Arc Raiders Best PvP Build – Meta Skills & Loadout (March 2026)

Best PvP Build

The PvP meta in Arc Raiders rewards stamina management, weapon swap speed, and repositioning ability.

Key Priorities

• Stamina control: Push, reset, and reposition more than opponents
• Weapon swapping: Swap weapons instead of reloading mid-fight
• Fight resets: Smokes, shield recharges, movement routes

Best Augment

Combat Mk.3 (Aggressive) — Strong shield support, extra grenade capacity, high survivability, and passive health regen. The community-favored PvP choice.

Best Weapons

• Primary: Tempest (S++ DPS) or Ferro (consistent)
• Secondary: Bobcat (CQB) or Vulcano (burst shotgun)

Skill Focus

Max Mobility and Conditioning for stamina uptime, fast vertical control, and quiet repositioning. The Assault Build archetype is community-favored for combat tempo.

PvP Tips

• Height advantage wins most fights — take rooftops
• Swap to secondary instead of reloading primary
• Use smoke grenades to reset bad fights
• Shield rechargers are essential — always carry 2+

See also: Solo Build | Looting Build | Weapon Tier List