ARC Raiders Weapons
Anvil
TypeHand Cannon (single-action)
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DropsCraftable/found
UpgradeStandard upgrade tiers
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Best BuildWidely considered the single best all-around weapon in the game -- massive per-shot damage and strong ARC armor penetration make it effective in both PvP and PvE despite slower handling than other pistols
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Ferro
TypeBattle Rifle
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DropsCraftable
UpgradeRank upgrades
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Best BuildThe best budget/value weapon in the game -- craftable for just 2 Rubber and 5 Metal parts, offering armor penetration comparable to weapons costing far more, ideal as a disposable throwaway option for easy headshots
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Renegade
TypeBattle Rifle (lever-action)
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DropsFound/craftable
UpgradeRank upgrades significantly increase fire rate
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Best BuildTop PvE pick for ARC elimination -- exceptional sustained DPS against armored targets when weak points are exposed
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Dolabra
TypeEnergy Shotgun (Legendary)
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DropsRare find
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Best BuildThe only Legendary-rarity weapon considered genuinely worthy of the tier -- fires energy either as a wide cone or a medium-range blast, strong in both PvP and PvE
Patch AddedAdded as part of a content update alongside Canto
Vulcano
TypeShotgun (semi-automatic)
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DropsFound/craftable
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Best BuildS-tier for close-range burst damage, deleting enemies in seconds at point-blank range, though it struggles against heavily armored ARC units
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Bettina
TypeAssault Rifle (heavy, Epic)
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DropsFound/craftable
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Best BuildRose to S-tier after a patch 1.26 buff (base damage 14->16, armor damage +33%, dispersion -40%, fire rate lowered 285->235 to compensate) -- now a dependable all-situation primary
Patch AddedBuffed in patch 1.26.0