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The video introduces itself as the ultimate Arc Raiders weapon guide, covering a tier list, best attachment combos, budget builds, tips and tricks for each gun, and optimal loadout pairings. The guide starts by ranking weapons from F-tier to S-tier.
The Betatina is considered one of the worst guns in the game due to poor specialization, requiring heavy ammo, clunkiness, and low damage output. The Harpoon is placed in D-tier as a 'poor man's Anvil,' suitable for budget builds but overall difficult to perform with for casual players, lacking specialization.
The Volcano is an expensive semi-auto shotgun that underperforms compared to the El Toro, requiring players to be exposed for extended periods. The Torrent is situational, excelling with crouched accuracy but only in specific scenarios. The Osprey is a semi-auto gun with strength scaling proportionally to how many teammates use it, effective for long-range pressure but poor in solo play. The Tempest offers high damage at mid-range but is very expensive, making it less efficient than other options.
The Rattler is considered a controversial but cost-effective weapon excelling at mid-range and up close, with a slow reload speed. The Renegade is a good mid-range option with high damage output, but its resource cost is high and it requires a kinetic converter to shine. The Pharaoh is a cheap, common gun that performs exceptionally well due to being a two-shot headshot, making it a strong contender for its cost.
The Beretta received a significant buff, improving its fire rate and dexterity, making it dominant in close quarters. The Stitcher is excellent up close with insane damage per mag and low recoil, making it a great secondary. The Kettle, despite a fire rate nerf, remains powerful at long range with headshots and offers four attachment slots for customization. The Arpeggio is a strong, cheap AR with excellent close-range TTK and mid-range pressure, believed to be an underrated weapon.
The Anvil is an S-tier weapon due to its two-shot headshot potential, offering devastating damage if played perfectly, though it can be difficult to use. The Bobcat is a top-tier CQC weapon that excels with headshots and a kinetic converter. The El Toro is highlighted for its insane TTK, capable of two-shotting blue shields and allowing for aggressive movement. The Venator is crowned the best PvP and PvE gun, known for low recoil, high damage, and versatility across all ranges, making it a dominant force in the game.
The Betatina, despite being F-tier, works best for catching enemies off guard from height while crouched. Full ADS and headshots are crucial, as it loses most direct gunfights. Recommended attachments are Compensator 3, Horizontal Grip, and Stable Stock, with a budget option of Vertical Grip 2 and Compensator 2.
The Harpoon should be used as a budget Anvil, focusing on headshots and aggressive movement like sliding, dodging, and shooting. This tactic aims to make enemies miss and force reloads, creating openings. It does not out-DPS other weapons in a head-to-head fight.
The Volcano, a semi-auto shotgun, is for aggressive, 'guns blazing' playstyles. Unlike the El Toro, sustained movement during firing is discouraged; instead, slide into engagements and spray. Its high damage output makes it potent in close quarters, but its high cost for a specialized role places it lower on the tier list. Recommended attachments are a laser sight and quick-swap stock.
The Torrent requires crouching and being stationary for accuracy, making it highly situational for cover fire. It excels in providing sustained damage over a large area, especially when combined with utility like smokes. Compensator 3 is crucial for accuracy. Budget options include Stable Stock 2 and Extended Medium Mag 2.
The Osprey requires a 'tap ADS and shoot' technique for instant accuracy, allowing for quick follow-up shots without fully zooming in. This is crucial for hitting targets at a distance during brief exposures. Lightweight Stock is recommended for fast weapon swapping, while budget builds can use a suppressor or extended barrel depending on the map.
The Tempest is decent damage-wise but expensive. Its long prime time can be canceled by weapon-swapping and dodge-rolling, allowing for quick engagements from cover. It performs well when crouched and aiming for upper chest shots. Recommended attachments include a compensator, vertical grip, and stable stock. Budget options are Extended Mag 2, Vertical Grip 2, and Compensator 2.
The Rattler has improved significantly with a larger magazine. Like all ARs, crouch-shooting and a compensator are essential. Players should maintain distance to allow for reloads and utilize hip-firing with a long strafe in close quarters. Budget options include Compensator 2, Vertical Grip 2, and Stable Stock.
The Renegade is a strong mid-range option requiring precise headshots. To maximize fire rate, click and hold for each shot. Crouch-shooting is important, and for budget options, Stable Stock 2, Medium Mag 2, and Compensator 2 are recommended.
The Pharaoh punches above its weight class. Crouch-shooting during rechambering significantly improves accuracy. At close range, it can be played aggressively like the El Toro, sliding out for a body or headshot, then dodge-rolling back to cover. No attachments are recommended for a budget build due to its inherent strength.
The Beretta's consistent fire rate and maxed dexterity make it excellent for aggressive, movement-based CQC. Sliding, jump-crouches, and hip-firing are effective. For a budget build, Compensator 2 and an Extended Light Mag are sufficient, as upgrading to level 4 primarily reduces reload speed.
The Stitcher thrives in CQC with an emphasis on headshots. Aiming for the negative space above an enemy's hitbox improves headshot accuracy. Sliding below enemies and shooting upwards is highly effective. It can apply pressure at mid-range with crouching and tap-firing. For a budget build, Compensator 2, Vertical Grip 2, Extended Light Mag 2, and Stable Stock 2 are recommended.
The Kettle is a precise assault rifle effective at range. Aiming for the upper chest with a consistent fire rate delivers fast kills. High headshot accuracy is rewarded. In CQC, hip-firing and aiming high is effective. An alternative build combines Lightweight Stock with Vertical Grip 3 for increased ADS speed. Budget options include Stable Stock 2, Extended Light Mag 2, Vertical Grip 2, and Compensator 2.
The Arpeggio is praised for its consistent close-range performance and headshot accuracy. Crouching and sliding into engagements are effective. For mid-range, pacing shots and crouching ensures accuracy. Horizontal Grip is recommended for overall recoil control, while Vertical Grip 2 is preferred for vertical recoil management. Budget builds use Compensator 2, Extended Medium Mag 2, and Stable Stock 2.
The Anvil is devastating due to its two-shot headshot potential, perfect for patient, peek-and-shoot playstyles. Utilize slide-and-dodge-roll tactics to peek for body shots and retreat, giving opportunities to miss without punishment. Compensator 3 is crucial for PvP, while a budget build can use Compensator 2. Extended Barrel can be swapped in for specific situations.
The Bobcat excels with low blows, sliding beneath enemies for headshots. Vertical Grip 3 is essential for this build, making it less viable without optimal attachments. Consistent aim at head level while swinging out and using cover aggressively is key. A budget version is not recommended for this gun.
The El Toro is a highly broken shotgun, best used by exposing oneself minimally. Slide and shoot from behind cover, quickly dodge-rolling back. In open engagements, combining pushes, crouches, shots, and dodge-rolls is effective. Lightweight Stock and a shotgun choke are essential attachments for fast pull-out speed and spread control.
The Venator is the reigning king, excelling with crouch-shooting and headshots at mid-range. Incorporating crouch-spams in CQC makes you harder to hit. Customizing keybinds for crouch (e.g., 'C' with thumb) can improve movement fluidity. Recommended attachments areHorizontal Grip and Extended Medium Mag 3. Making yourself hard to hit is crucial in mirror matches.
The top loadout pairing is Venator and El Toro, combining mid-range dominance with CQC aggression. The "weapon swap dodge roll" tech allows for quick transitions between guns, enabling high burst damage. The Anvil and El Toro combo provides headshot potential with an El Toro bailout for missed shots. The Beretta and Pharaoh combo is a budget-friendly option, with neither gun needing full upgrades to be effective due to their innate strengths. Shared ammo types, like Venator and Renegade, are efficient. The Osprey is a flexible backup option. Practicing the weapon swap dodge roll animation cancel is vital for high-level play.