Achieving the elusive S rank in Ready Or Not requires impeccable planning, total restraint, and absolute team coordination. Players must carefully execute tactical breaches while ensuring every suspect and civilian is brought into custody without a single fatality. Understanding the exact operational conditions and equipping the right non-lethal gear are critical steps toward mastering every scenario in the game.

Core Requirements for Securing an S Rank

To earn an S rank rating, players must complete every primary and soft objective across the entire mission area. Every civilian and hostile suspect must be taken alive and detained without suffering lethal damage. Furthermore, squad members must survive the operation without any casualties or instances of unauthorized force.

Essential Non-Lethal Loadouts and Equipment

Running non-lethal setups is vital when attempting an S rank attempt, as conventional firearms introduce a high risk of fatal collateral damage. Primary non-lethal weapons such as the beanbag shotgun or pepperball launchers allow officers to pacify hostile suspects from a distance. Equipping heavy steel armor alongside gas masks ensures your squad remains protected while deploying heavy amounts of CS gas into target rooms.

Squad Management and AI Team Mechanics

Effective command wheel usage allows officers to control room breaches without exposing squad members to unnecessary direct fire. Deploying door wedges prevents dangerous flank routes and isolates rooms, enabling your squad to clear maps methodically. Ordering your team to search and secure once active threats are neutralised ensures no dropped weapons or evidence pieces are left behind.

Tactical Room Clearing and Morale Control

Combining C2 breaching charges with CS gas significantly drops suspect morale, forcing immediate compliance. Utilizing mirrorguns prior to breaching helps identify booby traps and suspect placements before committing to an entry. Selecting squad traits such as Negotiator or Pacifier further boosts compliance rates when yelling commands at hesitant suspects.