Rainbow Six Siege is Ubisoft's tactical FPS built around destructible environments, unique operator gadgets, and asymmetric attack/defense gameplay. Each round, one team defends an objective while the other attacks, using 60+ operators with unique abilities. The game's depth comes from map knowledge, callouts, drone usage, and creative destruction of walls and floors. With over 20 competitive maps and a thriving esports scene, Siege rewards intelligence and teamwork above raw aim.
Rainbow Six Siege features distinct areas with increasing difficulty. This guide covers every major location in progression order — what to do, what to get, and when to move on. For the step-by-step path, see our walkthrough.
Area Progression Order
| Order | Location | Difficulty | Key Rewards | Recommended Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bank | Competitive map pool | Learn vertical play, floor destruction, site anchoring | Intel Gatherer |
| 2 | Clubhouse | Competitive map pool | Learn roam paths, cross-floor denials, garage wall control | Intel Gatherer |
| 3 | Coastline | Competitive map pool | Learn window play, external pressure, penthouse control | Hard Breacher |
| 4 | Oregon | Competitive map pool | Learn reinforcement strategy, basic competitive strats | Hard Breacher |
| 5 | Kafe Dostoyevsky | Competitive map pool | Learn multi-pronged attacks, coordinated breaching | Hard Breacher |
Bank — Starting Area
A competitive map with vertical play through the main floor to basement. CEO/Server room (top floor) and Open Area/Vault (basement) are the main sites. Bank teaches vertical destruction — opening floors above basement is essential for attacking below.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Competitive map pool |
| Key Rewards | Learn vertical play, floor destruction, site anchoring |
| Recommended Role | Intel Gatherer |
| Key Weapons | MP5 (Doc) |
What to Do Here
- Learn the basics of destructible environments — this is where you practice without heavy punishment.
- Collect starting resources and your first weapons upgrade.
- Clear all main content before moving to Clubhouse.
- If you're struggling, read our beginner's guide.
Clubhouse — Early Game
A bar/motorcycle club with two distinct floors. Cash Room/CCTV (basement) and Bedroom/Gym (upstairs) are primary sites. Strong for learning roaming paths and how to deny vertical play from above.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Competitive map pool |
| Key Rewards | Learn roam paths, cross-floor denials, garage wall control |
| Recommended Role | Intel Gatherer |
| Key Weapons | MP5 (Doc) |
What to Do Here
- Focus on mastering operator gadgets — it's critical from this point on.
- Farm for MP5 (Doc) if you don't have it yet.
- Complete all objectives for maximum rewards.
- Prepare for the difficulty spike in Coastline.
Coastline — Mid Game
A beachside hotel with heavy windows and external pressure. Billiards/Hookah and Kitchen/Service are main sites. Unique because many attacks come from outside through windows rather than traditional breaching.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Competitive map pool |
| Key Rewards | Learn window play, external pressure, penthouse control |
| Recommended Role | Hard Breacher |
| Key Weapons | MP5 (Doc) |
What to Do Here
- This is the main skill check. Bring an optimized build.
- R4-C (Ash) becomes accessible here — prioritize getting it.
- Master droning for the boss encounters.
- Check our boss guide if you get stuck.
Oregon — Late Game
A compound with basement, first floor, and attic sites. Laundry/Supply Room (basement) is the most played site. Oregon teaches proper reinforcement strategy and how to play above/below objectives.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Competitive map pool |
| Key Rewards | Learn reinforcement strategy, basic competitive strats |
| Recommended Role | Hard Breacher |
| Key Weapons | R4-C (Ash) |
What to Do Here
- Full build optimization is expected by this point.
- R4-C (Ash) should be your primary, fully upgraded.
- sound propagation mastery starts mattering here.
- Farm resources for the push into Kafe Dostoyevsky.
Kafe Dostoyevsky — Endgame
A Russian cafe with three floors and strong vertical play. Mining Room/Train Room and Kitchen/Bakery are primary sites. Kafe rewards coordinated attacks using multiple entry points simultaneously.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Competitive map pool |
| Key Rewards | Learn multi-pronged attacks, coordinated breaching |
| Recommended Role | Hard Breacher |
| Key Weapons | R4-C (Ash) |
What to Do Here
- This is endgame. Best-in-slot gear and a perfected build are mandatory.
- See our boss guide for endgame fight strategies.
- The reward loop: clear content → upgrade → push harder content.
- Experiment with Support for variety once you've mastered the meta.
Exploration Tips
- Clear areas in order — Bank → Clubhouse → Coastline → Oregon → Kafe Dostoyevsky. Skipping areas means missing resources you'll need later.
- Check every corner — Hidden caches and secrets are often in non-obvious locations.
- Match your weapons — Some areas favor different weapons types.
- Read the walkthrough — Our walkthrough provides exact progression milestones for each area.
- Don't rush — Clearing an area fully gives more resources than speedrunning two areas.
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- Rainbow Six Siege Combat Guide
- Rainbow Six Siege Boss Guide
- Rainbow Six Siege Crafting Guide
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