Top 10 Best Weapons in Arc Raiders That You Need to Craft First

ARC Raiders is the talk of the town right now in the gaming world. We’ve seen tons of multiplayer extraction shooters come and go, but it’s this one that has managed to deliver an absolute fun, chaotic experience. If you want to survive against all the threats in the game, you’ll need to get your hands on top-tier weapons like the Equalizer, Jupiter, and more. So, to help you get an edge and streamroll your opponents, here are the 10 best weapons in ARC Raiders alongside their crafting recipes.

10 Ferro

Ferro. (Image via Embark Studios)

Let’s kick off this list with Ferro, which is a powerful, heavy break-action rifle. While it does require reloading after every shot, it has incredible arc armor penetration. Not many weapons in the game have a similar level of capabilities, and this is why Ferro is an S-tier weapon. It’s usable in early/mid-game stages and also functions well in PvP, with each shot dealing 40 damage. Use it with third-person camera peeking for tactical advantage.

9 Anvil

Anvil in ARC Raiders. (Image via Embark Studios)

The Anvil in ARC Raiders is a single-action hand cannon, and one of the more common weapons you’ll be able to easily find. Don’t make the mistake of understimating this menace, as it offers you impressive armor penetration and is quite lightweight, which means more loot in your backpack. Not only that, but it also has a six-round capacity and 40 damage per shot. It will work for both PvP and PvE and can be upgraded.

8 Venator

Venator. (Image via Embark Studios)

The Venator is the only Rare pistol in the game and has a unique ability to fire two bullets at the same time. It just weighs 2 kg, which means it’s also one of the lightest weapons in ARC Raiders, but its damage output is strong enough to make it one of the top performers. It deals a bit more damage to the Raiders than the Anvil, but its arc armor penetration is only moderate. Despite that drawback, it’s a good sidearm in PvP.

7 Bettina

Bettina. (Image via Embark Studios)

The Bettina is an Epic rarity assault rifle, and one of the latest additions to ARC Raiders. It’s the only AR in the game so far that has strong arc armor penetration. Sure, its fire rate isn’t the best, and it’s slow, but the damage output makes up for everything. This weapon is built for the late-game stages, as it’s excellent for both PvP and PvE, all within a single weapon slot.

6 Renegade

Renegade. (Image via Embark Studios)

The Renegade is another lever-action battle rifle in ARC Raiders, and is basically the PvP version of the Ferro. It deals slightly less damage per shot at 35, but makes up for that with an eight-round magazine instead of a single-shot reload. It’s quite heavy at 10kg and offers you moderate arc armor penetration. The Renegade is a solid choice for anyone who wants to go head-to-head against other players.

5 Vulcano

Vulcano. (Image via Embark Studios)

Want to obliterate everything that dares to stand in your way? Then you can’t go wrong with the Vulcano gamers, an Epic rarity shotgun. If you manage to hit all your shots with this one, it deals the highest damage output in the entirety of the extraction shooter. The only thing holding back this beast is its weak armor penetration, and the fact that it might get a nerf because it’s simply too busted right now.

4 Osprey

Osprey. (Image via Embark Studios)

What’s a good game without a bolt-action sniper Rifle? Thankfully, ARC Raiders delivers on that end with the Osprey. Its unique gimmick is that it has a built-in long-range scope, which not a single other weapon does. While it only has moderate arc armor penetration, it still has an eight-round magazine and a high total damage output, which puts it right below the shotguns. The only issue is that you’re forced to scope in when aiming, and it has no variable zoom.

3 Hullcracker

Hullcracker. (Image via Embark Studios)

Next up is the Hullcracker, a 40mm launcher, and one of the few weapons in the game with a very strong arc armor penetration. That doesn’t mean taking down Arcs is easy with this thing, but it’s certainly a lot less challenging compared to other weapons. For example, taking on a Rocketeer will still need you to spam shots, but the Hullcracker will beat everything. Just keep in mind that firing it at anything other than an Arc is useless.

2 Jupiter

Jupiter. (Image via Embark Studios)

If you’re craving for something that outshines the Osprey, then the Jupiter is your next go-to choice. This Legendary bolt-action rifle delivers 55 damage per shot, which makes it the ultimate choice to destroy targets from a distance. It has strong arc armor penetration, damage output, and impressive accuracy. Unfortunately, its handling isn’t the best in the class.

1 Equalizer

Equalizer. (Image via Embark Studios)

And finally, we have the Equalizer, a Legendary beam rifle in ARC Raiders. It has a very strong arc armor penetration and a huge 50-round magazine. From what we’ve seen so far, it’s the best endgame weapon as it will allow you to hunt down massive Arcs such as the Queen. However, don’t even bother using it against other players as it just won’t work.

With that said, what’s your favorite weapon in ARC Raiders? Let us know in the comments below.

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