Battle Rifle
Ferro
A break-action battle rifle that hits hard per shot and stays strong when fully upgraded. It is the community's favorite budget pick while you build up your stash.
Frozen Trail 2.0 · updated October 16, 2026
- Type
- Battle Rifle
- Tier (Oct 2026)
- S
- Role
- Budget progression rifle
Ferro overview
A break-action battle rifle that hits hard per shot and stays strong when fully upgraded. It is the community's favorite budget pick while you build up your stash.
Key facts
- Roughly 40 damage per shot in the community listing.
- Since the 1.26.0 durability rework, a fully upgraded Ferro holds up better than its base tier suggests, which is why it overperforms for its cost.
- Recommended as a budget progression weapon alongside the Stitcher.
Who should use it
Players who are still earning their way up and want a cheap weapon that trades well in PvP.
How we rank it
Ranks are community consensus compiled from several tier lists and patch notes. Embark has not published full damage tables, so treat the tier as guidance rather than a precise number. See the ARC Raiders weapon tier list for the full ranking.
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