Assault Rifles Tier List for Arc Raiders

Assault rifles are the workhorse weapon class in Arc Raiders, offering the best balance of damage, range, and handling. The Ferro and Renegade compete for the top spot, with the Equalizer close behind.

S Tier

Elite assault rifles that define the meta. Top damage per second with manageable recoil. Build your loadout around these.

• Bettina I (Epic)
• Bettina II (Epic)
• Bettina III (Epic)
• Bettina IV (Epic)
• Tempest I (Epic)

A Tier

Strong assault rifles that perform reliably in all scenarios. Minor stat tradeoffs compared to S tier but still excellent picks.

• Tempest II (Epic)
• Tempest III (Epic)
• Tempest IV (Epic)
• Arpeggio I (Uncommon)
• Arpeggio II (Uncommon)

B Tier

Capable assault rifles with specific strengths. They shine in certain situations but have noticeable weaknesses elsewhere.

• Arpeggio III (Uncommon)
• Arpeggio IV (Uncommon)
• Kettle I (Common)
• Kettle II (Common)
• Kettle III (Common)

C Tier

Underwhelming assault rifles outclassed by higher tier options. Usable early game but replace them when better options become available.

• Kettle IV (Common)
• Rattler I (Common)
• Rattler II (Common)
• Rattler III (Common)
• Rattler IV (Common)