Best Operators in Rainbow Six Siege – Ranked Tier List
Best Operators in Rainbow Six Siege (Y10S1) – Tier List
Choosing the right operator in Rainbow Six Siege can be the key to victory, especially in Y10S1, where the meta is constantly shifting. This tier list evaluates the best attackers and defenders, ranking them based on their effectiveness in ranked and competitive play.
Best Attackers in Rainbow Six Siege (Y10S1)
We've compiled a list of the best attackers for this season, with S-tier featuring the most powerful operators and C-tier including the less effective ones.
Attackers Tier List
Tier | Operators |
|---|---|
S | Rauora, Buck, Thatcher, Thermite, Iana, Ace, Sledge, Ash |
A | Brava, Deimos, Dokkaebi, Grim, Hibana, Jackal, Kali, Montagne, Ram |
B | Blackbeard, Blitz, Capitao, Finka, Flores, IQ, Lion, Maverick, Nomad, Osa, Striker, Twitch, Ying, Zero, Zofia |
C | Fuze, Glaz, Gridlock, Amaru, Nøkk, Sens |
S-Tier – Best Attackers
Rauora
A new attacking operator from New Zealand, Rauora wields the D.O.M. Panel Launcher, allowing her to remotely deploy bulletproof panels to control map flow and create tactical advantages. She has access to the 417 Marksman Rifle and M249 LMG, making her versatile for different playstyles.
Buck
A soft breacher who excels in vertical play, using the Skeleton Key under-barrel shotgun to break through unreinforced floors and ceilings, creating new sightlines and access points.
Thatcher
A support operator equipped with EMP grenades that disable defender electronics, countering Mute’s Signal Disruptors, Bandit's Shock Wire, and Kaid’s Electroclaws.
Thermite
One of the best hard breachers, capable of opening large reinforced walls with his Exothermic Charges. Unlike Ace, Thermite requires close proximity to the wall, making him riskier but highly effective.
Iana
Iana’s Gemini Replicator allows her to create holographic decoys, forcing defenders to reveal their positions. Combined with her G36C or ARX200, she is one of the most dangerous entry fraggers.
Ace
A flexible hard breacher with the S.E.L.M.A. explosive device, which breaches reinforced walls and hatches from a distance. His AK-12 assault rifle is one of the best in the game.
Sledge
A trusted soft breacher with a sledgehammer, allowing for vertical map control by destroying floors and walls. His frag grenades add further versatility for clearing defender gadgets.
Ash
A fast-moving entry fragger with breaching rounds that open soft surfaces remotely, letting her disrupt defender positions without exposing herself.
A-Tier – Strong Choices with Slight Limitations
A-Tier operators are powerful and effective, but they require specific conditions or team coordination to reach their full potential.
Brava – Uses the Kludge Drone to hack defender gadgets, making them work against their own team.
Deimos – Tracks and marks defenders with his DeathMARK ability, exposing their locations even through walls.
Dokkaebi – Uses the Logic Bomb to hack enemy phones, forcing defenders to either reveal their positions or take time to disable the ringing.
Jackal – Tracks roamers using footprint scans, making him an excellent counter to aggressive defenders.
Best Defenders in Rainbow Six Siege (Y10S1)
This tier list ranks defenders based on their general effectiveness in ranked and competitive play.
Defenders Tier List
Tier | Operators |
|---|---|
S | Solis, Jäger, Smoke, Mira, Valkyrie, Azami, Lesion |
A | Aruni, Echo, Fenrir, Kaid, Kapkan, Mute, Wamai |
B | Alibi, Bandit, Castle, Doc, Frost, Goyo, Maestro, Melusi, Mozzie, Pulse, Rook, Sentry, Thorn, Thunderbird, Tubarão, Warden, Skopós |
C | Caveira, Ela, Oryx, Tachanka, Vigil, Clash |
S-Tier – Best Defenders
Solis
A Colombian defender specialized in intel denial. Her SPEC-IO Electro Sensor scans for attacker gadgets, including drones and breaching tools, making her an ideal counter to droners.
Jäger
A German operator with Active Defense Systems (ADS), which automatically neutralize grenades and throwables, making him one of the most valuable projectile denial operators.
Smoke
His gas grenades are excellent for delaying attackers, preventing plant attempts, and denying key entry points. His SMG-11 and M590A1 shotgun make him deadly in close-range fights.
Mira
Her Black Mirrors provide one-way visibility, allowing defenders to hold reinforced positions while monitoring enemy movements.
Valkyrie
Uses Black Eye cameras, providing unmatched surveillance and map awareness, allowing defenders to counter aggressive pushes effectively.
Azami
Deploys Kiba Barriers, throwable kunai blades that expand into bulletproof shields, altering map dynamics on the fly.
Lesion
Deploys invisible GU Mines, which slow and damage attackers, forcing them to take time removing the needles.
A-Tier – Strong Picks but Less Versatile
A-Tier defenders provide great value but require proper positioning and coordination.
Aruni – Uses Surya Gates, which destroy attacker projectiles and force them to use utility before entry.
Echo – Deploys Yokai drones, which disrupt attackers with sonic bursts, making him great for plant denial.
Fenrir – Uses F-NATT Dread Mines, which blind and slow attackers, making it easier to defend key areas.
Kaid – Uses Electroclaws to electrify reinforced walls and hatches, stopping breachers like Thermite and Ace.
Final Thoughts
Mastering the Y10S1 meta is crucial for success in Rainbow Six Siege, but strategy and skill will always matter most. While S-tier operators offer better utility and firepower, even lower-tier operators can be effective when played skillfully.
Use this R6S Operator Tier List to pick the best operators for your playstyle, improve your strategy, and dominate ranked games!