What is the DPS of the Ferro in ARC Raiders?

The Ferro has a DPS of 264, with 40 damage per shot and a fire rate stat of 6.6. It uses Heavy Ammo with 52.5% armor penetration. The Ferro is a common battle rifle rated S-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta.

Where can I find the Ferro in ARC Raiders?

The Ferro can be found at these locations in ARC Raiders: Common spawns in Dam Battlegrounds, Blue Gate supply depots, Buried City ground loot. As a common weapon, it spawns frequently across all zones. You can also craft it at the Default Workbench (Level 1).

Is the Ferro good in ARC Raiders?

The Ferro is rated S-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta, making it generally outclassed by other options. It is best suited for PvP, PvE, Long Range encounters. It has significant recoil that requires practice to manage. Check our weapon tier list for the full ARC Raiders meta rankings.

How do I craft the Ferro in ARC Raiders?

The Ferro can be crafted at the Default Workbench (Level 1). You need: 5x Metal Parts, 2x Rubber Parts. Crafting takes 10 seconds.

What ammo does the Ferro use in ARC Raiders?

The Ferro uses Heavy Ammo ammunition with 52.5% armor penetration. Heavy ammo is less common and usually found in higher-tier loot areas. You can also craft heavy ammo at the Default Workbench.

Battle Rifle

Ferro

CommonS-Tier

A devastating break-action rifle that functions as a budget sniper. The Ferro delivers crushing 40 damage per shot with heavy rounds, capable of two-tapping most targets at any range. Common rarity means you can find one almost every raid.

Weapon Stats

Heavy Ammo (52.5% pen.)

Damage

40MID

Fire Rate

6.6LO

DPS

264LO

Magazine

1LO

Reload

2.8sMID

Range

53.1MID

Accuracy

74HI

Recoil

55/100MID

Ammo Type

Heavy AmmoArmor Penetration: 52.5%

Best For

PvPPvELong Range

Where to Find

Common spawns in Dam Battlegrounds
Blue Gate supply depots
Buried City ground loot

Combat Tips

1The best common weapon in the game. Two body shots drop most players, one headshot nearly kills outright.
2Break-action means slow follow-up shots. Make your first shot count or you will get punished.
3Treat it like a sniper on a budget. Pair with an SMG to cover close quarters.

Quick Stats

Damage

264

DPS

6.6

Fire Rate

Magazine

2.8s

Reload

53.1/100

Range

How to Craft Ferro

Crafted at Default Workbench (Level 1) · 10s craft time

5xMetal Parts 2xRubber Parts

Ferro Performance Breakdown

DPS

264

Damage × fire rate stat

Damage / Magazine

1 rounds × 40

Reload

2.8s

Base weapon, no attachments

Shots to break each shield

Shield	Shots	One magazine?
Light Shield (75 HP)	2	No — needs a reload
Medium Shield (125 HP)	4	No — needs a reload
Heavy Shield (200 HP)	5	No — needs a reload

At 40 damage per shot, the Ferro strips a Light Shield in 2 shots and a Heavy Shield in 5. Breaking a Heavy Shield takes more than the 1-round magazine holds, so plan on reloading mid-duel or opening with a different weapon.

Among the 4 battle rifles in ARC Raiders, the Ferro ranks 2nd for DPS and 1st for damage per shot. Its closest performance rivals are Aphelion (225 DPS), Stiletto (213 DPS) and Renegade (735 DPS).

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

Ferro Combat Guide & Meta Analysis

The Ferro is a common battle rifle in ARC Raiders, currently rated S-Tier tier in the current weapon meta (Frozen Trail 2.0 Update). With 40 damage per shot and a fire rate stat of 6.6, it puts out 264 DPS — placing it in the upper-mid range for sustained damage output. The 1-round magazine and 2.8s 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 Ferro demanding — full-auto only at close range; tap-fire at distance to stay accurate. Effective range tops out around 53.1/100, so the Ferro excels in medium-range fights — open courtyards, Spaceport runways, and Buried City rooftops. It feeds on heavy ammo (52.5% armor penetration), so it punches through Heavy shields and lets you contest armored Raiders directly.

For ARC Raiders players asking where to find the Ferro, the most reliable spawns are at Common spawns in Dam Battlegrounds, Blue Gate supply depots, Buried City ground loot. If RNG isn't on your side, you can also craft the Ferro at the Default Workbench (Level 1) using 5× Metal Parts, 2× Rubber Parts. 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.