Best Shotgun in ARC Raiders

All 3 Shotguns in ARC Raiders ranked best to worst, current balance patch. The short answer: the Dolabra is the one to build. Full stats and reasoning below.

The best Shotgun right now

Dolabra weapon in ARC RaidersSDolabraConsensus S — the dual-mode design has no counterpart in the game. It is a top-tier CQB deleter that also wins mid-range duels the moment you ADS, and its Strong penetration keeps it relevant against armored ARC. Legendary scarcity is the only thing holding it back.

Every Shotgun, ranked

  1. 1DolabraLegendary energy shotgun that morphs into a 100m slug rifle when you aim.S
  2. 2VulcanoSemi-auto shotgun with the fastest kill time in the game inside its range.S
  3. 3Il ToroPump shotgun with the biggest single-blast damage of any non-launcher.B

Shotgun stats compared

WeaponDamageFire rateMagazineRange
Dolabra50 (hipfire) / 40 (ADS)26.3820 (hipfire) / 100 (ADS)
Vulcano49.526.3626
Il Toro7×9 (63)14 (38 RPM)5 → 820

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Shotgun in ARC Raiders?

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

How many Shotguns are there in ARC Raiders?

There are 3 in ARC Raiders: Dolabra, Vulcano, Il Toro.

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