What is the DPS of the Aphelion in ARC Raiders?

The Aphelion has a DPS of 290, with 25 damage per shot at 11.6 RPM fire rate. It uses Energy Clip with 45% armor penetration. The Aphelion is a legendary battle rifle rated C-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta.

Where can I find the Aphelion in ARC Raiders?

The Aphelion can be found at these locations in ARC Raiders: Stella Montis vault rooms, Legendary ARC Destroyer drops, Extremely rare world spawns. As a legendary weapon, it spawns only in the rarest loot pools. You can also craft it at the Gunsmith (Level 3).

Is the Aphelion good in ARC Raiders?

The Aphelion is rated C-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta, making it generally outclassed by other options. It is best suited for PvP, Long Range encounters. Its low recoil makes it easy to control. Check our weapon tier list for the full ARC Raiders meta rankings.

How do I craft the Aphelion in ARC Raiders?

The Aphelion can be crafted at the Gunsmith (Level 3). You need: 3x Magnetic Accelerator, 3x Complex Gun Parts, 1x Matriarch Reactor. Crafting takes 30 seconds. A blueprint is required to unlock this recipe — blueprints are found as rare loot during raids.

What ammo does the Aphelion use in ARC Raiders?

The Aphelion uses Energy Clip ammunition with 45% armor penetration. Energy Clip is a specialized ammo type. You can also craft energy clip at the Default Workbench.

Battle Rifle

Aphelion

LegendaryC-Tier

A legendary energy battle rifle that fires devastating 2-round bursts. The Aphelion represents ARC-derived technology at its finest, delivering precision burst damage with energy clips that tear through any opposition. One of the rarest and most coveted weapons in the game. Buffed in the Shrouded Sky update (faster reload, faster fire rate, reduced recoil, improved ADS settle).

Weapon Stats

Energy Clip (45% pen.)

Damage

Fire Rate

11.6 RPM

DPS

290

Magazine

Reload

Range

Accuracy

Recoil

19/100

Ammo Type

Energy ClipArmor Penetration: 45%

Best For

PvPLong Range

Where to Find

Stella Montis vault rooms
Legendary ARC Destroyer drops
Extremely rare world spawns

Combat Tips

1Each burst fires 2 rounds for 50 combined damage. Two bursts to the head will drop almost anyone.
2Energy clip ammo is very scarce. Treat every shot as precious and only engage fights you intend to win.
3The tight burst pattern makes this incredibly accurate at range. Play it like a precision instrument.