Torrente vs Equalizer in Arc Raiders
The Torrente and Equalizer deal the same damage per hit at base tier, and almost everything else about them differs. The Torrente is a fully automatic LMG on Medium Ammo; the Equalizer is a Special weapon on Energy Clips. This comparison digs into which one earns a permanent spot in your arsenal.
Published 28 March 2026. Updated 2 November 2026.
Torrente I vs Equalizer: base stats side by side
Base tier stats for Torrente I and Equalizer, only where a source confirms the value for both. Upgraded tiers differ.
| Stat | Torrente I | Equalizer |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon class | LMG | Special |
| Ammo type | Medium Ammo | Energy Clip |
| Damage | 8 | 8 |
| Magazine size | 60 | 50 |
| Stability | 74.2 | 84.6 |
| Headshot multiplier | 2x | 2x |
| ARC armor penetration | Moderate | Very Strong |
| Firing mode | Fully-Automatic | Fully-Automatic |
| Noise level | Loud | Loud |
Sources: Torrente I, Equalizer.
What each costs to craft
Torrente I
Gunsmith level 2, 30 seconds.
- 2 x Advanced Mechanical Components
- 3 x Medium Gun Parts
- 6 x Steel Spring
Equalizer
Gunsmith level 3, 60 seconds.
- 3 x Magnetic Accelerator
- 3 x Complex Gun Parts
- 1 x Queen Reactor
Damage Characteristics
Per hit the two are equal, so their damage comes from how often they hit. The Torrente fires far faster from a larger magazine. The Equalizer's strength is penetration: its sourced ARC armor penetration is Very Strong, against Moderate for the Torrente.
Accuracy Profile
The Equalizer has the higher sourced stability, so it is the steadier choice. The Torrente is a close to mid range weapon that relies on volume of fire.
Weight
The Torrente is the lighter of the two, which leaves more of your augment's weight limit for loot. The difference is modest and rarely matters unless you are running a tight weight budget on farming runs.
Attachment Synergies
The Torrente scales well with accuracy attachments that tame its recoil. The Equalizer benefits most from damage boosting mods since its accuracy is already strong. Both weapons reach their peak performance with the right attachment combinations.
Value Proposition
The Torrente is crafted at a lower Gunsmith level than the Equalizer, so it is available earlier. The full materials for each are listed above under what each costs to craft.
Verdict
The Torrente is the earlier, lighter, high volume pick for saturating close and mid range fights. The Equalizer is the later, steadier pick with Very Strong ARC armor penetration. Neither choice is wrong. Pick whichever matches your shooting style and build around its strengths.