Best operators in Rainbow Six Siege X

Operators in Rainbow Six Siege X are the core entities around which Ubisoft's premier shooter revolves. These characters, across both the attacking and defending categories, dictate how a round will be played in a match. Not only do they feature signature abilities that are crucial to gameplay, but they also equip several secondary gadgets that further allow players to lean towards a particular playstyle or strategy.

Thanks to the release of Rainbow Six Siege X and its new free-to-play access, newcomers are here to take a look at what R6 has to offer. Not only that, but veterans from older seasons are also making a return in Operation Daybreak.

Therefore, in this article, we shall take a look at some of the best operators in Rainbow Six Siege X that are worth trying out in Operation Daybreak.

Note: This list is subjective and reflects the author's opinions. The operators are listed below in no particular order.

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Best attack operators in Rainbow Six Siege X

There are several attack operators in Rainbow Six Siege X. Some perform better than others, depending on specific maps and objective sites. However, this list only includes five universally considered good attackers capable of fulfilling their particular roles.

1) Striker

Striker is the stronger of the two recruits in R6. They can equip two secondary gadgets and use them effectively. When going up against a team that has electrified hatches or single walls, Striker players can open it up by themselves using an EMP grenade and a Hard Breach charge. They can even take Flash and Smoke Grenades to assist their team offensively.

Striker can equip two secondary gadgets (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

Equipped with the M4 primary and ITS12S secondary shotgun, Striker is also a good soft breacher who can fit well into your lineup of attack operators in Rainbow Six Siege X.

2) Buck

Buck has always remained one of the best soft-breachers in the game even after several nerfs. This is because Buck is capable of opening up walls and hatches anywhere on the map with his Skeleton Key. He can also utilize Claymores to trap his flankers or use Flash grenades offensively.

Buck is a strong soft breacher in Siege X (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

He performs well as an entry fragger thanks to the C8-SFW primary, which is often considered one of the best assault rifles in the game. These make him one of the strongest operators in Rainbow Six Siege X.

3) Ying

Ying is a very capable attacker who employs her gadgets to completely remove the defender's vision. In objective-based plays or clearing out corners, her Candelas are extremely helpful. Even though her gadget was nerfed a little while back, it still is capable of completely flashing defenders when properly cooked.

Ying is a fearsome attacker to go up against (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

Ying is exceptional at quickly taking up area control and surprising defenders with a planned and well-executed onslaught. Her primary weapon is an LMG that features minimal recoil, making her even more of a menace for the defending team.

4) Ace

Ace is one of the stronger hard-breach operators in Rainbow Six Siege X. He employs his Selma Charges to create vaultable holes in reinforced walls. Going into matches with three of these gadgets, he is quite capable of opening up multiple angles into defender sites.

Ace is a reliable hard breach operator (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

Boasting the AK-12 as his primary, there is no gunfight that Ace will have problems dealing with. In addition to these, claymores and soft-breach charges provide additional team utility to his kit.

5) Deimos

Deimos is one of the strongest attack operators in Rainbow Six Siege X. He fulfills his role of roam-clear quite well, thanks to his ability that lets him track his prey in real time. Even though the tracked defenders see Deimos' location as well, it isn't in real-time, which provides this Keres operative with a slight advantage.

Deimos is efficient at roam-clearing (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

Equipping the AK-74M and Vendetta hand-cannon, he can be extremely lethal from any angle once his Deathmark goes live.

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Best defense operators in Rainbow Six Siege X

Defense operators in Rainbow Six Siege inherently possess a time and spatial advantage. Therefore, the strongest defenders are the ones who help their team capitalize on this advantage and create unfavorable scenarios for attackers. Here is a list of some of the best defenders to look out for.

1) Doc

Doc has been one of the top-picked defense operators in Rainbow Six Siege X. This is because he can heal himself or his teammates with a total of three charges. He is a capable fragger and has always been quite popular with the veterans of Siege.

Doc is a strong solo operator (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

Even for a solo player, Doc has everything you need: from barbed wire to bulletproof glass, a secondary shotgun pistol, to a reliable primary.

2) Kaid

Kaid is an anti-breach specialist who is popular for being the only one capable of electrifying hatches safely. Kaid may be a three-armor defender who has a slow movement speed, but the utility he provides makes up for a lot on the defending side. He comes equipped with barbed wire, C4, or observation blockers, which are all quite useful in different scenarios.

Kaid can pose serious problems to attackers who intend to breach walls (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

Kaid players have the option to choose from TCSG12 and AUG A3. While one is a slug shotgun that can drop attackers quickly or create site setups, the other is an SMG capable of continuous fire.

3) Azami

Azami became one of the top meta defenders once she was released. Her ability presents some of the most unique and challenging obstacles for attackers. While regular bullets and explosives are enough to take down her Kiba barriers, it's the usage of her gadget to create unexpected angles that makes her come out on top as one of the best operators in Rainbow Six Siege X.

Azami is one of the best defense operators in Rainbow Six Siege X (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

Her secondary gadgets provide lethality or team utility, while her primary, 9x19VSN, makes her a dominating force on the defender side.

4) Lesion

Lesion is one of the easiest defenders to learn to play, who provides a ton of utility as both an anchor and a roamer. His playstyle is further bolstered with the T5 SMG, which can take on any gunfight thanks to its high fire rate and low recoil. Additionally, his secondary is a shotgun that can help the defending team create site setups.

Lesion is a flexible trapper in Siege X (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

Lesion's gadgets, even after the visibility nerf, are some of the simplest yet effective traps to use against attackers. Not only do they slow the enemies down, but they also tick down their health if not pulled out. These make Lesion one of the most flexible operators in Rainbow Six Siege X.

5) Goyo

Goyo is an absolute unit who takes the time advantage for defenders very seriously. His primary gadget, the Volcan cannisters, burn for 20 seconds, making each of them tick down at the time that attackers have to hit the objective. This area-denial gadget is accompanied by a Vector/TCSG12 as Goyo's primary, which has the option to equip a magnified scope.

Goyo is a strong area-denial defender (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

In addition to time delay and weapon lethality, Goyo comes with Proximity alarms, Impact Grenades, or Bulletproof Camera, making him a good team player. These contribute to making Goyo one of the best defense operators in Rainbow Six Siege X.

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About the author

Sankalpa is a gaming journalist at Sportskeeda who specializes in role-playing games (RPGs) and first-person shooters (FPS). A trained IT engineer, he switched his career to combine his passion for computer hardware and video games. Having done early build testing for Redstorm Entertainment, Sankalpa brings a wealth of insight into his role at Sportskeeda. He actively plays the games he is tasked to cover and then writes unbiased, thoughtful, and accurate features.

Delta Force 1 was the first title Sankalpa played, and it ignited in him a lifelong love for the FPS genre. Currently, he prefers to play multiplayer games on his PC. That said, he would love to explore the majestic landscapes of Far Cry 4's Kyrat in person if he ever finds himself in a Jumanji-type scenario.

Sankalpa follows the esports scene of Rainbow Six quite closely, with he himself playing with and against T2 and T3 teams in R6 tournaments at one point. He enjoys watching the tactics employed by professional players, especially Pengu, a former G2 member and 2x Winner of Rainbow 6 Siege invitationals.

In his spare time, Sankalpa can be found listening to lossless music or editing YouTube videos. He also loves binge-watching anime.

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