Welcome to the arc raiders Wiki

Your complete one-page guide to Arc Raiders , the 2025 third-person PvPvE extraction shooter. Find everything you need to survive topside, from detailed map guides and trader inventories to full weapon breakdowns. Use the menu on the left to jump to a section.

❓ What is Arc Raiders?

Arc Raiders is a free-to-play, third-person PvPvE extraction shooter developed by Embark Studios. Set in a desolate future, you play as a Raider, fighting to retrieve valuable resources from a planet protected by an automated threat known as ARC.

This arc raiders Wiki is a complete community guide dedicated to documenting every aspect of the game. Our goal is to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information on:

• Loot, extraction points, and boss locations on every Map.
• Stats and strategies for all Weapons and Augments.
• Inventories and questlines for all Traders.
• Tips and tricks to help you survive and thrive in your raids.

🚀 Beginner's Guide: Your First Raid

Starting out in Arc Raiders can be tough. Your first goal is to learn the map, gather some basic gear, and successfully extract. Here is a simple checklist for your first few raids.

As you get more confident, you can start exploring high-tier loot zones and taking on other players. This arc raiders Wiki has detailed guides for every step of your journey.

Weapons

Weapons are your primary offensive tools, sold and modified by the trader Tian Wen. This data-rich table lists all known weapons in Arc Raiders. On mobile, you can scroll the table horizontally.

Assault Rifles

Weapon	Image	Ammo Type	Firing Mode	Damage	Firing Rate	Relative DPS	Range
Kettle		Light	Semi-Automatic	10	282	80	42.8
Rattler		Medium	Fully-Automatic	9	33.3	299.7	56.2
Arpeggio		Medium	3-Round Burst	9.5	18.3	173.9	55.9
Tempest		Medium	Fully-Automatic	10	36.7	367	55.9
Bettina		Heavy	Fully-Automatic	14	32	448	51.3

Battle Rifles

Weapon	Image	Ammo Type	Firing Mode	Damage	Firing Rate	Relative DPS	Range
Ferro		Heavy Ammo	Break-Action	40	6.6	264	53.1
Renegade		Medium Ammo	Lever-Action	35	21	735	68.8

SMGs

Weapon	Image	Ammo Type	Firing Mode	Damage	Firing Rate	Relative DPS	Range
Stitcher		Light Ammo	Fully-Automatic	7	45.3	317.1	42.1
Bobcat		Light Ammo	Fully-Automatic	6	66.7	400	44

Shotguns

Weapon	Image	Ammo Type	Firing Mode	Damage	Firing Rate	Relative DPS	Range
Il Toro		Shotgun Ammo	Pump-Action	67.5	14.3	965.3	20
Vulcano		Shotgun Ammo	Semi-Automatic	49.5	26.3	1,302.9	26

Handguns

Weapon	Image	Ammo Type	Firing Mode	Damage	Firing Rate	Relative DPS	Range
Hairpin		Light Ammo	Slide-Action	20	9	180	38.6
Burletta		Light Ammo	Semi-Automatic	10	28	280	41.7
Anvil		Heavy Ammo	Single-Action	40	16.3	652	50.2
Venator		Medium Ammo	Semi-Automatic	18	36.7	660.6	48.4

LMGs

Weapon	Image	Ammo Type	Firing Mode	Damage	Firing Rate	Relative DPS	Range
Torrente		Medium Ammo	Fully-Automatic	8	58.3	466.4	49.9

Sniper Rifles

Weapon	Image	Ammo Type	Firing Mode	Damage	Firing Rate	Relative DPS	Range
Osprey		Medium Ammo	Bolt-Action	45	17.7	796.5	80.3
Jupiter		Energy Clip	Bolt-Action	55	7.7	423.5	71.7

Special Weapons

Weapon	Image	Ammo Type	Firing Mode	Damage	Firing Rate	Relative DPS	Range
Equalizer		Energy Clip	Fully-Automatic	8	33.3	266.4	68.6
Hullcracker		Launcher Ammo	Pump-Action	100	20.3	2,030	38.9

Augments

Augments are special abilities that define your playstyle. You can find them in raids or purchase them from traders. You can typically equip one tactical and one passive augment.

Shields

Shields are your first line of defense, sold by Lance. They absorb damage before your health and recharge over time. They come in three main variants:

• Light Shield: Low capacity, but recharges very quickly. Favored by aggressive players who can dip in and out of cover.
• Medium Shield: The all-rounder. A balanced shield capacity and recharge rate, suitable for any loadout.
• Heavy Shield: Massive capacity, but a very long recharge delay. Best for tanking damage and players who prefer calculated, long-range fights.

Healing

Healing items, also sold by Lance, are used to restore your Health (HP) after your shield breaks.

• Med-Kit: The standard healing item. Takes 5 seconds to use and restores a large chunk of health.
• Stim: A quick-use injection. Provides rapid health regeneration for a short duration. Great for healing while on the move.

Quick Use

These are utility items for your tactical slots.

• Raider Hatch Key: Sold by Shani. A one-time-use key required to open Raider Hatches for quick extraction.
• Repair Tool: Repairs your armor and shield integrity if they become "shattered" from heavy damage.

Grenades

Explosives and throwables sold by Apollo.

• Frag Grenade: Standard timed explosive. High damage in a small radius.
• EMP Grenade: Deals massive damage to ARC shields and temporarily disables robotic enemies and enemy augment abilities.
• Smoke Grenade: Creates a visual smoke screen to block sightlines.

Traps

Deployable items to ambush enemies or defend a location.

• Laser Mine: A deployable mine that triggers when an enemy crosses its laser.
• Shock Trap: A proximity trap that detonates with an EMP blast, stunning players and disabling robotics.

Dam Battlegrounds

The primary starter map. A large, open environment centered around a massive dam. Features a mix of long-range outdoor fights and close-quarters indoor locations.

• Key POIs: Control Tower, Research & Administration, Pumping Station.
• Threat Level: Low to Medium. Good for learning the game.

The Spaceport

A more vertical and complex map set in a derelict rocket launch facility. Features many multi-level buildings and tight corridors.

• Key POIs: Launch Pad, Assembly Building, Fuel Depot.
• Threat Level: Medium. Rewards map knowledge.

Buried City

An underground map set in a city reclaimed by nature. This map is dark, claustrophobic, and focuses heavily on close-quarters combat (CQC).

• Key POIs: Sunken Plaza, Subway Tunnels, Central Hub.
• Threat Level: Medium to High. Bring shotguns and SMGs.

The Blue Gate

A high-tier, late-game map. This is where you go for the best loot and the hardest fights against both high-level ARC enemies and geared players.

• Key POIs: The Gate, Data Center, Containment Labs.
• Threat Level: Very High. Do not come here under-geared.

Celeste

The Naturalist. Celeste deals in natural resources and crafting components. She is your primary source for trading common scavenged items (like seeds) for basic materials.

Shani

The Infiltrator. Shani provides security and tactical gear. Most importantly, she sells the **Raider Hatch Key**, which is essential for most extractions.

Tian Wen

The Weaponsmith. Your go-to for all things firearms. Tian Wen sells a rotating stock of weapons, attachments (scopes, magazines, grips), and ammunition.

Apollo

The Demolitions Expert. Apollo loves things that go "boom." He sells all throwables, including **Frag Grenades**, **EMP Grenades**, and deployable **Traps**.

Lance

The Android Medic. Lance is the quartermaster for all defensive and medical supplies. He sells **Shields** (Light, Medium, Heavy) and **Healing** items like Med-Kits and Stims.

🤖 ARC Enemies (Characters)

The primary antagonists in Arc Raiders are the ARC, a robotic army defending the planet's resources. Understanding these mechanical "characters" and their behaviors is key to survival.