Weapons keep you alive on the surface when ARC machines and rival players start hunting you. Although you start the game with common guns, as the game progresses, you get better weapons and their blueprints. Picking the right weapons matters a lot, whether you plan to craft it, buy it, or pull it out of a lucky drop. This Arc Raiders weapon tier list ranks every gun from top picks to those better left in the stash.
Best Arc Raiders Weapons Tier List
Among the 20 Arc Raiders weapons, some are great against ARCs while others are ideal to take down enemies. In our tier list below, we have considered the all-around performance of the guns before determining which one is the best in Arc Raiders.
The S tier is our list that showcases the best weapons that can be overpowered in most cases, whether you are fighting ARC machines or humans. If you are unable to find them, go for the A or B-tier weapons. It is better to avoid the D-tier guns as they are weak in all circumstances.
That said, here is our ultimate Arc Raiders weapons tier list to rank the best guns in the game:
| Rank Tier | Weapons |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Hullcracker, Anvil, Ferro, Bettina, Torrente |
| A Tier | Jupiter, Osprey, Venator, Tempest, Renegade, Vulcano |
| B Tier | Il Toro, Hairpin, Bobcat |
| C Tier | Apreggio, Rattler, Stitcher, Equalizer |
| D Tier | Burletta, Kettle |
S Tier Weapons in Arc Raiders
| Weapons | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Hullcracker | + Highest damage weapon in the game + Very Strong armor penetration | – Only affects ARCs |
| Anvil | + Heavy damage gun with long range + Strong armor penetration | – Low initial magazine size |
| Ferro | + Heavy damage gun with long range + Strong armor penetration | – Reload after every bullet shot |
| Bettina | + Automatic rifle with a high magazine size + Good range and fire rate + Strong armor penetration | – Low bullet damage |
| Torrente | + Huge magazine size and stability + High fire rate and fires two shots at a time + Moderate armor penetration | – Low damage and heavy |
A Tier Weapons in Arc Raiders
| Weapons | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter | + Massive damage and range + High stability and strong armor penetration | – Low magazine size and single fire |
| Osprey | + Heavy damage gun with the longest range + Moderate armor penetration | – Low initial magazine size |
| Venator | + Solid sidearm option with decent damage + Decent range and fires two shots at once + Lightweight option and moderate armor penetration | – Low magazine size |
| Tempest | + Decent range and moderate armor penetration + Automatic AR with solid fire rate and accuracy | – Low bullet damage and heavy |
| Renegade | + Decent damage and long range + Great stability and moderate armor penetration | – Low magazine size and bolt-action rifle |
| Vulcano | + Heavy damage and spread + Semi-automatic gun with decent fire rate | – Close-range shotgun – Terrible bullet falloff |
B Tier Weapons in Arc Raiders
| Weapons | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Il Toro | + Massive close-range damage shotgun + Solid stability | – Low magazine size – Weak armor penetration |
| Hairpin | + Built-in silencer and good damage + Decent range and great stability | – Very weak armor penetration |
| Bobcat | + Massive magazine size and fire rate | – Very weak armor penetration – Low damage |
C Tier Weapons in Arc Raiders
| Weapons | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Apreggio | + Burst AR with good range + Moderate armor penetration | – Low damage and fire rate |
| Rattler | + Moderate armor penetration + Good range, stability, and fire rate | – Low damage – Requires upgrades to improve stats |
| Stitcher | + Great fire rate and stability + Good magazine size | – Very weak armor penetration – Low damage |
| Equalizer | + Very strong armor penetration + Great stability and fire rate | – Low damage – Requires energy clips |
D Tier Weapons in Arc Raiders
| Weapons | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Burletta | + Solid stability and range + Lightweight and decent magazine size | – Very weak armor penetration – Low damage |
| Kettle | + Decent stability and magazine size | – Very weak armor penetration – Low damage – Single fire mode |
That ends our ultimate Arc Raiders weapons tier list. Which guns are you picking up before your next raid? Let us know in the comments.
Hullcracker is the best weapon to destroy ARCs in Arc Raiders.
Hullcracker, Anvil, Ferro, Bettina, and Torrente are the S-tier weapons in Arc Raiders.
