Compare shots to kill, time to kill, and damage across all shields and tiers. PATCH 1.22.0
1 / 1
0.35 shots/sec|2.85s between shots|1 mag
0.00sBODY: 0|HEAD: 0|LEGS: 0|MISS: 0
8 / 8
0.91 shots/sec|1.10s between shots|8 mag
0.00sBODY: 0|HEAD: 0|LEGS: 0|MISS: 0
Accuracy Profile
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Head to Head
Kills In5.7s
Shots to Kill3
DPS0
Damage40
Headshot Damage100
Magazine1 Round
Headshot Multiplier2.5x
Weight8 KG
HAIRPINFASTER TTK
Kills In5.52s
Shots to Kill6
DPS18
Damage20
Headshot Damage50
Magazine8 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier2.5x
Weight3 KG
TTK Across All Tiers
| TIER | FERRO TTK | HAIRPIN TTK | WINNER | FERRO STK | HAIRPIN STK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I / No Shield | 5.7s | 4.42s | HAIRPIN by 1.28s | 3 | 5 |
| I / Light Shield | 8.55s | 6.63s | HAIRPIN by 1.92s | 4 | 7 |
| I / Medium Shield | 8.55s | 6.63s | HAIRPIN by 1.92s | 4 | 7 |
| I / Heavy Shield | 11.4s | 7.73s | HAIRPIN by 3.67s | 5 | 8 |
| II / No Shield | 5s | 4s | HAIRPIN by 1.00s | 3 | 5 |
| II / Light Shield | 7.5s | 6s | HAIRPIN by 1.50s | 4 | 7 |
| II / Medium Shield | 7.5s | 6s | HAIRPIN by 1.50s | 4 | 7 |
| II / Heavy Shield | 10s | 7s | HAIRPIN by 3.00s | 5 | 8 |
| III / No Shield | 4.2s | 3.75s | HAIRPIN by 0.45s | 3 | 5 |
| III / Light Shield | 6.3s | 5.63s | HAIRPIN by 0.67s | 4 | 7 |
| III / Medium Shield | 6.3s | 5.63s | HAIRPIN by 0.67s | 4 | 7 |
| III / Heavy Shield | 8.4s | 6.57s | HAIRPIN by 1.83s | 5 | 8 |
| IV / No Shield | 3.5s | 3.59s | FERRO by 0.09s | 3 | 5 |
| IV / Light Shield | 5.25s | 5.39s | FERRO by 0.14s | 4 | 7 |
| IV / Medium Shield | 5.25s | 5.39s | FERRO by 0.14s | 4 | 7 |
| IV / Heavy Shield | 7s | 6.28s | HAIRPIN by 0.72s | 5 | 8 |
When to Pick Each
PICK FERRO WHEN
Faster TTK and higher per-shot damage. cheap and accessible and 2.5x headshot multiplier.
PICK HAIRPIN WHEN
Lighter weight and larger magazine. Integrated Silencer ARC penetration and cheap and accessible.
FERRO STRUGGLES WHEN
Single-shot reload leaves you exposed after every shot.
HAIRPIN STRUGGLES WHEN
Outclassed by higher-rarity pistols in raw stats.
2-Tap Breakdown
FERRO
Body + Body vs LightNO (40 + 40 = 80)
Head + Body vs LightYES (100 + 40 = 140)
Head + Head vs LightYES (100 + 100 = 200)
Head + Body vs MediumNO
2-tap speed: ?s (1 cycle time between shots)
HAIRPIN
Body + Body vs LightNO (20 + 20 = 40)
Head + Body vs LightNO (50 + 20 = 70)
Head + Head vs LightNO (50 + 50 = 100)
Head + Body vs MediumNO
2-tap speed: 1.10s (1 cycle time between shots)
The Ferro (Battle Rifle, Common, 40 dmg) and Hairpin (Pistol, Common, 20 dmg) represent different approaches in Arc Raiders. The Ferro has a Tier I TTK of 5.7s vs Light Shield with 0 DPS, while the Hairpin kills in 5.52s with 18 DPS. Use the interactive calculator above to simulate this matchup at any tier and shield combination.
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Full Specs
FERRO
RarityCommon
ClassBattle Rifle
AmmoHeavy Ammo
Free LoadoutYES
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Underbarrel, Stock
Weight8 KG
ARC PenetrationStandard
HAIRPIN
RarityCommon
ClassPistol
AmmoLight Ammo
Free LoadoutNO
Mod SlotsLight-Mag
Weight3 KG
ARC PenetrationIntegrated Silencer