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With the newest edition to the Rainbow Six franchise still fresh, many players are figuring out which team up works best. The top characters may be subjective, but some operators stand out as the best in Rainbow Six Extraction.
Best Operators in Rainbow Six Extraction
There are more than enough operators to choose from, so you’re not short on options. You start with nine, and the other nine unlock along the way. Deciding who’s most important for the situation can take some trial and error.
Everyone has their own top characters in Rainbow Six Extraction, but some stand out more than others. In this case, we’ll talk about our personal four favorite characters we feel are the best operators in the game so far.
Finka – Best All-Around Operator in Rainbow Six Extraction
Though you need to work to unlock half the operators, Finka is available right away. Many players agree that this is ideal, seeing just how versatile and valuable she is in any situation.
Starting out with the powerful SPEAR .308 rifle, Finka can shell out damage. She’s reliably fast, too, with just the right amount of armor to handle herself. However, the best part is the Adrenal Surge. With this, she provides a temporary boost to the team’s survival and response and revive downed teammates.
Alibi – Best Crowd-Control Operator
When you need the enemy in a specific location, bring in Alibi. If you used her in Siege, then you probably know that her PRISMA decoys were okay at times. Now, they make her one of the best operators in Rainbow Six Extraction.
The strategic placement of these decoys can allow you to control the enemies. This way, you can save a teammate that needs a bit of help or set up an ambush.
Vigil – Best Stealth Operator in Rainbow Six Extraction
Sometimes, you don’t need to jump into the battle guns blazin’. A stealthier approach may be best against certain enemies, and Vigil provides just that.
If you use his ERC-8 Disruptor skill, he will turn undetectable by the enemy for a couple of moments. This should give you enough time to do what needs to be done or get out of a hot situation. The same stealth can be applied to teammates once Vigil levels up.
Lion – Best Enemy Detecting Operator
Anyone who jumps into the game as Lion will get the awesome V308 assault rifle to start with. Besides that, Lion is ideal at detecting the enemy. Just fire up his EE-One-D Drone, and it will detect enemies within the area for a short amount of time.
This can be a life-saver if you’re trying to sneak around or want to know exactly what you’re up against. Also, remember to level Lion up as his detection radius expands and those enemies remain highlighted.
Special Mention – Hibana
Hibana is one of the best operators in Rainbow Six Extraction when you need someone to get your characters out of a tough spot. If all looks lost, then you can use her X-KAIROS grenade launcher. The grenades stick to surfaces too, and once you level her up, the grenade launcher will auto regenerate ammo. She’s great to have in a pinch.
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With the best operators in Rainbow Six Extraction, you have a greater chance of defeating those harder objectives. Still, teamwork is essential, so don’t let your communication and strategy slide because you use one of the above operators. So, get some practice in (if you’re hit with an error, check out how you can fix it) so that you can take full advantage of their skills.
Rainbow Six Extraction is available now on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Stadia, and Amazon Luna.