Rainbow Six Siege Y11S1.2 Designer's Notes: Operator Balancing & Refinements

Ubisoft has released the Y11S1.2 Designer's Notes for Rainbow Six Siege, outlining upcoming balancing updates and insights into major changes for operators like Rauora, Jackal, and Smoke, alongside several refinement adjustments.

Win Delta vs. Presence and Top Operator Bans

The latest data provides a snapshot of operator performance and pick/ban rates across PC and Console platforms.

PC Win Delta vs. Presence

Console Win Delta vs. Presence

PC Top Operator Bans

Console Top Operator Bans

Operator Balancing

Rauora

Rauora's D.O.M. Panel Launcher is being updated to enhance her zone control capabilities. The increased range and immediate availability of all charges will provide more flexibility for establishing fortified zones, especially on larger sites. Interaction times for panels are also being adjusted to create a clearer distinction between ally and enemy movement, reinforcing her delaying power.

• D.O.M. PANEL LAUNCHER
  • Range increased to 25 meters (from 15).
  • Resource management changed to fixed amount.
  • All 4 charges are available at the beginning of the round.
• D.O.M. PANEL
  • Trigger opening time reduced to 0.5 seconds (from 1).
  • Panel closing time for allies reduced to 1 second (from 3).
  • Panel opening time for enemies increased to 6 seconds (from 3).
  • Panel closing for enemies increased to 6 seconds (from 3).
  • Panel opening distance for Drones reduced to 1 meter (from 2).

Jackal

Jackal gains improved vertical tracking and new utility. His EyeNox Model III will now detect footprints from lower floors when the ceiling is opened, making him more consistent in multi-level engagements. Additionally, he receives Frag Grenades, increasing his offensive potential.

• EYENOX MODEL III
  • Enemies' footprints are also visible and scannable from below when destroying the ceiling.
• LOADOUT
  • Gadgets: Added Frag Grenades.

Smoke

Smoke's loadout is being updated with a Deployable Shield, offering more flexibility in site setups and enhancing his ability to delay pushes and create stronger hold positions.

• LOADOUT
  • Gadgets: Added Deployable Shield.

Refinement Changes

These minor adjustments aim to polish gameplay details, improve consistency, and enhance quality-of-life without significantly altering an operator's overall power level or the meta.

Clash

Clash receives a boost to her crowd control uptime to compensate for lost mobility, allowing her to maintain pressure for longer.

• CCE SHIELD MK2
  • Taser battery increased to 15 seconds (from 10).

Frost

Frost's Welcome Mats become more punishing, giving defenders a longer window to capitalize on caught attackers.

• WELCOME MAT
  • Limping time increased to 70 seconds (from 60).

Glaz

This adjustment enhances Glaz’s ability to move while keeping his sight equipped.

• FLIP SIGHT
  • Movement time to reach maximum distortion increased to 15 seconds (from 12).

Grim

The deployment delay for Grim’s Kawan Hive is increased, encouraging more deliberate usage and slightly reducing its effectiveness against quick destruction.

• KAWAN HIVE
  • Delay to drop the swarm canister increased to 0.6 seconds (from 0.4).

Thunderbird

Thunderbird’s healing output is being strengthened to increase her impact in sustained defensive holds.

• KÓNA STATION
  • Health regeneration increased to 3 hp per second (from 2).

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