KILLMATH/ARC RAIDERS/APHELION vs DOLABRA

APHELION

VS

DOLABRA

Compare shots to kill, time to kill, and damage across all shields and tiers. PATCH 1.22.0
VERDICT
The Aphelion kills 995.43s faster (3.57s vs 999s) at Tier I vs Light Shield. The Dolabra offers Variable Focus: Primary fire = wide short-range blast. Secondary fire = focused medium-range heat beam. ARC penetration and Legendary-tier power.
1 / 1
Shield
40
Health
100
0.35 shots/sec|2.83s between shots|1 mag
0.00sBODY: 0|HEAD: 0|LEGS: 0|MISS: 0
1 / 1
Shield
40
Health
100
0.35 shots/sec|2.83s between shots|1 mag
0.00sBODY: 0|HEAD: 0|LEGS: 0|MISS: 0
Accuracy Profile
All weapon stats verified through in-game testing and cross-referenced with multiple community sources including RaidTheory. TTK calculated by KILLMATH. Last verified: Patch 1.22.0, March 21, 2026.
Head to Head
APHELION
Battle Rifle / Energy Clip / Legendary
Kills In3.57s
Shots to Kill5
DPS28
Damage25
Headshot Damage50
Magazine10 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier2x
Weight0 KG
DOLABRAFASTER TTK
Shotgun / Energy Clip / Legendary
Kills In0s
Shots to Kill3
DPS0
Damage50
Headshot Damage50
Magazine100 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier1x
Weight8 KG
TTK Across All Tiers
TIERAPHELION TTKDOLABRA TTKWINNERAPHELION STKDOLABRA STK
I / No Shield2.67s0sDOLABRA by 2.67s42
I / Light Shield4.46s0sDOLABRA by 4.46s63
I / Medium Shield4.46s0sDOLABRA by 4.46s63
I / Heavy Shield5.35s0sDOLABRA by 5.35s74
II / No Shield2.67s0sDOLABRA by 2.67s42
II / Light Shield4.46s0sDOLABRA by 4.46s63
II / Medium Shield4.46s0sDOLABRA by 4.46s63
II / Heavy Shield5.35s0sDOLABRA by 5.35s74
III / No Shield2.67s0sDOLABRA by 2.67s42
III / Light Shield4.46s0sDOLABRA by 4.46s63
III / Medium Shield4.46s0sDOLABRA by 4.46s63
III / Heavy Shield5.35s0sDOLABRA by 5.35s74
IV / No Shield2.67s0sDOLABRA by 2.67s42
IV / Light Shield4.46s0sDOLABRA by 4.46s63
IV / Medium Shield4.46s0sDOLABRA by 4.46s63
IV / Heavy Shield5.35s0sDOLABRA by 5.35s74
When to Pick Each
PICK APHELION WHEN
Faster TTK and lighter weight. Legendary-tier power and lightweight (0 KG).
PICK DOLABRA WHEN
Higher per-shot damage and larger magazine. Variable Focus: Primary fire = wide short-range blast. Secondary fire = focused medium-range heat beam. ARC penetration and Legendary-tier power.
APHELION STRUGGLES WHEN
Legendary rarity makes it expensive to lose.
DOLABRA STRUGGLES WHEN
Legendary rarity makes it expensive to lose.
2-Tap Breakdown
APHELION
Body + Body vs LightNO (25 + 25 = 50)
Head + Body vs LightNO (50 + 25 = 75)
Head + Head vs LightNO (50 + 50 = 100)
Head + Body vs MediumNO
2-tap speed: 0.89s (1 cycle time between shots)
DOLABRA
Body + Body vs LightNO (50 + 50 = 100)
Head + Body vs LightNO (50 + 50 = 100)
Head + Head vs LightNO (50 + 50 = 100)
Head + Body vs MediumNO
2-tap speed: ?s (1 cycle time between shots)
The Aphelion (Battle Rifle, Legendary, 25 dmg) and Dolabra (Shotgun, Legendary, 50 dmg) represent different approaches in Arc Raiders. The Aphelion has a Tier I TTK of 3.57s vs Light Shield with 28 DPS, while the Dolabra kills in 999s with 0 DPS. Use the interactive calculator above to simulate this matchup at any tier and shield combination.
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Full Specs
APHELION
RarityLegendary
ClassBattle Rifle
AmmoEnergy Clip
Free LoadoutNO
Mod SlotsUnderbarrel, Stock
Weight0 KG
ARC PenetrationStandard
DOLABRA
RarityLegendary
ClassShotgun
AmmoEnergy Clip
Free LoadoutNO
Mod SlotsUnderbarrel, Stock
Weight8 KG
ARC PenetrationVariable Focus: Primary fire = wide short-range blast. Secondary fire = focused medium-range heat beam.
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