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Bettina – Arc Raiders Assault Rifle Guide | ARC Armor Penetration (2026)

Bettina – Arc Raiders Assault Rifle Guide | ARC Armor Penetration (2026)

Bettina Assault Rifle

The Bettina is a heavy-hitting assault rifle in Arc Raiders, designed around per-shot damage and ARC armor penetration. After the major Patch 1.26.0 buff (April 28, 2026), the Bettina is now one of the strongest all-rounders in the game and a serious contender for the top all-round primary slot.

Patch 1.26.0 Buff (April 28, 2026)

The Bettina received the largest individual buff in Patch 1.26.0. Every key stat moved in its favor:

Stat Before After
Damage 14 16
Fire-rate 285 235
Dispersion baseline ~40% reduction
Dispersion recovery baseline ~30% improvement
Armor damage baseline +33%

The package: harder per-shot damage, much tighter dispersion, faster recovery between bursts, and a meaningful jump in armor damage. The Bettina now competes directly with the Anvil as the top all-round AR pick — and outperforms it against armored ARC enemies.

✨ Tier Update
Pre-patch the Bettina was widely ranked A-B tier, niche for ARC farming. Post-patch it’s a strong S-tier candidate. We’re refreshing our Weapon Tier List with verified rankings this week.

Strengths

  • Best-in-class armor penetration – the +33% armor damage buff stacks on top of an already strong baseline. Cuts through Sentinel, Queen, and ARC Turbine armor faster than the Anvil or Tempest.
  • Tight dispersion – the 40% dispersion reduction makes the Bettina viable at mid-range engagements where it previously struggled.
  • High per-shot damage – 16 damage per shot lands meaningful impact even at common rarity. Pairs well with the new durability scaling.
  • Reliable in long fights – the recovery improvement means sustained engagements aren’t punished by drift.

Weaknesses

  • Slower cyclic rate than the Anvil – if you want to dump rounds, the Anvil still wins on volume.
  • Heavy ammo dependency – runs on Heavy Ammo. The 1.26.0 stack increase (40 → 60) helps, but you still need to budget more ammo than light-rifle users.
  • CQB liability – despite the dispersion fix, the Bettina is still slow on the draw vs. SMGs and shotguns. Pair it with a close-range secondary.

Best Use Cases

  • ARC Turbine boss fight – the +33% armor damage and tight dispersion fit the 4-5 shot landing window cleanly. See our ARC Turbine Boss Guide.
  • Boss farming – Sentinel, Queen, and other heavily armored encounters.
  • Hard-zone PvE – Stella Montis, Buried City, and Riven Tides.
  • Mid-range compound PvP – the dispersion fix makes the Bettina a real PvP option for the first time. Strong at Customs House, Port Authority, and similar contested compounds.

Best Attachments

Now that dispersion has been reduced, attachment priorities shift:

  • Optic: Reflex Sight or Holographic for compound fights; 2-4x scope for armor penetration at range.
  • Barrel: Compensator for sustained PvP, or Heavy Barrel to push armor damage even higher.
  • Grip: Vertical Grip stacks well with the new recovery curve.
  • Magazine: Extended Mag — sustained fights against the ARC Turbine and bosses can outlast a base mag.

See our Best Attachments Guide for the full attachment breakdown.

Loadout Pairings

  • PvE primary + close-range secondary: Bettina + Bobcat covers armored ARC at range and Leapers / pushers up close.
  • Boss-focused: Bettina + Breaker for ground-phase mechanics and adds.
  • PvP versatile: Bettina + Venator for an SMG fallback in compound interiors.

See the dedicated Bettina Build Guide for full loadouts.

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