Best Weapons in Arc Raiders: Complete Tier List & Meta Guide

Current Meta Overview

The current meta is shaped by Patch 1.26.0 (April 28, 2026). The Bettina received the largest individual buff and is now a serious S-tier contender alongside the Anvil. Durability now scales by rarity (legendary takes ~85% less durability damage than common — see our Durability Guide), making epic and legendary tier weapons disproportionately stronger. Snipers remain strong, and the Scorpion still dominates CQB. The Hullcracker is the new top pick for the ARC Turbine boss fight.

S-Tier Weapons

Anvil (Assault Rifle)

The most consistent weapon in the game. Good damage, manageable recoil, and effective at all ranges. If you are unsure what to run, the Anvil is always a safe choice.

Bettina (Assault Rifle, post-Patch 1.26.0)

The biggest single winner of Patch 1.26.0. Damage 14→16, ~40% dispersion reduction, +33% armor damage. Now competes with the Anvil as the top all-rounder and outperforms it against armored ARC enemies. The mandatory pick for boss farming and the new ARC Turbine fight. See the Bettina Build.

Scorpion (SMG)

Fastest TTK at close range. The fire rate melts targets before they can react. Essential for aggressive pushers — pair it with a Combat-heavy skill build.

Longbow (Sniper)

One-shot headshot potential makes this the scariest weapon in skilled hands. Controls sightlines in every expedition zone.

See the full tier list with stats on our weapon database page. Browse community loadouts to see how top players combine these weapons.

Arc Raiders Guns Tier List

Looking for the best guns in Arc Raiders? Our weapon tier list ranks every gun from S-tier to D-tier based on damage, fire rate, accuracy, and meta viability. Whether you call them weapons or guns, this is the definitive Arc Raiders gun tier list for the current patch.

The best guns in Arc Raiders right now are the Anvil and the buffed Bettina — both S-tier assault rifles after Patch 1.26.0. The Anvil wins on raw versatility; the Bettina wins on armor damage and is the new top pick for boss fights. For close range, the Scorpion SMG has the fastest time-to-kill. See the full weapon database for all stats.

Arc Raiders Best Guns Ranked

The best guns in Arc Raiders post-Patch 1.26.0: 1) Anvil (best all-round), 2) Bettina (best for armored ARC and boss fights, post-buff), 3) Scorpion (best CQB), 4) Longbow (best sniper), 5) Hullcracker (top ARC Turbine pick). Check the full gun tier list for all rankings.