Rainbow Six Siege Attacker weapons tier list (Y9S2)

The weapons tier list in Rainbow Six Siege is always changing, with the balancing team often bringing in buffs and nerfs. In the ever-shifting meta of Rainbow Six Siege, picking the right attacker with the right weaponry can mean the difference between planting the defuser with seconds to spare and watching the victory slip away. Y9S2 throws a fresh twist into the works with new attachments and operator rebalances.

This weapons tier list for Attackers is your bible, ranking attacker armaments based on their lethality, controllability, ammo capacity, and how well they complement the operator's unique gadget.

Whether you're a frag-hungry Ash main or a methodical Thermite player, this guide will help you optimize your loadout to dominate the battlefield and secure those crucial wins.

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 (Y9S2)

Siege boasts a huge collection of weapons, with some being a commonality between Attackers and Defenders in Y9S2. However, some weapons have a clear distinction and are generally considered better than others, both in terms of damage output and recoil.

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

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

AK-12 is easily the best gun in the game, with manageable recoil and a high DPS due to its faster fire rate and high damage. This weapon is equipped on Fuze and Ace, and makes for the go-to weapon choice for both of these attackers.

C8-SFW

C8-SFW is a weapon that is a bit difficult to master, but once you get a hang of it, you can go for easy kills. It is one of the go-to guns for many who enjoy playing as the Canadian operator, Buck, as it can get you out of tough gunfights when you are attempting vertical plays due to its low TTK.

R4C

The R4C had a career full of highs and lows since its debut in Rainbow Six Siege. But with the recent buffs, it is one of the best guns in the game, with a fast fire rate and a low TTK. It is also the go-to weapon choice for Ash mains, who just want to rush into the site and take down enemies as quickly as they can.

SC300K

This iconic weapon was added to Rainbow Six Siege with Sam Fisher AKA Zero and it has been the choice of people who main him for over two years. The gun has a high fire rate and can be used in both short and long ranges due to its low recoil.

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)

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)

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)

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)

Weapon selection in Rainbow Six Siege is a nuanced combo between raw power, controllability, and compatibility with your operator's unique abilities. By understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each weapon tier, you can tailor your loadout to match your playstyle and maximize your effectiveness on the battlefield.

As the game continues to evolve, so too will the weapon tier list. Stay tuned for future updates to ensure you're wielding the best possible tools for domination.

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Edited by Sijo Samuel Paul