Despite having a slow start in terms of total players upon launch, Rainbow Six Siege has become one of the biggest esports titles with consistent updates and unique gameplay.
R6’s fun and challenging take on tactical shooters wasn’t the only pillar of its success, however. The game’s multiple progression systems and regular operator releases keep players engaged. Additionally, Elite skins stand at the top of Ubisoft’s in-game cosmetics offerings.
Elite skins can feature different characteristics than an Operator’s general theme and come with headgear, weapon charms, and weapon skins on top of a uniform. What makes these skins truly elite is that they also allow players to do further customizations like Victory Poses, Operator Cards, and Gadget Skins. Though Ubisoft gave away quite a few Elite Skins in 2018, the only reliable way of getting an Elite Skin is to unlock one with Credits.
Here are all the available Elite skins in Rainbow Six Siege.
All Elite Skins in R6 Siege
SAS
Sledge – L Detachment
The L Detachment Elite Skin for Sledge does a good job of capturing the operator’s Scottish origin. The hammer featured in the set is a traditional Scottish one used in the hammer-throwing competition of the Highland Games.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Thatcher – Operation Nimrod
The Operation Nimrod skin of Thatcher was the first skin to reveal the operator’s face. It also has a different vibe from the rest considering there are only a handful skins that rock a stylish handlebar mustache.
Thatcher was a part of three conflicts: the battle of Goose Green, the Falklands War, and the Iranian Embassy siege, according to Siege’s lore. The Operation Nimrod skin especially resembles uniforms worn during the Iranian Embassy siege.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Smoke – Sanguine Arsenic
Smoke’s Sanguine Arsenic skin takes the fans of the operator back in time, featuring his younger self. The casual style and colors of the skin also separate it from the rest and can be a breath of fresh air for anyone looking to stray away from the strict military tone of Siege. Or maybe you’re just tired of confusing him with Mute all the time.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Mute – F Squadron
F squadron was a crucial part of the British Royal Air Force during World War Two, and the skin does a great job of making Mute look like he was straight out of that era. The stylish vintage uniform also comes with worn-out weapon skins, which give the impression of Mute being battle-tested.
Price: 1,800 Credits
FBI SWAT
Ash – Sidewinder
The Sidewinder is likely to be the most common Elite Skin in Siege since the skin was given as compensation to all players back in 2018 after conflicts surrounding the Outbreak Pack. Despite being one of the older skins in the game, the desert-themed colors of the Sidewinder skin still keep up with the times in terms of fashion.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Ash – Black Viper
Black Viper looks a lot like the Sidewinder Elite Skin. The main visible difference between the two is Black Viper’s lighter camo tones, which can be enough to make a decision.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Ash – Tomb Raider
Some in the Siege community thought that Ash looked like a military version of Lara Croft from Tomb Raider. Fans wondered if Ubisoft would ever release a Tomb Raider-themed skin for her, but considering the developer doesn’t usually stray too far away from Siege when it comes to cosmetics, the community kept their expectations low. Those expectations were justified, however, since Ubisoft released an actual Tomb Raider skin for Ash, and it looks nothing short of amazing.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Thermite – Vintage Bureau
The Vintage Bureau Elite Skin for Thermite features the operator in a timeless FBI uniform. This old-school uniform is a nice throwback 20th century and it also comes with a fitting gadget skin to Thermite’s personality.
Price: 1800 Rainbow Six Credits
Pulse – Lucky Seventh
Mute isn’t the only operator with a World War Two skin. The Lucky Seventh comes with a uniform that was first used by the Seventh Armored Division of the U.S. Army. Pulse also got a hair redo with a mohawk, and it makes him look even more badass than his default skin.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Castle – Point Blank Justice
Castle is one of the coolest characters in Siege. He received his elite skin in 2022. The Point Blank skin takes Castle back to his time with the FBI. Having received his training with the German Federal Police, Castle was probably perfect for the job.
Price: 1,620 Credits
GIGN
Twitch – Maquis
Ubisoft’s passion for releasing historically accurate skins is something to admire. The Maquis skin features Twitch as a member of the French resistance during the Second World War.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Montagne – MTG MK.II
Montagne hits the ground covered in armor. If you’re also a fan of the Halo series, then you might appreciate the pieces of armor that Montagne wears in MTG MK.II. With this elite skin, it feels like Montagne could be out of a space mission.
Price: 1,620 Credits
Doc – Trench Medic
Continuing on with the French theme, the Trench Medic features our favorite medic in a uniform from World War I. He also comes with a slick-looking mustache, which can be considered as a signature of the 1910s.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Rook – Gendarmerie
Though it may be hard to tell the difference between this and Rook’s default skin if you only think of his armor when you look at him, Gendarmerie features a real-life GIGN uniform. Alongside being one of the slickest uniforms in the GIGN division, the skin also comes with a unique victory pose and several thematic gun skins.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Spetsnaz
Tachanka – Slava Korolyu
Going through a corridor in Siege can turn into one of the hardest tasks possible if Tachanka is on the other side. Considering he’ll just start raining bullets toward you when he sees you, he may not even need armor to protect himself.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Glaz – Lethal Citizen
Glaz’s main skin can give the impression of a dutiful soldier. His Lethal Citizen Elite Skin, on the other hand, makes him look like a leader of a revolution. The stylish flat cap is the star of the concept, alongside his striking beard.
Price: 1,800 Rainbow Six Credits
Fuze – Second Shock Army
The Second Shock Army was a branch of the Soviet Union forces that specialized in overcoming difficult defensive resistances to make way for mobile formations. Knowing Fuze, he’d be a great addition to the Second Shock Army, and this skin shows it.
Price: 1800 Rainbow Six Credits
Kapkan – Vympel
Vympel is a group of armed forces that are known for being involved in secret missions operating under the KGB. Kapkan comes in a nice-looking camo, which should make him quite hard to detect in low-light environments.
Price: 1,800 Credits
GSG 9
Blitz – Panzerstärke
Moving on to Germany, the Panzerstärke Elite Skin turns Blitz into a walking German tank. The colors reflect a World War II vibe and give Blitz the impression of being unbreakable.
Price: 1,800 Credits
IQ – Reunification
IQ’s Reunification Elite Skin takes a step back from the military approach which looks to be the common theme for most of the Elites. Reunification features IQ in an exercising outfit that looks to be from the ‘80s and ‘90s. It’s a great throwback skin and certainly, a must-have if you enjoy standing out.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Jäger – Flying Ace
Flying Ace features Jäger in an old-school Pilot’s uniform, which suits the operator’s passion for flying. Though it isn’t clearly known which era the uniform is from, it belongs to the German Air Forces.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Bandit – Axle 13
The Axle 13 Elite Skin goes against the groove and features a Bandit who’s probably tired of uniforms. Bandit removes his mask and becomes a biker as a part of Axle 13 while developing a taste for tattoos.
Price: 1,800 Credits
JTF2
Buck – Snowdrift Expert
Being a Montreal native, Buck’s no stranger to cold environments. The Snowdrift Expert skin features the agent in a snowsuit that should blend in well with the snow outside Chalet if you’re lucky.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Frost – Huntress
Frost spent her childhood in Vancouver where it can get too cold, too quickly. Keeping a beanie and a scarf at arm’s reach can have its advantages, but not if you’re going south. The Huntress Elite Skin features Frost in a lighter gear and gives her an intimidating look.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Navy SEALs
Blackbeard – Guerrilla
The Guerilla Elite Skin takes Blackbeard into the Vietnam War and features the operator in light clothes to avoid overheating, alongside what looks to be ammo that should be enough for days.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Valkyrie – Photographer ‘72
When it comes to cameras, no one can outperform Valkyrie. The Photographer ‘72 skin features the operator as a wartime journalist who surely can handle herself in the field.
Price: 1,800 Credits
BOPE
Capitão – Responsa
Bit by bit, more casual skins are making it into the Siege. The Responsa elite skins feature Capitão in everyday clothes but somehow give him a post-apocalyptic vibe, which could be all thanks to his crossbow.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Caveira – Mata Leão
It’s hard to tell what Caveira thinks behind the facepaint of her default skin. Mata Leão Elite Skin sheds light on that mystery and shows that she has the eyes of a killer. And, as an easter egg, the skin means “chokehold” in Portuguese.
Price: 1,800 Credits
SAT
Hibana – Onkochishin
The Onkochishin Elite Skin features Hibana in a full-on traditional Japanese outfit. She looks to have made some adjustments to the outfit to make it more battle-friendly and support movement, however.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Echo – Tenkamusou
Echo looks like a man of few words, which is one of the main characteristics of ninjas. With the Tenkamusou Elite Skin, Echo turns into a ninja. The ponytail finish he chooses completes the look.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Echo – Mad Dog of Shimano
There are a few Echo skins in Siege, and most feature everyone’s favorite ninja in serious themes. The Mad Dog of Shimano, however, features Echo as if he was starring in a mafia movie, making it one of the more fun skins in the game and the leader of the Yakuza collaboration.
Price: 1,944 Credits
GEO
Jackal – Rastreador
When it comes to tracking enemies, no one does it better than Jackal. The Rastreador skin for the operator features him in an outfit that looks like it was out of a detective show. And fittingly enough, its name means “tracker” in Spanish, his native language.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Mira – Inspiración
The Inspiración Elite Skin does a great job of preserving the tunes and colors of the Spanish Civil War. The removal of the helmet allows players to see Mira’s face more clearly while also making room for a stylish beret.
Price: 1,800 Credits
SDU
Lesion – Nano-Tox 32
The Nano-Tox 32 Elite Skin doesn’t turn Lesion into the Terminator, but it does a great job of capturing a more sci-fi vibe around the operator.
Price: 1,800 Credits
GROM
Zofia – S.T.A.R.S. Unit
The collaboration between Resident Evil and Siege was one of the best ones so far. When it came down to who would be the perfect candidate for a Jill Valentine skin, Zofia was hands down the best choice.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Zofia – Duch Bojowy
Almost all operators have military backgrounds, turning them into what they are today. The Duch Bojowy Elit Skin drives us back into memory lane and showcases a young Zofia who’s a new recruit to the Polish army.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Ela – Huk Sztuki
Bad career choices happen, and if you were to ask Ela what she would have liked to become, she would probably tell you that she was meant to be an artist. The Huk Sztuki Elite Skin brings out Ela’s artistic background in a punk-ish vibe and is an alternative version of Ela if he had never gotten into the military.
Price: 1,800 Credits
707th SMB
Vigil – Zero-Day Threat
Vigil’s quite gifted when it comes to electronics. The Zero-Day Threat outfit makes him look like a vigilante hacker, and he also shows that he has the moves in the skin’s trailer.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Dokkaebi – Electro Beat
Dokkaebi changed a lot about herself to survive. Hiding her real persona for a long time allowed her to advance through the ranks, but it would be hard to continue such a gimmick without taking a break once in a while. The Electro Beat skin features the operator in casual clothes, and she shows off her dance skills in the animation.
Price: 1,800 Credits
CBRN THREAT UNIT
Lion – Leon S. Kennedy
If Leon Scott Kennedy were to pick who’d be representing him in Siege, he couldn’t have done a better job. The Leon S. Kennedy skin for Lion brings the Resident Evil character to life in Siege.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Finka (Siege) – QCR Exo Prototype NH02
Lera was born in a region affected by the Chernobyl disaster. Her advanced research in medical science led to her developing a treatment for her own disease, and the QCR Exo Prototype NH02 skin just looks right for such a scientist.
Price: 1,620 Credits
GSUTR
Maverick – Hotshot Welder
When Maverick is out in the field, he doesn’t leave anything to chance, and the Hotshot Welder skin for the operator is proof of that.
Price: 1,800 Credits
GIGR
Nomad – Infinite Journey
Nomad is an expert in environmental operations. She can traverse harsh environments across the globe, from the Sahara to the Arctic Circle, and the Infinite Journey skin is made for the cold weather.
Price: 1,620 Credits
Kaid – Agent El Fassi
Kaid brought the Fortress to its glory days. As a skillful leader, he also should dress for the part, and the Agent El Fassi skin features a mixture of both action and business.
Price: 1,620 Credits
SASR
Mozzie – Deadset Hero
The Australian Operator Mozzie is all about motorcycles. The Deadset Hero skin gives him a Western spin, however, and makes him look like a modern, tactical cowboy.
Price: 1,800 Credits
NIGHTHAVEN
Kali – Masterframe Prototype I
As the leader of the NIGHTHAVEN, Kali has to remain tough under all circumstances. Her ambitious nature allowed her to reach great heights in the Siege world and the Masterframe Prototype I skin does justice to her rebellious side.
Price: 1,620 Credits
Ace – Altruistic Ego
Ace is a paramedic-turned-soldier. His ambitions drove him to medical school, but he quickly shifted to the action-oriented path of a paramedic.
As a paramedic, he needs to carry quite a few items into the battlefield, and the Altruistic Ego skin comes with enough pockets.
Price: 1,620 Credits
Secret Service
Warden – Spec Ops: Beach
Warden spent years in the Marines and also protected high-ranking politicians in the Secret Service. If anyone deserves to go on a vacation in Siege, it’s Warden, and the Spec Ops: Beach skin testifies to that.
Price: 1,620 Credits
REU
Iana – Unit Designation Iana
Iana’s engineering roots can be felt in her in-game abilities. The Unit Designation skin, however, gives Iana that anime touch with NieR: Automata, making her even more formidable in the process.
Price: 1,944 Credits
ROS
Zero – Third Echelon
Zero is a seasoned veteran, bringing his wealth of experience and ruthless determination to the elite Rainbow team. It could be his beard, but I’d like to believe that the Third Echelon skin takes Zero back to his younger days alongside Splinter Cell.
Price: 1,944 Credits
Inkaba Task Force
Melusi – Umvikeli
After resigning from the army, Melusi started training local women in tracking, interception, and surveillance at the Southern African Wildlife College. The Umvikeli skin features an outfit that both allows her to be agile and protects her from the sun.
Price: 1,800 Credits
Unaffiliated
Flores – Master Assassin
There isn’t a better operator to bring Assassin’s Creed to Siege. While it may look awkward for an assassin to use rifles, modern times require modern solutions.
Price: 1,944 Credits
