Best Assault Rifle in ARC Raiders
All 5 Assault Rifles in ARC Raiders ranked best to worst, current balance patch. The short answer: the Bettina is the one to build. Full stats and reasoning below.
The best Assault Rifle right now
SBettinaThe 1.26.0 patch raised its damage from 14 to 16 and pushed it into S. It is now the premier answer to Bastions, Matriarchs and the Queen — the highest sustained anti-armor DPS outside dedicated launchers, while staying viable against Raiders.Every Assault Rifle, ranked
- 1
BettinaSlow-firing heavy AR that shreds armor — the boss-killer of choice since the 1.26.0 buff.S - 2
TempestBullpup AR that does everything well — the most forgiving all-rounder in the game.A - 3
ArpeggioThree-round-burst AR for players who aim in punctuation, not sentences.B - 4
KettleThe starter pneumatic rifle — accurate, gentle, and outgrown fast.C - 5
RattlerBudget full-auto whose tiny magazine keeps interrupting its own arguments.C
Assault Rifle stats compared
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Assault Rifle in ARC Raiders?
The Bettina is the best Assault Rifle in ARC Raiders right now — it sits in S tier on our list under the current balance patch.
How many Assault Rifles are there in ARC Raiders?
There are 5 in ARC Raiders: Bettina, Tempest, Arpeggio, Kettle, Rattler.
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