What is the DPS of the Arpeggio in ARC Raiders?

The Arpeggio has a DPS of 183, with 10 damage per shot at 18.3 RPM fire rate. It uses Medium Ammo with 42.5% armor penetration. The Arpeggio is a uncommon assault rifle rated C-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta.

Where can I find the Arpeggio in ARC Raiders?

The Arpeggio can be found at these locations in ARC Raiders: Buried City weapon crates, Spaceport supply rooms, Blue Gate mid-tier loot areas. As a uncommon weapon, it appears in mid-tier loot areas. You can also craft it at the Gunsmith (Level 2).

Is the Arpeggio good in ARC Raiders?

The Arpeggio 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. Check our weapon tier list for the full ARC Raiders meta rankings.

How do I craft the Arpeggio in ARC Raiders?

The Arpeggio can be crafted at the Gunsmith (Level 2). You need: 2x Adv. Mechanical Components, 3x Medium Gun Parts, 5x Wires. Crafting takes 20 seconds.

What ammo does the Arpeggio use in ARC Raiders?

The Arpeggio uses Medium Ammo ammunition with 42.5% armor penetration. Medium ammo is moderately common and supports a wide range of weapons. You can also craft medium ammo at the Default Workbench.

Assault Rifle

Arpeggio

UncommonC-Tier

A 3-round burst assault rifle with tight groupings and reliable damage. The Arpeggio rewards rhythmic trigger timing with deadly accurate bursts that can drop targets at medium range before they can react.

Weapon Stats

Medium Ammo (42.5% pen.)

Damage

10LO

Fire Rate

18.3 RPMLO

DPS

183MID

Magazine

30LO

Reload

2.2sMID

Range

65MID

Accuracy

75HI

Recoil

28/100LO

Ammo Type

Medium AmmoArmor Penetration: 42.5%

Best For

PvPLong Range

Where to Find

Buried City weapon crates
Spaceport supply rooms
Blue Gate mid-tier loot areas

Combat Tips

1The 3-round burst keeps recoil tight. Let each burst reset before firing again for maximum accuracy.
2At medium range the burst grouping is laser-accurate, making this excellent for peeking and trading.
3The 30-round magazine gives you 10 bursts before reloading, so pace your shots carefully.

Quick Stats

Damage

183

DPS

18.3 RPM

Fire Rate

Magazine

2.2s

Reload

65/100

Range

How to Craft Arpeggio

Crafted at Gunsmith (Level 2) · 20s craft time

2xAdv. Mechanical Components 3xMedium Gun Parts 5xWires

Arpeggio Performance Breakdown

Burst DPS

183

While the magazine lasts

Sustained DPS

Including the 2.2s reload — 98% lower

Damage / Magazine

300

30 rounds × 10

Shots to break each shield

Shield	Shots	Time	One magazine?
Light Shield (75 HP)	8	22.95s	Yes
Medium Shield (125 HP)	13	39.34s	Yes
Heavy Shield (200 HP)	20	62.30s	Yes

At 10 damage per shot and 18.3 RPM, the Arpeggio strips a Light Shield in 8 shots (22.95s) and a Heavy Shield in 20. A full 30-round magazine covers even a Heavy Shield, so you can commit to the fight without a reload window.

Factoring the 2.2s reload in, real damage output settles at 3 sustained DPS — 98% below the 183 burst figure. That is a steep fall-off, so this weapon rewards landing its damage in one magazine and swapping rather than reloading under fire.

Among the 5 assault rifles in ARC Raiders, the Arpeggio ranks 5th for DPS and 3rd for damage per shot. Its closest performance rivals are Kettle (221 DPS), Rattler (300 DPS) and Tempest (440 DPS).

Figures derived from in-game stats; shield pools match the Loadout Builder.

Arpeggio Combat Guide & Meta Analysis

The Arpeggio is a uncommon assault rifle in ARC Raiders, currently rated C-Tier tier in the Nomadic Envoys patch 1.29.0 weapon meta. With 10 damage per shot and a fire rate of 18.3 RPM, it puts out 183 DPS — placing it in a balanced damage bracket suitable for most fights. The 30-round magazine and 2.2s reload window mean you can sustain fire through extended engagements without committing to a reload mid-fight.

Recoil sits at 28/100, which makes the Arpeggio manageable with short controlled bursts and a steady left hand. Effective range tops out around 65/100, so the Arpeggio excels in medium-range fights — open courtyards, Spaceport runways, and Buried City rooftops. It feeds on medium ammo (42.5% armor penetration), so it punches through Heavy shields and lets you contest armored Raiders directly.

For ARC Raiders players asking where to find the Arpeggio, the most reliable spawns are at Buried City weapon crates, Spaceport supply rooms, Blue Gate mid-tier loot areas. If RNG isn't on your side, you can also craft the Arpeggio at the Gunsmith (Level 2) using 2× Adv. Mechanical Components, 3× Medium Gun Parts, 5× Wires. No blueprint required, so you can craft it as soon as you unlock the workbench level.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.