One of the things that separate Siege from other multiplayer shooters out there is environmental destruction. It’s a big part of the game, especially since it caters to players who want a more mainstream but still tactical multiplayer first person shooter game. And Ram, the operator that’s going to be the focus in this article, is one of the best operators in the game when it comes to environmental destruction.
With her special gadget, the BU-GI Auto-Breacher, she can destroy so many environmental assets and gadgets on its path, as well as the surface under it. And in this article, we’re going on a deep dive on the best loadout setups for her that will maximize her effectiveness in her role and the usage of her special gadget.
5. R4-C with Magnified A, Flash Hider, and Angled Grip + MK1 9mm with Suppressor + Smoke Grenade
The R4-C is one of the most popular assault rifles in the game, and it used to be that only Ash has access to it. Its popularity dwindled when its acog was removed many years ago, but nowadays, it can be equipped again with a 2.5x scope which also now has more variety. The old acog has now been renamed as the magnified B, but there’s no question that the magnified A, which also provides a 2.5x zoom is the better variant. The magnified A is basically the former scope 1.5x, but it has now been reworked to have a 2.5x zoom.
Now, what makes it better than the other 2.5x scope variants is that its main frame doesn’t take up a lot of screen space. Therefore, it reduces the chances of the scope’s frame blocking the view of the opponent. And for Ram, that’s very important since she’s usually a vertical attacker, and when attacking vertically, you’ll usually be fragging opponents through the metal beams on the destroyed wooden floor. That alone can reduce the visibility of your opponents, so to have a scope that frees up a lot of screen space is a great perk to have for Ram.
Excels in:
- The magnified A 2.5x scope will provide Ram with a very good view of her targets due to its high zoom level, as well as its main frame which doesn’t take up a lot of screen space, unlike other 2.5x scope variants
- The flash hider on the barrel of Ram’s R4-C assault rifle will greatly lower its overall vertical recoil, making it so that Ram is able to control its gunshots very well, even when it comes to long sprays
- The angled grip attachment on Ram’s R4-C assault rifle will give her a +20% reload speed boost which will be of great help in overall gameplay, but especially when dealing with multiple enemies at the same time
- The suppressed MK1 9mm handgun with a suppressor will be a great utility for Ram when it comes to shooting enemy gadgets such as CCTV cameras and traps with much less chance of alerting enemies to her presence
- The smoke grenades as Ram’s secondary gadget will be great for providing a lot of cover for the attacking team’s push and defuser plant attempts, especially when incorporated with a coordinated vertical play
Build details:
- Primary weapon - R4-C with Magnified A, Flash Hider, and Angled Grip
- Secondary weapon - MK1 9mm with Suppressor
- Generic gadget - Smoke Grenade
Recoil pattern test on the R4-C in this setup with the author’s own recoil control applied:
4. LMG-E with Magnified A, Compensator, and Vertical Grip + ITA12S with Iron Sight and Laser + Stun Grenades
The LMG-E is one of the best light machine guns in the game, and that’s because despite the huge recoil progression overhaul that came to Siege many seasons ago which had the aim to nerf the LMG meta at that time, it still has a manageable recoil as long as you equip it with the right set of attachments and pace your shots well. It’s a great and very viable primary weapon for Ram since with the very large magazine capacity of the LMG-E, she can issue suppressive fire without having to reload a lot.
That’s a great perk, especially since the LMG-E can take forever to reload. Its very slow reload time is basically its biggest drawback. But if the player paces their shots well, only shooting it in bursts of thirty bullets max, it’ll be just like shooting an assault rifle or a submachine gun, but instead of reloading after thirty shots, you just stop and regroup yourself. With the compensator in this setup, the LMG-E will have a lot less horizontal recoil, and the vertical grip will lower its overall vertical weapon kick.
Excels in:
- The compensator attached on the barrel of Ram’s LMG-E will greatly lower its tendency for horizontal and random recoil from all directions, which will make its gunshots a lot more stable and manageable
- The vertical grip attachment on Ram’s LMG-E will reduce the weapon’s vertical recoil by a lot, and that, combined with the effects of the compensator, will make the weapon’s shots a lot easier to handle
- The magnified A on the LMG-E will allow Ram to see her targets very well, and that’s due to its 2.5x zoom level, as well as its main frame which sets it apart from other 2.5x scope, as it doesn’t take a lot of screen space
- Ram having another utility in the ITA12S shotgun which can cause a lot of environmental destruction, and she can use it for creating entry points on unreinforced walls or hatches without having to use her special gadget
- Ram having three stun grenades will be great for her and her teammates when it comes to pushing into the objective spot as they can blind and deafen enemies behind cover
Build details:
- Primary weapon - LMG-E with Magnified A, Compensator, and Vertical Grip
- Secondary weapon - ITA12S with Iron Sight and Laser
- Generic gadget - Stun Grenades
Recoil pattern test on the LMG-E in this setup with the author’s own recoil control applied:
3. R4-C with Magnified A, Flash Hider, and Vertical Grip + MK1 9mm with Suppressor + Stun Grenades
Players who are looking to have the best recoil control possible on the R4-C assault rifle when playing Ram will have this setup as their best loadout. That’s because the main reason why the R4-C's weapon kick can be quite a challenge to manage is due to its strong vertical recoil. But the R4-C in this setup will have both the flash hider and vertical grip attachments on it, and both of them specialize in reducing the overall vertical recoil of weapons. Better recoil usually translates to better accuracy, so with this setup, Ram will have deadly precision.
Precision is very important to Ram, because as mentioned before, she specializes in vertical plays. Vertical play involves a lot of shooting opponents in between the metal beams of the destroyed wooden floor above the objective spot. Obviously, during those small windows of opportunities, you’d want your shots to hit, and that’s what this loadout setup will provide. As for the three stun grenades, Ram can also throw them from above when playing vertically in order to assist her teammates that are pushing from the lower story.
Excels in:
- The flash hider attachment on the barrel of Ram’s R4-C assault rifle will greatly weaken its overall vertical weapon kick, allowing her to control its gunshots easier. It’ll also remove the weapon’s muzzle flash.
- The vertical grip will also greatly lower the R4-C's overall vertical recoil which will make it even easier for Ram to manage the weapon’s gunshots, and that will allow her to be much more accurate
- The magnified A as the R4-C's sight will provide Ram with a 2.5x zoom which will be a great boost to her accuracy because it will allow her to see her targets well, and its frame and reticle doesn’t consume a lot of screen space
- The suppressed MK1 9mm handgun will allow Ram to shoot enemy utilities such as cameras and traps silently, which can be very useful when she’s using stealth in infiltrating the mission building
- The three stun grenades in Ram’s arsenal would cause a lot of trouble to the defenders because even if they manage to avoid being blinded by them, there’s a very high chance that they’ll get deafened instead
Build details:
- Primary weapon - R4-C with Magnified A, Flash Hider, and Vertical Grip
- Secondary weapon - MK1 9mm with Suppressor
- Generic gadget - Stun Grenades
Recoil pattern test on the R4-C in this setup with the author’s own recoil control applied:
2. LMG-E with Magnified A, Flash Hider, and Vertical Grip + ITA12S with Iron Sight and Laser + Smoke Grenade
Just like with the R4-C setup above, the combination of the flash hider and vertical grip attachments working together will be what’s going to provide the best recoil control possible on Ram’s LMG-E. As you can see from the recoil test image below, I was able to shoot 67 bullets from the weapon continuously without losing much control of the weapon kick. That’s because both the flash hider and vertical grip specializes in lowering the overall vertical recoil of weapons.
And while the recoil diamonds on the LMG-E are quite big, indicating that it also has a high tendency for horizontal and random recoil from all directions, due to its relatively slow rate of fire, that can be easier to control compared to its vertical grip, especially when Ram is performing suppressive fire with the weapon. As for the ITA12S shotgun as her secondary weapon, it’ll be a great utility for her when she needs more controlled or precise destruction. It’ll also allow her to create entry points on unreinforced walls and hatches without having to use her special gadget.
Excels in:
- The magnified A 2.5x scope on Ram’s LMG-E will provide a high zoom level for her when aiming-down-sight on the weapon, and that’ll allow her to hit her opponents with great accuracy
- The flash hider, aside from hiding weapons’ muzzle flash, specializes in lowering the overall vertical recoil of weapons. That’ll make it easier for Ram to handle the LMG-E, especially when it comes to long sprays
- The vertical grip partnered with the flash hider will also greatly reduce the overall vertical recoil of the LMG, and that will allow Ram to shoot enemies with better precision, as the lower the recoil of the gun is, the better the accuracy of the shooter.
- The ITA12S shotgun as Ram’s secondary weapon will be another utility for her that’ll allow her to cause more environmental destruction, which will allow her to rework the map to her and her teammates’ advantage
- The two smoke grenades as Ram’s secondary weapon will provide a lot of cover for the attacking team’s push and defuser plant attempt. They can also cause a lot of panic and confusion to the enemies.
Build details:
- Primary weapon - LMG-E with Magnified A, Flash Hider, and Vertical Grip
- Secondary weapon - ITA12S with Iron Sight and Laser
- Generic gadget - Smoke Grenade
Recoil pattern test on the LMG-E in this setup with the author’s own recoil control applied:
1. R4-C with Magnified A, Flash Hider, and Horizontal Grip + ITA12S with Iron Sight and Laser + Stun Grenades
This is the best loadout setup for Ram because it’s what will go best with her role and gameplay. As mentioned before, Ram specializes in vertical plays, and vertical plays cause a lot of chaos and panic to the defenders below, which is a great help for the other attackers pushing onto the objective spot. However, this gameplay can also cause Ram to be left behind by her teammates in many cases. This loadout setup will negate that, and that’s mostly due to the horizontal grip attached to the R4-C assault rifle.
With the horizontal grip, Ram will be able to move 5% faster than normal. That may not sound like a lot, but it is quite rewarding in the long run for Siege. It’ll allow her to move from one place to another quicker than normal, and it’ll also make her a bit harder to hit. The flash hider on its barrel on the other hand will help Ram maintain good recoil control. Now with just one recoil control providing attachment, it can be very challenging to hold the R4-C's weapon kick in long sprays, so it would be best to stick to short bursts, which would be what you’ll mostly need for Ram’s gameplay anyway.
Excels in:
- The flash hider barrel attachment on the R4-C will help Ram maintain good recoil control over the weapon, which is important because in this setup, it’ll be the only recoil control providing attachment
- The horizontal grip will give Ram a +5% movement speed boost which will be of great help to her overall gameplay and role, as it’ll allow her to catch up to her teammates easier for a push, as well as make her a bit harder to hit
- Having great precision when aiming-down-sights on Ram’s R4-C assault rifle because of the magnified A as its sight. That’s because it will provide the user with a 2.5x zoom which will make it much easier to see targets.
- Having a great utility for reworking the map in the ITA12S shotgun as Ram’s secondary weapon, which can be used for creating entry points or rotation holes on unreinforced walls and hatches, as well as cause more environmental destruction.
- Ram being able to blind or deafen enemies on their entrenched positions through the use of the three stun grenades in her arsenal, which can be really useful for pushing through the objective spot
Build details:
- Primary weapon - R4-C with Magnified A, Flash Hider, and Horizontal Grip
- Secondary weapon - ITA12S with Iron Sight and Laser
- Generic gadget - Stun Grenades
Recoil pattern test on the R4-C in this setup with the author’s own recoil control applied:
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