Rainbow Six Siege: 7 Best Elite Skins

Though players are able to customize the headgear and outfit of their operators in Rainbow Six Siege, these tend to be very small alterations that will only change specific aspects of the character’s appearance. Elite skins, on the other hand, provide a complete makeover for the operator, not only providing them with a drastically different costume, but also giving them a unique victory animation, along with a few weapon skins and charms.

At first, Elite skins were only reserved for the most popular operators, but as time has gone on, Ubisoft have introduced far more of them into the game. It’s gotten to the point where almost every single character in Siege has an Elite skin which can be purchased from the store, but while there are some that are a little lackluster from a visual perspective, there are others which have blown players away because of how unique and creative they are.

7 Tomb Raider (Ash)

There’s No One Who Suits The Classic Lara Get-Up Better Than Ash

There have been a few crossover skins which have appeared in Siege since it launched back in 2015, but this Lara Croft inspired Tomb Raider outfit for Ash is without a doubt one of the best in the game. The light blue tank top and red shades are very reminiscent of classic Lara who would venture through tombs and jungles while also looking as stylish as ever, and the same could be said for Ash, at least, when replacing tomb raiding with breaching, that is.

Ash looks like a true badass with this skin which perfectly suits someone as fast and lethal as she is, being one of the most formidable breachers in the entire game. She unfortunately can’t equip a pair of dual pistols to finish off the look, but this shouldn’t take anything away from this costume as it’s still a real feast for the eyes, and must-have for any Tomb Raider fan.

6 MTG MK.II (Montagne)

Montagne Becomes A Bulkier Version Of RoboCop With This Unique Skin

Montagne’s speed and durability makes him an incredibly intimidating shield operator who can be a nightmare for attackers to take down, but if there was any way to make this guy even more terrifying, it would be turning him into a literal robot. The MTG MK.II skin transforms Montagne into some sort of GIGN cyborg whose body is completely hidden underneath a giant suit of bulky armor which perfectly fits the operator’s role and playstyle.

The skin even comes with a few alterations to Monty’s shield which is made to look more futuristic, being absolutely jaw-dropping to look at when it’s fully extended. Turning Montagne into a big and bulky version of RoboCop might sound a little strange on paper, but Ubisoft managed to pull it off, creating one of the most visually interesting skins in the entire game.

5 Third Echelon (Zero)

Third Echelon Turns Zero Into The Legendary Video Game Icon, Sam Fisher

Zero is a bit of a weird operator. Although he is clearly designed after the legendary soldier Sam Fisher, and even uses the same gadgets as him, they’ve never technically been confirmed to be the same person. With the Third Echelon skin equipped though, there can be no doubt that this is Sam Fisher in the flesh, especially considering he can also be seen sporting his iconic green tri-goggles, which are a staple of his character.

Ubisoft have seemed hesitant to even acknowledge Splinter Cell in recent years, much to the annoyance of fans, but this skin shows they still have a lot of love for the character of Sam Fisher, and it’s an absolute joy being able to control him as part of the game. It’s also greatly appreciated that Ubisoft changed around some of Zero’s facial features to look more like Sam, which isn’t something they needed to do, but which goes a very long way nonetheless.

4 Zero-Day Threat (Vigil)

Vigil Looks Even More Intimidating When Donning The Zero-Day Threat Outfit

Because of how long it took Ubisoft to introduce an Elite skin for Vigil, many players began to assume he was never going to receive one, despite being one of the most popular defenders in the game. Thankfully, it was well worth the wait as Vigil’s Zero-Day Threat skin is just what he needed; a dark and mysterious outfit that could strike fear into the eyes of his unlucky victims.

Vigil’s gameplan involves sticking to the shadows and taking out enemy attackers when they least expect it, so having a more concealed outfit which blends in with the backgrounds compliments his style of play. The skin is also packed full of small details which add to its overall visual flare, such as the white stripes running across Vigil’s mask, and the plethora of small tools attached to his chest and belt, which all make him look like someone who’s more than capable of taking down anyone who dares to stand in his way.

3 Huk Sztuki (Ela)

Ela’s Elite Skin Allows Her Artistic Passion To Shine Through

In stark contrast to her sister Zofia, Ela is known to be rebellious, outgoing, and sometimes, a little crude, but one thing many people don’t know about her is that she’s actually also a talented artist. This underlying passion is represented through Ela’s Elite skin, Huk Sztuki, where she can be seen wearing a vibrant jacket and a t-shirt combo, along with having light green streaks running through her glossy blonde hair.

Compared to most skins in Siege, which tend to be more militaristic, Ela’s punk-rock inspired Elite outfit is a lot more casual, which is why so many people have been drawn to it since its release. It’s also just a clever way to express more information about an operator through their appearance, and in the case of Ela, this takes the form of a bright and stylish outfit which stands apart from anything else seen in the game.

2 Unit Designation Iana (Iana)

It’s Staggering Just How Accurate This Elite Skin Is To Its Original Inspiration

Iana was already getting a lot of comparisons to 2B from Nier Automata when the trailers for her started dropping, but nobody would have ever thought Ubisoft would end up making this her official Elite skin. It’s honestly remarkable just how spot-on this outfit ended up being, looking virtually identical to 2B herself. Whether it’s the short-feathered sleeves or the slanted black bandage covering the eyes, a lot of effort went into making this as accurate as possible, and it certainly paid off as many fans, even those not familiar with Nier, have shown a lot of admiration for the outfit.

Thankfully, this skin will also show up on Iana’s clones after she sends one out to do some scouting. This might sound like a given, but Siege has had problems in the past with replacing the operator’s skin onto their gadgets, such as with Alibi for example, but Ubisoft made sure Iana players could show off their fashion sense, even when controlling a hologram.

1 Spec Ops: Beach (Warden)

Ubisoft Clearly Had A Lot of Fun Creating This Fun And Groovy Elite Skin For Warden

For most of the Elite skins, Ubisoft try to keep the outfit in line with the militaristic tactical-shooter aesthetic of Siege, but in the case of Warden, they instead decided to get a little experimental with his get-up. Just as the name of the skin implies, this outfit makes Warden look like he’s about to hit the beach with his floral patterned shirt and fancy white hat, and as a result, it’s definitely one of the funniest, but also most colorful and vibrant skins in the game.

It also helps that Warden often likes to be sarcastic and witty with his dialogue, which perfectly suits this more jovial skin, and just makes him a fun guy to be around in general. It’s evident that Ubisoft had a lot of fun making this skin, and though it might be quite a bit different from what players are used to seeing, this is very much appreciated as it adds more variation to the overall costume selection.