There are 20 weapons in ARC Raiders, which can be upgraded for higher damage output and accuracy. This guide will provide you with a tier list of the best weapons in the game, including their main characteristics, as well as tips on how to use them in different game modes.
Top Weapons Tier List for ARC Raiders
| Tier | Weapons |
|---|---|
| S | Anvil, Ferro, Rattler, Kettle |
| A | Equalizer, Jupiter, Tempest, Osprey |
| B | Torrente, Bettina, Renegade, Arpeggio, Il Toro |
| C | Burletta, Hullcracker, Venator, Stitcher |
| D | Hairpin, Vulcano, Bobcat |
S-Tier Weapons
| Weapons | Features |
|---|---|
| Anvil | Highly damaging and accurate hand cannon, especially when dealing headshots; works very well against ARC armor plating. Effective for both PvP and PvE modes, but note that damage is mostly effective at mid-range. |
| Ferro | This rifle’s hits are extremely hard, and it’s super effective against ARC armor plating, just like Anvil. Perfect choice for getting picks and headshots with massive single-shot damage output. |
| Rattler | Workbench assault rifle with high firepower at a good range, with low cost and high efficiency when upgraded. Solid weapon for both beginners and experienced players for constant engagement. |
| Kettle | An extremely fast and accurate assault rifle that utilizes light ammo. Highly reliable for control and precision shots at mid-range, making it a great beginner-friendly rifle. |
A-Tier Weapons
| Weapons | Features |
|---|---|
| Equalizer | High capacity experimental beam rifle, which is very effective against ARC armor plating and limbs. Requires lots of ammo, and the damage output is inconsistent; it also does badly against ballistic weapons. |
| Jupiter | This sniper rifle is good for high damage output and accuracy, which is very effective against ARC armor plating. Unfortunately, it has awkward handling and can be pretty loud if not silenced. |
| Tempest | Very good all-around assault rifle, with 30 round magazine cap, making it very reliable in both PvP and PvE. Moderate fire rate and accuracy with sustained fire, but it has high stability. |
| Osprey | Scoped rifle for potential long-range dominance at sniping, with accurate shots, especially when silenced. Only moderately useful in PvE, as its fire rate is too slow, especially at close range |
B-Tier Weapons
| Weapons | Features |
|---|---|
| Torrente | This LMG offers a high-capacity magazine to provide sustained fire and suppression of groups of ARCs. Provides limited single-target DPS and depends on upgrades to perform well. |
| Bettina | Reliable battle rifle for PvP engagements at mid-range, with high damage output and solid penetration. It has a slow fire rate and requires close attention to ammo management for sustained use. |
| Renegade | Here’s another solid battle rifle that is a strong option for mid-to-long range picks and DMR playstyles. Note that lever-action reloads can feel slow after, even for a single shot. |
| Arpeggio | Burst-fire rifle that provides good single-target tracking, which can be very satisfying and effective with good aim at mid-range. It can be very inconsistent against mobile targets or when shooting at extremities. |
| Il Toro | Very satisfying pump-action shotgun option for PvP mode. Sharp damage drop-off occurs just beyond the short range, so keep it close and simple. |
The rest of the weapons are your typical early-game pistols, shotguns, and SMGs that have low damage output and accuracy, so don’t invest too many resources into their upgrades.
