Rainbow Six Siege Attacker weapons tier list (Y10S1)

The weapon tier list for Rainbow Six Siege goes through constant change as the developers introduce balance patches and small tweaks. The entire arsenal of guns has some overlapping parts that both attackers and defenders can make use of. However, some of the weapons perform better than others in their class, be it due to higher damage output per bullet, higher fire rate, or better recoil control.

A weapon tier list can help you make the correct choice when picking an operator in Siege and creating the most effective loadout. Although gadgets and equipment can change for different maps and team compositions, meta weapons generally stay the same irrespective of the match arena.

This article will provide a quick overview of the Rainbow Six Siege guns in a weapon tier list for the attacker side.

Note: This article delves into the primary weapons only for Attackers. The list is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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Attacker weapons tier list for Rainbow Six Siege Operation Deadly Omen (Y10S1)

The new Y10S1 update for Siege introduced a new attacker operator, Rauora, to the game. This new patch shifted the pace of the game as attackers can now block off certain entry points with Rauora's ability, resulting in a shift of the weapons that attackers can pick.

This weapons tier list for Attackers is categorized using the standard S, A, B, C, and D notations, where S has the best weapons, and D has the ones you should probably not use. Here is a table of all the weapon tiers:

Tier	Weapons
S	AK-12, C8-SFW, SC300K, R4C
A	G8A1, MK14, C7E, 552 Commando, AR33, 556XI, ARX2000, G36C, M4, Type 89, M762, CAMRS, BOSG
B	L85A2, Spear .308, PDW9 , F90, MP7, Para-308, F2, AUG A2, V308 , Ak-74m, AR-15.50, SR-25, 417, Ots-03, 6P41, LMG-E, M249 SAW, T-95 LSW, M1014, SuperNova
C	POF-9, M249, FMG-9, MK17 CQB, SIX12, M590A1 , SASG-12, SG-CQB
D	ITA12L, "Le Roc" Extendable Shield, CSRX 300, Ballistic Shield, G52-Tactical Shield

S-tier

AK-12 ranks in S class in our weapons tier list (Image via Ubisoft)

This tier consists of the best guns in the game, each equipped with the fastest TTK and easy handling that will shred through your enemies in a matter of seconds.

AK-12

The AK-12 remains a star of the show when it comes to dishing out raw damage. Newcomers may face some difficulties with the recoil control when spraying an entire magazine, but you can equip it with different attachments to tame the gun kick. The weapon is available for Fuze and Ace's loadout and excels in both medium and long-range combat (depending on the optic you use).

C8-SFW

The C8-SFW is available for Buck and comes with devastating damage output. The magazine contains over 30 bullets and makes it easy for experienced players to take precise shots while conserving ammo. However, the weapon can quickly become difficult to control if you start shooting and miss your shots. The best bet in such a scenario is to reset behind solid cover and re-engage in the gunfight instead of spraying the whole magazine.

R4C

The assault rifle R4C and Ash are synonymous, as it took the meta spot in the game's previous seasons. Although it received some nerfs before, the latest weapon changes have made it effective for fast-paced combat. With a comparatively higher fire rate, this weapon can help you enter objective sites and shoot while strafing from cover to cover.

SC300K

This weapon arrived in Siege with the introduction of Zero, an intel-based attacker, and quickly rose in popularity. The gun has great damage output per bullet with an average fire rate. However, it compensates for these benefits with a hefty gun kick whenever spraying. It is recommended to keep an eye on the magazine's status at all times due to its smaller capacity.

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A-tier

G8A1 ranks in A class in our weapons tier list (Image via Ubisoft)

This tier of Rainbow Six Siege attacker weapons consists of great guns, but not as efficient as the ones in S. These are the strongest firearms in the game right now due to their versatility, and damage and are quite easy to use.

• G8A1 (LMG, available to IQ and Amaru)
• MK14 (DMR, available to Dokkaebi
• C7E (AR, available to Jackal)
• 552 Commando (AR, available to IQ)
• AR33 (AR, available to Thatcher and Flores)
• 556XI (AR, available to Thermite and Osa)
• G36C (AR, available to Ash and Iana)
• M4 (AR, available to Maverick)
• Type-89 (AR, available to Hibana)
• M762 (AR, available to Zofia)
• CAMRS (DMR, available to Buck and Brava)
• BOSG (Shotgun, available to Dokkaebi)

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B-tier

ARX2000 ranks in B class in our weapons tier list (Image via Ubisoft)

The weapons in this tier are in the middle-ground; not too powerful, not too bad. They can get the job done, but better alternatives exist.

• ARX2000 (AR, available to Nomad and Iana)
• L85A2 (AR, available to Thatcher and Sledge)
• Spear .308 (AR, available to Finka)
• PDW9 (SMG, available to Jackal and Osa)
• F90 (AR, available to Gridlock)
• MP7 (SMG, available to Zero)
• Para-308 (AR, available to Capitao and Brava)
• F2 (AR, available to Twitch)
• AUG A2 (AR, available to IQ)
• V308 (AR, available to Lion)
• Ak-74m (AR, available to Nomad and Deimos)
• AR-15.50 (DMR, available to Maverick)
• SR-25 (DMR, available to Blackbeard)
• 417 (DMR, available to Twitch, Lion, and Sens)
• Ots-03 (DMR, available to Glaz)
• 6P41 (LMG, available to Fuze and Finka)
• LMG-E (LMG, available to Zofia)
• M249 SAW (LMG, available to Gridlock)
• T-95 LSW (LMG, available to Ying)
• M1014 (Shotgun, available to Thermite and Ace)
• SuperNova (Shotgun, available to Amaru and Hibana)

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C-tier

M249 ranks in C class in our weapons tier list (Image via Ubisoft)

This tier consists of mostly shotguns, which are not ideal while attacking in Rainbow Six Siege. They lack range and are terrible for taking fights due to that.

The few automatics and DMRs included in this tier are also the least usable guns in the games, and you should avoid them like the plague unless you really enjoy playing with them.

• POF-9 (SMG, available to Sens)
• M249 (LMG, available to Capitao)
• FMG-9 (SMG, available to Nokk)
• MK17 CQB (AR, available to Blackbeard)
• SIX12 (Shotgun, available to Ying)
• M590A1 (Shotgun, available to Thatcher, Sledge, and Deimos)
• SASG-12 (Shotgun, available to Finka)
• SG-CQB (Shotgun, available to Twitch and Lion)

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D-tier

CSRX 300 ranks in D class in our weapons tier list (Image via Ubisoft)

The final tier consists of weapons that are utterly useless in Rainbow Six Siege. Namely, the only bolt-action sniper in the game which sees no play due to the long animation, and missing only one shot during a round can cost you the victory.

There are also the shields, which are countered easily, hence see almost no play.

• ITA12L (Shotgun, available to Jackal)
• "Le Roc" Extendable Shield (available to Montagne)
• CSRX 300 (Sniper, available to Kali)
• Ballistic Shield (available to Fuze)
• G52-Tactical Shield (available to Blitz)

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Gearing up with the best loadout available to your operator in Rainbow Six Siege is crucial when attacking. The risks of running a sub-par gun are massive, as the defenders have the advantage inside the objective to take cover and pre-aim angles. Although much of the weapon's effectiveness depends on one's playstyle, it helps to have a gun that can deal higher damage.

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