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
Mode Single
Damage 40
Range 51.3
Fire Rate 45 RPM
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
Mode Burst
Damage 11
Range 53.7
Fire Rate 550 RPM
Magazine 30
ARC Penetration

Medium

Best Use Case

Mid-range burst fire, good for controlled engagements

Bobcat
Submachine Guns

Bobcat

Common
Ammo Light Ammo
Mode Auto
Damage 7
Range 45.3
Fire Rate 667 RPM
Magazine 25
ARC Penetration

Weak

Best Use Case

Close-quarters rapid fire, mobility-focused playstyle

Burletta
Pistols

Burletta

Common
Ammo Light Ammo
Mode Single
Damage 10
Range 41.7
Fire Rate 60 RPM
Magazine 12
ARC Penetration

Weak

Best Use Case

Basic backup sidearm for emergencies

Equalizer
Special

Equalizer

Legendary
Ammo Energy Ammo
Mode Auto
Damage 8
Range 68.6
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
Mode Single
Damage 40
Range 53.1
Magazine 15
ARC Penetration

Strong

Best Use Case

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

Hairpin
Pistols

Hairpin

Common
Ammo Light Ammo
Mode Single
Damage 20
Range 39.8
Magazine 10
ARC Penetration

Weak

Best Use Case

Lightweight backup pistol with decent damage

Il Toro
Shotguns

Il Toro

Uncommon
Ammo Shotgun Ammo
Mode Single
Damage 76.5
Range 22.3
Magazine 8
ARC Penetration

Medium

Best Use Case

Devastating close-range damage, room clearing

Jupiter
Sniper Rifles

Jupiter

Legendary
Ammo Heavy Ammo
Mode Single
Damage 55
Range 71.7
Magazine 5
ARC Penetration

Very Strong

Best Use Case

Extreme long-range precision, high-value target elimination

Special Note

One of the best sniper rifles, excellent for ARC weak point targeting

Kettle
Assault Rifles

Kettle

Common
Ammo Light Ammo
Mode Single
Damage 10
Range 28
Magazine 24
ARC Penetration

Weak

Best Use Case

Budget assault rifle for early game

Osprey
Sniper Rifles

Osprey

Rare
Ammo Medium Ammo
Mode Single
Damage 45
Range 80.3
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
Mode Single
Damage 9
Range 51
Magazine 28
ARC Penetration

Medium

Best Use Case

Reliable starter assault rifle with balanced stats

Renegade
Battle Rifles

Renegade

Rare
Ammo Medium Ammo
Mode Single
Damage 35
Range 70.4
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
Mode Single
Damage 8
Range 38.9
Magazine 20
ARC Penetration

Weak

Best Use Case

Close-range semi-auto SMG for precise shots

Tempest
Assault Rifles

Tempest

Epic
Ammo Medium Ammo
Mode Single
Damage 12
Range 54.2
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
Mode Single
Damage 7
Range 49.9
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
Mode Single
Damage 18
Range 48.4
Fire Rate 367 RPM
Magazine 14
ARC Penetration

Medium

Best Use Case

High-damage sidearm with good range and accuracy

Special Note

Fires 2 rounds per trigger pull, 20 total shots

Vulcano
Shotguns

Vulcano

Epic
Ammo Shotgun Ammo
Mode Single
Damage 58.5
Range 22.1
Magazine 6
ARC Penetration

Medium

Best Use Case

Close-quarters combat, quick ARC elimination

Hullcracker
Launchers

Hullcracker

Epic
Ammo Launcher Ammo
Mode Single
Damage 100
Range 38.9
Fire Rate 20 RPM
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
Mode Auto
Damage 14
Range 52
Fire Rate 32 RPM
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

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PvP Tier List - December 2025

Ranked by effectiveness in player vs player combat

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

PvP Note: Renegade is considered the best rifle in Arc Raiders. Stitcher is the most frequently used weapon in PvP due to its superb close-range DPS. Hullcracker doesn't detonate on players, making it useless in PvP combat.

PvE Tier List - December 2025

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.