Tempest vs Anvil vs Ferro – Arc Raiders Top 3 Weapons Compared

Tempest vs Anvil vs Ferro – Arc Raiders Top 3 Weapons Compared

The Big Three: Tempest vs Anvil vs Ferro

The three most popular weapons in Arc Raiders compared side by side.

Category Tempest Anvil Ferro
Tier S++ S S
Type Full-auto AR Hand cannon Budget rifle
DPS Highest sustained Highest burst High consistent
Recoil High Low per-shot Moderate
Cost Expensive Moderate Cheapest S-tier
Skill Floor Medium (recoil control) High (must hit shots) Low (forgiving)
PvP Excellent Excellent Good
PvE Best Good Good
Legendary Mod Horizontal Grip Anvil Splitter N/A

Which Should You Main?

  • New players: Ferro — cheapest, most forgiving
  • PvE focus: Tempest — best ARC armor penetration
  • PvP focus: Anvil — highest burst kill potential
  • Budget: Ferro — S-tier at C-tier cost