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Rainbow Six Siegehas introduced its latest operator, Rauora, who will also be the final operator for the current game. ThePvP titleis set to transition toRainbow Six Siege Xin the coming months. If you want to enjoy the last few months of classicSiege, you might want to give Rauora a try.
The guide below covers everything you need to know about Rauora, from who she is to her loadout and how to play her effectively. Master these tips, and you’ll be leading your team to victory with ease.
New Defender Rauora
The latest operator added toRainbow Six Siegeis Rauora, a two-armor, two-speed attacker. She excels in both support and map control roles. Her real name is Hāpai Iwini. She is 29 years old, and hails from Christchurch, New Zealand. Rauora is an excellent pick for teams focused on planting the defuser rather thaneliminating the entire defending team.
Rauora Weapon Loadout
Rauora might not have the most robust loadoutcompared to attackerslike Hibana or Fuze, but she still offers options that allow you to tailor her to your playstyle.
Primary Weapon
When playing as Rauora, players can choose between two solid primary weapons. The first is the 417 Marksman Rifle, a semi-automatic, high-damage weapon with a 20-round magazine. For those whoprefer automatic fire, the M249 Light Machine Gun is a viable option. While it lacks the high damage output of the 417, it compensates with a 100-round magazine, making it ideal for players who favor a “spray and pray” approach.
Secondary Weapon
Rauora’s secondary weapon selection also includes two choices. The first is the newly introduced Reaper MK2, an automatic sidearm with a 34-round magazine. However, its high recoil and mediocre damage output make it a less reliable option. The second choice is the GSH-18 Handgun, a semi-automatic pistol that manySiegeveterans will recognize as a dependable backup weapon.
Secondary Gadget
For her secondary gadget, players can choose between two Smoke Grenades or three Breaching Charges. Breaching Charges are only useful for soft destruction, so unless you’re planning to do some map renovation, Smoke Grenades should be the preferred choice — especially since they are crucial for covering the defuser plant.
Recommended Loadout For Rauora
Rauoro Primary Ability, Explained
Rauora’s primary ability is unlike anything we’ve seen before — at least from an attacker’s perspective. She has access to the D.O.M. Panel Launcher, which fires retractable, bulletproof panels onto doorframes. These panels can be deployed on both small and large doors but cannot be placed on doors already reinforced with a Castle Barricade.
Once deployed, the panel creates a bulletproof barrier that obstructs vision for both attackers and defenders. While it blocks rotations, it can still be opened. The panel features aprotected, shootable section that triggers an opening mechanismwhen interacted with. If an attacker shoots it, the door will open after 1 second. If a defender activates it, the door takes 3 seconds to open.
Similar to Lesion’s GU Mines, Rauora does not start with all her bulletproof panels available. Instead, she gains additional panels over time. At the start of the match, she has 1 panel, but as time passes, she accumulates a total of 4 panels. This means that, like Lesion, Rauora becomes more effective the longer she stays alive.
The D.O.M. Panel Launcher does not work on windows or breached walls — it is exclusively designed for doorframes.
How to Deploy Rauora’s D.O.M. Panel Launcher
To deploy a bulletproof panel on a doorframe, first ensure that the door is clear of any barricades. If the door is unobstructed, equip your D.O.M. Panel Launcher, aim at the doorframe, and press left-click to fire. The projectile will travel toward the frame and apply the panel upon impact.
The panel projectile can be intercepted by Jager’s ADS and Wamai’s Mag-NET System. If Wamai’s gadget catches it, the projectile will drop to the ground and become unusable. Once fired, apanel shot is permanently spentand cannot be recovered by any means.
Things To Remember When Playing Rauoro
A new operator can often feel overwhelming at first, especially when figuring out how they interact with other operators. Here are a few key things to keep in mind when using Rauora:
