Rainbow Six Siege
What Is a Spawn Peek in Rainbow Six Siege?
A defender peeking out of a window or door right as the round starts to catch attackers at their spawn before they find cover.
What is a spawn peek in Rainbow Six Siege?
A spawn peek is when a defender opens a window or door and shoots at attackers at their spawn in the first seconds of the action phase. The attackers have just spawned and are still running to cover, so a good spawn peek can win a fight before the round really begins. It relies on peeker's advantage and knowing where attackers usually spawn.
Why spawn peeks work
At the start of the action phase attackers spawn in fixed, known locations and are focused on droning or moving to the building. A defender who prepared a sightline during the prep phase can surprise them for a free kill and then hide again before the attackers react.
Spawn peeks and runouts
- Spawn peek: a quick peek from inside the building at a spawn point, then back to safety.
- Runout: a defender leaves the building entirely to flank or catch attackers by surprise.
- Spotted outside: defenders who stay outside too long are revealed to the attackers, so runouts must be quick.
Example
A defender opens a window on the second floor during the prep phase. The moment the round starts, they peek the closest spawn, take down an attacker running to cover and close the angle before anyone can trade.
How attackers counter spawn peeks
Attackers check common windows with a drone, spawn at a safer location, or hold the known spawn-peek angles with their own aim instead of running in the open.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is spawn peeking allowed in Siege?
Yes. It is a normal and well-known tactic. Attackers just need to check the usual windows before moving.
What is the difference between a spawn peek and a runout?
A spawn peek happens from inside the building. A runout means the defender leaves the building to fight outside.