KILLMATH/ARC RAIDERS/BOBCAT vs TEMPEST

BOBCAT

VS

TEMPEST

Compare shots to kill, time to kill, and damage across all shields and tiers. PATCH 1.27.0
VERDICT
The Bobcat kills 0.08s faster (1.11s vs 1.19s) but the Tempest has better range, a larger magazine, and ARC armor penetration.
20 / 20
Shield
40
Health
100
16.76 shots/sec|0.06s between shots|20 mag
0.00sBODY: 0|HEAD: 0|LEGS: 0|MISS: 0
25 / 25
Shield
40
Health
100
9.37 shots/sec|0.11s between shots|25 mag
0.00sBODY: 0|HEAD: 0|LEGS: 0|MISS: 0
Accuracy Profile
Head to Head
BOBCATFASTER TTK
SMG / Light Ammo / Epic
Kills In1.13s
Shots to Kill20
DPS101
Damage6
Headshot Damage12
Magazine20 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier2x
Weight7 KG
Assault Rifle / Medium Ammo / Epic
Kills In1.17s
Shots to Kill12
DPS94
Damage10
Headshot Damage15
Magazine25 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier1.5x
Weight11 KG
TTK Across All Tiers
TIERBOBCAT TTKTEMPEST TTKWINNERBOBCAT STKTEMPEST STK
I / No Shield0.95s0.96sBOBCAT by 0.01s1710
I / Light Shield1.19s1.28sBOBCAT by 0.09s2113
I / Medium Shield1.31s1.39sBOBCAT by 0.08s2314
I / Heavy Shield1.49s1.6sBOBCAT by 0.11s2616
II / No Shield0.95s0.96sBOBCAT by 0.01s1710
II / Light Shield1.19s1.28sBOBCAT by 0.09s2113
II / Medium Shield1.31s1.39sBOBCAT by 0.08s2314
II / Heavy Shield1.49s1.6sBOBCAT by 0.11s2616
III / No Shield0.95s0.96sBOBCAT by 0.01s1710
III / Light Shield1.19s1.28sBOBCAT by 0.09s2113
III / Medium Shield1.31s1.39sBOBCAT by 0.08s2314
III / Heavy Shield1.49s1.6sBOBCAT by 0.11s2616
IV / No Shield0.95s0.96sBOBCAT by 0.01s1710
IV / Light Shield1.19s1.28sBOBCAT by 0.09s2113
IV / Medium Shield1.31s1.39sBOBCAT by 0.08s2314
IV / Heavy Shield1.49s1.6sBOBCAT by 0.11s2616
When to Pick Each
PICK BOBCAT WHEN
Pure CQB. Highest fire rate in the game melts anyone up close.
PICK TEMPEST WHEN
Versatility. Effective from close to medium range with ARC penetration.
BOBCAT STRUGGLES WHEN
Anything past 15m. Spread and light ammo limit effectiveness.
TEMPEST STRUGGLES WHEN
Point blank. The Bobcat's fire rate advantage wins barrel-stuffing duels.
2-Tap Breakdown
BOBCAT
Body + Body vs LightNO (6 + 6 = 12)
Head + Body vs LightNO (12 + 6 = 18)
Head + Head vs LightNO (12 + 12 = 24)
Head + Body vs MediumNO
2-tap speed: 0.06s (1 cycle time between shots)
TEMPEST
Body + Body vs LightNO (10 + 10 = 20)
Head + Body vs LightNO (15 + 10 = 25)
Head + Head vs LightNO (15 + 15 = 30)
Head + Body vs MediumNO
2-tap speed: 0.11s (1 cycle time between shots)
The Bobcat vs Tempest matchup comes down to specialization vs versatility. The Bobcat's 17.15 fire rate gives it a razor-thin 0.08s TTK edge in CQB, but the Tempest's range, magazine size, and ARC penetration make it the better all-rounder.
Related Comparisons
Full Specs
BOBCAT
RarityEpic
ClassSMG
AmmoLight Ammo
Free LoadoutNO
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Underbarrel, Light-Mag, Stock
Weight7 KG
ARC PenetrationStandard
TEMPEST
RarityEpic
ClassAssault Rifle
AmmoMedium Ammo
Free LoadoutNO
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Underbarrel, Medium-Mag
Weight11 KG
ARC PenetrationStandard
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