Rainbow Six Siege
What Is a Roamer in Rainbow Six Siege?
A defender who leaves the objective to hunt attackers, waste their time and flank them, instead of holding the site.
What is a roamer in Rainbow Six Siege?
A roamer is a defender who plays away from the objective. Instead of holding the site like an anchor, the roamer moves around the building to catch attackers off guard, kill drones and burn time off the clock. Every second a roamer survives is a second the attackers are not pushing the site.
What a roamer does
Roamers slow the attack down. They take fights in rooms far from the objective, flank attackers who are already committed to an entry and force the enemy team to clear the whole building before planting.
Habits of a good roamer
- Shoot drones: without information, attackers have to move slowly.
- Never die for free: a roamer is only worth it while alive, so take fights you can escape.
- Use rotation holes: prepared rotation holes let you move between rooms quickly.
- Know when to go home: as time runs out, rotate back to help the anchors.
Example
A roamer hides in a room near the attackers' entry. Two attackers walk past to push the site, the roamer flanks them from behind and the attack loses two players before reaching the objective.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which operators are good roamers?
Defenders with mobility or stealth tools, such as Vigil, Caveira or Ela, are classic roamers, but any defender with good aim and map knowledge can roam.
Is roaming risky?
Yes. A roamer that dies early leaves the site with fewer defenders, so good timing and escape routes matter more than kills.