Rainbow Six Extraction is quickly approaching for gamers everywhere to sink their teeth into and try out the large ensemble of playable characters. While the Rainbow Six Extraction release date isn't until tomorrow, gamers are still able to read up on the characters online and decide for themselves who will be the best options to start with.

While all the different choices for Rainbow Six Extraction Operators can be overwhelming at first, there are a few that truly shine out over the rest. Whether it be for the weapons that they come equipped with or their special abilities that help complete missions, these characters are a great addition to any team.

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That is why it is essential to narrow down these characters early so that gamers can prioritize mastering these Operators first before trying out the other options. So to help new Rainbow Six Extraction fans find a useful character that fits their playstyle, here is a list of the best Operators to upgrade first.

Best Operators To Upgrade First

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Pulse

Pulse's main contribution to his team is with his Cardiac Sensor ability. This allows him to find Abberant Nests through walls and enables the team to come up with a strategy to take them all out quickly before being overrun by enemies. Pulse can also see enemies through walls and prevent enemies from sneaking up on the team, making Rainbow Six Extraction gameplay much more manageable.

Hibana

Hibana is important to level up quickly because of her sticky bombs. While they aren't practical to use against weak grunts, they can take out powerful Smasher or Apex zombies at the higher difficulty level, saving the team from unnecessary damage. Hibana's primary weapon also has a suppressor built into it, which is useful for stealthy situations along with general effectiveness against zombies.

Doc

As any gamer should know, having a teammate play a healing role is extremely important no matter what game is played. Doc can not only heal himself but can shoot at his teammates with the Stim Pistol to give them extra health as well, even reviving the team when in a downed status. Doc's shotgun also makes him formidable against more giant zombies or controlling big groups of enemies.

Sledge

Lastly, Sledge's hammer makes him a useful team member for its offensive and tactical uses. For example, Sledge can stun large enemies in Rainbow Six Extraction at higher levels like Smashers and Tormentors, allowing teammates to swoop in for the kill. And if the team is in danger or needs to reach their objective quickly, Sledge can open up pathways by creating holes through thin walls.

Rainbow Six Extraction launches January 20 for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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