The FPS community has been in a neverending debate about keyboard and mouse versus controller — and Rainbow Six Siege is no exception.
Like most shooter titles, Rainbow Six Siege has a focus on mechanical skills, accurate shots, and quick reaction times. This is what makes Rainbow Six Siege a very competitive title. But players have noticed that playing on a controller doesn't offer the same speed and accuracy.
What can you do to feel as competitive as a keyboard and mouse player? Aim assist. This is a touchy subject for Rainbow Six Siege players, especially since some feel it gives controller players an unfair advantage.
How do I turn on aim assist in Rainbow 6 Siege?
Aim assist is disabled by default. Here is how to turn it on:
- Open the main menu
- Select the "Options" icon in the top right corner of the screen
- Go into the "Controls" sub-menu from there
- You'll see "Aim Assist"
- Within "Aim Assist," select "Enabled."
Can you change controls in Rainbow Six Siege?
To further help improve the controls to fit your specific needs, you can also adjust the sensitivity from the Aim Assist menu. You'll see the ability to adjust the aim down sights sensitivity, which will help you better control your aim.
What controllers work on PC for Rainbow Six Siege?
You can use a controller if it feels more comfortable for you. This is sometimes a good choice for console players switching to PC. Here are the officially supported controllers that can have aim assist in Rainbow Six Siege:
PC
- Keyboard and mouse
- DualShock 4 Controller
- DualSense Controller
- Xbox 360 Controller
- Xbox Elite Controller 2
- Xbox Wireless Controller
- Steam Controller (in Steam compatibility mode)
PlayStation 4
- DualShock 4 Controller
PlayStation 5
- DualSense Controller
Stadia
- All officially supported Stadia peripherals
Xbox One
- Xbox Elite Controller 2
- Xbox Wireless Controller
Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox Elite Controller 2
- Xbox Wireless Controller
Is aim assist unfair in Rainbow Six Siege?
Aim assist isn't cheating but many still speculate that it gives an unfair advantage to controller players. This is up for debate. Some feel aim assist brings controllers up to par with keyboard and mouse speed-wise and accuracy-wise, but others feel it may put them over the edge. This most likely depends on who is using the aim assist and what controller they are using.