Rainbow Six Rainbow Six: Siege Free Weekend Quickstart and Buyers Guide | February 2018

Rainbow Six: Siege Free Weekend Quickstart and Buyers Guide | February 2018
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Rainbow Six Siege: Operation Chimera - New Operators Lion and Finka | Trailer | Ubisoft [US]
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Rainbow Six: Siege Free Weekend Quickstart and Buyers Guide | February 2018

Posted: 14 Feb 2018 05:37 PM PST

Introduction

Hello prospective buyers & new players; welcome /r/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 be sure to ask in the comments below as others likely have the same questions, thanks!

*Free weekend is from February 15th to the 20th

New Player's Guide

• Getting Started

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

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
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. You may wish to do more than 5 of the situations, but you likely should not do any less
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.
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.
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
Buy attachments for your oOperators

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.
Go into casual

You're likely going to not do very well - that's completely okay. Siege is well known for its significant learning curve, 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 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 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 him good: His ability is pretty intuitive, straight forward, and 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: 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 usually, 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 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: G36C Assault rifle- it's lower recoil is easier to manage for newer players, compensator or flash hider, vertical grip, scope of preference. Flash Bangs or Breaching Charges is a situational pick, but flash bangs 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 until you're more familiar with it's damage output.
New players should avoid attackers such as 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, but impact grenades are generally viewed as more useful
- 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.
- 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 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 the Defenders' health at all times, and heal Defenders that have been knocked down or taken damage. His ability can overheal people to above 100 health as well, which can be useful in a pinch. 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.
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. If you're mad, take a round to do a terrorist hunt mission
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. Siege's discord is linked at the bottom of the post if you're looking for a place to group up.

Buyer's Guide

• Buyer's FAQ

How do seasons/operations work?

Siege introduces a new operation every few months (4 throughout 2018). The current season is Year 2 Season 4 : White Noise. The next season is Year 3 Season 1: Operation Chimera, set to debut on the technical test servers on February 20th. 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 3 pass holders on the day the operation launches for no additional cost. Non-pass holders will have to wait 1 week after the start of the season to be able to buy the Operators. New operators cost 25,000 Renown or 600 R6 to buy for those without the Year 3 Pass. Operation Chimera will introduce two new Operators to Siege, one from France and the other from Russia. Chimera will be unique for a Siege season as it will also ship with a limited time PvE event called "Outbreak". You can read more about the Outbreak Event here : Outbreak Info Link

What is included in the Year 3 Pass?

Here's an image of what you will get in the Year 3 Pass

All 8 Year 3 Operators at no additional as they are launched (The first 2 operators will come out with Operation Chimera

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

Meteorite R6 Charm

8 new headgears (as they are added)

8 new uniforms (as they are added)

5% renown gain bonus (expires Jan 31st. 2019)

10% Store discount (expires Jan 31st. 2019)

2 extra slots to hold daily missions (expires Jan 31st. 2019)

Here's an image of the Year 3 roadmap

Is the Year 3 Pass mandatory for a full Siege experience?

No, you can go without the Year 3 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.

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.

How do I buy the maps/do maps come in the Year 3 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 3 Pass include Year 1 or Year 2 Operators? (the 8 that came out in 2016 and 2017 )

No, the Year 3 Pass only covers Year 3 (2018)

How can I get all the Operators from the Year 1 or Year 2 Pasess now that it is not widely available?

The Year 1 and Year 2 Operators can be bought in separate bundles for 2400 R6 credits each. You can find the two bundles 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 3 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. 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 3 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 3 pass transfer with my Uplay account if i change from [platform] to [a 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. Ubisoft has repeatedly shown that they are committed to the long term growth and health of Siege (especially with the Operation Health announcement), and Siege has even been nominated for "Best Ongoing Game" at The Game Awards 2017

• Information about the Game Editions

Comparison Chart for the 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 unlock model

Standard Edition

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

Advanced Edition

Product Description Image

The Standard Edition + 600 R6 Credits ($5 USD Value) and 10 Outbreak Packs (Cosmetic Loot Boxes for the upcoming season, ~$25 USD (estimated))

Gold Edition (Year Three)

Product Description Image

The Advanced Edition + Year 3 Pass (the next 8 operators that are coming out throughout 2018, regularly priced at $30 USD)

Complete Edition

Product description image

Includes the Advanced Edition + the Year 3 Pass. + All 8 of the Year One Operators + All 8 of the Year Two Operators (Year 1 : Buck, Frost, Valkyrie, Blackbeard, Caveira, Capitao, Hibana, Echo. Year 2: Mira, Jackal, Ying, Lesion, Ela, Zofia, Vigil, and Dokkaebi)

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

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

Useful Resources

Looking for some suggestions on content creators to watch? Check out this megapost on the topic

https://www.reddit.com/r/Rainbow6/comments/6viol3/hi_im_new_to_siege_and_was_looking_for_some/

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

https://www.r6maps.com

Learn more about the Six Invitational

https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com/siege/en-us/events/sixinvitational/index.aspx

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.

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Posted: 15 Feb 2018 08:09 AM PST