[ARC Raiders]Latest final tier ranking of all weapons | Thorough evaluation for both PvP and PvE & strongest loadout guide[Ark Raiders]

ARC Raiders is a PvPvE escape shooter developed by Embark Studios and developed by Nexon. In a ruined future world, players play as raiders, collecting resources and trying to escape from the giant robot ARC and other players. In just a few weeks since its release, the game has become a huge success, with over 260,000 simultaneous users on Steam. Tier ranking is extremely important in this game, where weapon selection greatly affects survival rate.

In this article, we will publish the final tier list for all weapons that reflects the latest patch 1.3.0. We will thoroughly evaluate it from both PvP (play against people) and PvE (play against ARC), and explain in detail how to obtain it, upgrade tips, and the strongest loadout.

Patch 1.3.0 nerfed Venator's fire rate and weight, and adjusted Hullcracker's explosion damage. This has changed the environment and brought more attention to versatile weapons. Tier evaluation criteria comprehensively considers damage output, armor penetration, reload speed, ammunition efficiency, ease of handling, and cost performance, and ranks based on actual combat performance after upgrading (mainly level IV). We will deliver content that can be used by everyone from beginners to advanced users.

PvP Tier List: Weapons that determine the winning rate in interpersonal battles

In PvP, TTK (Time To Kill) is the top priority. Emphasis will be placed on aptitude for waiting in corners inside buildings, medium-range cover and removal, and long-range sniping. S-rank is the top meta environment, and A-rank can be used as an S-class depending on the player's skill.

rank	weapon name	type	rarity	Main strengths
S	stitcher	SMG	common	Strongest short-range DPS, fast reloads
S	anvil	H.G.	uncommon	High damage, specialized for headshots
S	Renegade	BR	rare	Medium-range versatile, easy to craft ammo
S	Venator	H.G.	rare	Double shot, still strong even after weakening
A	kettle	AR	common	Highly accurate and stable, can be used from the beginning to the end
A	Tempest	AR	epic	Fully automatic, depending on the recoil control it becomes a god
A	bobcat	SMG	epic	You can quickly fire a barrage
B	barletta	H.G.	uncommon	Suitable for quick draws
B	osprey	S.R.	rare	Effective for long-distance peak battles
C	rattler	AR	common	Stable but lacks firepower
D	hairpin	H.G.	common	Not recommended due to low damage

Detailed explanation of S rank

Stitcher

Common SMG uses small ammunition. It has a 7-round magazine, 20 damage, an abnormal rate of fire, and its short-range DPS is top class among all weapons. The recoil is intense, so control it with your grip and stock. Demonstrates unparalleled strength in PvP building battles (corner waiting/stairs) and instantly kills the enemy. It is easy to obtain by fishing or with free loadouts, and the crafting cost is low, making it a must-have for beginners. Prioritize reload reduction with upgrades.

Anvil

Uncommon HG, 6 large ammo, 40 damage. It is a revolver type with high headshot magnification and strong armor penetration. It is also effective at medium range, making it easy to hit and run in PvP cover battles. It has a weakness of being heavy, but it can be permanently crafted by obtaining the blueprint. It can be purchased from trader “Tian” for 800 coins. It is a stable strain that maintains S even after patching.

Renegade

Rare BR, 8 medium ammo, 35 damage. The lever action allows for quick reloads and excellent mid-range accuracy. It is compatible with all ranges of PvP and is the strongest overall candidate. It is attractive because it is easy to craft and low maintenance costs. We recommend upgrading to increase the rate of fire.

Venator

Rare HG, 18 medium ammunition, damage 10×2 (double shot). Even after being weakened (lower firing speed, increased weight), it has short short and medium range TTK, is lightweight and highly maneuverable. Please increase the blueprint drop rate to obtain it. Shines in PvP battles.

A rank detailed explanation

Kettle

Common AR, 10 small ammo, 20 damage. Semi-automatic, highly accurate, and has little recoil. It is easy to obtain by hunting in the early stages, and is a stable choice for PvP. Expanding the magazine will improve your fighting ability.

Tempest

Epic AR, 25 medium ammo, 10 damage. It is fully automatic and has good balance, and depending on recoil control it can become S class. Obtain blueprints from quest rewards or weapon cases.

Bobcat

Epic SMG, 30 rounds of small ammo, 6 damage. It is upwardly compatible with Stitcher and has a powerful barrage. Specialized in short range.

PvE Tier List: Specializes in processing huge ARC (Queen Matriarch)

Armor penetration and continuity are key in PvE. The evaluation is based on large ARC's armor removal, body scraping, and aerial processing.

rank	weapon name	type	rarity	Main strengths
S	equalizer	SP	legendary	Strongest armor penetration, infinite energy firepower
S	jupiter	S.R.	legendary	Penetrating rapid fire, multi-target processing
S	anvil	H.G.	uncommon	Armor removal is fast
A	Hull Cracker	SP	epic	ARC exclusive explosion
A	Ferro	BR	common	Single high penetration
A	Renegade	BR	rare	Excellent body sharpening
B	torrente	LMG	rare	It's a continuous battle with lots of bullets.
C	Vulcano	S.G.	epic	Specialized in short distance and small size

Detailed explanation of S rank

Equalizer

Legendary SP, 50 energy clips, 8 damage. Fully automatic beam with very strong armor penetration. It is the strongest weapon that can melt the queen body of a huge ARC. Craft with queen parts. It's heavy, but the value is great.

Jupiter

Legendary SR, 5 energy clips, 55 damage. Multiple ARCs can be processed simultaneously with high-velocity penetrating bullets. Perfect for aerial hornet wasps. Requires a queen reactor.

anvil

Armor stripping is also excellent in PvE. It is easy to target the weak points of large ARC.

A rank detailed explanation

Hullcracker

Epic SP, launcher ammunition. Specialized in armor with ARC contact explosion. Although it is ineffective for players, it is the strongest in PvE. Accuracy has been improved by patch adjustment.

Ferro

Common BR, 1 large ammo, 40 damage. Precision penetration with bolt action. Easy to craft (5 metal + 2 rubber). Suitable for targeting weak points at long distances.

Renegade

With medium-sized ammunition, the body can be removed quickly, making it versatile for PvE.

Overall tier list: PvP + PvE compatibility

S (all-purpose strongest)	Renegade, Anvil
A (S depending on style)	Stitcher, Venator, Kettle, Equalizer
B (specialized type)	Tempest, Ferro, and Hull Cracker.
C or lower (hobby or upward compatible)	Rattlers, hairpins, etc.

Renegade is super strong in PvP and has the fastest body milling in PvE. Fast reloading, easy ammo crafting, easy handling and full range coverage. A true overall champion.

All weapon detailed data & acquisition/upgrade guide

All 23 weapons will be explained by type. The main ways to obtain it are ① Fishing (boxes/lockers) ② Crafting (workbench/gunsmith, blueprints required) ③ Trader “Tian” (Level restrictions: Uncommon Lv7, Rare Lv12, Epic Lv20) ④ Quest reward ⑤ Free loadout to take home. Blueprints can be obtained from weapon cases and raider containers.

Assault rifle (AR)

• kettle: Common, 10 small ammunition. High accuracy. Obtained: Free/fishing. Up: Reduces reload. PvP is stable.
• rattler: Common, medium ammunition 10-22 rounds. It's a two-shot reload. Easy to obtain. Medium range is possible, but the firepower is weak.
• arpeggio:Uncommon, medium size 24 shots. It's a burst shot. Suitable for medium range PvP.
• Tempest: Epic, medium size 25 shots. Fully automatic and versatile. The blueprint is aimed at quests.
• Bettina: Epic, 20 large shots. High damage slow fire. Suitable for large scale PvE.

Battle Rifle (BR)

• Ferro: Common, one large shot. Precision penetration. Craft is the cheapest.
• Renegade: Rare, medium size 8 shots. He is the king of all things.

Submachine gun (SMG)

• stitcher: Common, small 7 shots. I'm the king of DPS.
• bobcat: Epic, small size 30 shots. This is a higher version.

Shotgun (SG)

• Il Toro: Uncommon, 5-8 SG bullets. Near diffusion is strong.
• Vulcano: Epic, 4 SG bullets. It is the strongest up close, but the distance attenuation is large.

Pistol (HG)

• hairpin: Common, small 8 shots. Concealed with silencer.
• barletta: Uncommon, small size 12 shots. It's quick.
• anvil: Uncommon, large 6 shots. High penetration.
• Venator: Rare, medium size 18 shots. It's double.

Light machine gun (LMG)

• torrente: Rare, medium size 60-90 shots. It's persistent.

Sniper rifle (SR)

• osprey: Rare, medium size 8 shots. It's a far peak.
• jupiter: Leger, 5 energy shots. It is a continuous shooting.

Special (SP)

• Hull Cracker: Epic, launcher. ARC explosion.
• equalizer: Leger, 50 energy shots. It's a beam.

Others: Pharaoh, Patina, Aphelion are Leger BR, Energy. You can obtain the blueprint by defeating the Matriarch. Strong in long-distance PvP/PvE.

Complete guide to “where to use” each weapon

• PvP building battle (corner waiting/stairs): Create a barrage with Stitcher/Bobcat.
• PvP medium range (cover/exit): Precision fire with Renegade/Kettle.
• PvP long range (sniper): Aim for the head with Osprey/Ferro.
• PvE Armor Stripping: Uses Anvil/Hull Cracker.
• PvE body sharpening: Sharpen with Equalizer/Renegade.
• PvE Aerial ARC (Wasp/Hornet): Aim at two propellers with Jupiter.
• PvE Giant ARC (Queen Matriarch): Peel off the armor and scrape the body with Equalizer + Anvil.

Strongest loadout example

• Comprehensive all-rounder (solo recommended): Main: Renegade, Sub: Anvil, Special: Hull Cracker. Ammunition: Mainly medium/large size.
• PvP specialized: Stitcher + Venator.
• PvE specialized: Equalizer + Ferro.
• Free start: Kettle + stitcher to take home.

Conclusion: “True strongest weapon” understood

The strongest PvP players are Stitcher, Anvil, Renegade, and Venator.
The strongest PvE players are Equalizer, Jupiter, and Anvil.
The overall strongest is Renegade. Super strong in PvP and fastest in PvE. Fast reloading, easy ammo crafting, easy handling and full range coverage. As the most reliable all-purpose weapon, collect blueprints and upgrade it on a priority basis. Please keep an eye on patch trends and have fun escaping.