Find out how to play Agent Thunderbird on Rainbow Six Siege. This guide showcases the best weapons, attachments, and gadgets to maximize the potential of this one-of-a-kind agent.
Thunderbird is an interesting defender added during Operation North Star. She is the second healer available in defense, but unlike Doc, she offers a much more proactive and passive ability in nature.
| Characteristics | |
| Health | Speed |
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Thunderbird can make anchoring your team massively easier.
Summary
How to play Thunderbird
Role: Roamer
A roamer will seek to leave the objective to slow down the progress of the attackers.
As a 3 speed and 1 health agent, Thunderbird is perfect for roaming. In addition to stats, she offers good equipment options for her role. Additionally, his Kóna Stations are passive allowing him to assist his team without needing to be nearby.
Difficulty
Easy
Thunderbird is an easy-to-learn agent.
- Thunderbird capability is simple to use
- What’s more, its passive function means you can put it down and let it run
- Requires basic map knowledge
- Useful to his team even after his death
What equipment to choose for Thunderbird
Which main weapon to choose
Thunderbird has access to two primary weapons, the SPAS-15 and the SPEAR .308. Since shotguns are not very reliable weapons, the SPEAR .308 imposes itself. And even if the SPAS-15 is a very respectable shotgun.
the SPEAR .308 meanwhile is a very reliable weapon with almost non-existent recoil.
SPEAR .308 | |||
| Viewfinder | cannon | Handle | under the barrel |
| SLR | Flash Hider | Vertical Handle | X |
Which secondary weapon to choose
Thunderbird has access to two secondaries, the Q929 and the BEARING 9. the Q929 is a very versatile gun with a high damage of 60 per bullet and a surprisingly decent amount of ten rounds per magazine.
However the BEARING 9although harder to control, has more potential than the Q929.
BEARING 9 | |||
| Viewfinder | cannon | Handle | under the barrel |
| SLR | Flash Hider | X | X |
Which gadget to choose
Thunderbird has access to two universal gadgets: the nitro and the Impact Grenade.
Choosing the right gadget will mainly depend on your style of play. The Nitro is very effective in the right hands, but the Percussion Grenade remains more versatile. The Impact grenade will therefore be the most common choice.
Impact grenade |
Single ability
The Kona Stations are Thunderbird’s unique ability in Rainbow Six Siege.
Kona Stations |
Thunderbird’s ability performs the same function as Doc. By their nature, Kóna Stations are an excellent tool for improving Anchor positions at objective sites. However, their placement will vitally determine their effect on the round.
- 3 stations available
- Kóna Stations have a range of 2 meters.
- They also require a direct line of sight
- Station heals both allies and enemies, but prioritizes defenders
- In addition to healing, the station revives downed players within its range
- Each station heals for 30 hp per charge
- Cooldown is 38 seconds
- Kóna Station charges do not stack
When deciding where to place your Kona stations, you need to consider several factors that can influence your decision. The key to success is to make your stations easily accessible for your allies, but difficult for your enemies to destroy or exploit.
Your opponents can take advantage of the effect of Kóna Stations. So be careful not to let your main asset become a serious disadvantage for your team.
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