Best SMG in ARC Raiders

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

The best SMG right now

Bobcat weapon in ARC RaidersABobcatA-tier for close-quarters PvP: inside 15 meters almost nothing out-trades it. Very Weak penetration and brutal ammo consumption keep it out of S — it deletes Raiders, not machines.

Every SMG, ranked

  1. 1Bobcat1000-RPM buzzsaw — the highest fire rate in the game.A
  2. 2CantoMedium-ammo SMG that keeps its bite at ranges other SMGs give up.A
  3. 3StitcherDirt-cheap common SMG that stays useful all game as a loot-run workhorse.B

SMG stats compared

WeaponDamageFire rateMagazineRange
Bobcat666.72044
Canto6.556.71851
Stitcher6.545.3 (680 RPM)2042.1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best SMG in ARC Raiders?

The Bobcat is the best SMG in ARC Raiders right now — it sits in A tier on our list under the current balance patch.

How many SMGs are there in ARC Raiders?

There are 3 in ARC Raiders: Bobcat, Canto, Stitcher.

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