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ARC Raiders has nine automatic and burst guns in this group: the Rattler, Kettle, Arpeggio, Tempest and Bettina assault rifles, the Stitcher, Canto and Bobcat SMGs, and the Torrente LMG. The Rattler, Kettle, Canto and Bettina can also be amplified.
ARC Raiders' main body guns are five assault rifles (Rattler, Kettle, Arpeggio, Tempest, Bettina), three SMGs (Stitcher, Canto, Bobcat) and one LMG (Torrente), classed as Dexerto classes them (Apr 27, 2026). Common guns here are the cheap starters, and the Epic Tempest and Bobcat are the two that press lists rank highest (Best Weapons). The stats below come from Dexerto's sheets of Apr 17, 2026, which keep launch-era damage in places, so Embark's later patch values replace them wherever Embark gave one. No reliable source publishes a full current table as of Oct 31, 2026. In the clip, Fallout Plays calls the Bobcat one of the most lethal PvP guns up close (Apr 21, 2026).
Quick facts
| Gun | Class | Rarity | Ammo | Damage, latest known | Magazine (Dexerto) | Amplified |
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| Rattler | Assault rifle | Common | Medium | 9 (launch) | 12, up to 24 at IV | Yes |
| Kettle | Assault rifle | Common | Light | 8.5 (1.17.0) | 20 | Yes |
| Arpeggio | Assault rifle | Uncommon | Medium | 9.5 (launch) | 24 | No |
| Tempest | Assault rifle | Epic | Medium | 10 (launch) | 25 | No |
| Bettina | Assault rifle | Epic | Heavy | 16 (1.26.0) | 22 | Yes |
| Stitcher | SMG | Common | Light | 6.5 (1.17.0) | 20 | No |
| Canto | SMG | Rare | Medium | Not published | Not published | Yes |
| Bobcat | SMG | Epic | Light | 6 (launch) | 30 | No |
| Torrente | LMG | Rare | Medium | 8 (launch) | 60, up to 90 at IV | No |
Sources: Dexerto's weapon sheets (Apr 2026), TechWiser's launch stats (Oct 30, 2025), Beebom's tier list page (Oct 1, 2026), Embark's 1.17.0 and 1.26.0 notes, Game Rant's amplification guide (Oct 14, 2026).
Rattler
The Rattler is the Common medium-ammo automatic, built for fighting from cover. Embark describes it as "a more deliberate weapon where players are expected to dip in and out of cover, fire in controlled bursts, and manage their reloads" and raised its base magazine from 10 to 12 in update 1.7.0 (Dec 16, 2025). Dexerto's sheet (Apr 17, 2026) has 9 damage, 56.2 range and a magazine that upgrades reach 24 at level IV; its upgrades add magazine size rather than damage, starting with 10 Rubber Parts and 10 Metal Parts. In the clip, Fallout Plays counts 14 shots to down a fully shielded Raider against a 12-round magazine (Apr 21, 2026).
It is the best-known amplified gun: Embark's example is incendiary bullets and a 64-bullet drum. Press lists are less kind to the unamplified gun, with C on Beebom (Oct 1, 2026) and D on Game Rant (Mar 11, 2026).
Kettle
The Kettle is the Common light-ammo semi-automatic rifle. Embark says players were using it like an SMG, so update 1.17.0 cut its base damage from 10 to 8.5 (Feb 24, 2026) while keeping its high headshot multiplier "to see if we can push players to go for more headshots." Update 1.11.0 (Jan 13, 2026) also rebalanced it, and that post's text gives no numbers. Dexerto's sheet (Apr 17, 2026) still shows the old 10, with 42.8 range and a 20-round magazine; its upgrades add bullet velocity and reload speed. Its amplifications are Anti-Shield, Full-Auto and X-Rounds (Oct 14, 2026). In the clip, Fallout Plays also blames macros and describes a lowered fire rate cap (Apr 21, 2026).
Arpeggio
The Arpeggio is the Uncommon 3-round burst rifle. Dexerto's sheet (Apr 17, 2026) has 9.5 damage, 55.9 range and a 24-round magazine; level IV adds 60% fire rate and 50% faster reload. Embark's Steam posts record no balance change to it, and it cannot be amplified. It is C on Beebom and B on Insider Gaming (Jan 14, 2026).
Tempest
The Tempest is the Epic medium-ammo automatic and the assault rifle press lists rate most: S on Beebom, S on Dexerto's PvP list and S++ on Game Rant, though only B on Dexerto's PvE list. Dexerto's sheet (Apr 17, 2026) has 10 damage, 55.9 range and a 25-round magazine, and level IV gives 50% less horizontal recoil and 40% faster reload. Since update 2.3.0 (Oct 27, 2026), its blueprint can drop in any major map condition. It cannot be amplified.
Bettina
The Bettina is the Epic heavy-ammo assault rifle, Embark's PvE gun of the group. Update 1.7.0 called it the "highest performing PVE weapon at its rarity (Not counting the Hullcracker)". Its history:
| Update | Change |
|---|---|
| 1.7.0, Dec 16, 2025 | Magazine 20 to 22; reload 5 to 4.5; durability burn ~0.43% to ~0.17% per shot (12 full magazines to deplete became 26) |
| 1.26.0, Apr 28, 2026 | Damage 14 to 16; fire rate 285 to 235; per-shot dispersion down around 40%; recovery around 30% better; damage against ARC armor up around 33% |
| 1.29.0, May 19, 2026 | Fire rate 235 to 250 |
Dexerto's sheet (Apr 17, 2026) still shows 14 damage; Embark's 16 replaces it. It crafts from 3 Advanced Mechanical Components, 3 Heavy Gun Parts and 3 Canisters at Gunsmith 3. Its amplifications are Bigger Mag, Semi-Auto and X-Rounds.
Stitcher
The Stitcher is the Common light-ammo SMG, a close-range gun that Embark trimmed after its fast kill speed let it ambush players before they could react. Update 1.17.0 (Feb 24, 2026) cut its headshot multiplier from 2.5 to 1.75 and base damage from 7 to 6.5, and raised per-shot dispersion by around 50%. Dexerto's sheet (Apr 17, 2026), still at 7, shows 42.1 range and a 20-round magazine. It cannot be amplified. Game Rant's budget build (undated) pairs it with the Ferro.
Canto
The Canto is the Rare medium-ammo SMG from Flashpoint, update 1.22.0, Mar 31, 2026. It crafts from 2 Advanced Mechanical Components, 5 Magnets and 3 Medium Gun Parts at Gunsmith 3 (Dexerto, Apr 27, 2026). No reliable source read here lists its damage or magazine. Beebom has it fully automatic with Moderate ARC penetration, in A tier. Its amplifications are Carbine Conversion (better stability and accuracy, lower agility), Incendiary Rounds and Sprint Shooting.
Bobcat
The Bobcat is the Epic light-ammo SMG, with the highest fire rate rating on these sheets, 66.7 on Dexerto's sheet (Apr 17, 2026, with 6 damage, 44 range and a 30-round magazine). Level IV gives 45% less maximum dispersion and horizontal recoil and 40% faster reload. Its blueprint is Trophy Display stage 4's reward (PCGamesN, May 7, 2026) and, since update 2.3.0, can drop in any major map condition. It cannot be amplified. Game Rant rated it S+ (Mar 11, 2026).
Torrente
The Torrente is the Rare LMG, a large magazine on a slow body. Dexerto's sheet (Apr 17, 2026) has 8 damage, 49.9 range, 37.7 agility, 12 kg weight and a 60-round magazine that reaches 90 at level IV, and lists 2 Advanced Mechanical Components, 3 Medium Gun Parts and 6 Steel Springs at Gunsmith 2. PCGamesN (May 7, 2026) says Gunsmith III, so check in game. It cannot be amplified. TheGamer had it among its PvP picks in Nov 2025; 2026 lists place it B or C.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rattler good in ARC Raiders? The Rattler is a cheap Common ARC Raiders gun with a modest ranking, C on Beebom (Oct 1, 2026), but its amplified form gets incendiary bullets and a 64-bullet drum (update 2.0).
What does the Bettina do in ARC Raiders? The Bettina is an Epic ARC Raiders assault rifle on heavy ammo, with 16 base damage since Apr 28, 2026 and a 250 fire rate since May 19, 2026. Embark rates it highly for PvE.
How do you get the Bobcat or Tempest blueprint in ARC Raiders? Since update 2.3.0 (Oct 27, 2026), Bobcat and Tempest blueprints can drop in any major map condition in ARC Raiders. The Bobcat is also a Trophy Display reward.
What is the Canto in ARC Raiders? The Canto is a Rare medium-ammo SMG added on Mar 31, 2026 in ARC Raiders' Flashpoint update, and one of the 15 amplifiable guns.
Is the Stitcher still good in ARC Raiders? It remains a cheap ARC Raiders close-range gun, but update 1.17.0 (Feb 24, 2026) cut its headshot multiplier to 1.75 and its damage to 6.5, and no list has ranked it since update 2.0.
Is the Torrente an assault rifle in ARC Raiders? No, Dexerto classes the Torrente as an LMG in ARC Raiders, with a 60-round base magazine (Apr 17, 2026).
Sources
- Frozen Trail, Embark Studios, Oct 8, 2026
- Live Update 2.3.0, Embark Studios, Oct 27, 2026
- Patch Notes 1.29.0, Embark Studios, May 19, 2026
- Riven Tides Patch Notes 1.26.0, Embark Studios, Apr 28, 2026
- Flashpoint Patch Notes 1.22.0, Embark Studios, Mar 31, 2026
- Shrouded Sky Patch Notes 1.17.0, Embark Studios, Feb 24, 2026
- Patch Notes 1.11.0, Embark Studios, Jan 13, 2026
- Cold Snap Patch Notes 1.7.0, Embark Studios, Dec 16, 2025
- All weapons, Dexerto, Apr 27, 2026
- Rattler, Kettle, Arpeggio, Tempest, Bettina, Stitcher, Bobcat and Torrente sheets, Dexerto, Apr 17, 2026
- Canto, Dexerto, Apr 27, 2026
- PvP and PvE tier lists, Dexerto, undated, read Oct 31, 2026
- Arc Raiders Weapon Tier List, Beebom, Oct 1, 2026
- Arc Raiders Amplified Weapons Guide, Beebom, Oct 14, 2026
- Complete Guide to Weapon Amplification, Game Rant, Oct 14, 2026
- Top ARC Raiders Weapons Meta Guide for 2026, Game Rant, Mar 11, 2026
- Best Cheap Arc Raiders Loadout, Game Rant, undated, read Oct 31, 2026
- Best Arc Raiders meta guns tier list, Insider Gaming, Jan 14, 2026
- Arc Raiders blueprints, PCGamesN, May 7, 2026
- Arc Raiders weapons stats list, TechWiser, Oct 30, 2025
- What Are The Best PvP Guns In Arc Raiders?, TheGamer, Nov 20, 2025
- EVERY Arc Raiders Weapon Explained & Ranked in 30 Seconds (2026 Edition!), Fallout Plays, Apr 21, 2026 (video)
Moments
EVERY Arc Raiders Weapon Explained & Ranked in 30 Seconds (2026 Edition!)
Fallout Plays
- ARC Raiders' main body guns are five assault rifles (Rattler, Kettle, Arpeggio, Tempest, Bettina), three SMGs…
- The Rattler is the Common medium-ammo automatic, built for fighting from cover. Embark describes it as "a more…
- The Kettle is the Common light-ammo semi-automatic rifle. Embark says players were using it like an SMG, so update…
- The Tempest is the Epic medium-ammo automatic and the assault rifle press lists rate most: S on Beebom, S on Dexerto's…
- The Bettina is the Epic heavy-ammo assault rifle, Embark's PvE gun of the group. Update 1.7.0 called it the "highest…
- The Stitcher is the Common light-ammo SMG, a close-range gun that Embark trimmed after its fast kill speed let it…
- The Canto is the Rare medium-ammo SMG from Flashpoint, update 1.22.0, Mar 31, 2026. It crafts from 2 Advanced…
- The Torrente is the Rare LMG, a large magazine on a slow body. Dexerto's sheet (Apr 17, 2026) has 8 damage, 49.9…
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Bastion, Bombardier and ShredderTo kill a Bastion or Bombardier in ARC Raiders, hit the yellow leg joints to slow it, then the yellow canister or cylinder at the back. A Bombardier also relies on Spotters, so kill those first. A Shredder dies to its bottom thruster, with two Trigger Nades enough to finish one.
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Ground ARCSmall ground ARC in ARC Raiders die quickly once you know the spot. One hit kills a Tick, one medium shot pops a Pop, a Fireball falls when its panel opens, and two heavy shots behind the barrel kill a Turret. The Leaper is the dangerous one, best hit with heavy ammo on the eye and Blaze Grenades.
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Queen and MatriarchTo kill the Queen in ARC Raiders, strip her leg armor and shoot the structure beneath, or hit the head spot. To kill the Matriarch, strip her two front plates and shoot the red core in her head. Bring a squad, Hullcrackers and Wolfpacks; they drop the reactors that craft the Equalizer and Aphelion.
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Crafting and the WorkshopARC Raiders' Workshop has a Workbench, six upgradable stations (Gunsmith, Gear Bench, Medical Lab, Explosives Station, Utility Station, Refiner) and Scrappy, the rooster who gathers materials between raids. Station costs below are from Nov 2025 guides; update 2.0 added Gunsmith 4, which takes 3 Radial Press, 3 Magnetic Accelerator and 1 Emperor Modulator.
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Best WeaponsThe Anvil is the one ARC Raiders gun placed in S tier on all five press lists read here, and Renegade, Tempest and Venator also rank high. Every list predates update 2.0, and none ranks the Bantam, Stiletto or amplified weapons as of Oct 31, 2026.
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Mods and AmmoARC Raiders mods fill muzzle, grip, magazine, stock and barrel roles in up to three tiers, and six ammo types feed its guns. Most mod figures are launch-era, dated Oct 29, 2025; Extended Barrel changed in update 1.29.0, and the Anvil Splitter stopped being a mod in update 2.0.
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Sniper Rifles and LaunchersARC Raiders' long-range and anti-ARC guns are the Osprey and Jupiter sniper rifles, the Rascal and Hullcracker launchers, and the Equalizer beam weapon. Update 2.0 on Oct 8, 2026 raised explosive damage on ARC armor plates by over 50%.
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