ARC Raiders Best Weapons Tier List

We ranked every weapon using DPS, penetration, handling, and crafting costs so you always know what to build, stash, or scrap.

Updated: October 18, 202510 min read

Tier List Overview

Our ranking combines beta telemetry with scrim feedback. Damage numbers matter, but so do rebuild costs, recoil forgiveness, and how safe a weapon feels when chaos erupts.

  • Damage & penetration against common shield tiers
  • Handling: recoil, reload cadence, ADS mobility
  • Versatility from close to long range
  • Economy: bench tier, rare parts, repair/insurance risk
  • Team value: suppression, finishing burst, or breaching utility

S-Tier Weapons

Meta-defining picks such as Ferro, Anvil, and Rattler. They delete shields, finish fights, and melt squads in seconds.

Ferro

Legendary anti-armor sniper that deletes shielded targets with perfect shots.

S-TierSniper Riflelegendary
Damage

150

Fire Rate

40 RPM

Range

300

Penetration

10/10

Accuracy

10/10

Reload

3.2 s

Anvil

Hand cannon with brutal burst damage for finishing weakened enemies.

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Damage

85

Fire Rate

180 RPM

Range

50

Penetration

8/10

Accuracy

9/10

Reload

1.8 s

Rattler

Sprays down squads in tight interiors thanks to extreme RPM and mobility.

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Damage

45

Fire Rate

900 RPM

Range

75

Penetration

6/10

Accuracy

7/10

Reload

2.1 s

A-Tier Weapons

Reliable workhorses that cost less to craft. They cover most scenarios without the high-risk investment of S-tier gear.

Osprey

Scoped sniper rifle with excellent long-range capabilities and good damage output.

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Damage

120

Fire Rate

60 RPM

Range

250

Penetration

9/10

Accuracy

9/10

Reload

2.8 s

Renegade

Lever-action rifle that balances power and fire rate. Reliable for mid-range combat.

A-TierMarksman Riflerare
Damage

75

Fire Rate

300 RPM

Range

150

Penetration

7/10

Accuracy

8/10

Reload

2.2 s

Jupiter

Bolt-action sniper rifle with exceptional accuracy. Perfect for patient marksmen.

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Damage

140

Fire Rate

50 RPM

Range

280

Penetration

9/10

Accuracy

10/10

Reload

3 s

B-Tier Weapons

Budget options perfect for learning the Dam and running medium-risk contracts. Solid, but shields expose their limits.

Tempest

Full-auto rifle with good magazine size. Beginner-friendly and forgiving weapon.

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Damage

50

Fire Rate

600 RPM

Range

100

Penetration

5/10

Accuracy

7/10

Reload

2.5 s

Arpeggio

Burst-fire rifle with higher skill ceiling. Rewards accurate burst control.

B-TierBurst Rifleuncommon
Damage

55

Fire Rate

550 RPM

Range

120

Penetration

6/10

Accuracy

8/10

Reload

2.3 s

Vulcano

Semi-auto shotgun with devastating close-range power. Shell-by-shell reload.

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Damage

120

Fire Rate

180 RPM

Range

30

Penetration

4/10

Accuracy

5/10

Reload

3.5 s

Bobcat

Compact SMG with high mobility. Good for aggressive close-quarters play.

B-TierSMGuncommon
Damage

40

Fire Rate

850 RPM

Range

60

Penetration

5/10

Accuracy

6/10

Reload

1.9 s

C-Tier Weapons

Situational picks for scav runs or experiments. Replace them once your workshop unlocks stronger kits.

Torrente

Light machine gun with massive magazine. Suppressive fire weapon with slow handling.

C-TierLMGrare
Damage

48

Fire Rate

700 RPM

Range

120

Penetration

6/10

Accuracy

6/10

Reload

5 s

Equalizer

Energy beam weapon with continuous fire. Unique mechanics require ammo management.

C-TierEnergy Riflelegendary
Damage

35

Fire Rate

1 RPM

Range

100

Penetration

8/10

Accuracy

9/10

Reload

3 s

Weapon Stats Comparison

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Loadout Recommendations

  • Power Sniper: Ferro + Anvil, Tier 3 shield, smoke grenades, motion sensor
  • Breach Specialist: Rattler + Vulcano, flash grenades, shield batteries
  • Flexible Flex: Osprey + Bobcat, deployable cover, stim shots

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