Master Rainbow Six Siege's Lucy and Her Devastating Fuse Grenades

An Introduction to Lucy and Her Fuses in Rainbow Six Siege

Rainbow Six Siege has grown tremendously in popularity over the years, amassing over 70 million players. One of the game's most unique Operators is Lucy, who uses explosive fuses to devastating effect. As a Siege player looking to utilize Lucy to her full potential, it's important to understand how to effectively use her fuses on objectives and against enemies.

Lucy's Background and Fuse Mechanics

Lucy, designated Six-One-Two, is an attacking Operator originally from Bahrain. She comes equipped with a cluster charge grenade launcher that fires projectiles which release sub-munitions, battering defending Operators and destroying gadgets or traps. Each of Lucy's cluster charge grenades contains 5 individual fuses that spread out over an area.

When Lucy activates her ability, she loads a cluster charge into her grenade launcher. This grenade can then be fired at breakable and reinforced surfaces. When it detonates, the 5 sub-munitions spread out in a pentagon shape and explode after a short delay. Each individual fuse deals high damage, enough to injure or kill defending Operators within the blast radius.

Using Fuses Effectively on Objectives

When playing as Lucy, it's important to capitalize on her area denial potential. Her fuses can be invaluable for clearing out entrenched enemies on an objective site or bombarding defenders trying to retake a planted defuser.

On bomb sites, Lucy's fuses can destroy any gadgets or traps set by defenders, allowing attacking teams to push in safely. Focus the cluster charges on high traffic areas and common anchor positions to flush out defenders. Just be sure to avoid friendly fire!

Another strong use is to isolate parts of an objective and block defender rotations. When enemies are pinned into corners and sections of a site, it allows attackers to gain control of territory and pick off defenders.

Combining Fuses with Other Attackers

While potent on their own, Lucy's fuses become even more deadly when combined with certain other attacking Operators. Pairing fuses with Fuze or Ying's candelas can overwhelm enemies with explosions and flashes. Or, working with Capitão to layer asphyxiating bolts over fuse blasts cuts off defender escape routes.

Another great combo is using Lucy to destroy defender utility, opening up opportunities for hard breachers like Thermite to open reinforced walls. Thatcher and Kali can also assist by taking out devices that disable fuses.

Fuse Spots and Placement

To maximize the impact of Lucy's fuses, it's essential to understand the best spots and placement tactics. Here are some top tips for using fuses effectively:

• Fire fuses through the floor at common anchor positions like behind cover or under desks.
• Aim at destructible floors above objectives to cause mayhem from vertical angles.
• Shoot fuses at the feet of enemies to injure them with multiple fuse explosions.
• Place cluster charges on walls bisecting objectives to divide defender areas.
• Fire through breached walls into adjacent rooms defenders are holding.
• Combine with Sledge or Buck vertical play to bombard objectives from above and below.

Avoiding Team Damage

A common challenge with Lucy is avoiding accidentally injuring or killing teammates. Here are some ways to minimize friendly fire from fuses:

• Use drones to spot teammate positions and avoid those areas when fusing.
• Communicate fuse locations to teammates so they can evacuate the blast zone.
• Have hard breachers open lines of sight then pick off defenders at a safe distance.
• Only fuse objective rooms once teammates have moved on to other map areas.
• Fire fuses through floors rather than breached walls to avoid horizontal friendly fire.

Lucy Fuse Strategy and Tips

With some practice and game sense, Lucy can become an indispensable attacking Operator. Here are some additional tips to master her unique explosive fuses:

Save Fuses for End of Round

Having cluster charge grenades available for the final push can prevent the defenders from defusing, so try to conserve fuses instead of expending them too early.

Fire Vertically When Possible

As mentioned earlier, using fuses from above or below objectives is safer than horizontal shots which risk team killing. Abuse destructible floors whenever feasible.

Use Fuses to Burn ADS and Mag-NETs

Defender gadgets like Jäger's ADS and Wamai's Mag-NETs counter many projectiles. Bait them out with your less important fuses first.

Combine with Flashes and Smoke

Stacking fuse detonations with flashbangs and smoke grenades creates chaos for defenders and covers your push onto objectives.

Change Positions Between Fuses

Never fire multiple fuses from the same spot. Defenders will prefire your location, so fuse and reposition repeatedly.

Clear Utility Before Using Fuses

Take out defender gadgets like Evil Eyes, Black Mirrors and Banshees so your fuses land unhindered and have maximum impact.

Conclusion

Lucy's cluster charge grenades can wreak havoc on defending teams when used properly. Focus them on contested objectives, high traffic areas and common anchor spots. Combine fuses with vertical play or other attackers for amplified effectiveness. Avoid friendly fire, and save some fuses for pivotal end-of-round pushes. With practice, Lucy can become an indispensable part of an attacking lineup.

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FAQs

How many fuses does each of Lucy's cluster charges contain?

Each of Lucy's cluster charge grenades contains 5 individual sub-munitions or fuses that spread out in a pentagon shape when detonated.

What surfaces can Lucy's fuses penetrate and destroy?

Lucy's fuses can destroy both soft breakable surfaces like walls and floors as well as reinforced surfaces, making them very versatile.

Should I use all of Lucy's fuses early in the round?

No, it's better to conserve some fuses for late in the round when you make your final push onto the objective, to overwhelm pinned defenders.

How can Lucy avoid friendly fire from her cluster charge fuses?

Lucy should communicate fuse locations, fire them vertically when possible, and avoid fusing areas teammates are holding or pushing through.

What Operators work well when combined with Lucy?

Hard breachers like Thermite help Lucy open walls to fuse through. Ying, Capitao, Fuze also combine well with Lucy to overwhelm enemies.