Battle Rifle
Stiletto
A new Light Ammo battle rifle added in Frozen Trail 2.0 as a cheaper early-game alternative to the Renegade.
Frozen Trail 2.0 · updated October 16, 2026
- Type
- Battle Rifle
- Role
- Cheap Light Ammo battle rifle
Stiletto overview
A new Light Ammo battle rifle added in Frozen Trail 2.0 as a cheaper early-game alternative to the Renegade.
Key facts
- Repeated trigger presses reduce accuracy, so pace your shots.
- Community lists say it will be ranked once stats are out.
Who should use it
Early game players who want a rifle without Renegade prices.
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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