Renegade vs Tempest in Arc Raiders

The Renegade and Tempest are both meta defining weapons in Arc Raiders. The Renegade is built around heavy single shots, the Tempest around automatic fire. This comparison helps you decide which to pursue.

Published 28 March 2026. Updated 3 October 2026.

Renegade I vs Tempest I: base stats side by side

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

Sources: Renegade I, Tempest I.

What each costs to craft

Renegade I

Gunsmith level 3, 45 seconds.

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

Tempest I

Gunsmith level 3, 45 seconds.

• 1 x Magnetic Accelerator
• 3 x Medium Gun Parts
• 2 x Exodus Modules

Raw Performance

These two fight in opposite ways. The Renegade is a semi-automatic battle rifle that hits more than three times as hard per shot, with the stronger headshot multiplier. The Tempest is a fully automatic assault rifle with a magazine three times the size. The Renegade wins each individual hit; the Tempest wins on volume of fire. Every stat the sources confirm for both is in the table above.

Accessibility

Both are crafted at the Gunsmith at the same station level, so neither unlocks earlier than the other. The real difference is the materials list, shown above under what each costs to craft. Check it against your stash rather than assuming one is cheaper.

Upgrade Investment

Both weapons come in four tiers, and upgraded tiers change their stats, so the base tier numbers above are a starting point rather than a ceiling. Put your upgrades into the one whose firing style matches how you fight: precise single shots favor the Renegade, sustained fire favors the Tempest.

Risk Assessment

Whichever you run, a failed raid costs you the materials it took to craft. Compare the two crafting lists above against what you hold: bring the one you can replace more easily on risky runs, and save the other for raids where you expect to extract.

Meta Position

Both weapons sit near the top of the current meta, and neither choice will hold you back. The Renegade rewards players who land precise shots, since every hit counts for more and headshots multiply harder. The Tempest rewards players who track moving targets, since its larger magazine and automatic fire forgive a missed shot.

Verdict

Pick by how you shoot. The Renegade is the precision pick: fewer, much heavier hits. The Tempest is the volume pick: more rounds, less per round. Both are crafted at the same Gunsmith level, so try each and keep the one your accuracy rewards.