All weapons in ARC Raiders ranked by strength. With stats, blueprint locations and best mods.
📅 Updated: March 2026 — Patch 2.1Season 2 has significantly changed the weapon meta. Here are the most important changes:
⬆️ Buffs: Tempest (Feuerrate ↑), Bobcat (ADS ↑), Anvil (Spread ↓), alle SMGs (Hip-Fire ↑)
⬇️ Nerfs: Renegade (DPS 780→735), Jupiter (Nachladezeit ↑)
🆕 New Weapons: Trailblazer (AR, Stella Montis), Deadline (Precision Rifle, Stella Montis)
📌 Meta Recommendation: Tempest remains S++ and dominates. Bobcat/Venator as alternatives. Renegade still strong but no longer as dominant. For details see our Patch Notes.
This weapon is currently the strongest in the game. Get it as soon as possible.
Buried City (Night Raid) — Search drawers and filing cabinets in the Grandioso Apartments and the building near the Abandoned Highway Camp. Extremely rare drop — go in without gear for a Safe Pocket!
Incredibly effective weapons that fit into almost any loadout.
Drops on various maps — especially common in containers and military facilities.
Highest fire rate of all weapons! Shreds at close range. Blueprint can be found on various maps.
Reliable weapons that dominate in the right hands.
Highest DPS in the entire game! Lever-Action requires practice, but rewards with brutal damage at medium range.
Good weapons that get the job done. Not meta-defining, but effective.
Highest single-shot damage. Perfect as a secondary weapon for the first hit. Free to craft — ideal for budget loadouts!
Anti-ARC specialist. Destroys drones and bosses efficiently. Not suitable for PvP.
Can work, but there are almost always better alternatives.
Below average. Only take them if you have nothing better.
Completely outclassed by the Tempest. Since the Tempest buff, there's no reason to use the Bettina anymore.
These weapons urgently need a buff. Stay away, unless you like challenges.