Arriving as part of the first post-launch DLC for Rainbow Six Extraction, Zofia joins the ranks as the game’s 19th Operator. Fans of the franchise will already be familiar with Zofia from Rainbow Six Siege, while newcomers might be interested to hear that she’s Ela’s older sister. Equipped with a KS79 Lifeline double-barrelled launcher that fires impact and stun grenades, Zofia can certainly pack a punch in close-quarters combat, similar in style to the likes of Nomad when it comes to clearing a path.
Best Weapons for ZofiaAs she currently only has access to one secondary weapon, the solid if unspectacular RG15 semi-automatic handgun, you only have to choose a favorite for her primary loadout spot. In fairness, her starting LMG-E is arguably as good as it gets, with decent damage, tight recoil, and 150 bullets in a single clip meaning you won’t need to duck out of the action to reload very often — with the optional 2.5x scope taking it from medium to longer-range combat.
At Level 3 you can swap for the M762 assault rifle, which might be a little more potent, but the recoil can be tougher to manage and so you might not be getting the same kind of hit rate. At Level 6 you unlock the Scorpion Evo 3 A1, which is a bit ‘spray and pray’ but the high fire rate can be great up close. Last up is the FO-12 combat shotgun, available when Zofia reaches Level 9. It’s not quite as meaty as some of the other shotguns in the game, but this is compensated for by a quick reload, but overall we still preferred the original LMG-E.
How to use Zofia’s KS79 Lifeline abilityZofia’s twin-launching KS79 Lifeline can be useful in a number of offensive and defensive situations. The impact and stun grenades work much the same as the throwable
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