Tempest in ARC Raiders
The Tempest is a fully-automatic bullpup assault rifle on Medium Ammo. Its stat line — 10 damage, high stability, 55.9 range, 25-round magazine — has no glaring hole. It is the weapon you can hand to any playstyle and get consistent results in both PvP sprays and PvE sustained fire.
Tempest stats
- Damage
- 10
- Fire rate
- 36.7
- Magazine
- 25
- Range
- 55.9
- Headshot
- 1.5x
- ARC penetration
- Moderate
- Ammo
- Medium Ammo
- Firing mode
- Fully-Automatic
Is the Tempest good? Our A-Tier verdict
High A on nearly every list: the best generalist AR, only kept out of S because it wins through consistency rather than any dominant edge — Bettina out-damages it against armor and Renegade outranges it in duels.
Tempest upgrades
- Tempest II
- 6.7% increased fire rate
- 10% reduced recoil
- +10 durability
- Tempest III
- 13.3% increased fire rate
- 20% reduced recoil
- +20 durability
- Tempest IV
- 20% increased fire rate
- 30% reduced recoil
- +30 durability
What the Tempest is best against
ARC machines this weapon counters hardest. Each link opens the full enemy guide with weak points and strategy.
How to craft the Tempest
The Tempest is craftable at your workshop. The recipe page lists every required material with keep-or-recycle links.
Tempest crafting recipeFrequently asked questions
Is the Tempest good in ARC Raiders?
High A on nearly every list: the best generalist AR, only kept out of S because it wins through consistency rather than any dominant edge — Bettina out-damages it against armor and Renegade outranges it in duels.
What are the Tempest stats in ARC Raiders?
The Tempest is a fully-automatic bullpup assault rifle on Medium Ammo. Its stat line — 10 damage, high stability, 55.9 range, 25-round magazine — has no glaring hole. It is the weapon you can hand to any playstyle and get consistent results in both PvP sprays and PvE sustained fire.
What is the Tempest best against?
The Tempest performs best against: Hornet, Wasp, Sentinel. Check each enemy guide for weak points that multiply its damage further.