Who Are The Best Anchors in Rainbow 6 Siege?

Anchoring in Rainbow Six Siege is when a defending player holds back the attacking team from a strong position near the objective.

This article lists the Best 5 Operators for anchoring like the pros. 

5. MAESTRO

Maestro is designed for anchoring, his equipment the Evil Eye is a tool designed for holding a strong defensive position. His powerful light machine gun can be equipped with an ACOG sight which gives a helping hand when holding corridors.

What makes Maestro a Great Anchor:

• He can equip an ACOG sight to his primary weapon which is a very powerful tool for Anchoring. It allows you to engage enemies at a distance and keep them there rather than allowing the attackers to approach the objective.
• His weaponized observation tools are bulletproof unlike Valkyrie's Black Eye which means attackers either have to disable it with equipment or approach it and melee. The Evil Eye cameras also give your team extra time as the threat of taking damage slows opponents down.
• His Alda 5.56 LMG gives him power to suppress and intimidate attackers
• Or by utilizing one of his shotguns you can easily take down an entire wall to open up a room and surprise the attackers with a new layout
• He is useful for effective teamwork as dead teammates can still observe through his bulletproof cameras.

Best Loadout for Maestro:

• PRIMARY -  Alda 5.56 LMG with: ACOG sight - vertical grip - compensator
• SECONDARY - Bailiff 410 Pistol
• EQUIPMENT - Deployable Shield

4. CLASH

Clash is in this list thanks to her ability to hold the door. Her full body riot shield completely protects her front and the taser keeps opponents back, use this by standing in doorways to the objective and blocking the enemies approach.

What makes Clash a Great Anchor:

• She has a shield which gives her protection at all times unless she withdraws it or an enemy is close enough to melee it out of her hands
• By standing in the centre of the doorway facing the enemy you can hold the door and block their entrance.
• Her taser is meant for keeping back enemies which is great when trying to keep the enemy out of your anchor spot.
• You can assist other anchors by approaching their opponents and intimidating them. 
• She can block approaches and force attackers to take a different route

Best Loadout for Clash:

• PRIMARY - CCE Riot Shield
• SECONDARY - SPSMG-9
• EQUIPMENT - Impact Grenade

3. DOC

Doc is great for last minute clutches when anchoring thanks to his self revive and he is another defender who can equip an ACOG to his primary.  He can also boost the health of himself and his teammates.

What makes Doc a Great Anchor:

• He can equip an ACOG sight to his primary weapon which is a very powerful tool for Anchoring. It allows you to engage enemies at a distance and keep them there rather than allowing the attackers to approach the objective.
• MP5 shreds when it comes to close quarters if the enemy reach you.
• His self revive ability means if you are downed from a distance,  if you find cover you have a good chance of getting back up. You can also have a second change if the enemy uses an explosive before they breach a room. 
• You can assist other anchors by healing them when they take a hit or wait towards the final seconds for an extra defensive boost. 

Best Loadout for Doc:

• PRIMARY - MP5 with: ACOG sight - vertical grip - suppressor
• SECONDARY - LFP586 Magnum Revolver
• EQUIPMENT - Bulletproof Camera

2. SMOKE

Smoke is often considered a roamer but his gas bombs are one of the best tools for keeping opponents back. He can block off entryways and can hold his own when it comes to end-game rushes

What makes Smoke a Great Anchor:

• His gas bombs are great for holding back attackers that are trying to push the objective
• He has great weaponry that is easy to learn but is deadly when mastered
• HIs rapid rate of fire SMG is like a laser beam when you learn to control it's recoil.
• He is useful in a final stand if you save up all 3 of his gas bombs until the final minute and deploy them at entryways to draw out time
• He is a very useful counter for shields.
• His gas bombs are sticky so throw them above doorways to set up traps inside the room you are anchoring

Best Loadout for Smoke:

• PRIMARY - FMG - 9
• SECONDARY - SMG-11 with: Holographic sight - vertical grip - suppressor
• EQUIPMENT - Deployable Shield

1. MIRA

Mira is another operator designed for anchoring thanks to her unique equipment that deploys a one sided mirror onto barricaded walls.  This means you can observe attackers from a distance and have the upper hand.

What makes Mira a Great Anchor:

• One sided mirror can be used in many creative ways. 
• She has great weaponry that is easy to learn but is deadly when mastered
• Her mirrors are designed for observing and engaging enemies from a distance
• The one-sided mirror is black on one side which, when placed in certain spots, can be used to bait attackers into thinking you are behind a one sided mirror when you are in fact somewhere else

Best Loadout for Mira

• PRIMARY - Vector with: Holographic sight - vertical grip - suppressor
• SECONDARY - ITA12S Shotgun
• EQUIPMENT - Nitro Cell

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