Armor and Speed is a feature in Rainbow Six Siege that determine the Operator's type. There are three different types: Light Armored, Medium Armored, and Heavy Armored.
Light Armor
Light Armored Operators take the full damage of a weapon but can traverse the map the fastest. Specializing in movement over defense, these Operators are better used in hit-and-run and roaming tactics.
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Medium Armor
Medium Armored Operators are the Jack-of-all-Trades of the three, as they take 90-85% of a weapon's full damage and traverse the map at a decent rate. Specializing in versatility above all else, these Operators are suited for the changing, dynamic tides of Siege.
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Heavy Armor
Heavy Armored Operators are slow, but are the most heavily equipped, resisting 90% of a weapon's full damage. More suited to holding down areas with their better durability, these Operators are best used for straight, one-on-one engagements.
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