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Rainbow Six Mobile (R6M)

Operator Tier List (Attacker and Defender)

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Operator Tier List
This tier list ranks all Attacker and Defender Operators based on their effectivity in their roles for Rainbow Six Mobile (R6M). Learn more about the best Operators with this guide!

Attacker Operator Tier List

Rank Overall Tier List
S Rank
Hibana Thermite Thatcher
A Rank
Dokkaebi Capitao Twitch Ash Lion
B Rank
Deimos Ying Buck
C Tier Rank
ATK Recruit Sledge Glaz

Criteria Explanation
Effectivity Operators should excel at their given role through their abilities and gadgets. Roles include intel control, area denial, breaching, etc.
Ease of Use Operators that have a simple kit, but can maintain its effectivity is ideal.
Adaptability Ideally, an Operator should remain relevant to a wide variety of situations.

Attacker Operator Tier List Explanation

S Tier Attacker Operator

Operator Explanation
,HibanaHibana Hibana excels as a hard breacher. With her X-Kairos Launcher, she is capable of breaching multiple points in fortified and soft walls at the same time.
,ThermiteThermite Thermite is also a top-tier hard breacher. With his Exothermic Charges, he can instantly create entry points for the team with a single charge.
,ThatcherThatcher Thatcher is the best support for any hard breacher. His EMP Grenades can guarantee breaches by disabling enemy gadgets that can hinder your team.

A Tier Attacker Operator

Operator Explanation
,DokkaebiDokkaebi Dokkaebi excels at gathering info with her abilities, especially when sticking with allies. Though it requires a kill to set up, it can be rewarding to execute properly.
,CapitaoCapitao Capitao excels at area denial, being able to cover enemy vision and force enemies out of areas with his Tactical Crossbow.
,TwitchTwitch Twitch's Shock Drone is very easy to use, and requires little effort to effectively disable enemy gadgets. However, using the drones can leave her vulnerable, so be careful!
,AshAsh Ash is capable of creating multiple points of entry with her Breaching Rounds and speed. With her speed, she can easily rush in and secure areas.
,LionLion Lion's EE-ONE-D is incredibly useful when pushing since it can hinder enemy movement. He can reveal moving enemies, and your team can move in on stagnant enemies.

B Tier Attacker Operator

Operator Explanation
,DeimosDeimos Deimos' effectivity relies heavily on a player's skill in duels. Though you can track the location of one defender, it is best to move with at least one more ally to guarantee the kill.
,YingYing Ying's Candela Flash Charge is effective in hindering enemy vision if you land it. However, it can be tricky to effectively land, and requires coordination from your team to maximize.
,BuckBuck Buck is able to break soft surfaces and move into areas without needing to switch back to your primary weapon. Though he is a decent Operator, he does not excel anywhere.

C Tier Attacker Operator

Operator Explanation
,ATK RecruitATK Recruit The ATK Recruit is a great beginner Operator, offering an extra gadget to further support your team.
,SledgeSledge Sledge, like other breachers, can break through soft surfaces with his Breaching Hammer. However, it can be relatively slower and requires you to stay within melee range of the surface.
,GlazGlaz Glaz's Thermal Flip Scope can see enemies hidden in smoke, or when you are hidden in smoke. However, this requires a niche setup and does not provide much value outside those circumstances.

Defender Operator Tier List

Rank Overall Tier List
S Rank
Bandit Mira
A Rank
Mute Smoke Maestro Jager Caveira
B Rank
Kapkan Frost Valkyrie Castle
C Tier Rank
DEF Recruit Rook

Criteria Explanation
Effectivity Operators should excel at their given role through their abilities and gadgets. Roles include intel control, area denial, breaching, etc.
Ease of Use Operators that have a simple kit, but can maintain its effectivity is ideal.
Adaptability Ideally, an Operator should remain relevant to a wide variety of situations.

Defender Operator Tier List Explanation

S Tier Defender Operator

Operator Explanation
,BanditBandit Bandit is currently the most effective Defender, due to being able to secure objectives with his Shock Wire. It can render even the strongest Breacher abilities useless and unable to penetrate affected walls.
,MiraMira Mira and her Black Mirror can be incredibly valuable in both soft and reinforced surfaces. You can often catch enemies off guard by seeing them through the mirror, forcing them to change their approach.

A Tier Defender Operator

Operator Explanation
,MuteMute Mute is incredibly effective in denying enemy info by jamming drones. His Jammer also applies to remotely detonated gadgets, hindering the enemy entry and utility.
,SmokeSmoke Smoke's Remote Gas Grenade can last a long time. With proper placement, you can effectively keep enemies from pushing and prolong the round.
,MaestroMaestro Maximize Maestro's Evil Eye by placing it in areas with a lot of enemy movement. Its laser remains effective even if it is out in the open due to its durability.
,JagerJager Jager only needs to plan out where to plant his Magpie Defense Systems. Once they are planted, you can focus on holding angles or play aggressively.
,CaveiraCaveira Caveira excels at locating all enemies with her Interrogation. As long as you can get takedowns, she will remain relevant throughout rounds.

B Tier Defender Operator

Operator Explanation
,KapkanKapkan With smart placement, Kapkan's Entry Denial Device can hinder enemy movement, and even score kills since you have 5 charges.
,FrostFrost Frost's Welcome Mats also require smart placement, but are capable of shutting down enemy Operators for the rest of the round if their team is unable to help.
,ValkyrieValkyrie Valyrie's Black Eye Camera can provide additional intel for the whole team, but will require decent setup. Rounds may not last long enough for cameras to be maximized.
,CastleCastle Castle can effectively slow down enemy pushes on objectives with his Armor Panel. This is especially useful if the enemy team does not have strong breachers.

C Tier Defender Operator

Operator Explanation
,DEF RecruitDEF Recruit Great beginner Operator to learn the basics of Defending. The DEF Recruit can have a versatile role since they have no specific strengths.
,RookRook Rook's additional HP through Armor Packs can be useful, but the Operator himself is a bit slow, and cannot move around as much to help the team.

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