Arc Raiders Weapon Tier List: All Weapons Ranked From Best to Worst

This tier list covers every weapon in Arc Raiders. Here we break down the best guns in the game and rank them from best to worst.

Dam Battlegrounds in Arc Raiders
Choose the best weapons (Source: Embark Studios)

Weapons are everything in Arc Raiders. Without a good weapon, you are as good as dead. There are 20 different guns in Arc Raiders, and each one has its own advantage. However, if you want to dominate the battlefield, you need to choose the best weapon the game has to offer. In this article, we will present a weapon tier list for Arc Raiders, ranking them from best to worst.

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Arc Raiders Weapon Tier List

There are different types of guns in Arc Raiders, and on top of that, there are rarities too. Even though you can upgrade a gun to deal more damage, you cannot change its rarity. To divide the weapons, we classified them into different tiers:

  • S-Tier
  • A-Tier
  • B-Tier
  • C-Tier
TierGun
SBettina, Anvil, Renegade, Vulcano, Hullcracker
ATempest, Bobcat, Osprey, Ferro, Venator
BArpeggio, Rattler, Equalizer, Jupiter
CHairpin, II Toro, Torrente, Burletta, Kettle, Stitcher

S-Tier Weapons in Arc Raiders

S-tier contains all the best weapons Arc Raiders has to offer. Let’s talk about each one of them separately:

1. Bettina

A perfect assault rifle (Source: Embark Studios)
A perfect assault rifle (Source: Embark Studios)

This is an epic assault rifle that uses heavy ammo to deal damage. Even though it has a slow rate of fire, it deals a great amount of damage. If you love fighting Arcs more than humans, you are going to love this gun. There are only three weapons in Arc Raiders that use heavy ammo, and Bettina is one of them. In order to craft this weapon, you need a level 3 gunsmith workshop and the following materials:

2. Anvil

A handgun that uses heavy ammo (Source: Embark Studios)
A handgun that uses heavy ammo (Source: Embark Studios)

The Anvil is an uncommon pistol that also uses heavy ammo. The best part of this weapon is its cheap cost of production and high damage ceiling. You can use Anvil against all types of enemies in Arc Raiders. This is basically a hand cannon, and you only need a level 1 gunsmith workshop and the following materials to craft an Anvil:

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3. Renegade

Renegade is a rifle in Arc Raiders (Source: Embark Studios)
Renegade is a rifle in Arc Raiders (Source: Embark Studios)

This is a rare lever-action rifle that uses medium ammo. Its ability to shoot precise shots with heavy damage is the reason why Renegade is in the S-tier list. Additionally, its great stability, armor penetration, and long range add great value to its overall performance. You need a level 3 gunsmith workshop and the mentioned materials to craft this weapon:

  • 2x Advanced Mechanical Components
  • 3x Medium Gun Parts
  • 5x Oil

4. Vulcano

The close range demon (Source: Embark Studios)
The close range demon (Source: Embark Studios)

This epic shotgun uses shotgun ammo, and it is considered the king of close range in Arc Raiders. Despite being a shotgun, Vulcano is a lightweight weapon that does not hinder your inventory management. You can craft this weapon using a level 3 gunsmith workshop and the following materials:

  • 1x Magnetic Accelerator
  • 3x Heavy Gun Parts
  • 1x Exodus Modules

5. Hullcracker

Use Hullcracker to destroy Arcs with ease (Source: Embark Studios)
Use Hullcracker to destroy Arcs with ease (Source: Embark Studios)

Lastly, we have Hullcracker, an epic cannon that utilizes launcher ammo to destroy Arcs. This weapon is not great against humans, but it is the ultimate annihilator when used against Arcs. Aside from a level 3 gunsmith workshop, you need the following materials to craft Hullcracker:

  • 1x Magnetic Accelerator
  • 3x Heavy Gun Parts
  • 1x Exodus Modules

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