KILLMATH/ARC RAIDERS/KETTLE vs TEMPEST

KETTLE

VS

TEMPEST

Compare shots to kill, time to kill, and damage across all shields and tiers. PATCH 1.27.0
VERDICT
The Tempest kills 0.49s faster (1.19s vs 1.68s) and has nearly 40% more DPS. The Kettle is free loadout eligible and available from the start.
20 / 20
Shield
40
Health
100
7.50 shots/sec|0.13s 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
Assault Rifle / Light Ammo / Common
Kills In1.73s
Shots to Kill14
DPS64
Damage8.5
Headshot Damage21.25
Magazine20 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier2.5x
Weight7 KG
TEMPESTFASTER TTK
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
TIERKETTLE TTKTEMPEST TTKWINNERKETTLE STKTEMPEST STK
I / No Shield1.47s0.96sTEMPEST by 0.51s1210
I / Light Shield1.87s1.28sTEMPEST by 0.59s1513
I / Medium Shield2s1.39sTEMPEST by 0.61s1614
I / Heavy Shield2.27s1.6sTEMPEST by 0.67s1816
II / No Shield1.47s0.96sTEMPEST by 0.51s1210
II / Light Shield1.87s1.28sTEMPEST by 0.59s1513
II / Medium Shield2s1.39sTEMPEST by 0.61s1614
II / Heavy Shield2.27s1.6sTEMPEST by 0.67s1816
III / No Shield1.47s0.96sTEMPEST by 0.51s1210
III / Light Shield1.87s1.28sTEMPEST by 0.59s1513
III / Medium Shield2s1.39sTEMPEST by 0.61s1614
III / Heavy Shield2.27s1.6sTEMPEST by 0.67s1816
IV / No Shield1.47s0.96sTEMPEST by 0.51s1210
IV / Light Shield1.87s1.28sTEMPEST by 0.59s1513
IV / Medium Shield2s1.39sTEMPEST by 0.61s1614
IV / Heavy Shield2.27s1.6sTEMPEST by 0.67s1816
When to Pick Each
PICK KETTLE WHEN
Free loadout, budget runs, or when you need a zero-cost semi-auto.
PICK TEMPEST WHEN
Any time you can afford it. Strictly better in every stat.
KETTLE STRUGGLES WHEN
DPS. The Tempest outguns it at every range with full auto.
TEMPEST STRUGGLES WHEN
Availability. Epic rarity and expensive to upgrade.
2-Tap Breakdown
KETTLE
Body + Body vs LightNO (8.5 + 8.5 = 17)
Head + Body vs LightNO (21.25 + 8.5 = 29.75)
Head + Head vs LightNO (21.25 + 21.25 = 42.5)
Head + Body vs MediumNO
2-tap speed: 0.13s (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 Kettle vs Tempest comparison is about budget vs performance. The Tempest is strictly superior in every combat stat, but the Kettle's free loadout availability makes it the most accessible AR in the game.
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Full Specs
KETTLE
RarityCommon
ClassAssault Rifle
AmmoLight Ammo
Free LoadoutYES
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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