KILLMATH/ARC RAIDERS/RATTLER vs TEMPEST

RATTLER

VS

TEMPEST

Compare shots to kill, time to kill, and damage across all shields and tiers. PATCH 1.27.0
VERDICT
The Tempest kills 0.22s faster (1.19s vs 1.41s) with higher DPS and a larger magazine. The Rattler is Common rarity and much cheaper to run.
12 / 12
Shield
40
Health
100
8.35 shots/sec|0.12s between shots|12 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
All weapon stats verified through in-game testing and cross-referenced with multiple community sources including RaidTheory. TTK calculated by KILLMATH. Last verified: Patch 1.27.0.
Head to Head
RATTLER
Assault Rifle / Medium Ammo / Common
Kills In1.44s
Shots to Kill13
DPS75
Damage9
Headshot Damage18
Magazine12 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier2x
Weight6 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
TIERRATTLER TTKTEMPEST TTKWINNERRATTLER STKTEMPEST STK
I / No Shield1.32s0.96sTEMPEST by 0.36s1210
I / Light Shield1.56s1.28sTEMPEST by 0.28s1413
I / Medium Shield1.68s1.39sTEMPEST by 0.29s1514
I / Heavy Shield2.03s1.6sTEMPEST by 0.43s1816
II / No Shield1.32s0.96sTEMPEST by 0.36s1210
II / Light Shield1.56s1.28sTEMPEST by 0.28s1413
II / Medium Shield1.68s1.39sTEMPEST by 0.29s1514
II / Heavy Shield2.03s1.6sTEMPEST by 0.43s1816
III / No Shield1.32s0.96sTEMPEST by 0.36s1210
III / Light Shield1.56s1.28sTEMPEST by 0.28s1413
III / Medium Shield1.68s1.39sTEMPEST by 0.29s1514
III / Heavy Shield2.03s1.6sTEMPEST by 0.43s1816
IV / No Shield1.32s0.96sTEMPEST by 0.36s1210
IV / Light Shield1.56s1.28sTEMPEST by 0.28s1413
IV / Medium Shield1.68s1.39sTEMPEST by 0.29s1514
IV / Heavy Shield2.03s1.6sTEMPEST by 0.43s1816
When to Pick Each
PICK RATTLER WHEN
Budget runs or when you need a reliable free loadout AR. Common rarity means easy replacement.
PICK TEMPEST WHEN
You have the blueprint and want the best full-auto AR in the game. Superior in every stat.
RATTLER STRUGGLES WHEN
Small base magazine and long reload. Upgrades help significantly.
TEMPEST STRUGGLES WHEN
Ammo consumption. Burns through medium ammo fast in extended fights.
2-Tap Breakdown
RATTLER
Body + Body vs LightNO (9 + 9 = 18)
Head + Body vs LightNO (18 + 9 = 27)
Head + Head vs LightNO (18 + 18 = 36)
Head + Body vs MediumNO
2-tap speed: 0.12s (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 Rattler and Tempest are the two most popular assault rifles in Arc Raiders. The Tempest wins on raw stats with 0.22s faster TTK and a larger magazine, but the Rattler's Common rarity and free loadout eligibility make it accessible to every player.
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Full Specs
RATTLER
RarityCommon
ClassAssault Rifle
AmmoMedium Ammo
Free LoadoutYES
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Underbarrel, Stock
Weight6 KG
ARC PenetrationStandard
TEMPEST
RarityEpic
ClassAssault Rifle
AmmoMedium Ammo
Free LoadoutNO
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Underbarrel, Medium-Mag
Weight11 KG
ARC PenetrationStandard
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