Tempest vs Bettina in Arc Raiders

The Tempest and Bettina are both fully automatic primaries crafted at the same Gunsmith level, so they compete directly for your loadout slot. The Bettina hits harder per bullet; the Tempest fires faster.

Published 28 March 2026. Updated 20 October 2026.

Tempest I vs Bettina I: base stats side by side

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

Sources: Tempest I, Bettina I.

What each costs to craft

Tempest I

Gunsmith level 3, 45 seconds.

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

Bettina I

Gunsmith level 3, 45 seconds.

• 3 x Advanced Mechanical Components
• 3 x Heavy Gun Parts
• 3 x Canister

Raw Combat Power

The Bettina hits harder per bullet and has Strong ARC armor penetration against the Tempest's Moderate. The Tempest fires faster from a slightly larger magazine. Both share the same headshot multiplier, so the per bullet gap holds on headshots too.

Weight and Loadout Impact

The two weigh the same, so weight does not separate them. Ammo does: the Bettina runs on Heavy Ammo and the Tempest on Medium, so plan your ammo stack around your pick.

Role Flexibility

Both fill the same primary role with the same firing mode. The Bettina has the marginally higher sourced stability and more damage per hit; the Tempest fires faster.

Pairing Options

Because both fill the same primary role, pair either one with a close range or precision secondary rather than with each other.

Acquisition and Cost

Both are crafted at the Gunsmith at the same station level. The materials for each are listed above under what each costs to craft.

Verdict

These rifles compete directly. Take the Bettina for harder hits and Strong ARC armor penetration on Heavy Ammo. Take the Tempest for faster fire on Medium Ammo. Both are top primary choices.