KILLMATH/ARC RAIDERS/RATTLER vs VENATOR

RATTLER

VS

VENATOR

Compare shots to kill, time to kill, and damage across all shields and tiers. PATCH 1.22.0
VERDICT
The Rattler kills 2.29s faster (1.44s 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).
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
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
RATTLERFASTER TTK
Assault Rifle / Medium Ammo / Common
Kills In1.44s
Shots to Kill13
DPS75
Damage9
Headshot Damage18
Magazine12 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier2x
Weight6 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
TIERRATTLER TTKVENATOR TTKWINNERRATTLER STKVENATOR STK
I / No Shield1.32s3.2sRATTLER by 1.88s1213
I / Light Shield1.56s4sRATTLER by 2.44s1416
I / Medium Shield1.68s4.27sRATTLER by 2.59s1517
I / Heavy Shield2.03s5.07sRATTLER by 3.04s1820
II / No Shield1.32s3.2sRATTLER by 1.88s1213
II / Light Shield1.56s4sRATTLER by 2.44s1416
II / Medium Shield1.68s4.27sRATTLER by 2.59s1517
II / Heavy Shield2.03s5.07sRATTLER by 3.04s1820
III / No Shield1.32s2.8sRATTLER by 1.48s1213
III / Light Shield1.56s3.5sRATTLER by 1.94s1416
III / Medium Shield1.68s3.73sRATTLER by 2.05s1517
III / Heavy Shield2.03s4.43sRATTLER by 2.40s1820
IV / No Shield1.32s2.4sRATTLER by 1.08s1213
IV / Light Shield1.56s3sRATTLER by 1.44s1416
IV / Medium Shield1.68s3.2sRATTLER by 1.52s1517
IV / Heavy Shield2.03s3.8sRATTLER by 1.77s1820
When to Pick Each
PICK RATTLER WHEN
Faster TTK and higher per-shot damage. cheap and accessible.
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).
RATTLER STRUGGLES WHEN
Outclassed by higher-rarity ARs in raw stats.
VENATOR STRUGGLES WHEN
Outclassed by higher-rarity pistols in raw stats.
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)
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 Rattler (Assault Rifle, Common, 9 dmg) and Venator (Pistol, Rare, 8 dmg) represent different approaches in Arc Raiders. The Rattler has a Tier I TTK of 1.44s vs Light Shield with 75 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
RATTLER
RarityCommon
ClassAssault Rifle
AmmoMedium Ammo
Free LoadoutYES
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Underbarrel, Stock
Weight6 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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