
PROs:
- Powerful weapon – C8
- Versatile utility
CONS:
- Not beginner-friendly
- C8 has high recoil
Buck
Offensive operator
Organization
JTF2
Availability
DLC Y1S1
Armor Rating
Medium
Speed Rating
Medium
Biography
A Montreal native, Côté always wanted to lead an unconventional life. He enrolled in the Canadian Armed Force via the Regular Officer Training Plan, which allowed him to attend University and obtain a degree in criminology. After graduation, he became an MP in the Canadian Army.
When his time in the Army was completed he joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and eventually became a part of the Emergency Response Team. After excelling in his ERT role he was invited by the Canadian military to re-up and become a member of JTF2.
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Operator guide
Detailed information on how to play Buck R6 Siege operator
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Utility
What is the utility?
- a high number of skeleton key ammo count
- range of skeleton key – can breach from above and below unlike Sledge
- the quick time needed for swapping from skeleton key to a primary weapon
How to use utility?

Map Knowledge
- practice map orientation in custom matches or terrorist hunt
- pay attention to holes opened by your opponents while you are playing defense
Buck's maps
- Border
- Chalet
- Consulate
- Villa
- Outback
Please note that the above list contains maps where Buck can have the highest impact. He can be a capable operator on every map in R6 Siege. Maps not mentioned above have fewer possibilities (or lesser impact) for vertical destruction for the most commonly used objectives site.
Creating new routes to the objective
Countering Mira or Breach denial utility
Interactions
SYNERGIES
Counters:
Countered by:
How to play -
Buck R6 Siege

Playstyle
- non-vital utility
In Rainbow Six Siege Buck’s utility can make a massive difference in the outcome of the round. He is, however, not a vital operator like Thermite or Thatcher, without whom specific tasks may not be completed which changes how round goes completely.
- powerful weapon if being able to control recoil
C8 kicks hard, but when used by skilled player can be extremely useful in engagements with defenders
- unique utility which can be used to kill defenders at a close range
Buck has basically two primary weapons thanks to skeleton key. He can use C8 or CAMRs on long-range and shotgun in very close range engagements
being able to open a new angle on the defender with skeleton key
Skeleton key gives Buck the ability to surprise a roamer or anchor by creating an unexpected angle through wall or ceilings.
He can also quickly swap to the primary weapon from the skeleton key, giving little time to react for a defender in such a scenario.- access to Stun grenades
Stun provide the ability to flush out fortified defender
- Two- speed & two-armor rating giving him the flexibility
Difficulty
- C8 having hard to control recoil
C8 kicks like hell, thus requiring practice and high recoil controlling skill to be effective
- requires advanced map knowledge and experience
His role in the attack is mainly to create vertical control. Knowing which spots to open with skeleton key is hard for new players. Inexperienced players may not know the map good enough nor usually occupied defensive positions
Loadout guide -
Buck R6 Siege
Available options
Universal gadgets

Hard Breach Charge
A charge that blows a medium-sized hole in reinforced surfaces.

Stun Grenade
Temporarily blinds enemies facing grenade in radius during detonation.
Loadout suggestion
Loadout choices are an individual aspect, and rarely there is a “go-to” loadout in Rainbow Six Siege.
Sight choices are purely personal and depend on the player’s playstyle, map, even objective & specific role.
Please treat the below suggestion as what it is – our preferences.
We encourage you to experiment to find your setup.
Remember, just because something works for someone else, does not mean it has to and will work for you!
Suggested loadout:
Primary weapon | Barrel | Grip | Scope |
C8 | Muzzle brake | N/A | 1.5x scope |
Secondary weapon | Barrel | Grip | Scope |
MK1 | Muzzle brake | N/A | N/A |
Gadget |
Stun grenade |

Why such loadout?
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