You know the drill. You drop into a raid, heart pounding, hoping to extract with a bag full of loot, but your choice of gun usually decides if you make it out or end up staring at a respawn timer. It’s not just about who has the twitchiest aim; it’s about the economy of the fight. When you are scavenging for scraps or hunting for specific ARC Raiders Items to upgrade your base, you realize that bringing expensive gear isn't always the smart play. That’s where the Stitcher comes in. It’s a Gunsmith 1 weapon, so people tend to overlook it, but it’s surprisingly solid. It won't win a DPS race against high-tier gear, but for farming mobs without burning through your wallet, it’s a lifesaver. On the flip side, if you like rifles, the Rattler is a bit weird. It reloads two rounds at a time. It feels clunky at first, but being able to shoot without waiting for a full animation is a huge tactical win when things go south.
If you’re the type of player who hates wasting ammo, you’ve gotta look at the single-shot options. The Ferro is a bit of a gamble because it’s a break-action rifle. You fire once, you reload. It sounds stressful, and it is, but it hits like a truck. Once you find an extended mag mod, it changes the game entirely, letting you chunk health bars instantly. Then you have the Anvil. It’s technically a pistol, but don't let that fool you; it acts more like a pocket sniper. It’s slow and heavy, but the heavy ammo punches through ARC armor like it’s paper. It’s perfect for patient players who like to hold an angle and punish anyone dumb enough to peek, rather than running around like a headless chicken.
Once you start unlocking Gunsmith 2 and 3, you stop caring about gimmicks and just want something that works every time. The Tempest is the go-to for that. It’s boring, sure, but in the best way possible. No crazy recoil, just steady, reliable damage that puts enemies down. If you want a bit more flair, the Arpeggio is fantastic, provided you have the stability mods to keep it under control. That three-round burst shreds at mid-range, but it really needs those upgrades to shine. Then there’s the Renegade, which might be the most fun gun to shoot in the entire game. It’s a lever-action hybrid that gives you this satisfying rhythm in a fight, making it great for burning down bosses or dueling other players.
Sometimes, tactics go out the window and you just need to melt something right in front of you. The Bobcat is pure chaos for that. It has a crazy fire rate and low accuracy, making it perfect for getting in someone's face and shredding them before they can react. On the other end of the spectrum is the Bettina, a heavy ammo chugger that trades speed for raw stopping power. It’s slow, but it hurts. And for the stealthy types, don't sleep on the Burletta. Slap a suppressor on that pistol, and you can clear areas without alerting the whole map. It is always worth checking if there are cheap ARC Raiders Items for sale that can help you mod these specific weapons, because a stock gun rarely cuts it in the danger zones. Finding the right tool for your style is what keeps you alive, so don't be afraid to experiment until it clicks.