Useful hints | Hints Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
Useful hints
These hints were written mostly for less experienced players. If you've had contact with the first "R6: Vegas" game, you should be familiar with how the game is being played. Here are some basic principles for you to remember while completing missions:
COMMANDING THE SQUAD
Most of the missions of the singleplayer campaign allow you to take command over two other soldiers. Sadly, you will be giving them identical orders, because they work as a team. Some missions are better played out if you act alone, however I wouldn't recommend leaving your colleagues behind each time you want to take control over a dangerous area of the map. Their skills may come in handy, especially if you plan on assaulting rooms which are being occupied by enemy forces. Nine out of ten assaults give you the opportunity to split into two groups. As a result, you can surprise enemy troops by attacking them from two directions. This usually helps to increase your chances of a success. Your teammates also may come in handy while going through larger rooms, so you won't have to spend too much time securing these areas on your own. Ordering them to guard a door or a corridor is always a good idea, especially if you know that enemy soldiers will try to surprise you. Remember that you should plan each of these actions carefully, so you won't endanger their lives by a mistake. A wounded colleague may be healed, however this becomes difficult if the area he was shot at is swarming with enemy troops.
ELIMINATING ENEMY TROOPS
I would strongly recommend that you eliminate enemy units from larger distances. The reasons are quite obvious - there's a smaller chance of being hit. You will encounter a few snipers along the way, however most of the terrorists will only use assault rifles. Additionally, performing large distance kills allows you to score more points to the Marksmanship category. If you have to switch to smaller distances, focus on eliminating enemy troops as soon as possible, because otherwise they won't have any problems using their rifles and killing you within seconds, even if you've chosen a lower difficulty setting. Choose longer bursts instead of single shots, especially since you shouldn't run out of ammunition at any point of the game.
TAKING COVER
This is an extremely important issue. You'll probably spend 80-90% of your time staying behind a cover. Go out into the open only if you have to move to a new area of the map. You should also be on a look out for potential cover objects along the way, so you'll know where to hide the second you've been attacked by enemy troops. Hiding your men is equally important, because they can't find a good cover on their own. A sprint feature is a nice addition in this sequel. Pressing the sprint key allows you to reach a new cover faster than usual. Avoid staying behind sofas or wooden structures, because these objects may be penetrated by enemy bullets (this goes both ways). I would recommend choosing walls or concrete walls. Pillars aren't too god, especially if you're being attacked from several directions.
USING GRENADES
Grenades are VERY useful items in this game. I would recommend using them regularly. Each time you decide to change equipment, take some frag and incendiary grenades with you, because they seem to be the most efficient ones against enemy units. It's also a good idea to throw grenades at larger groups of enemy soldiers, so you'll inflict more damage. Be careful, though. Some of the terrorists are also using grenades. Thankfully, there's usually easy to avoid.
CHOOSING THE CORRECT EQUIPMENT
I'd strongly recommend that you always have an assault rifle with you. These weapons are always useful. You'll be able to take out some of the closer targets as long as you fire more rounds and you'll also eliminate more distant units with a little help of the scope feature. Nevertheless, you should also consider taking a sniper rifle with you, especially if the mission requires you to leave buildings and scout larger sections of the map. As for the rest of the equipment, you should try and find compromise between mobility and strength of your armor (especially the chest area).
SCOUTING THE AREA
A scan of the area should be considered as a key to success in most of the singleplayer missions of the game. The easier way to scan the area is to use the snake camera, however this can only be done once you're standing next to a door. Using the camera also allows you to tag two opponents. As for other areas, try using your scope, as well as tactical map before you move any further or before ordering your teammates to move ahead. Often you'll be presented with several passageways leading to your current destination. Take your time to plan your next moves, so you'll choose the best way to surprise and eliminate enemy troops. I would recommend choosing upper balconies and roofs, especially if they aren't occupied by any terrorists.