Grim: counters, combos and tips
Attacker · Nighthaven · intel, post-plant, anchor flush
Grim is countered by Vigil (not tracked with ERC-7 on), Jäger (ADS destroys the hive) and Mute (jammer blocks deployment and pings).
Grim's gadget: Kawan Hive Launcher
5 launched hive canisters (sticky or bouncy) that release a 4.6 m bee swarm for ~16 s; defenders in it are pinged in real time and for 4 s after leaving. Intel, flushing anchors and post-plant info.
Who counters Grim?
VigilHard counternot tracked with ERC-7 on. Shuts down Grim.
JägerStrongADS destroys the hive.
MuteStrongjammer blocks deployment and pings. Shuts down Grim.
WamaiSituationalredirects the hive.
What does Grim counter?
Grim isn't a direct counter to any one operator; the value is in the role.
Key Grim facts (Y11S3)
- Swarm radius ~4.6 m, ~16 s; pings defenders inside and for 4 s after they leave; can't be shot away. (since Y7S4 (Nighthaven Labs))
- Jäger's ADS destroys the hive projectile; Wamai's Mag-NET redirects it (it still deploys, at the Mag-NET); Aruni's Surya laser destroys it; electrified walls (Bandit/Kaid) destroy it. (since Y7S4)
- Mute's jammer stops hives deploying and protects defenders inside it from pings; Vigil with ERC-7 active is not tracked. (since Y7S4)
Sources
- Rainbow Six Wiki: Grim
- How to Play EVERY OPERATOR in R6 (Poxonlox) at 11:41
- The TOP 10 Operators in Y11S2 (Poxonlox) at 13:38
- 1 Common Mistake for EVERY Defender in Siege (2026) (Kudos) at 20:52
- How Operators REALLY Work in R6 Siege X - Beginner Breakdown (Poxonlox) at 12:08
- How to Counter EVERY OPERATOR in R6 (2023) (Poxonlox) at 16:37
- How to Set Up and Defend Clubhouse Like a Pro! - Rainbow Six Siege (R6Mint) at 12:45
- Rainbow Six Wiki: Wamai
- Rainbow Six Wiki: Vigil
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