Rainbow Six Siege update Y9S1.3 details released for PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox One. According to R6 Y9S1.3 patch notes, the latest update introduces balancing changes to operator abilities, particularly focusing on Azami and her Kiba Barrier, which now becomes vulnerable to bullets. Apart from this, Rainbow 6 Siege patch Y9S1.3 also includes general stability fixes.
Previously, a big season 7 update added a new defender Azami (Kiba barrier gadget), permanent Team Deathmatch mode, and changes for Goyo, Melusi, Thunderbird, Kali, Valkyrie, and Zero. Recently, a hotfix Y7S1.2 was also released. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing issues with the game. Today’s R6 update Y9S1.3 will fix a few of these issues.
Read more details below.
Rainbow Six Siege Update Y9S1.3 Patch Notes – April 30, 2024
Operator Balancing
Azami
Kiba Barrier
- Increased the damage received by High caliber Handguns and Revolvers by 10%.
- Increased the damage received by Medium caliber Submachine Guns and Assault Rifles by 10%.
- Increased the damage received by High caliber Assault Rifles and Light Machine Guns by 5%.
Iana
Loadout
- Added Impact EMP Grenade.
- Removed Stun Grenades.
Lesion
GU Mine
- Reduced initial damage to 3hp (from 5).
- Increased gadget refill timer to 25 seconds (from 20).
Loadout
- Added Observation Blocker.
- Removed Impact Grenades.
Nokk
HEL Presence Reduction
- Increased duration to 30 seconds (from 20).
- Increased cooldown to 30 seconds (from 20).
Oryx
Remah Dash
- Will destroy Deployable and Talon shields. The dash is not interrupted.
Sens
R.O.U. Projector System
- Max. Resources increased to 4 R.O.U. Projectors (from 3).
Gadget Balancing
Impact Grenade
Explosion
- Reduced damage to 40hp (from 60).
- Reduced radius to 2 meters (from 3).
Operators Affected: Azami, Caveira, Clash, Echo, Goyo, Maestro, Melusi, Rook, Valkyrie, Vigil, Wamai.
Weapon Balancing
Ballistic Shield
Guard Break
- Explosion trigger threshold reduced to 30 damage (from 50).
