To dominate matches in Arc Raiders, you need to equip yourself with the best weapons available. There are plenty of options in the game, but some are simply overpowered, and getting your hands on them greatly increases your chances of winning firefights. This tier list ranks the best weapons in Arc Raiders from best to worst. Keep in mind that this list serves as a general guideline; ultimately, it all depends on your playstyle and personal preference.
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Arc Raiders Weapon Tier List
| Tier | Weapons |
| S | Osprey, Tempest, Vulcano |
| A | Venator, Renegade, Torrente, Il Toro, Equalizer, Jupiter, Bettina |
| B | Anvil, Kettle, Bobcat, Rattler, Ferro, Hullcracker |
| C | Stitcher, Arpeggio |
| D | Hairpin, Burletta |
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S-Tier: Best Weapons in Arc Raiders
Osprey
Osprey is in a league of its own. This is the only sniper rifle with a scope in the game, and it's absolutely nuts. When you slap a silencer on this thing, you can take down enemies before they even know what hit them.
Tempest
The Tempest is another top-tier choice that consistently performs well. It's reliable, powerful, and gets the job done when you need it most.
Vulcano
This purple shotgun does exactly what you'd expect. The Vulcano hits hard at point-blank range and feels really balanced for its rarity. It's not broken, but it definitely gets the job done when you're up close and personal with enemies.
A-Tier: Solid Choices
Venator
The Venator pistol is absolutely crazy. Think of it as a mix between the Anvil and Kettle, but better. It deals massive damage, shoots fast, and stays accurate even at close range.
What makes this pistol so good? First, if you get an extended mag, you can wipe entire squads without reloading. Second, it reloads super fast. And third, you run faster with it equipped and can switch to it quickly from other weapons like snipers. This makes it perfect as a secondary weapon.
Renegade
The Renegade is basically an upgraded Ferro that's 20 times better. This hunting rifle shoots really fast and has 8-10 shots in the chamber. It deals solid damage and feels super reliable in most situations. If you need a dependable weapon that won't let you down, this is it.
Torrente
The Torrente LMG is insane at close range. It has tons of ammo, deals consistent damage, and you can just peek and spray enemies down while still having bullets left over.
But here's the catch - it takes forever to reload. This means if you miss your shots or run into multiple enemies, you might be in trouble. Still, if you use it correctly and play around cover, this weapon shreds.
Il Toro
Shotguns felt really strong during the slam test, and Il Toro is proof of that. This shotgun performs incredibly well at close range and just feels right when you use it. It's one of those weapons where you can feel the power in every shot.
B-Tier: Decent But Not Great
Anvil
The Anvil got nerfed but it's still pretty strong. However, there's a big catch - if you miss your shots, you're basically dead. This weapon requires good aim and you need to play behind cover or you'll lose most fights.
If you're not confident with your aim, go with the Kettle instead. It's more forgiving. But if you can land your shots consistently, the Anvil still packs a punch.
Kettle
The Kettle is really good for a white weapon. It works great at level one without any upgrades, which is awesome. It's strong against both robots and players, making it a solid all-around choice.
What makes the Kettle special is how user-friendly it is. You don't need perfect aim or specific attachments to make it work. It just does its job reliably every single time.
Bobcat
Here's where things get complicated. The Bobcat has the highest DPS in the game when you're really close with the enemy, we're talking point-blank range. But the moment there's any distance, this gun becomes horrible.
The spread is terrible. Even with max attachments, you'll spray a whole mag into someone and they won't die unless you're right in their face. If you want to get up close, just use the Vulcano or Venator instead. They're way more consistent.
Rattler
The Rattler can be good, but only if you have it leveled up. At base level, it only has 10 ammo, and you'll never have enough bullets to kill anyone. As you upgrade it, the ammo capacity increases, and it becomes much better. But until then, it's not worth using.
Ferro
The Ferro is a decent hunting rifle that deals good damage on the first shot. The problem? You have to manually reload after every single shot, and it takes forever. If you can land that first shot and follow up quickly, you'll probably get the kill. But the slow fire rate makes it frustrating to use.
Stitcher
The Stitcher isn't terrible, but it's nothing special either. You can get maybe one kill per mag at best. Sometimes you'll dump an entire clip into someone's head and somehow only take off 70% of their health. Even fully upgraded with attachments, it's just okay against robots and players.
C and D-Tier Weapons: Skip These
C and D-tier weapons are pretty weak right now. You can’t rely on them if you want to dominate matches. It’s best to skip these and look for stronger options instead. They’re only useful as starter weapons.
Pick weapons that match your playstyle - if you like close combat, go for shotguns or the Venator. If you prefer keeping distance, the Osprey or Renegade will serve you well. And remember, most fights happen at medium range, so weapons that excel there will give you the best results.
Now get out there and start testing these weapons yourself. You might find that your personal favorites don't match this list, and that's totally fine. Play what feels good and what helps you win.
