
  • Quick Tips: His ability makes a distinct sound so be wary of defenders being alerted to your point of entrance. it is usually best to take time to drone out a room before sledging into it. A lot of new players over use his ability which makes him an easier target to flankers
• Thatcher
  
  • What makes him good: His ability is hard to mess up and very easy to understand while also nearly always being needed. Using it against reinforced walls that Bandit has electrified or Mute has jammed is pretty much all you need to do. Both his assault rifles are good.
  • Loadout: L85A2 Assault Rifle: Scope of preference, Vertical Grip, Flash Hider or Compensator (depending on if you burst fire or not). Breaching charges are more useful for newer players than his claymores, as claymores take more map knowledge to use effectively
  • Quick Tips: Be very careful to not die before using the emp grenades to destroy Mute's Jammers/ Bandit's batteries. Learning the trajectory of the EMP, its range (area of effect), and when it is safe to throw are the keys to mastering Thatcher. How to emp the outside walls of Favelas
• Ash
  
  • What makes her good: Her ability is very easy to use (just aim it at a destructible surface) and both her guns are strong as well as being a max speed operator making her well rounded and good for new players
  • Loadout: G36C Assault rifle- it's lower recoil is easier to manage for newer players, Compensator or flash hider, vertical grip, scope of preference. Flashbang or breaching charges is a situational pick, but flashbangs are generally more useful due to her already having breaching capabilities.
  • Quick Tips: Do not use her ability on outside facing barricades, as just shooting the barricades with her assault rifle will destroy them and preserve her ability. Ash does not have a noob-tube (a grenade launcher which excels at killing people). While her ability does some damage to operators, it is not anywhere close to an AOE instant death machine that are in other shooters. Avoid trying to kill operators with it outside of very unique circumstances.
• New players should avoid attackers such as Blitz, Montagne, and Thermite due to the relatively low strength OR high difficulty in use.
  

Defenders

• Rook
  
  • What makes him good: His ability is the easiest to use among the defenders as well as almost always being useful. His MP5 is low recoil and easy to use and he has max armor. Long considered the best defender for new players
  • Loadout: MP5 submachine gun, vertical grip, flash hider, scope of preference. Deployable shield vs impact grenade is largely based on your team's composition. Pick the one the team lacks
  • Quick Tips: Start every round by placing the armor immediately, preferably not next to a wall or object. Take a step back after placing his armor before putting it on, as it allows more defenders to access it at once
• Mute
  
  • What makes him good: His ability takes a little more finesse that other top picks for new players but overall he still is very easy to use while being a key defender. His SMG has low recoil and is easy to manage for newer players
  • Loadout: MP5K submachine gun. Scope of choice with flash hider or compensator. Nitro cell for equipment
  • Quick Tips: Learn which walls must be reinforced for the objective. Walls close to the objective and walls which face the outside of the building near the objective are usually the most important to jam. Jamming walls should take priority over stopping drones.
• Doc
  
  • What makes him good: Similar to Rook, but his ability is often a little less useful. He features a play style similar to Rook with similar guns.
  • Loadout: MP5 submachine gun, vertical grip, flash hider, scope of preference. Deployable shield vs barbed wire is largely based on your team's composition. Pick the one the team lacks.
  • Quick Tips: Keep an eye on friendlies health at all times, and heal friendlies which are knocked down and revived. Keep in mind that his ability can be self applied when he is downed by pressing the gadget button.
• New players should avoid defenders such as Tachanka, Pulse and Castle, as their abilities require outstanding map knowledge to use effectively.
  

• Quick Tips

• Try not to get too frustrated or angry when playing the game. Going on tilt makes you even easier to pick off when you start making bad plays
• Stick with your team - don't wander off too far when you're unfamiliar with map and objective layouts
• Use your mic to communicate things- be sure to use directions and locations (compass is at the bottom)
• Learn all the operators names and abilities. Learn who has nitro cells and frag grenades. Here is a list of all the operators, their abilities, and important notes about them
• Always use a headset/headphones- Operators are loud and easy to hear even from multiple rooms away
• The hostage is not invulnerable- the hostage will die if shot too many times or if explosives go off too close to (Be very careful with Fuze, grenades, nitros)
• Do not reinforce between the two bombs on defense on the Bomb game mode- it actually makes it easier for attackers to take one of the rooms and prevent the defenders from being able to get them out
• Don't be afraid to ask people questions if you're confused. Casual is there to learn the game and most people will help.
• Play with friends or a play group whenever possible. It helps with the frustration of dying and learning the game more quickly

 

Buyer's Guide

 

• Buyer's FAQ

How do seasons/operations work?

Siege introduces a new operation every few months (4 throughout 2017). Due to a recent announcement (Operation Health), the second season that was slated for 2017 has been retooled, Click Here to read more about Operation Health. Operation health will not introduce new maps/operators, it is designed to address issues with bugs and server stability. Three new operators and new map will be coming out both in August and November. See the full Year 2 roadmap here

What is included in the Year two Pass?

Here's an image of what you will get in the Year 2 Pass

• All 8 Year 2 Operators at no additional as they are launched (Mira and Jackal are the first set of Year 2 operators; as they have already been released they will be available immediately upon buying the Year 2 Pass)
• One week access to the new operators as they are launched (Non-pass holders will half to wait 1 week from the start of a new season before they have to option to buy the Operators for 25,000 Renown or 600 R6 credits)
• 600 R6 Credits
• Carbon R6 Charm
• 8 new headgears (as they are added)
• 5% renown gain bonus (expires Feb. 2018)
• 10% Store discount (expires Feb. 2018)
• 2 extra slots to hold daily missions (expires Feb. 2018)

Here's the year two roadmap

Is the Year 2 Pass mandatory for a full Siege experience?

No, you can go without the Year 2 Pass and the game will still be wholly playable. The Pass allows owners to obtain new operators without needing to spend renown (the currency awarded for completing actions in the game, mainly finishing matches). Non-pass-holders will be able to use renown to unlock these operators.

How do i buy the maps/do maps come in the Year 2 pass

Maps are completely free to owners of every edition of Siege at the same time. You do not need to pay money for any maps.

Does the Year 2 Pass include Year 1 operators? (the 8 that came out in 2016 )

No

How can i get all the operators from the Year One Pass now that it is not widely available?

The year one operators are now all bundled in the in-game store in the "Y1 - 8 operator bundle" (also known as the legacy ops bundle) for 2400 R6 credits. Alternatively, you can purchase each non-base operator individually for 25,000 Renown or 600 R6 Credits

Can i play with my friends if they have the Year 2 pass and I do not?

Yes, the Year 2 Pass does not affect matchmaking or grouping in any way.

Does it matter where i buy the game from(Steam, uplay)? (PC)

No. Each platform will only play against their own platform. For PC, all purchasers through Steam/Uplay will still all play against each other on the same servers. You must install and run Uplay no matter where you buy the game from on PC.

Can i buy the Year 2 pass (or other DLC) from Steam if i own the game through UPlay? (PC)

No. If you own the game through Uplay, you cannot buy any DLC from Steam. Steam will not provide you with a key for the DLC.

Does the Year 2 pass transfer with my Uplay account if i change from [platform] to [Another platform]

No. No purchases, unlocks, cosmetics, experience, clearance level, or rank will transfer. You will start from a clean slate.

How is Siege's Playerbase/ Is it dying?

Nope. Siege's playerbase has drastically grown since its December 2015 launch, with record numbers playing during the Velvet Shell season. Ubisoft has repeatedly shown that they are committed to the long term growth and health of Siege (especially with the Operation Health announcement)

• Information about the Game Editions

Starter edition

• A cheaper version of Siege aimed at people shorter on cash than time
• FAQ specifically for the starter edition
• Only Available on PC
• Considering the base game (standard edition) is on sale for few dollars more, always consider buying the standard over the starter (the grind in the starter edition is seriously no joke)
• Buying the starter edition will remove your progress on operator unlocks from any free weekend as the free weekend uses the standard edition

Standard Edition

• The normal base game. Probably the best option for most people

Gold Edition (Year Two)

• Product Description Image
• Includes the standard edition + the Year 2 Pass.
  • The base game + the first 2 operators from 2017, plus the next 6 at no additional cost

Complete Edition

• Product description image
• Includes the Standard Edition + the Year 2 Pass. + All 8 of the Year One operators (Buck, Frost, Valkyrie, Blackbeard, Caveira, Capitao, Hibana and Echo)

Which Edition to buy?

If you're unsure about liking Siege go with the Standard edition. If it's been a game you've been waiting to go on sale, consider taking advantage of the Gold or Complete editions (be sure you understand what you're buying by picking these editions)

Do any of the editions come with all the base operators (the operators that launched with the game)?

No, no edition of the game comes with the base operators already unlocked

Useful Resources

Looking for more guides/resources? Check the subreddit's wiki:

https://www.reddit.com/Rainbow6/wiki/index

Confused about terminology found in Siege? Here's the index of commonly used slang and abbreviations:

https://www.reddit.com/Rainbow6/wiki/meta_index

This sub's FAQ with some more questions that people have:

https://www.reddit.com/Rainbow6/wiki/faq

Looking to get an over-view of the maps? check out R6maps:

https://www.r6maps.com

Looking for people to group up and play with or maybe just talk about Siege and ask questions? Come join the official /Rainbow6 discord server!
There are dedicated channels for helping new players (training-ground), serious Siege talk (serious game discussion), looking-for-group-channels for each region and platform, as well as channels to stay up to date on Siege news.

Introduction

Hello prospective buyers & new players; welcome /Rainbow6! This post will help guide you in the right direction during the start of your Siege experience by providing you with useful information, answering common questions, and directing you to other helpful resources. The post is broken into two sections : "New Players' Guide" and "Buyers' Guide". If you have any questions at all be sure to ask in the comments below; others likely have the same questions, thanks!

New Player's Guide

 

• Getting Started

Access the various parts of the menu by clicking "play" or the Arrow on the main menu

1. Watch all three tutorials.
   

   They provide a quick overview of the important details of the game and provide you with 200 renown (the currency that you will need to unlock things in the game) for each that you watch. They are short, well made, and explain the basics of the gameplay
   

2. Play through the first 5 or so situations.
   

   Focus on learning the controls and paying attention to the map layouts- these are the same maps as multiplayer. Do not worry if you cannot complete all three stars on each situation the first time through, you can always come back to them. The difficulty for these situations also does not matter, but normal is suggested so you can get use to the controls.
   

3. Buy your first operator.
   

   Pick which operator you want to buy first. Consider buying both an attacker and a defender so you have at least one option. See section below if you're unsure which operator to pick first
   

4. Accept weekly challenges
   

   These are found by first clicking the daily challenges tab then clicking "more challenges" under the daily challenge pop up. Focus on weekly challenges that involve basic actions that you can passively complete and don't require specific operators. After you complete the challenge, open the challenge window back up and click "complete". You must do this to receive credit.
   

5. Go to terrorist hunt and try out your operators
   

   Most of the terrorist hunts modes use only an attacker. You can change your terrorist hunt settings by going to Settings> Matching making preferences> Turn off whatever modes you don't want under terrorist hunt
   

6. Buy attachments for your operators
   

   Depending on how much renown you have, but a sight (Holographic or ACOG), a grip (vertical grip), and a barrel attachment (Flash hider for tap firing, which is what you should be doing. Compensator for full auto fire. Muzzle brake for semi-automatic guns). Do not buy the laser attachment yet, and do not buy skins or other cosmetics. You also most likely will not need to buy anything for your pistol (unless you're already swimming in renown). If you're an attacker, avoid shotguns and LMGs, they have limited uses. If you're a defender, consider your SMG option first, but use a shotgun if you really like the play style.
   

7. Go into casual
   

   You're likely going to not do too well and that's okay. Siege has a pretty steep learning curve to it. During your first matches focus on learning maps and getting use to your guns. Use your drones often, don't forget defender cameras, communicate well, and don't sweat misplays.
   

• Operators Great for New Players

Play through some situations first as they are easy ways to gain renown try out operators' abilities. For new players, set-and-forget abilities or abilities that are less complicated are usually better, as well as guns with lower recoil.
Attackers

• Sledge
  
  • What makes them good: His sledge hammer ability is probably the easiest to use among the attackers, he has average damage guns with low recoil, and he has frags. Sledge has long been a top pick for new players with good reason, he is perfect for less experienced players.
  • Loadout: L85A2 Assault Rifle: Scope of preference, Vertical Grip, Flash Hider or Compensator (depending on if you burst fire or not). SMG-11 Sidearm, Fragmentation grenades
  • Quick Tips: His ability makes a very large amount of sound so be wary of defenders being alerted to your point of entrance. Take time to drone out a room before sledging into it. A lot of new players over use his ability which makes him easy to counter and eliminate.
• Thatcher
  
  • What makes them good: His ability is hard to mess up and very easy to understand while also nearly always being needed. Using it against reinforced walls that Bandit has electrified or Mute has jammed is pretty much all you need to do. Both his assault rifles are good.
  • Loadout: L85A2 Assault Rifle: Scope of preference, Vertical Grip, Flash Hider or Compensator (depending on if you burst fire or not). Breaching charges are more useful for newer players than his claymores, as claymores take more map knowledge to use effectively
  • Quick Tips: Be very careful to not die before using the emp grenades to destroy Mute's Jammers/ Bandit's batteries. Learning the trajectory and when it is safe to throw the EMP is key to mastering Thatcher. How to emp the outside walls of Favelas
• Ash
  
  • What makes them good: Her ability is very easy to use (just aim it at a destructible surface) and both her guns are strong as well as being a max speed operator making her well rounded and good for new players
  • Loadout: G36C Assault rifle- it's lower recoil is easier to manage for newer players, Compensator or flash hider, vertical grip, scope of preference. Smoke or breaching charges is a situational pick, but smokes are generally more useful due to her already having breaching capabilities.
  • Quick Tips: Do not use her ability on outside facing barricades, as just shooting the barricades with her assault rifle will destroy them and preserve her ability. Ash does not have a noob-tube. While her ability does some damage to operators, it is not anywhere close to an AOE instant death machine. Avoid trying to kill operators with it.
• New players should avoid attackers such as IQ, Blitz, Montagne, and Thermite due to the relatively low strength OR high difficulty in use
  

Defenders

• Rook
  
  • What makes them good: His ability is the easiest to use among the defenders as well as almost always being useful. His MP5 is low recoil and easy to use and he has max armor. Long considered the best defender for new players
  • Loadout: MP5 submachine gun, vertical grip, flash hider, scope of preference. Deployable shield vs impact grenade is largely based on your team's composition. Pick the one the team lacks
  • Quick Tips: Start every round by placing the armor immediately, preferably not next to a wall or object. Take a step back after placing his armor before putting it on, as it allows more defenders to access it at once
• Mute
  
  • What makes them good: his ability takes a little more finesse that other top picks for new players but overall he still is very easy to use while being a key defender. His SMG has low recoil
  • Loadout: MP5K submachine gun. Scope of choice with flash hider or compensator. Nitro cell for equipment
  • Quick Tips: Learn which walls must be reinforced for the objective. Walls close to the objective and walls which face the outside of the building near the objective are usually the most important to jam. Jamming walls should take priority over stopping drones.
• Doc
  
  • What makes them good: Similar to Rook, but his ability is often a little less useful. He features a play style similar to Rook with similar guns.
  • Loadout: MP5 submachine gun, vertical grip, flash hider, scope of preference. Deployable shield vs barbed wire is largely based on your team's composition. Pick the one the team lacks.
  • Quick Tips: Keep an eye on friendlies health at all times, and heal friendlies which are knocked down and revived. Keep in mind that his ability can be self applied when he is downed by pressing the gadget button.
• New players should avoid defenders such as Tachanka, Pulse and Castle, as their abilities require outstanding map knowledge to use effectively.
  

• Quick Tips

• Try not to get too frustrated or angry when playing the game. Siege's quick time to kill and lack of respawn often scares away people
• Stick with your team
• Use your mic to communicate things- be sure to use directions and locations (compass at the bottom)
• Learn all the operators names and abilities. Learn who has nitro cells and frag grenades. Here is a list of all the operators, their abilities, and important notes about them
• Always use a headset/headphones- Operators are loud and easy to hear, knowing where they're coming from is important
• The hostage is not invulnerable- the hostage will die if shot too many times or if explosives go off too close to (Be very careful with Fuze, grenades, nitros)
• Do not reinforce between the two bombs on defense on the Bomb game mode- it actually makes it easier for attackers
• Don't be afraid to ask people questions if you're confused. Casual is there to learn the game and most people will help.
• Play with friends or a play group whenever possible. It helps with the frustration of dying and learning the game more quickly

 

Buyer's Guide

 

• Buyer's FAQ

How do seasons/operations work?

Siege introduces a new operation every few months (4 throughout 2017). Due to a recent announcement (Operation Health), the second season that was slated for 2017 has been retooled, Click Here to read more about Operation Health. Operation health will not introduce new maps/operators, it is designed to address issues with bugs and server stability. Three new operators and new map will be coming out in August and November. See the full Year 2 roadmap here

What is included in the Year two Pass?

Here's an image of what you will get in the Year 2 Pass * All 8 Year 2 Operators at no additional as they are launched (Mira and Jackal are the first set of Year 2 operators; as they have already been released they will be available immediately upon buying the Year 2 Pass)

• One week access to the new operators as they are launched (Non-pass holders will half to wait 1 week from the start of a new season before they have to option to buy the Operators for 25,000 Renown or 600 R6 credits)
• 600 R6 Credits
• Carbon R6 Charm
• 8 new headgears (as they are added)
• 5% renown gain bonus (expires Feb. 2018)
• 10% Store discount (expires Feb. 2018)
• 2 extra slots to hold daily missions (expires Feb. 2018) Here's the year two roadmap

Is the Year 2 Pass mandatory for a full Siege experience?

No, you can go without the Year 2 Pass and the game will still be wholly playable. The Pass allows owners to obtain new operators without needing to spend renown (the currency awarded for completing actions in the game, mainly finishing matches). Non-pass-holders will be able to use renown to unlock them.

How do i buy the maps/do maps come in the Year 2 pass

Maps are completely free to owners of every edition of Siege at the same time. You do not need to pay money for any maps. Most importantly, not having this pass will still allow you to be competitive in siege. Passes just save owners from having to save up renown to buy new operators.

Does the Year 2 Pass include Year 1 operators? (the 8 that came out in 2016 )

No

How can i get all the operators from the Year One Pass now that it is not widely available?

The year one operators are now all bundled in the in-game store in the "Y1 - 8 operator bundle" (also known as the legacy ops bundle) for 2400 R6 credits. Alternatively, you can purchase each non-base operator individually for 25,000 Renown or 600 R6 Credits

Can i play with my friends if they have the Year 2 pass and i do not?

Yes, the Year 2 Pas does not affect matchmaking or grouping in any way.

Does it matter where i buy the game from(Steam, uplay)? (PC)

No. Each platform will only play against their own platform. For PC, all purchasers through Steam/Uplay will still all play against each other. You must install and run Uplay no matter where you buy the game from on PC.

Can i buy the Year 2 pass (or other DLC) from Steam if i own the game through UPlay? (PC)

No. If you own the game through Uplay, you cannot buy any DLC from Steam. Steam will not provide you with a key for the DLC.

Does the Year 2 pass transfer with my Uplay account if i change from [platform] to [Another platform]

No. No purchases, unlocks, cosmetics, experience, clearance level, or rank will transfer. You will start from a clean slate.

How is Siege's Playerbase/ Is it dying?

Nope. Siege's playbase has drastically grown since its December 2015 launch, with record numbers playing during the Velvet Shell season. Ubisoft has repeatedly shown that they are committed to the long term growth and health of Siege (especially with the Operation Health announcement)

• Information about the Game Editions

Starter edition

• A cheaper version of Siege aimed at people shorter on cash than time
• FAQ specifically for the starter edition
• Only Available on PC
• Considering the base game (standard edition) is on sale for just 9 dollars more, always consider buying the standard over the starter (the grind in the starter edition is seriously no joke)
• Buying the starter edition will remove your progress on operator unlocks from any free weekend as the free weekend uses the standard edition

Standard Edition

• The normal base game. Probably the best option for most people

Gold Edition (Year Two)

• Product Description Image
• Includes the standard edition + the Year 2 Pass.
  • The base game + the first 2 operators from 2017, plus the next 6 at no additional cost

Complete Edition

• Product description image
• Includes the Standard Edition + the Year 2 Pass. + All 8 of the Year One operators (Buck, Frost, Valkyrie, Blackbeard, Caveira, Capitao, Hibana and Echo)

Which Edition to buy?

If you're unsure about liking Siege go with the Standard edition. If it's been a game you've been waiting to go on sale, consider taking advantage of the Gold or Complete editions (be sure you understand what you're buying by picking these editions)

Do any of the editions come with all the base operators (the operators that launched with the game)?

No, no edition of the game comes with the base operators already unlocked

Useful Resources

Looking for more guides/resources? Check the subreddit's wiki:

https://www.reddit.com/Rainbow6/wiki/index

Confused about terminology found in Siege? Here's the index of commonly used slang and abbreviations:

https://www.reddit.com/Rainbow6/wiki/meta_index

This sub's FAQ with some more questions that people have:

https://www.reddit.com/Rainbow6/wiki/faq

Looking to get an over-view of the maps? check out R6maps:

https://www.r6maps.com

Looking for people to group up and play with or maybe just talk about Siege and ask questions? Come join the official /Rainbow6 discord server!

There are dedicated channels for helping new players (training-ground), serious Siege talk (serious game discussion), looking-for-group-channels for each region and platform, as well as channels to stay up to date on Siege news.

Hi, and thanks for taking time to help review the new players quick start guide. This guide isn't meant to include every single thing in Siege, but rather give a quick overview to new players to help them get use to the game quickly.

Introduction

Hello prospective buyers & new players; welcome /Rainbow6! This post will help guide you in the right direction during the start of your Siege experience by providing you with useful information, answering common questions, and directing you to other helpful resources. The post is broken into two sections : "New Player's Guide" and "Buyer's Guide". If you have any questions at all be sure to ask in the comments below; others likely have the same questions, thanks!

New Player's Guide

 

• Getting Started

Access the various parts of the menu by clicking "play" or the Arrow on the main menu

1. Watch all three tutorials.
   

   The tutorial videos provide a quick overview of the important details of the game and provide you with 200 renown (the currency that you will need to unlock things in the game) for each that you watch. They are short, well made, and explain the basics of the gameplay
   

2. Play through the first 5 or so situations.
   

   Focus on learning the controls and paying attention to the map layouts- these are the same maps as multiplayer. Do not stress if you cannot complete all three stars on each situation the first time through, you can always come back to them. The difficulty for these situations also does not matter, but normal is suggested so you can get use to the controls.
   

3. Buy your first operator.
   

   Take a few minutes to read through each operator's description and select one that you are interested in. Consider picking up both an Attacker and a Defender if you have the renown for it. See the "Operators Great for New Players" section below if you are looking for some good operators for beginners.
   

4. Accept weekly challenges
   

   These are found by first clicking the daily challenges tab then clicking "more challenges" under the daily challenge pop up. Focus on weekly challenges that involve basic actions that you can passively complete and don't require specific operators. After you complete the challenge, open the challenge window back up and click "complete". You must do this to receive credit.
   

5. Go to terrorist hunt and try out your operators
   

   Most of the terrorist hunts modes use only an attacker. You can change your terrorist hunt settings by going to Settings> Matching making preferences> Turn off whatever modes you don't want under terrorist hunt
   

6. Buy attachments for your operators
   

   Depending on how much renown you have, buy a sight (Holographic or ACOG), a grip (vertical grip), and a barrel attachment (Flash hider for tap firing, Compensator for full auto fire, or Muzzle brake for semi-automatic guns). Do not buy the laser attachment yet, and do not buy skins or other cosmetics. You also most likely will not need to buy anything for your pistol (unless you're already swimming in renown). For Attackers, avoid shotguns and LMGs, they have limited uses for pushing objectives. For Defenders, consider the SMG option first, but use a shotgun if you really like the play style.
   

7. Go into casual
   

   You're likely going to not do very well - that's completely okay. Siege has a pretty steep learning curve to it, especially during the first few matches. During your early matches focus on learning maps, getting use to your guns, and understanding the flow of the game. Use your drones often, don't forget defender cameras, communicate well, learn from your deaths, and don't sweat misplays.
   

• Operators Great for New Players

Play through some situations first as they are easy ways to gain renown try out operators' abilities. For new players, set-and-forget abilities or abilities that are less complicated are usually better, as well as guns with lower recoil.
Attackers

• Sledge
  
  • What makes them good: His sledge hammer ability is probably the easiest to use among the attackers, he has average damage guns with low recoil, and he has frags. Sledge has long been a top pick for new players with good reason, he is perfect for less experienced players.
  • Loadout: L85A2 Assault Rifle: Scope of preference, Vertical Grip, Flash Hider or Compensator (depending on if you burst fire or full-auto fire). SMG-11 sidearm, Fragmentation grenades
  • Quick Tips: His ability makes a very distinct sound so be wary of defenders being alerted to your point of entrance. Take time to drone out a room before sledging into it. A lot of new players get into the habit of over using his ability which makes him easier to counter and eliminate.
• Thatcher
  
  • What makes them good: His ability is hard to mess up and very easy to understand while also nearly always being needed. Using it against reinforced walls that Bandit has electrified or Mute has jammed is pretty much all you need to do. Both his assault rifles are good.
  • Loadout: L85A2 Assault Rifle: Scope of preference, Vertical Grip, Flash Hider or Compensator (depending on if you burst fire or full-auto fire). Breaching charges are more useful for newer players than his claymores, as claymores take more map knowledge to use effectively
  • Quick Tips: Be very careful to not die before using the emp grenades to destroy Mute's Jammers/ Bandit's batteries. Learning the trajectory and when it is safe to throw the EMP is key to mastering Thatcher. How to emp the outside walls of Favelas
• Ash
  
  • What makes them good: Her ability is very easy to use (just aim it at a destructible surface) , both of her guns are strong, and she is a max speed operator making her well rounded and good for new players
  • Loadout: G36C Assault rifle- it's lower recoil is easier to manage for newer players, Compensator or flash hider, vertical grip, scope of preference. Smoke or breaching charges is a situational pick, but smokes are generally more useful due to her already having breaching capabilities.
  • Quick Tips: Do not use her ability on outside facing barricades, as just shooting the barricades with her assault rifle will destroy them and preserve her ability. Ash does not have a "noob-tube". While her ability does some damage to operators, it is not anywhere close to an AOE instant death machine like they are in other games. Avoid trying to kill operators with it.
• New players should avoid attackers such as IQ, Blitz, Montagne, and Thermite due to the relatively low strength OR high difficulty in use.
  

Defenders

• Rook
  
  • What makes them good: His ability is the easiest to use among the Defenders as well as almost always being useful. His MP5 is low recoil and easy to use and he has max armor. Long considered the best Defender for new players.
  • Loadout: MP5 submachine gun, vertical grip, flash hider, scope of preference. Deployable shield vs impact grenade is largely based on your team's composition. Pick the one the team lacks.
  • Quick Tips: Start every round by placing the armor immediately, preferably not next to a wall or object. Take a step back after placing his armor before putting it on, as it allows more defenders to access it at once.
• Mute
  
  • What makes them good: His ability takes a little more finesse that other top picks for new players but overall he still is very easy to use while being a key defender. His SMG has low recoil.
  • Loadout: MP5K submachine gun. Scope of choice with flash hider or compensator. Nitro cell for equipment
  • Quick Tips: Learn which walls must be reinforced for the objective. Walls close to the objective and walls which face the outside of the building near the objective are usually the most important to jam. Jamming walls should take priority over stopping drones.
• Doc
  
  • What makes them good: Similar to Rook, but his ability is often a little less useful for newer players. He features a play style similar to Rook with similar guns.
  • Loadout: MP5 submachine gun, vertical grip, flash hider or compensator, scope of preference. Barbed wire is generally considered to be better than deployable shields
  • Quick Tips: Keep an eye on friendlies health at all times, and heal friendlies which are knocked down or have taken damage. His ability can overheal people to above 100 health as well, which can be useful. Keep in mind that his ability can be self applied when he is downed by pressing the gadget button.
• New players should avoid defenders such as Tachanka, Pulse, and Castle; their abilities require outstanding map knowledge to use effectively.
  

• Quick Tips

• Do not get mad/tilted. Angry players make bad decisions. If you're mad, take a round to do terrorist hunt or just have a breather
• Stick with your team while learning the maps, especially if you're an attacker
• Use your mic to communicate - be sure to use directions and locations (compass is at the bottom of the screen, as is what room you are currently in)
• Learn all the operators names and abilities. Learn who has nitro cells and frag grenades. Here is a list of all the operators, their abilities, and important notes about them
• Always use a headset/headphones- Operators are loud and easy to hear, knowing where they're coming from is important
• The hostage is not invulnerable- the hostage will die if shot too many times or if explosives go off too close to (Be very careful with Fuze, grenades, nitros)
• Do not reinforce between the two bombs on defense on the Bomb game mode- it actually makes it easier for attackers
• Don't be afraid to ask people questions if you're confused. Casual is there to learn the game and most people will help.
• Play with friends or a play group whenever possible. It helps with the frustration of dying and learning the game more quickly

 

Buyer's Guide

 

• Buyer's FAQ

How do seasons/operations work?

Siege introduces a new operation every few months (4 throughout 2017). The current season is Year 2 Season 2 : Operation Health. The next season is Year 2 Season 3: Operation Blood Orchid, set to debut on August 29th. At the start of each season, a new map is introduced which is free for everyone immediately, ranks are reset (placement matches must be redone), and new operators are released. The operators are given to Year 2 pass holders on the day the operation launches for no additional price. Non-pass holders will have to wait 1 week to be able to buy the Operators (September 5th). New operators cost 25,000 Renown or 600 R6 to buy for those without the Year 2 Pass. Blood Orchid will introduce a total of three new operators to Siege: 2 Hong Kong operators, and one Polish operator.

What is included in the Year two Pass?

Here's an image of what you will get in the Year 2 Pass

• All 8 Year 2 Operators at no additional as they are launched (Mira and Jackal are the first set of Year 2 operators; as they have already been released they will be available immediately upon buying the Year 2 Pass)
• One week access to the new Operators as they are launched (Non-pass holders will half to wait 1 week from the start of a new season before they have to option to buy the Operators for 25,000 Renown or 600 R6 credits)
• 600 R6 Credits
• Carbon R6 Charm
• 8 new headgears (as they are added)
• 8 new uniforms (as they are added)
• 5% renown gain bonus (expires Feb. 2018)
• 10% Store discount (expires Feb. 2018)
• 2 extra slots to hold daily missions (expires Feb. 2018) Here's the year two roadmap

Is the Year 2 Pass mandatory for a full Siege experience?

No, you can go without the Year 2 Pass and the game will still be wholly playable. The Pass allows owners to obtain new Operators without needing to spend renown (the currency awarded for completing actions in the game, mainly finishing matches). Non-pass-holders will be able to use renown to unlock them.

How do i buy the maps/do maps come in the Year 2 pass

Maps are completely free to owners of every edition of Siege at the same time. You do not need to pay money for any maps. Most importantly, not having this pass will still allow you to be competitive in siege. Passes just save owners from having to save up renown to buy new Operators.

Does the Year 2 Pass include Year 1 Operators? (the 8 that came out in 2016 )

No

How can i get all the Operators from the Year One Pass now that it is not widely available?

The year one operators are now all bundled in the "Y1 - 8 operator bundle" (also known as the legacy ops bundle) for 2400 R6 credits. You can find it at the bottom of the Operators tab in the main menu. Alternatively, you can purchase each non-base operator individually for 25,000 Renown or 600 R6 Credits.

Can i play with my friends if they have the Year 2 pass and I do not?

Yes, the Year 2 Pass does not affect matchmaking or grouping in any way.

Does it matter where I buy the game from(Steam, uplay)? (PC)

No. Each platform will only play against their own platform. For PC, all purchasers through Steam/Uplay will still all play against each other. You must install and run Uplay no matter where you buy the game from on PC.

Can I buy the Year 2 pass (or other DLC) from Steam if I own the game through UPlay? (PC)

No. If you own the game through Uplay, you cannot buy any DLC from Steam. Steam will not provide you with a key for the DLC.

Does the Year 2 pass transfer with my Uplay account if i change from [platform] to [different platform]

No. No purchases, unlocks, cosmetics, experience, clearance level, or rank will transfer. You will start from a clean slate.

How is Siege's Playerbase/ Is it dying?

No, Siege has a robust player population. Siege's playbase has drastically grown since its December 2015 launch, with record numbers of players playing every day (2.3 million according to the newest numbers). Ubisoft has repeatedly shown that they are committed to the long term growth and health of Siege (especially with the Operation Health announcement)

• Information about the Game Editions

Starter edition

• A cheaper version of Siege aimed at people shorter on cash than time
• FAQ specifically for the starter edition
• Only Available on PC
• Always consider buying the standard over the starter (the grind in the starter edition is seriously no joke)
• Buying the starter edition will remove your progress on Operator unlocks from any free weekend as the free weekend uses the Standard Edition

Standard Edition

• The normal base game. Probably the best option for most people new to Siege

Gold Edition (Year Two)

• Product Description Image
• Includes the Standard Edition + the Year 2 Pass.
  • The base game + the first 2 operators from 2017, plus the next 6 at no additional cost

Complete Edition

• Product description image
• Includes the Standard Edition + the Year 2 Pass. + All 8 of the Year One Operators (Buck, Frost, Valkyrie, Blackbeard, Caveira, Capitao, Hibana and Echo)

Which Edition to buy?

If you're unsure about liking Siege go with the Standard Edition. If it's been a game you've been waiting to go on sale, consider taking advantage of the Gold or Complete Editions (be sure you understand what you're buying by picking these editions)

Do any of the editions come with all the base operators (the operators that launched with the game)?

No, no edition of the game comes with the base operators already unlocked

Useful Resources

Looking for more guides/resources? Check the subreddit's wiki:

https://www.reddit.com/Rainbow6/wiki/index

Confused about terminology found in Siege? Here's the index of commonly used slang and abbreviations:

https://www.reddit.com/Rainbow6/wiki/meta_index

This sub's FAQ with some more questions that people have:

https://www.reddit.com/Rainbow6/wiki/faq

Looking to get an over-view of the maps? check out R6maps:

https://www.r6maps.com

Looking for people to group up and play with or maybe just talk about Siege and ask questions? Come join the official /Rainbow6 discord server!

There are dedicated channels for helping new players (training-ground), serious Siege talk (serious game discussion), looking-for-group-channels for each region and platform, as well as channels to stay up to date on Siege news.