Assault Rifle
Tempest
A solid assault rifle that sat higher in April lists and has settled into A tier. Still a safe, consistent pick.
Frozen Trail 2.0 · updated October 16, 2026
- Type
- Assault Rifle
- Tier (Oct 2026)
- A
- Role
- Reliable assault rifle
Tempest overview
A solid assault rifle that sat higher in April lists and has settled into A tier. Still a safe, consistent pick.
Key facts
- Ranked higher in April 2026 sources than in the June data, so check recent patch notes before committing resources.
Who should use it
A safe pick if you want an assault rifle other than the Kettle.
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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