Want to know more about the Rainbow Six Extraction operators? Those familiar with Rainbow Six Siege operators will recognise many of the faces in Extraction. Their gadgets are almost the same ones they use in the popular FPS game, so you should feel right at home whether you’re using Sledge’s hammer or Alibi’s holographic decoys.
That said, there are enough differences between the two games that you will still need to adapt your playstyle. Sure, the gadgets are the same as they are in Siege but how they interact with the environment – and what they do to the Archæans that stand between you and safety – has changed a little bit. Weapon loadouts are also not the same. While operators like Ela may only choose from an SMG and a shotgun in Siege, she can now also use Zofia’s LMG. Operators in Extraction that are from the same organisation share weapon pools, so FBI operators Pulse and Thermite can use each other’s weapons.
Here is the lowdown on every Rainbow Six Extraction operator, including their starting stats, gadgets, as well as the names of their locked abilities.
Every operator has unlockable weapons and abilities tied to levels. Locked abilities unlock at level five and unlocks for weapon types trigger at levels three, six, and nine.
These will differ by operator. For example, while Alibi may unlock two primary weapons and a secondary weapon at these levels, Ela only unlocks new primary weapons.
Here are the Rainbow Six Extraction operators:
Alibi
Starting stats
- Speed – 3 / 5
- Armor – 1 / 5
Primary weapons
- Mx4 Storm
- ACS12 (unlock at level 3)
- Alda 5.56 (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- Bailiff 410
- Keratos .357 (unlock at level 6)
Gadget: Prisma
Throws decoys that attract enemies in the area. It also scans any enemies attacking them.
Locked ability: Enhanced reflexes
Increases reload speed, aiming speed, and weapon swapping speed by 35%.
Doc
Starting stats
- Speed – 1 / 5
- Armor – 3 / 5
Primary weapons
- SG-CQB
- MP5 (unlock at level 3)
- P90 (unlock at level 6)
- HK417 (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- P9
- LFP586 (unlock at level 3)
Gadget: Health Shots
Doc can use his Stim Pistol to heal himself or a teammate. It can also be used to revive a knocked down teammate, or himself if knocked down.
Locked ability: Stronger Recovery
You revive with an additional 30 health points.
Ela
Starting stats
- Speed – 3 / 5
- Armor – 1 / 5
Primary weapons
- Scorpion Evo 3 A1
- FO-12 (unlock at level 3)
- LMG-E (unlock at level 6)
- M762 (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- RG15
Gadget: Grzmot Mine
Throws sticky proximity mines that stun any enemies caught in the blast radius. These mines recharge over time.
Locked ability: Healthy Hand
Reviving teammates grants them 20 Health Boost.
Finka
Starting stats
- Speed – 2 / 5
- Armor – 2 / 5
Primary weapons
- Spear .308
- SASG-12 (unlock at level 3)
- 6P41 (unlock at level 6)
- 9x19VSN (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- PMM
- GSH-18 (unlock at level 3)
Gadget: Adrenal Surge
Temporarily boosts team response and survival. Revives any downed teammates and prevents KO.
Locked ability: Resilient Revival
Kills while downed replenish five downed health. Replenishing all downed health will self-revive.
Hibana
Starting stats
- Speed – 3 / 5
- Armor – 1 / 5
Primary weapons
- Type-89
- Supernova (unlock at level 3)
- MP5SD (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- Bearing 9
- P229 (unlock at level 6)
Gadget: X-Kairos
Fires an explosive that can stick to all surfaces. You can detonate it remotely and it ignores enemy carapace.
Locked ability: Stronger Recovery
You revive with an additional 30 health points.Lion
Starting stats
- Speed – 2 / 5
- Armor – 2 / 5
Primary weapons
- V308
- HK417
- SG-CQB (unlock at level 6)
- F2 (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- LFP586
- P9 (unlock at level 3)
Gadget: EE-One-D Drone
It detects all moving enemies in the area for a short duration. You can use it again after a short cooldown.
Locked ability: Stronger Recovery
You revive with an additional 30 health points.
Pulse
Starting stats
- Speed – 3 / 5
- Armor – 1 / 5
Primary weapons
- M1014
- UMP45 (unlock at level 3)
- 556XI (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- M45 Meusoc
- 5.7 USG (unlock at level 6)
Gadget: Cardiac Sensor
A sensor that can detect any VIPs, MIAs, and nests through obstacles.
Locked ability: Healthy Hand
Reviving teammates grants them 20 Health Boost.
Sledge
Starting stats
- Speed – 2 / 5
- Armor – 2 / 5
Primary weapons
- M590A1
- L85A2 (unlock at level 6)
- AR33 (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- P226 MK 25
- SMG-11 (unlock at level 3)
Gadget: Tactical Hammer
Equips a tactical hammer that can stun enemies and destroy soft walls to create new paths.
Locked ability: Healthy Hand
Reviving teammates grants them 20 Health Boost.
Vigil
Starting stats
- Speed – 3 / 5
- Armor – 1 / 5
Primary weapons
- K1A
- BOSG.12.2 (unlock at level 3)
- Mk 14 EBR (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- SMG-12
- C75 Auto (unlock at level 6)
Gadget: ERC-8 Disruptor
Disrupts enemies by making Vigil undetectable for a short duration. You can use it again after a cooldown.
Locked ability: Gear Up
You can carry one additional React explosive.
In addition to the nine operators available from the start, you can unlock several more by advancing to different milestones or completing the upcoming Crisis Events. Here are the unlockable Rainbow Six Extraction operators:
IQ
Requirements: reach Development Milestone 5
Starting stats
- Speed – 1 / 5
- Armor – 3 / 5
Primary weapons
- AUG A2
- M870 (unlock at level 3)
- MP7 (unlock at level 6)
- 552 Commando (unlock at level 6)
- G8A1 (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- P12
Gadget: Electronics Detector
Detects React equipment through obstacles, such as ammo, ability, or health resupply packs, within approximately 20 metres.
Locked ability: Extra Mags
This character can carry three additional magazines per weapon.
Rook
Requirements: reach Development Milestone 5
Starting stats
- Speed – 1 / 5
- Armor – 3 / 5
Primary weapons
- P90
- MP5 (unlock at level 3)
- HK417 (unlock at level 6)
- SG-CQB (unlock at level 6)
- V308 (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- LFP586
- P9 (unlock at level 3)
Gadget: Armor Pack
Drops a pack of armour plates for the team that grants damage resistance. Anyone wearing armour cannot be KO’d.
Locked ability: Gear Up
This character can carry one additional React explosive.
Jäger
Requirements: reach Development Milestone 5
Starting stats
- Speed – 3 / 5
- Armor – 3 / 5
Primary weapons
- M870
- MP7 (unlock at level 3)
- 41-C Carbine (unlock at level 6)
- 552 Commando (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- P12
Gadget: Active Defense
Deploys an automated turret with three rounds that attacks and intercepts projectiles in the area.
Locked ability: Enhanced reflexes
Increases reload speed, aiming speed, and weapon swapping speed by 35%.
Fuze
Requirements: reach Development Milestone 10
Starting stats
- Speed – 1 / 5
- Armor – 3 / 5
Primary weapons
- 6P41
- AK-12 (unlock at level 3)
- SASG-12 (unlock at level 6)
- Spear .308 (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- GSH-18
- PMM (unlock at level 3)
Gadget: Cluster Charge
Deploys remotely detonated charges on walls that release cluster grenades on the other side upon activation.
Locked ability: Gear Up
This character can carry one additional React explosive.
Smoke
Requirements: reach Development Milestone 10
Starting stats
- Speed – 2 / 5
- Armor – 2 / 5
Primary weapons
- L85A2
- FMG-9 (unlock at level 3)
- M590A1 (unlock at level 6)
- MP5K (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- P225 Mk. 25
- SMG-11 (unlock at level 6)
Gadget: Remote Gas Grenades
Throws remotely detonated Z9 grenades that emit toxic gas, dealing damage to any enemy within range
Locked ability: Resilient Revival
Kills while downed replenish five downed health. Replenishing all downed health will self-revive.
Tachanka
Requirements: reach Development Milestone 10
Starting stats
- Speed – 1 / 5
- Armor – 3 / 5
Primary weapons
- SASG-12
- 9x19VSN (unlock at level 3)
- AK-12 (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- P225 Mk. 25
- PMM (unlock at level 6)
Gadget: Mounted LMG
Deploys a mounted LMG that any player can use.
Locked ability: Enhanced reflexes
Increases reload speed, aiming speed, and weapon swapping speed by 35%.
Capitão
Requirements: reach Development Milestone 17
Starting stats
- Speed – 3 / 5
- Armor – 1 / 5
Primary weapons
- PARA-308
- M249 (unlock at level 3)
- SPAS-15 (unlock at level 6)
- M12 (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- PRB-92
Gadget: Tactical Crossbow
Silently shoots bolts that detonate on impact. Can alternate between smokescreen and venom bolts.
Locked ability: Resilient Revival
Kills while downed replenish five downed health. Replenishing all downed health will self-revive.
Gridlock
Requirements: reach Development Milestone 17
Starting stats
- Speed – 1 / 5
- Armor – 3 / 5
Primary weapons
- F90
- M249 SAW (unlock at level 3)
- Commando 9 (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- SDP-9
- Super Shorty (unlock at level 6)
Gadget: Trax Stingers
Throws and deploys traps on the ground. Enemies that step on them take damage and have their movement slowed.
Locked ability: Gear Up
This character can carry one additional React explosive.
Nomad
Requirements: reach Development Milestone 17
Starting stats
- Speed – 2 / 5
- Armor – 2 / 5
Primary weapons
- AK-74M
- ARX200 (unlock at level 3)
- TCSG12 (unlock at level 9)
Secondary weapons
- 44 Magnum
- PRB-92 (unlock at level 6)
Gadget: Airjab Launcher
Shoots a repulsion mine, knocking back enemies that come within range and clears any hazards caught in the blast radius.
Locked ability: Stronger Recovery
You revive with an additional 30 health points.
Upcoming Rainbow Six Siege Extraction operators
Here are the confirmed operators coming to Rainbow Six Extraction:
- Zofia – Spillover (Crisis Event)
That’s everything we know about Rainbow Six Extraction’s operators so far, and more are coming soon. The new R6 game may be in the spotlight right now but Siege is, of course, still immensely popular and getting constant updates. We’ve also got a list of the best multiplayer games you can play right now.