Smoke operators in Rainbow Six Siege are often considered highly valuable and versatile for several reasons:
- Area Denial: Smoke operators have access to throwable gas canisters, which can be used to create areas of denial. These canisters release a toxic gas that damages and disorients enemies within its range. This ability is particularly useful for preventing enemy advances, blocking off entry points, and denying access to objectives.
- Plant Denial: Smoke operators are effective at denying the enemy team from planting the defuser in Bomb game mode. By deploying their gas canisters near the defuser, they can force attackers to move out of the area or risk taking damage, buying time for defenders to respond and potentially defuse the bomb.
- Utility Destruction: The gas canisters can also be used to destroy enemy utility such as drones, gadgets, or breach charges. This makes Smoke operators valuable for clearing out important equipment placed by attackers, reducing their effectiveness and disrupting their strategies.
- Versatility: Smoke operators are versatile in their playstyle and can adapt to various situations. They can be used both as anchor defenders, holding down key positions and denying entry, or as roamers, using their gas canisters to create chaos and disorient attackers. Their ability to block line of sight with the smoke also provides an element of surprise and unpredictability.
- Countering Shield Operators: Smoke operators are particularly effective against shield-wielding attackers such as Montagne or Blitz. The toxic gas can force shield operators to lower their shields, reducing their defensive capabilities and making them vulnerable to other defenders.
It’s important to note that the effectiveness of operators can vary depending on the specific map, game mode, team composition, and player skill. While Smoke operators offer unique and valuable abilities, other operators excel in different areas, such as intel gathering, breaching, healing, or crowd control. It’s ultimately up to the player’s playstyle and strategy to determine which operators are the best for their team and the situation at hand.
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