What is the DPS of the Aphelion in ARC Raiders?

The Aphelion has a DPS of 225, with 25 damage per shot and a fire rate stat of 9. 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). Live Update 1.45.0 reduced its weapon sway for steadier aim; Embark did not publish exact values.

Weapon Stats

Energy Clip (45% pen.)

Damage

25LO

Fire Rate

9LO

DPS

225LO

Magazine

10LO

Reload

2sMID

Range

76HI

Accuracy

85HI

Recoil

19/100LO

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.

Quick Stats

Damage

225

DPS

Fire Rate

Magazine

Reload

76/100

Range

How to Craft Aphelion

Crafted at Gunsmith (Level 3) · 30s craft timeBlueprint Required

3xMagnetic Accelerator 3xComplex Gun Parts 1xMatriarch Reactor

Aphelion Performance Breakdown

DPS

225

Damage × fire rate stat

Damage / Magazine

250

10 rounds × 25

Reload

Base weapon, no attachments

Shots to break each shield

Shield	Shots	One magazine?
Light Shield (75 HP)	3	Yes
Medium Shield (125 HP)	5	Yes
Heavy Shield (200 HP)	8	Yes

At 25 damage per shot, the Aphelion strips a Light Shield in 3 shots and a Heavy Shield in 8. A full 10-round magazine covers even a Heavy Shield, so you can commit to the fight without a reload window.

Among the 4 battle rifles in ARC Raiders, the Aphelion ranks 3rd for DPS and 3rd for damage per shot. Its closest performance rivals are Stiletto (213 DPS), Ferro (264 DPS) and Renegade (735 DPS).

Base (level I) stats from the in-game stat sheet; shield pools match the Loadout Builder.

Aphelion Combat Guide & Meta Analysis

The Aphelion is a legendary battle rifle in ARC Raiders, currently rated C-Tier tier in the current weapon meta (Frozen Trail 2.0 Update). With 25 damage per shot and a fire rate stat of 9, it puts out 225 DPS — placing it in a balanced damage bracket suitable for most fights. The 10-round magazine and 2s reload window mean you need to land your shots — this weapon punishes spray-and-pray and rewards precision.

Recoil sits at 19/100, which makes the Aphelion one of the easier weapons to control in ARC Raiders — even console players can keep the reticle on target during full-auto bursts. Effective range tops out around 76/100, so the Aphelion excels in long-distance engagements where most other Raiders are still closing the gap. It feeds on energy clip (45% armor penetration), so it punches through Heavy shields and lets you contest armored Raiders directly.

For ARC Raiders players asking where to find the Aphelion, the most reliable spawns are at Stella Montis vault rooms, Legendary ARC Destroyer drops, Extremely rare world spawns. If RNG isn't on your side, you can also craft the Aphelion at the Gunsmith (Level 3) using 3× Magnetic Accelerator, 3× Complex Gun Parts, 1× Matriarch Reactor. The blueprint drops as rare loot during raids — keep an eye on Workshop containers and ARC drops.Best paired with shields and augments that complement its long-range scoped playstyle. For a side-by-side comparison against the rest of the ARC Raiders weapon roster, see our weapon tier list.