Summary of "What Makes A Good Support Player? (IN-DEPTH GUIDE)"

Summary of “What Makes A Good Support Player? (IN-DEPTH GUIDE)”

Storyline / Role Definition

The video focuses on the hard support player role in competitive gaming, particularly in Rainbow Six Siege. Support players are divided into two main categories:

Hard support players: Responsible for opening walls, droning, spotting utility, cycling, and setting up executes/defuser plants.
Support flex players: Play utility operators and hold cutoff positions (to be covered in another video).

The hard support role is described as the “dirty work” that enables the team’s success, often involving less glamorous tasks than getting kills. Good support players are essential for team cohesion and success, as they sacrifice personal stats for the team.

Key Qualities of a Hard Support Player

Strong communication Clear, concise callouts and coordination with teammates, without necessarily being the in-game leader (IGL).
Patience Prioritizing utility use over kills early in rounds; waiting for the right moment to engage.
Selflessness Focus on team success, not personal stats; accepting tough engagements and frequent deaths.
Calmness under pressure Especially important during late-round executes and bomb plants.
Efficiency and game knowledge Understanding map-specific walls/hatches to open, counters to defenders’ utility, and tracking enemy denial tools.

Self-Assessment Checklist for Hard Support Players

Rate yourself on a scale from 1 to 10 in the following areas:

Vocal communication (should be above 5)
Selflessness
Patience and passivity (aggression below 6)
Ability to stay calm under pressure

Gameplay Tips & Strategies

Wall Opening Knowledge

Learn how to open every wall on every map.
Understand enemy utility lineups and counters (e.g., Bandit, Kaid, Mute).
Adapt operator picks accordingly (e.g., Ace, Maverick, Thatcher, Hibana).
Note: Some tricks like Hibana pellet tricking are being removed in new seasons.
Practice wall opening in custom games, especially Maverick tricking.

Utility Usage

Don’t be stingy; create pressure on the defense by opening alternate walls if primary walls are denied.
Prevent stalling by opening accessible walls first.

Operator Pool

Focus on mastering hard breachers for ranked and lower-tier competitive play.
Operators like Capitao, Grim, and Montagne can complement hard breach roles by providing additional utility or site control.
Adapt operator choice based on defensive lineup and site strategy.

Drone Usage

Save drones during prep phase for objective and entry scouting.
If solo, get good at using one drone or flicking teammates’ drones.
Be thorough and avoid shortcuts to maintain team trust.
Provide micro callouts while droning to guide entry players.

Execute Phase

Be comfortable with late-round plant setups.
Coordinate team pressure to counter defender denial (e.g., Tachanka, Goyo).
Use countdowns (e.g., “3, 2, 1, plant”) to synchronize executes.
Communicate bomb plant location and best post-plant positions to teammates.

Closing Remarks

The hard support role is highly valued but often underappreciated. The coach encourages viewers to self-evaluate and work on the discussed qualities. More videos covering other roles will be released soon.

Thanks to viewers for their support and encouragement to like, share, and comment.

Gamers / Sources Featured

Pro Coach (main presenter)
EU Pro team Falcons (example team with Breeda as hard support and Effect as IGL/lurk)
Players mentioned: Breeda, Effect, Hot and Cold, Gavveni (used as examples of roles and operator picks)

This guide provides an in-depth understanding of what it takes to be a successful hard support player, focusing on communication, patience, utility mastery, and teamwork coordination.