Success in Arc Raiders Expeditions depends not only on knowing the available weapons but also on understanding which ones are meta-competitive at the current balance patch. Tier lists collate weapon performance across criteria like damage output, handling, armor penetration, ammo economy, and adaptability to ARC Raiders BluePrints both PvP and PvE engagements.

Tier Definitions (Meta Context)

  S-Tier: Top-performing weapons with strong performance in multiple roles (PvP, PvE, boss encounters).

  A-Tier: Highly competitive choices; excel in many but not all combat scenarios.

  B-Tier: Situational or requires player skill/attachments to reach potential.

  C/D-Tier: Weapons that underperform compared to alternatives or are niche.

Current Meta Tier List (General)

S-Tier

  Ferro, Exceptional heavy-ammo bolt-action rifle; excellent armor penetration against ARC enemies and strong in long-range duels.

  Anvil, Heavy pistol with massive per-shot damage; great against both ARC machines and human players.

  Bettina, Assault rifle with remarkable balance of damage, control, and adaptability.

  Hullcracker, Devastating against ARC targets (area explosive effect).

(These picks consistently appear in top tiers across multiple sources.)

A-Tier

  Tempest, Versatile assault rifle with good mid-range performance.

  Renegade, Marksman rifle suitable for precise engagements.

  Osprey, Effective sniper for long-range picks.

  Vulcano, Shotgun with strong close-range burst potential.

  Jupiter, Legendary sniper with serious damage.

(A-Tier weapons remain very effective, especially with attachments or in specific roles.)

B-Tier

  Rattler, Reliable assault rifle, but outclassed by higher options.

  Bobcat, Fast SMG useful in close quarters.

  Arpeggio & Venator, Situational; good DPS but less utility than higher tiers.

(Best for players mastering recoil and map positioning.)

C/D-Tier

  Kettle, Stitcher, Burletta, Hairpin, Torrente, Generally outpaced in damage or versatility.

  Equalizer, Il Toro, D-Tier in broad PvP/PvE use; niche roles only.

(Balance patches and meta shifts have pushed these toward the bottom for cheap ARC Raiders Coins most expedition builds.)