ARC Raiders weapons, skill builds, ARC enemy weak points, map guides and tier lists for the Frozen Trail 2.0 update. Everything is compiled from patch notes and community sources.
updated October 16, 2026
| Tier | Pick | Type | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Kettle | Assault Rifle | Accurate semi-auto rifle that is easy to use. |
| S | Ferro | Battle Rifle | High damage per shot and a great budget pick once upgraded. |
| S | Stitcher | SMG | Close-quarters SMG that stays S tier after the 1.17.0 nerf. |
| S | Vulcano | Shotgun | Semi-auto shotgun with huge burst damage. |
| S | Anvil | Hand Cannon | Hard-hitting sidearm, now Rare in Frozen Trail 2.0. |
| S | Dolabra | Shotgun | Energy shotgun with two fire modes. |
It depends on what you fight. For general play the community puts Kettle, Ferro, Stitcher, Vulcano, Anvil and Dolabra in S tier. Against ARC machines the Hullcracker and Equalizer are the strongest picks.
Patch 2.0 (October 8, 2026) added the Pendola Pass map, reworked the skill tree with binary choices, introduced the Stiletto and Bantam weapons, new enemies (Bully, Skulker, Hydra), Outposts and a 60-level reward pass.
A popular PvP build is 41 points in Mobility, 24 in Conditioning and 11 in Survival, centered on movement and stamina. See the skill build guide for the full point order.
Yes. ARC Raiders supports solo, duo and three-player squads with crossplay across PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
