Arc Raiders Best for Beginners – Starter Weapons, Maps & Builds

Best Everything for Beginners

Best Starting Weapon

Ferro — S-tier, cheapest to craft, most forgiving. See build.

Best First Map

Dam Battlegrounds — Lowest difficulty, clear layout. See strategy.

Best Starter Build

Budget Loadout (Ferro + Stitcher + Looting Mk.1) — ~1,500 coins total.

Best First Augment

Looting Mk.1 — 800 coins, 18 backpack slots. Best ROI.

Best First Skills

Mobility tree — universally useful. See tier list.

Essential Reads

• New player checklist
• Level 1-10 guide
• 10 mistakes to avoid
• Safe Pocket explained
• Free Loadout guide