Best Battle Rifle in ARC Raiders

All 4 Battle Rifles in ARC Raiders ranked best to worst, current balance patch. The short answer: the Renegade is the one to build. Full stats and reasoning below.

The best Battle Rifle right now

Renegade weapon in ARC RaidersSRenegadeConsensus S for PvP: best-in-class range outside snipers, forgiving ammo economy on common Medium rounds, and a skill ceiling that rewards accuracy without punishing misses as hard as a bolt-action. Often ranked the single best PvP weapon in the game.

Every Battle Rifle, ranked

  1. 1RenegadeLever-action battle rifle with sniper-grade reach and a two-tap headshot.S
  2. 2FerroSingle-shot break-action that turns 5 Metal Parts into a 100-damage headshot.A
  3. 3StilettoSemi-auto Light Ammo battle rifle: laser-accurate on the first shots, harder to hold on sustained fire.B
  4. 4AphelionThe prestige-piece legendary that loses on paper to a Rare lever gun.C

Battle Rifle stats compared

WeaponDamageFire rateMagazineRange
Renegade3521868.8
Ferro406.6153.1
Stiletto1911.210 → 1651.8
Aphelion2591076

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Battle Rifle in ARC Raiders?

The Renegade is the best Battle Rifle in ARC Raiders right now — it sits in S tier on our list under the current balance patch.

How many Battle Rifles are there in ARC Raiders?

There are 4 in ARC Raiders: Renegade, Ferro, Stiletto, Aphelion.

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