Ela R6 Guide — Loadout, Sites, & How to Play in 2026
In Rainbow Six Siege, Ela is a defender built around the GRZMOT Mine. Three GRZMOT (concussion) mines that disorient attackers when triggered. Place GRZMOT mines on common attacker rotation paths. Recon 6's plans pick Ela at 23 sites, led by Lockers on Bank.
Ela is the aggressive roamer. Her GRZMOT mines disorient attackers + provide intel. Pair with her own concussion-resistant scope for free roam picks. Strong on big maps.
Where is Ela strongest?
Ela is strongest at Lockers on Bank, where Ela is a recommended defense pick. Ela is picked at 23 sites: 23 recommended. The plans pair Ela most often with Kaid (12 sites), Jager (11) and Aruni (9).
- Lockers / CCTV Room on Bank (B): defense, recommended, roam.
- Workshop / Ventilation Room on Border (1F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Bar / Betting on Calypso Casino (1F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Bar / Gaming Room on Chalet (1F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Bar / Stock Room on Clubhouse (1F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Theater / Penthouse on Coastline (2F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Blue Bar / Sunrise Bar on Coastline (1F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Aunt's Bedroom / Aunt's Apartment on Favela (2F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Hammam / Sitting Room on Fortress (1F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Ammo Storage / Tractor Storage on Hereford Base (3F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Kitchen / Living Room on House (1F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Garage / Workshop on House (1F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Mining Room / Fireplace Hall on Kafe Dostoyevsky (2F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Kids' Dorms / Dorms Main Hall on Oregon (2F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Kitchen / Dining Hall on Oregon (1F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Laundry / Supply Room on Oregon (B): defense, recommended, roam.
- Mechanic Shop / Kitchen on Outback (1F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Meeting Room / Office on Presidential Plane (2F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Bedroom / Bathroom on Skyscraper (1F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Office / Target Room on Stadium Bravo (2F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Piano Room / Kitchen on Stadium Bravo (1F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Lab / Storage on Theme Park (1F): defense, recommended, roam.
- Trophy Room / Statuary Room on Villa (2F): defense, recommended, roam.
Open Ela in the operator tool.
Ela's loadout and gadget
- Role: Roam / Mine.
- Gadget: GRZMOT Mine.
- Primary: SCORPION EVO 3 A1 / FO-12.
- Secondary: RG15.
- Secondary gadget: Deployable Shield / Impact Grenade.
- Speed / armor: 3 / 1.
Three GRZMOT (concussion) mines that disorient attackers when triggered. Sticks to walls and floors. 5-second disorientation per mine.
Ubisoft's Ela page has the current loadout; SiegeGG's Ela stats track pro picks.
Ela's strengths
- Three GRZMOT mines = three disorientation traps.
- Mines provide intel when triggered.
- 3-speed mobility.
- Scorpion EVO is a high-RPM SMG.
Who counters Ela?
Operators that counter Ela:
- Lion (scan finds Ela).
- Iana (Gemini draws Ela shots).
- Twitch (drones destroy GRZMOT mines).
Playing against Ela
On attack: drone rotation paths for GRZMOT mines. Twitch drones destroy them. If you trigger a mine, go behind cover for 5 seconds — you're vulnerable.
Climbing ranked with Ela
Place GRZMOT mines on common attacker rotation paths. Stay close to mines — when triggered, push the disoriented attacker for free trade kills. Use Scorpion EVO's high RPM for close-range duels.