Blitz: counters, combos and tips

Attacker · Viperstrike · shield entry, flash

Blitz is countered by Warden (immune to the flash), Clash (taser slows him) and Noor (lances go through the shield). Blitz pairs best with Ying and Finka.

Blitz's gadget: G-52 Tactical Shield

Ballistic shield with 4 flash charges (blind up to 4 m, impair to 7 m, 7 s cooldown); can sprint with the shield up.

Who counters Blitz?

• WardenHard counterimmune to the flash. Beats Blitz on the site.
• ClashStrongtaser slows him.
• NoorStronglances go through the shield.
• TubarãoStrongZoto slows him and kills the flash.
• MuteSituationalno flashes inside the jammer.
• OryxSituationaldash knocks him down.

What does Blitz counter?

Blitz isn't a direct counter to any one operator; the value is in the role.

Best Blitz combos

• YingFlash push.
• FinkaBoosted flash shield.

Key Blitz facts (Y11S3)

• Flashes can't be fired inside Mute's jammer radius (shield still works); Tubarão's Zoto also stops the flashes and slows him. (since Y6S1+ / Y8S2 (Tubarão))
• Warden's glasses make him immune to the flash and restore vision. (since Y5S1)
• Clash taser and Melusi Banshee slow him; Oryx's dash knocks him down; Noor's Horus Lances burrow through the shield; Ela/Lesion mines stop him sprinting. (since various)
• Y9S4 shield nerfs: shield melee damage 0 (from 65) and suppression triggers after 5 bullets (from 10). (since Y9S4)

Sources

1. Rainbow Six Wiki: Blitz
2. How to Play EVERY OPERATOR in R6 (Poxonlox) at 2:43
3. How to Counter EVERY Operator in Rainbow Six Siege (Alka) at 3:29
4. Rainbow Six Wiki: Mute
5. siege.gg

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