Released Mods

Note that this is NOT an exhaustive list. Here you will find compiled many of the major or important Raven Shield mods; however there have been too many released to fully list here.

Prerequisite
Note that since Ubisoft shut down the official online service for Raven Shield, and since they locked out custom modifications in patch 1.6, unofficial methods are required for playing with mods or connecting to online servers. Before installing most of these mods, you will need to patch your game with the unofficial OpenRVS patch. Choose one of the two options below:
 * OpenRVS manual install - author: Twi - Just drop these files in your game's system folder. Download: http://rvsgaming.org/Downloads/
 * Automated installer - installer created by AllR6 - This automated installer includes the needed OpenRVS patch by Twi, as well as some additional sound files to enhance your gameplay experience on AllR6 multiplayer servers. Download: http://www.moddb.com/games/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield/downloads/r63onlinemultiplayerpatch

Expansion-Style Singleplayer Mods
These mods install using the same system as the official Ubisoft expansions Athena Sword and Iron Wrath; the associated files and folders are placed in the Ravenshield > Mods folder. To use the mod, you go to the Options menu, choose Custom Game, and activate the mod of choice. This system means that these mods will not interfere with online gaming or cause any modifications to the game's default files.
 * Iron Wrath manual installation - author: Ubisoft - This is the FREE official expansion for the game, released by Ubisoft. The official installer can be difficult to run on modern systems, so try this manual installation - just drop the folder and file in your Ravenshield > Mods folder. Download: https://www.moddb.com/games/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield/downloads/rainbow-six-3-iron-wrath-manual-installation
 * Supply Drops - author: Twi - A mod focusing on a large list of new weapons, scopes, sights, and gear. All new guns have 3D iron sights and customizable paint jobs. In addition to this, the Supply Drops mod allows you to use the new items in Athena Sword and Iron Wrath maps (if you have them installed), as well as vanilla maps and any other singleplayer mod you may have. Updated with new items infrequently. Download: https://www.moddb.com/mods/supply-drops-new-gear-for-rainbow6-3
 * Rainbow 6: Zombies - author: Twi - This mod adds wave-based survival gameplay against mindless zombie foes. Use the classic R6 loadout selection to choose your weapons, then face increasingly-difficult odds. The mod adds in-game perks to help you, such as ammo refills, speed boosters, AI backup, and more. Download: https://www.moddb.com/mods/rainbow-six-zombies
 * Ordnance Project - author: Vadim and the Unfinished Games team - The original large-scale weapons mod, Ordnance Project adds many new guns to the game. The weapons are of similar feel and quality to the vanilla guns. The mod also allows the use of 3D iron sights for every weapon. Note that the weapon models, especially of the vanilla guns, are not always suited for use with iron sights. In addition, the mod features a weapon-lowering mechanic when near a wall; some players may find this inhibiting. Download: https://www.moddb.com/mods/ordnance-project
 * Mercenary 2 - author: Twi - This mod adds weapon purchasing mechanics to the game. Receive bounties on your kills and use them in the Escape menu to buy new guns or accessories. Note that the quality of the custom weapons in the game varies wildly. Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/fducqgddc0d1gpc/Mercenary+2_FIXED+CAMPAIGN.zip

Other Major Singleplayer Mods
Note: When installing singleplayer mods that do not use the expansion system, you run the risk of preventing connection to online servers! '''This risk especially applies when using a mod that modifies vanilla game files! '''Where applicable, the risk is noted below.
 * Raven Shield 2.0 - author: Masaketsu and the KetsuCorp team - One of the most famous Raven Shield mods ever, Rvs 2.0 is an attempt to increase the realism of the game while simultaniously upgrading visuals. Many textures including those of weapons and operatives have been updated. Note that some players may find certain design choices undesireable - eg the new goggle HUD or the darkness of the weapon textures. ALSO NOTE: Installing this mod WILL prevent you from joining online servers! Download (for retail CD version): https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=51021   Download (for Steam version): https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=51022
 * Elite Counter-Terror - author: Ac11b and others - A popular new mod that is a compilation of new work from Ac11b as well as existing mods, this mod upgrades many parts of the game for a more realistic, difficult experience. Terrorists and friendlies are all upgraded, and the mod includes many of the Supply Drop weapons. Note: Installing this mod MAY prevent joining some servers! If you experience version mismatches for any files, delete the files in question and retry connecting. Download: https://www.moddb.com/mods/elite-counter-terror
 * ReShade presets - author: Dewm and others - This shader package adds some post-processing to the game's lighting and textures, updating the visuals. Note that several preset files are available, including by Dewm, Jugulator, Twi, and more. Download: https://www.moddb.com/mods/ravenshield-shader-overhaul-corsire-reshade
 * General Realism Mod - author: Jose21crisis - This mod greatly modifies the tangos, giving them more realistic gear, armor, accuracy, and more. Download: https://www.moddb.com/mods/terrorist-realism-mod

Other Minor Singleplayer Mods

 * Bullets Through Walls Mod - author: Twi - This mod for both singleplayer and multiplayer adds fairly realistic bullet penetration to surfaces. Shoot through chairs and other obstacles using medium-power FMJ rounds, or bring a sniper rifle with thermal for shooting through thicker walls. Download: https://www.moddb.com/games/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield/downloads/bullets-through-walls-mod-updated
 * Twi's Tango AI Mod - author: Twi - This mod for both singleplayer and multiplayer greatly enhances the strategies and intelligence of the Terrorist AI. Especially at Elite difficulty, the enemies now have access to advanced strategies such as flanking, suppressing smoke clouds, moving hostage locations, suicide bombing, and more. This AI mod also adds the option in Custom Missions hostage rescue games to randomize the location of the hostages and guards. Note: some server owners have found that this AI may cause crashes on maps with over 100 or so tangos. Download: https://www.moddb.com/games/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield/downloads/twis-tango-ai

Multiplayer Mods

 * Custom Guns Mod - author: Twi - This mod allows you to use custom weapons such as the Supply Drop gear on your multiplayer server. Download: https://www.moddb.com/mods/supply-drops-new-gear-for-rainbow6-3/downloads/improved-custom-guns-mod-v14
 * Supply Drop Weapons and Optics - author: Twi - This mod contains the Supply Drop guns and sights, packaged for use in a multiplayer server. Requires the Custom Guns Mod, above. Download: https://www.moddb.com/mods/supply-drops-new-gear-for-rainbow6-3
 * Rainbow 6: Zombies Multiplayer - author: Twi - The wave-based zombie gameplay mod for cooperative multiplayer. Converts your tango hunt server into a zombie server, where up to 8 players can combat increasingly difficult waves of zombies. Download: https://www.moddb.com/mods/rainbow-six-zombies/downloads/r6-zombies-multiplayer-mod-version-13
 * Bullets Through Walls Mod - author: Twi - This mod for both singleplayer and multiplayer adds fairly realistic bullet penetration to surfaces. Shoot through chairs and other obstacles using medium-power FMJ rounds, or bring a sniper rifle with thermal for shooting through thicker walls. Download: https://www.moddb.com/games/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield/downloads/bullets-through-walls-mod-updated
 * Twi's Tango AI Mod - author: Twi - This mod for both singleplayer and multiplayer greatly enhances the strategies and intelligence of the Terrorist AI. Especially at Elite difficulty, the enemies now have access to advanced strategies such as flanking, suppressing smoke clouds, moving hostage locations, suicide bombing, and more. This AI mod also adds the option in Custom Missions hostage rescue games to randomize the location of the hostages and guards. Note: some server owners have found that this AI may cause crashes on maps with over 100 or so tangos. Download: https://www.moddb.com/games/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-3-raven-shield/downloads/twis-tango-ai