Compare shots to kill, time to kill, and damage across all shields and tiers. PATCH 1.22.0
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0.35 shots/sec|2.85s between shots|1 mag
0.00sBODY: 0|HEAD: 0|LEGS: 0|MISS: 0
10 / 10
3.75 shots/sec|0.27s between shots|10 mag
0.00sBODY: 0|HEAD: 0|LEGS: 0|MISS: 0
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Head to Head
Kills In5.7s
Shots to Kill3
DPS0
Damage40
Headshot Damage100
Magazine1 Round
Headshot Multiplier2.5x
Weight8 KG
VENATORFASTER TTK
Kills In3.73s
Shots to Kill15
DPS30
Damage8
Headshot Damage16
Magazine10 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier2x
Weight5 KG
TTK Across All Tiers
| TIER | FERRO TTK | VENATOR TTK | WINNER | FERRO STK | VENATOR STK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I / No Shield | 5.7s | 3.2s | VENATOR by 2.50s | 3 | 13 |
| I / Light Shield | 8.55s | 4s | VENATOR by 4.55s | 4 | 16 |
| I / Medium Shield | 8.55s | 4.27s | VENATOR by 4.28s | 4 | 17 |
| I / Heavy Shield | 11.4s | 5.07s | VENATOR by 6.33s | 5 | 20 |
| II / No Shield | 5s | 3.2s | VENATOR by 1.80s | 3 | 13 |
| II / Light Shield | 7.5s | 4s | VENATOR by 3.50s | 4 | 16 |
| II / Medium Shield | 7.5s | 4.27s | VENATOR by 3.23s | 4 | 17 |
| II / Heavy Shield | 10s | 5.07s | VENATOR by 4.93s | 5 | 20 |
| III / No Shield | 4.2s | 2.8s | VENATOR by 1.40s | 3 | 13 |
| III / Light Shield | 6.3s | 3.5s | VENATOR by 2.80s | 4 | 16 |
| III / Medium Shield | 6.3s | 3.73s | VENATOR by 2.57s | 4 | 17 |
| III / Heavy Shield | 8.4s | 4.43s | VENATOR by 3.97s | 5 | 20 |
| IV / No Shield | 3.5s | 2.4s | VENATOR by 1.10s | 3 | 13 |
| IV / Light Shield | 5.25s | 3s | VENATOR by 2.25s | 4 | 16 |
| IV / Medium Shield | 5.25s | 3.2s | VENATOR by 2.05s | 4 | 17 |
| IV / Heavy Shield | 7s | 3.8s | VENATOR by 3.20s | 5 | 20 |
When to Pick Each
PICK FERRO WHEN
Higher per-shot damage and budget-friendly. cheap and accessible and 2.5x headshot multiplier.
PICK VENATOR WHEN
Faster TTK and lighter weight. Twin Shot (2 bullets per trigger pull, 1 ammo consumed) ARC penetration and lightweight (5 KG).
FERRO STRUGGLES WHEN
Single-shot reload leaves you exposed after every shot.
VENATOR 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)
VENATOR
Body + Body vs LightNO (8 + 8 = 16)
Head + Body vs LightNO (16 + 8 = 24)
Head + Head vs LightNO (16 + 16 = 32)
Head + Body vs MediumNO
2-tap speed: 0.27s (1 cycle time between shots)
The Ferro (Battle Rifle, Common, 40 dmg) and Venator (Pistol, Rare, 8 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 Venator kills in 3.73s with 30 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
VENATOR
RarityRare
ClassPistol
AmmoMedium Ammo
Free LoadoutNO
Mod SlotsUnderbarrel, Medium-Mag
Weight5 KG
ARC PenetrationTwin Shot (2 bullets per trigger pull, 1 ammo consumed)