SMGs Tier List for Arc Raiders

SMGs dominate close quarters combat in Arc Raiders with high fire rates and fast handling. The Bobcat, Rattler, and Arpeggio are the class leaders for shredding targets at close range.

S Tier

Best in class SMGs with blistering fire rates and tight hip fire. Unmatched at close range in both PvP and PvE.

• Bobcat I (Epic)
• Bobcat II (Epic)
• Bobcat III (Epic)

A Tier

Excellent SMGs with strong close range performance. Fast handling makes them great secondary weapons or primary picks for aggressive players.

• Bobcat IV (Epic)
• Canto (Rare)
• Stitcher I (Common)

B Tier

Serviceable SMGs that get the job done at close range. Outperformed by higher tier picks but still viable in the right hands.

• Stitcher II (Common)
• Stitcher III (Common)
• Stitcher IV (Common)

C Tier

Weak SMGs with poor damage or unreliable accuracy. Better options exist in both the SMG class and other weapon categories.