Assault Rifles Tier List for Arc Raiders

Assault rifles are the workhorse weapon class in Arc Raiders, offering the best balance of damage, range, and handling. The <a href="/items/ferro-rifle">Ferro</a> and <a href="/items/renegade">Renegade</a> compete for the top spot, with the <a href="/items/equalizer">Equalizer</a> close behind.

S Tier

Elite assault rifles that define the meta. Top damage per second with manageable recoil. Build your loadout around these.

• Equalizer (Legendary)
• Bettina I (Epic)
• Bettina II (Epic)
• Bettina III (Epic)
• Bettina IV (Epic)
• Bobcat I (Epic)
• Bobcat II (Epic)
• Bobcat III (Epic)
• Bobcat IV (Epic)
• Heavy Shield (Epic)

A Tier

Strong assault rifles that perform reliably in all scenarios. Minor stat tradeoffs compared to S tier but still excellent picks.

• Anvil I (Uncommon)
• Anvil II (Uncommon)
• Anvil III (Uncommon)
• Anvil IV (Uncommon)
• Arpeggio I (Uncommon)
• Arpeggio II (Uncommon)
• Arpeggio III (Uncommon)
• Arpeggio IV (Uncommon)
• Burletta I (Uncommon)
• Burletta II (Uncommon)

B Tier

Capable assault rifles with specific strengths. They shine in certain situations but have noticeable weaknesses elsewhere.

• Burletta III (Uncommon)
• Burletta IV (Uncommon)
• Falco Pistol (Uncommon)
• Ferro DMR (Uncommon)
• Il Toro I (Uncommon)
• Il Toro II (Uncommon)
• Il Toro III (Uncommon)
• Il Toro IV (Uncommon)
• Brezza SMG (Common)
• Corvo Pistol (Common)

C Tier

Underwhelming assault rifles outclassed by higher tier options. Usable early game but replace them when better options become available.

• Ferro I (Common)
• Ferro II (Common)
• Ferro III (Common)
• Ferro IV (Common)
• Ferro Rifle (Common)
• Flechette Shotgun (Common)
• Hairpin I (Common)
• Hairpin II (Common)
• Hairpin III (Common)
• Hairpin IV (Common)