Aruni R6 Guide — Loadout, Sites, & How to Play in 2026

In Rainbow Six Siege, Aruni is a defender built around the Surya Gate. Three laser gates that activate on movement detection — damage attackers and destroy thrown projectiles. Place Surya gates on commonly-used attacker entry routes — windows, doorways. Recon 6's plans pick Aruni at 28 sites, led by Administration on Emerald Plains.

Aruni is the laser-gate defender. Her Surya gates create damage barriers on doorways and windows, denying entry through specific paths. Plus the gates destroy projectiles (grenades, breach charges) thrown through.

Where is Aruni strongest?

Aruni is strongest at Administration on Emerald Plains, where Aruni is a recommended defense pick. Aruni is picked at 28 sites: 23 recommended and 5 flex. The plans pair Aruni most often with Kaid (26 sites), Ela (9) and Echo (8).

• Administration / CEO Office on Emerald Plains (2F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Blue Bedroom / Green Apartment on Favela (1F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Pink Apartment / Pink Kitchen on Favela (1F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Aunt's Bedroom / Aunt's Apartment on Favela (2F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Dormitory / Games Room on Fortress (2F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Waiting Room / Cafeteria on Fortress (1F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Hammam / Sitting Room on Fortress (1F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Kitchen / Living Room on House (1F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Coast Guard Meeting / Lounge on Kanal (1F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Lab / Lab Support on Lair (B): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Kitchen / Cafeteria on Nighthaven Labs (1F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Kids' Dorms / Dorms Main Hall on Oregon (2F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Kitchen / Dining Hall on Oregon (1F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Meeting Room / Office on Presidential Plane (2F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Kids' Dormitory / Dormitory on Stadium Bravo (2F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Piano Room / Living Room on Stadium Bravo (1F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Piano Room / Kitchen on Stadium Bravo (1F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Tea Room / Bar on Tower (1F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Restaurant / Bird Room on Tower (1F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Exhibit Room / Media Center on Tower (2F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Cockpit / Maps Room on Yacht (4F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Cafeteria / Staff Dormitory on Yacht (2F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Server Room / Engine Storage on Yacht (1F): defense, recommended, utility denial.
• Tellers' Office / Archives on Bank (1F): defense, flex, utility gate.
• Bathroom / Tellers on Border (1F): defense, flex, utility gate.
• Blue Bar / Sunrise Bar on Coastline (1F): defense, flex, utility gate.
• Bar / Cocktail Lounge on Kafe Dostoyevsky (3F): defense, flex, utility gate.
• Bedroom / Bathroom on Skyscraper (1F): defense, flex, utility gate.

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Aruni's loadout and gadget

Three laser gates that activate on movement detection — damage attackers and destroy thrown projectiles. Doors block reinforced wall paths.

Ubisoft's Aruni page has the current loadout; SiegeGG's Aruni stats track pro picks.

Aruni's strengths

• Three Surya gates = three entry denials.
• Gates destroy thrown projectiles.
• Strong primary (P10 RONI).
• Versatile secondary.

Who counters Aruni?

Operators that counter Aruni:

• Maverick (blowtorch through Surya-protected walls).
• Twitch (drones disable gates).

Playing against Aruni

On attack: Maverick can blowtorch through walls Aruni Surya gates protect. Twitch drone darts disable gates. Throw grenades into gates — they're destroyed but the gate goes on cooldown.

Climbing ranked with Aruni

Place Surya gates on commonly-used attacker entry routes — windows, doorways. The gate forces attackers to either break the gate (loud + slow) or take an alternate entry. Coordinate with Mira windows for combined intel + denial.