Ranged Weapons

Master the weapons of ARC Raiders! This guide breaks down every gun, from pistols to LMGs, detailing their stats, ammo types, and armor penetration to help you dominate the Raiders.

Hey there, Raider! Let's talk about the tools you'll be using to take down those pesky robots. This section is all about the guns you can find and use in ARC Raiders. Think of it as your personal armory rundown. We've got a whole bunch of weapons, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. It's super important to know what you're packing, so let's break 'em down: | Name | Type | Rarity | Description | Ammo Type | Firing Mode | ARC Armor Penetration | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aphelion | Battle Rifle | Legendary | Fires high velocity energy rounds. | Energy Clip | 2-Round Burst | Strong | | Anvil | Hand Cannon | Uncommon | Has high damage output and headshot damage, but slow handling. | Heavy Ammo | Single-Action | Strong | | Arpeggio | Burst Rifle | Uncommon | Has decent damage output and accuracy. | Medium Ammo | 3-Round Burst | Moderate | | Bettina | Assault Rifle | Epic | Has slow fire rate and high damage output. | Heavy Ammo | Full-Automatic | Strong | | Bobcat | SMG | Epic | Has high fire rate but low accuracy. | Light Ammo | Full-Automatic | Very Weak | | Burletta | Pistol | Uncommon | Has decent damage output and accuracy. | Light Ammo | Semi-Automatic | Very Weak | | Equalizer | Energy Beam Gun | Legendary | A high capacity experimental beam rifle. | Energy Clip | Full-Automatic | Very Strong | | Ferro | Break-Action Rifle | Common | Packs a punch, but must be reloaded between every shot. | Heavy Ammo | Break-Action | Strong | | Hairpin | Bolt-Action Pistol | Common | Has a built-in silencer. Great for stealth, but tricky in combat. | Light Ammo | Slide-Action | Very Weak | | Hullcracker | Grenade Launcher | Epic | Fires explosive projectiles that only detonate when hitting ARC. | Launcher Ammo | Pump-Action | Very Strong | | IL Toro | Pump-Action Shotgun | Uncommon | Has a large bullet spread, sharp falloff, and high damage output. | Shotgun Ammo | Pump-Action | Weak | | Jupiter | Bolt Action Sniper Rifle | Legendary | Fires projectiles at an incredible velocity, capable of damaging multiple targets with one shot. | Energy Clip | Bolt-Action | Strong | | Kettle | Semi-Auto Assault Rifle | Common | Quick and accurate, but has low bullet velocity and takes a long time to reload. | Light Ammo | Semi-Automatic | Very Weak | | Osprey | Scoped Sniper Rifle | Rare | Has reliable damage output and accuracy. | Medium Ammo | Bolt-Action | Moderate | | Rattler | Assault Rifle | Common | A cheap offensive option, but has to be reloaded 2 bullets at a time. | Medium Ammo | Fully-Automatic | Moderate | | Renegade | Lever-Action Rifle | Rare | Has high damage output, accuracy and headshot damage. | Medium Ammo | Lever-Action | Moderate | | Stitcher | SMG | Common | Deals good damage, but has quite a low fire-rate and can be hard to control. | Light Ammo | Fully-Automatic | Very Weak | | Tempest | Assault Rifle | Epic | Fully automatic assault rifle with moderate fire rate and accuracy. | Medium Ammo | Fully-Automatic | Moderate | | Torrente | LMG | Rare | Has a large ammo capacity, but is only accurate while crouched. | Medium Ammo | Fully-Automatic | Moderate | | Venator | 2 Shot Pistol | Rare | Fires two shots at a time. | Medium Ammo | Semi-Automatic | Moderate | | Vulcano | Semi-Auto Shotgun | Epic | Has good bullet spread but sharp falloff. | Shotgun Ammo | Semi-Automatic | Weak | When you're choosing a weapon, think about what you're up against. Need to punch through tough armor? Look for something with 'Strong' or 'Very Strong' ARC Armor Penetration. Facing a horde? Maybe a full-auto weapon with a decent magazine size is your best bet. And remember, even common weapons can be effective if you use them right! Don't forget to check out related gear like Ammunition, Attachments, and Grenades to round out your loadout. Good luck out there!