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... Read moreAs a veteran Rainbow Six Siege player, I've seen countless rounds won and lost, and often, it comes down to how a team defends a crucial site. One of the sites that consistently tests a team's coordination is the Armory Lockers on Border. It's a tight, multi-layered objective that demands precise communication and well-placed utility. However, it's also a hotspot for what I call 'selfish defenders' – players who prioritize individual plays over team success. From my experience, defending Armory Lockers requires a delicate balance. You need strong anchors, capable roamers, and excellent intel. But the moment a defender decides to go rogue, the entire setup can crumble. I've often seen players choose operators like Oryx, whose "fast dash" ability is fantastic for quick rotations and flanking, but can sometimes lead him far from the objective, leaving critical angles exposed. If Oryx uses his ability to sprint off-site for a spawnpeek that goes wrong, it leaves the team in a 4v5 situation right at the start, especially painful during a "match point" round. While spawnpeeks can be effective, they become "useless" if the player dies early, costing the "team" a crucial defender. Another operator who can be played selfishly is Warden. His "ability" to see through smoke and flashes is incredibly powerful, especially against an attacker push through the main Armory entrance or the ventilation shafts. But I've witnessed Wardens holding incredibly passive angles far from the actual push, or not sharing vital "information" about attacker movements, essentially making his intel gadget less impactful for the collective defense. He's an "anti-gadget" specialist in certain situations, but if he's not actively supporting the team's hold, his value diminishes. Then there are the trap and intel operators like Alibi or even the less common 'Prisma' (as I've seen in some custom matches), who "deploys" gadgets for intel and area denial. While vital, if their "holograms" or traps are placed without considering the team's overall strategy for the Armory Lockers site, they can be easily cleared or bypassed. A truly effective Alibi would use her gadgets to provide "intel" on specific pushes towards the "1F West Main" or "2F Administration" hallways, forcing attackers to reveal themselves or waste utility. A selfish placement yields no "value" for the team. Proper "reinforce" management is key for Armory Lockers. Neglecting to reinforce critical walls, like those leading to the CCTV room or adjacent to the server room, can quickly turn the tide. If a defender goes off on a long roam and fails to reinforce their assigned walls, it puts immense pressure on the remaining anchors. Good team play involves ensuring all key walls are reinforced, allowing the anchors to hold firm and the roamers to play their lines effectively. Ultimately, winning on a complex site like Border's Armory Lockers is a testament to "team" coordination. While individual skill and flashy plays are exciting, it’s the collective effort – sharing "information," strategic "reinforce" placements, and using operator "ability" for the greater good – that truly secures the round. So, the next time you're defending Armory Lockers, ask yourself: Am I being a team player, or am I playing like one of the "most selfish defenders"?