Weapons Database

Browse and compare all weapons in Arc Raiders. Check loadout guides, learn about enemy weak points, and explore best loot locations for gear.

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Anvil
Pistols

Anvil

Uncommon
Ammo Heavy Ammo
Fire Mode Single-Action
Damage 40
Range 51.3
Fire Rate 16.3
Magazine 6
ARC Penetration

Strong

Best Use Case

High single-target damage, excellent against heavy ARCs

Special Note

One of the best pistols in the game, great backup weapon

Arpeggio
Assault Rifles

Arpeggio

Uncommon
Ammo Medium Ammo
Fire Mode 3-Round Burst
Damage 11
Range 53.7
Fire Rate 18.3
Magazine 30
ARC Penetration

Medium

Best Use Case

Mid-range burst fire, good for controlled engagements

Bobcat
Submachine Guns

Bobcat

Common
Ammo Light Ammo
Fire Mode Full-Auto
Damage 7
Range 45.3
Fire Rate 66.7
Magazine 25
ARC Penetration

Weak

Best Use Case

Close-quarters rapid fire, mobility-focused playstyle

Burletta
Pistols

Burletta

Common
Ammo Light Ammo
Fire Mode Semi-Auto
Damage 10
Range 41.7
Fire Rate 28
Magazine 12
ARC Penetration

Weak

Best Use Case

Basic backup sidearm for emergencies

Equalizer
Special

Equalizer

Legendary
Ammo Energy Ammo
Fire Mode Full-Auto
Damage 8
Range 68.6
Fire Rate 33.3
Magazine 40
ARC Penetration

Very Strong

Best Use Case

Experimental energy weapon, high-tech ARC elimination

Special Note

Unique energy-based damage system, rare ammunition

Ferro
Battle Rifles

Ferro

Common
Ammo Heavy Ammo
Fire Mode Break-Action
Damage 40
Range 53.1
Fire Rate 6.6
Magazine 15
ARC Penetration

Strong

Best Use Case

High-damage semi-auto, precision mid-range combat

Hairpin
Pistols

Hairpin

Common
Ammo Light Ammo
Fire Mode Slide-Action
Damage 20
Range 39.8
Fire Rate 9
Magazine 10
ARC Penetration

Weak

Best Use Case

Lightweight backup pistol with decent damage

Il Toro
Shotguns

Il Toro

Uncommon
Ammo Shotgun Ammo
Fire Mode Pump-Action
Damage 76.5
Range 22.3
Fire Rate 14.3
Magazine 8
ARC Penetration

Medium

Best Use Case

Devastating close-range damage, room clearing

Jupiter
Sniper Rifles

Jupiter

Legendary
Ammo Energy Ammo
Fire Mode Bolt-Action
Damage 55
Range 71.7
Fire Rate 7.7
Magazine 5
ARC Penetration

Very Strong

Best Use Case

Extreme long-range precision, high-value target elimination

Special Note

Buffed in Patch 1.17.0: ADS magnification improved ~1.9x→~2.2x, equip time 1.2s→1.05s, unequip time 0.9s→0.75s. Excellent for ARC weak point targeting.

Kettle
Assault Rifles

Kettle

Common
Ammo Light Ammo
Fire Mode Semi-Auto
Damage 8.5
Range 28
Fire Rate 26
Magazine 24
ARC Penetration

Weak

Best Use Case

Budget assault rifle for early game

Special Note

Nerfed in Patch 1.17.0: base damage reduced from 10 to 8.5.

Osprey
Sniper Rifles

Osprey

Rare
Ammo Medium Ammo
Fire Mode Bolt-Action
Damage 45
Range 80.3
Fire Rate 17.7
Magazine 8
ARC Penetration

Strong

Best Use Case

Long-range precision with better ammo economy than heavy snipers

Rattler
Assault Rifles

Rattler

Common
Ammo Medium Ammo
Fire Mode Full-Auto
Damage 9
Range 51
Fire Rate 33.3
Magazine 28
ARC Penetration

Medium

Best Use Case

Reliable starter assault rifle with balanced stats

Renegade
Battle Rifles

Renegade

Rare
Ammo Medium Ammo
Fire Mode Lever-Action
Damage 35
Range 70.4
Fire Rate 21
Magazine 18
ARC Penetration

Strong

Best Use Case

Long-range battle rifle with excellent damage and range

Stitcher
Submachine Guns

Stitcher

Common
Ammo Light Ammo
Fire Mode Full-Auto
Damage 6.5
Range 38.9
Fire Rate 45.3
Magazine 20
ARC Penetration

Weak

Best Use Case

Close-range SMG for aggressive pushes

Special Note

Nerfed in Patch 1.17.0: base damage 7→6.5, headshot multiplier 2.5→1.75, per-shot dispersion increased ~50%.

Tempest
Assault Rifles

Tempest

Epic
Ammo Medium Ammo
Fire Mode Full-Auto
Damage 12
Range 54.2
Fire Rate 36.7
Magazine 30
ARC Penetration

Strong

Best Use Case

High-tier assault rifle with excellent balanced stats

Special Note

Popular choice for experienced raiders

Torrente
Light Machineguns

Torrente

Rare
Ammo Medium Ammo
Fire Mode Full-Auto
Damage 7
Range 49.9
Fire Rate 58.3
Magazine 100
ARC Penetration

Medium

Best Use Case

Suppressive fire with large magazine capacity

Special Note

Ideal for sustained engagements and ARC swarms

Venator
Pistols

Venator

Rare
Ammo Medium Ammo
Fire Mode Semi-Auto
Damage 16
Range 48.4
Fire Rate 36.7
Magazine 14
ARC Penetration

Medium

Best Use Case

High-damage sidearm with good range and accuracy

Special Note

Fires 2 rounds per trigger pull. Nerfed in Patch 1.17.0: base damage 9→8 per shot (16 combined), headshot multiplier 2.5→2.0.

Vulcano
Shotguns

Vulcano

Epic
Ammo Shotgun Ammo
Fire Mode Semi-Auto
Damage 58.5
Range 22.1
Fire Rate 26.3
Magazine 6
ARC Penetration

Medium

Best Use Case

Close-quarters combat, quick ARC elimination

Hullcracker
Launchers

Hullcracker

Epic
Ammo Launcher Ammo
Fire Mode Pump-Action
Damage 100
Range 38.9
Fire Rate 20.3
Magazine 5
ARC Penetration

Very Strong

Best Use Case

Queen hunts, Bastion/Bombardier elimination

Special Note

Does NOT damage players - only detonates on ARC enemies. Designed specifically for breaking ARC armor.

Bettina
Assault Rifles

Bettina

Epic
Ammo Heavy Ammo
Fire Mode Full-Auto
Damage 14
Range 52
Fire Rate 32
Magazine 20
ARC Penetration

Strong

Best Use Case

Versatile all-rounder for PvE and PvP

Special Note

One of the most popular weapons, balanced stats

Aphelion
Battle Rifles

Aphelion

Legendary
Ammo Energy Ammo
Fire Mode 2-Round Burst
Damage 25
Range 76
Fire Rate 9
Magazine 10
ARC Penetration

Very Strong

Best Use Case

Long-range precision with energy-based damage, excellent ARC penetration

Special Note

Cannot be upgraded. Highest range of any battle rifle. Buffed in Patch 1.17.0: reload time 4.5s→3.5s, time between shots 0.9s→0.7s, vertical recoil reduced ~50%, ADS settle speed improved ~35%.

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PvP Tier List - February 2026

Ranked by effectiveness in player vs player combat

S Top-Tier
Renegade Battle Rifle
Tempest Assault Rifle
Ferro Battle Rifle
Anvil Pistol
A Excellent
Bettina Assault Rifle
Vulcano Shotgun
Kettle Assault Rifle
Venator Pistol
Bobcat SMG
B Good
Il Toro Shotgun
Torrente LMG
Arpeggio Assault Rifle
Osprey Sniper Rifle
Burletta Pistol
Stitcher SMG
C Average
Rattler Assault Rifle
D Weak
Jupiter Sniper Rifle
Equalizer Special
Hairpin Pistol
F Avoid
Hullcracker Launcher

PvP Note (Updated for Patch 1.17.0 Shrouded Sky): Renegade remains the best rifle. Bobcat is now the top SMG pick for PvP — fastest close-quarters TTK with solid mobility. Stitcher dropped after heavy nerfs (damage 7→6.5, headshot multiplier 2.5→1.75, +50% dispersion) — still usable but no longer dominant. Hullcracker doesn't detonate on players, making it useless in PvP combat.

PvE Tier List - February 2026

Ranked by effectiveness against ARC enemies

S Best in Class
Hullcracker Launcher
Equalizer Special
Jupiter Sniper Rifle
Bettina Assault Rifle
Ferro Battle Rifle
A Excellent
Tempest Assault Rifle
Renegade Battle Rifle
Anvil Pistol
Osprey Sniper Rifle
Vulcano Shotgun
B Good
Il Toro Shotgun
Torrente LMG
Venator Pistol
Burletta Pistol
Rattler Assault Rifle
C Average
Arpeggio Assault Rifle
Stitcher SMG
Bobcat SMG
D Weak
Kettle Assault Rifle
Hairpin Pistol

PvE Note: Hullcracker is designed solely for blasting ARC enemies and is the best PvE weapon. Bettina is the only assault rifle with strong ARC armor penetration. Light ammo weapons like Stitcher and Bobcat fall off against armored enemies.