Venator in ARC Raiders
The Venator is a high-power pistol that fires two 8-damage bullets per trigger pull — 16 damage a tap, 32 on headshots. With 48.4 range and Medium Ammo economy it fights far above the sidearm class, freeing your primary slot for a specialist weapon.
Venator stats
- Damage
- 16 (2x8)
- Fire rate
- 36.7
- Magazine
- 10
- Range
- 48.4
- Headshot
- 2x
- ARC penetration
- Moderate
- Ammo
- Medium Ammo
- Firing mode
- Semi-Automatic
Is the Venator good? Our A-Tier verdict
Former S-tier staple pushed down a notch by nerfs (16 total, down from 18), but the double-tap mechanic still makes it the strongest true sidearm. High A: it wins pistol duels outright and hangs with ARs at mid range.
Venator upgrades
- Venator II
- 9.1% increased fire rate
- 12.5% reduced reload time
- +10 durability
- Venator III
- 18.2% increased fire rate
- 25% reduced reload time
- +20 durability
- Venator IV
- 27.3% increased fire rate
- 37.5% reduced reload time
- +30 durability
What the Venator 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 Venator
The Venator is craftable at your workshop. The recipe page lists every required material with keep-or-recycle links.
Venator crafting recipeFrequently asked questions
Is the Venator good in ARC Raiders?
Former S-tier staple pushed down a notch by nerfs (16 total, down from 18), but the double-tap mechanic still makes it the strongest true sidearm. High A: it wins pistol duels outright and hangs with ARs at mid range.
What are the Venator stats in ARC Raiders?
The Venator is a high-power pistol that fires two 8-damage bullets per trigger pull — 16 damage a tap, 32 on headshots. With 48.4 range and Medium Ammo economy it fights far above the sidearm class, freeing your primary slot for a specialist weapon.
What is the Venator best against?
The Venator performs best against: Wasp, Snitch, Hornet. Check each enemy guide for weak points that multiply its damage further.