Rainbow Six Siege Y11S1.1 Patch Notes

Operators! Ubisoft has rolled out the Y11S1.1 patch, bringing a wave of operator balancing and critical bug fixes. While this isn’t a massive seasonal update, the changes are meaningful—especially for players who main Flores, Iana, Jäger, Nøkk, Rook, or Wamai. Let’s break down what’s new.

By the BuyCarry News Team | March 28, 2026

🎮 Rainbow Six Siege Y11S1.1 – Operator Buffs & Fixes

⚙️ Operator Balancing

This patch focuses on quality‑of‑life improvements for several operators, making them more responsive and effective in the field.

Operator	Change	Impact
Flores	RCE‑Ratero Charge: Delay to exit drone after triggering explosion reduced from 2s to 1s	Flores can follow up behind his drone much faster, improving his pacing during pushes.
Iana	Gemini Replicator: Duration increased from 15s to 18s	Extra time to gather intel and bait out utility.
Jäger	Active Defense: Cooldown reduced from 10s to 9s	Jäger can respond more consistently to staggered projectile threats.
Nøkk	HEL Presence Reduction: Duration increased from 10s to 13s	More freedom to take calculated risks while stealth is active.
Rook	Armor Pack: Additional health increased from 20 HP to 25 HP	Teammates get a small but meaningful survivability boost.
Wamai	Mag‑NET System: Activation time reduced from 2s to 1.5s	Wamai can deploy his gadget more responsively during firefights.

🔫 Weapon Buffs

Two weapons received damage increases, directly benefiting their respective operators.

Weapon	Change	Operator Affected
M12	Damage increased from 40 HP to 42 HP	Caveira
POF‑9	Damage increased from 35 HP to 37 HP	Sens

Both weapons were previously considered underwhelming in their damage output. These small bumps could make them more competitive choices in ranked play.

🐛 Bug Fixes

The patch addresses several gameplay and user experience issues. Key fixes include:

Gameplay

Solid Snake’s OSP Pouch no longer highlights two gadgets as selected
Prone movement speed restored to correct values
Wamai’s Mag‑NET no longer catches devices after being destroyed
Attackers no longer lose drone control during Preparation Phase when spectated
Ram can no longer hide inside her BU‑GI Auto Breacher
Gridlock’s Trax Stingers now correctly destroyed by Deimos’ T.R.I.P. Connector
Flores’ RCE‑Ratero Charge now displays explosion VFX and SFX correctly with the Master Assassin skin

User Experience

Spectating Solid Snake now properly displays Soliton Radar information
Rebinding secondary inputs for Switch Ability Mode now works as expected

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💬 BuyCarry’s Take: Small Tweaks, Big Impact

At BuyCarry, we’ve always appreciated Ubisoft’s commitment to fine‑tuning Rainbow Six Siege. This patch may look small on paper, but the changes address real pain points.

The Flores buff is particularly welcome. Waiting two seconds after detonating your drone often meant missing the window to push. One second is a game‑changer for aggressive Flores players.

Jäger’s cooldown reduction—while only one second—adds up over a full round, especially when dealing with flashbang or frag grenade spam. And Wamai’s faster deployment means less time standing vulnerable while placing utility.

The weapon buffs are modest, but Caveira and Sens mains will take any extra damage they can get. Every bullet matters in a game where one‑shot headshots dominate.

As always, these adjustments subtly shift the meta. Operators who were slightly out of favor may see renewed playtime.

If you’re looking to adapt to the new patch quickly—whether it’s mastering the new Flores timing or climbing ranked with buffed operators—BuyCarry offers coaching and carries to help you stay ahead of the curve.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When did Y11S1.1 release?
A: The patch was released on March 24, 2026.
Q: Which operators got buffed?
A: Flores, Iana, Jäger, Nøkk, Rook, and Wamai all received improvements.
Q: Were any operators nerfed?
A: No. This patch focuses on buffs and bug fixes only.
Q: Did any weapons get changed?
A: Yes. The M12 (Caveira) damage increased from 40 to 42, and the POF‑9 (Sens) increased from 35 to 37.
Q: Are there any major gameplay changes?
A: No major system changes. This is a balancing and bug‑fixing patch.
Q: How can BuyCarry help me in Rainbow Six Siege?
A: We offer ranked carries, coaching, and boosting services to help you climb the ladder and master new operator changes.