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A legendary energy shotgun with a variable focus firing mode. Hipfiring the Dolabra unleashes a wide short-range blast, while aiming down sights concentrates the energy into a tight medium-range beam that punches through ARC armor plating. Currently considered the most powerful close-range PvP weapon in the game, capable of deleting shields in two focused shots. Uses Energy Clip ammo. Added in the Flashpoint update (Patch 1.22.0).
While the magazine lasts
Including the 3.2s reload — 98% lower
8 rounds × 72
| Shield | Shots | Time | One magazine? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Shield (75 HP) | 2 | 7.06s | Yes |
| Medium Shield (125 HP) | 2 | 7.06s | Yes |
| Heavy Shield (200 HP) | 3 | 14.12s | Yes |
At 72 damage per shot and 8.5 RPM, the Dolabra strips a Light Shield in 2 shots (7.06s) and a Heavy Shield in 3. A full 8-round magazine covers even a Heavy Shield, so you can commit to the fight without a reload window.
Factoring the 3.2s reload in, real damage output settles at 10 sustained DPS — 98% below the 612 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 3 shotguns in ARC Raiders, the Dolabra ranks 3rd for DPS and 1st for damage per shot. Its closest performance rivals are Il Toro (972 DPS) and Vulcano (1315 DPS).
The Dolabra is a legendary shotgun in ARC Raiders, currently rated S-Tier tier in the Nomadic Envoys patch 1.29.0 weapon meta. With 72 damage per shot and a fire rate of 8.5 RPM, it puts out 612 DPS — placing it in the top damage bracket among all ARC Raiders weapons. The 8-round magazine and 3.2s reload window mean you need to land your shots — this weapon punishes spray-and-pray and rewards precision.
Recoil sits at 55/100, which makes the Dolabra demanding — full-auto only at close range; tap-fire at distance to stay accurate. Effective range tops out around 30/100, so the Dolabra excels in close-quarters brawls inside buildings, tunnels, and around extraction points. 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 Dolabra, the most reliable spawns are at Crafted at Gunsmith (Level 3, requires Dolabra Blueprint), Dolabra Blueprint drops from Close Scrutiny ARC Operation, Requires 2× Vaporizer Regulator, 3× Shredder Gyro, 3× Magnetic Accelerator. If RNG isn't on your side, you can also craft the Dolabra at the Gunsmith (Level 3) using 3× Shredder Gyro, 3× Magnetic Accelerator, 2× Vaporizer Regulator. 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 aggressive close-range pressure. For a side-by-side comparison against the rest of the ARC Raiders weapon roster, see our weapon tier list.
