SMG
Stitcher
A close-quarters SMG that stays S tier despite a nerf in patch 1.17.0. Cheap to run and very strong when you have to fight inside buildings.
Frozen Trail 2.0 · updated October 16, 2026
- Type
- SMG
- Tier (Oct 2026)
- S
- Role
- Close-quarters SMG
Stitcher overview
A close-quarters SMG that stays S tier despite a nerf in patch 1.17.0. Cheap to run and very strong when you have to fight inside buildings.
Key facts
- Nerfed in patch 1.17.0 but still ranked S tier in the October 2026 list.
- Fully upgraded versions overperform their base tier after the durability changes in 1.26.0.
- Named as a budget progression weapon next to the Ferro.
Who should use it
Close-range fights, interior looting runs and players on a tight budget.
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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