Best Weapons Tier List for Arc Raiders

Complete weapon tier list for Arc Raiders ranked by effectiveness. S tier through D tier rankings with stats, use cases, and recommendations for every weapon.

How Weapons Are Ranked

This tier list ranks weapons based on overall effectiveness across all content. Factors include damage per second, accuracy, versatility, ammo efficiency, and availability. S tier weapons excel in almost every situation. Lower tiers have situational strengths but noticeable weaknesses.

S Tier: The Best of the Best

S tier weapons dominate in both PvE and PvP scenarios. The Ferro and Tempest sit firmly in this tier thanks to their exceptional damage output and manageable recoil. These are the weapons you build loadouts around. If you find one, keep it. If you can craft one, prioritize it.

A Tier: Excellent Choices

A tier weapons are strong and reliable. The Renegade, Anvil, and Venator compensate for slightly lower raw power with other strengths like faster reload, lighter weight, or easier crafting requirements. These are solid main weapons for any loadout.

B Tier: Situationally Strong

B tier weapons work well in specific situations but fall short as all purpose choices. They might excel at close range but struggle at distance, or deal great damage but burn through ammo. Good secondary weapons or specialist picks.

C and D Tier: Use With Caution

Lower tier weapons are either outclassed by better options or have significant drawbacks. They can work in a pinch and early game, but you should aim to replace them as soon as possible. Recycle these when you find better alternatives.