KILLMATH/ARC RAIDERS/KETTLE vs VENATOR

KETTLE

VS

VENATOR

Compare shots to kill, time to kill, and damage across all shields and tiers. PATCH 1.22.0
VERDICT
The Kettle kills 2s faster (1.73s vs 3.73s) at Tier I vs Light Shield. The Venator offers Twin Shot (2 bullets per trigger pull, 1 ammo consumed) ARC penetration and lightweight (5 KG).
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
10 / 10
Shield
40
Health
100
3.75 shots/sec|0.27s between shots|10 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
KETTLEFASTER TTK
Assault Rifle / Light Ammo / Common
Kills In1.73s
Shots to Kill14
DPS64
Damage8.5
Headshot Damage21.25
Magazine20 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier2.5x
Weight7 KG
VENATOR
Pistol / Medium Ammo / Rare
Kills In3.73s
Shots to Kill15
DPS30
Damage8
Headshot Damage16
Magazine10 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier2x
Weight5 KG
TTK Across All Tiers
TIERKETTLE TTKVENATOR TTKWINNERKETTLE STKVENATOR STK
I / No Shield1.47s3.2sKETTLE by 1.73s1213
I / Light Shield1.87s4sKETTLE by 2.13s1516
I / Medium Shield2s4.27sKETTLE by 2.27s1617
I / Heavy Shield2.27s5.07sKETTLE by 2.80s1820
II / No Shield1.47s3.2sKETTLE by 1.73s1213
II / Light Shield1.87s4sKETTLE by 2.13s1516
II / Medium Shield2s4.27sKETTLE by 2.27s1617
II / Heavy Shield2.27s5.07sKETTLE by 2.80s1820
III / No Shield1.47s2.8sKETTLE by 1.33s1213
III / Light Shield1.87s3.5sKETTLE by 1.63s1516
III / Medium Shield2s3.73sKETTLE by 1.73s1617
III / Heavy Shield2.27s4.43sKETTLE by 2.16s1820
IV / No Shield1.47s2.4sKETTLE by 0.93s1213
IV / Light Shield1.87s3sKETTLE by 1.13s1516
IV / Medium Shield2s3.2sKETTLE by 1.20s1617
IV / Heavy Shield2.27s3.8sKETTLE by 1.53s1820
When to Pick Each
PICK KETTLE WHEN
Faster TTK and higher per-shot damage. cheap and accessible and 2.5x headshot multiplier.
PICK VENATOR WHEN
Lighter weight and ARC armor penetration. Twin Shot (2 bullets per trigger pull, 1 ammo consumed) ARC penetration and lightweight (5 KG).
KETTLE STRUGGLES WHEN
Outclassed by higher-rarity ARs in raw stats.
VENATOR STRUGGLES WHEN
Outclassed by higher-rarity pistols in raw stats.
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)
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 Kettle (Assault Rifle, Common, 8.5 dmg) and Venator (Pistol, Rare, 8 dmg) represent different approaches in Arc Raiders. The Kettle has a Tier I TTK of 1.73s vs Light Shield with 64 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
KETTLE
RarityCommon
ClassAssault Rifle
AmmoLight Ammo
Free LoadoutYES
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Underbarrel, Light-Mag, Stock
Weight7 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)
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