Osprey vs Jupiter in Arc Raiders

The Osprey and the Jupiter are the sniper rifles on file: the Osprey is Rare and the Jupiter Legendary. On their wiki figures the Jupiter hits harder per shot, and the Osprey holds more rounds, reaches further and is steadier and lighter. The table gives each base tier's figures.

Published 28 March 2026. Updated 31 October 2026.

Osprey I vs Jupiter: base stats side by side

Base tier stats for Osprey I and Jupiter, only where a source confirms the value for both. Upgraded tiers differ.

StatOsprey IJupiter
Weapon classSniperSniper
Ammo typeMedium AmmoEnergy Clip
Damage4560
Magazine size85
Effective range80.3 m71.7 m
Stability89.473.5
Headshot multiplier2x2x
ARC armor penetrationModerateVery Strong
Firing modeSingle-ActionSingle-Action
Noise levelLoudLoud

Sources: Osprey I, Jupiter.

What each costs to craft

Osprey I

Gunsmith level 2, 30 seconds.

Jupiter

Gunsmith level 3, 60 seconds.

Damage per Shot

The Jupiter hits harder per shot than the Osprey, and its ARC armor penetration is Very Strong against the Osprey's Moderate, on their wiki figures. Player health is not on file, so neither rifle is promised a one shot kill.

Magazine and Range

The Osprey holds the bigger magazine and has the longer sourced effective range. Neither rifle has a fire rate on file, so which one fires again sooner is not stated.

Stability and Weight

The Osprey has the higher sourced stability and is the lighter of the two.

Ammo Economy

The two run on different ammo: Medium Ammo for the Osprey and Energy Clips for the Jupiter. Stock the ammo type your pick needs.

Verdict

On the figures on file, the Osprey is the steadier, lighter rifle with more rounds and more reach, and the Jupiter the harder hitter with Very Strong ARC armor penetration. Neither is ranked above the other: pick the trade that suits how you fight.