What is the DPS of the Rattler in ARC Raiders?

The Rattler has a DPS of 300, with 9 damage per shot at 33.3 RPM fire rate. It uses Medium Ammo with 42.5% armor penetration. The Rattler is a common assault rifle rated B-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta.

Is the Rattler good in ARC Raiders?

The Rattler is rated B-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta, making it generally outclassed by other options. It is best suited for PvP, PvE encounters. Check our weapon tier list for the full ARC Raiders meta rankings.

How do I craft the Rattler in ARC Raiders?

The Rattler can be crafted at the Gunsmith (Level 1). You need: 16x Metal Parts, 12x Rubber Parts. Crafting takes 15 seconds.

What ammo does the Rattler use in ARC Raiders?

The Rattler 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

Rattler

Q: Where can I find the Rattler in ARC Raiders?

The Rattler can be found at these locations in ARC Raiders: Common spawns across all zones, Dam Battlegrounds outpost loot, Blue Gate residential buildings. As a common weapon, it spawns frequently across all zones. You can also craft it at the Gunsmith (Level 1).

CommonB-Tier

A fully-automatic workhorse assault rifle found all over the map. The Rattler is the bread-and-butter AR that every raider learns on. Consistent damage output and a forgiving magazine size make it a dependable pickup in any situation.

Weapon Stats

Medium Ammo (42.5% pen.)

Damage

9LO

Fire Rate

33.3 RPMLO

DPS

300MID

Magazine

28LO

Reload

2.1sMID

Range

58MID

Accuracy

68HI

Recoil

35/100MID

Ammo Type

Medium AmmoArmor Penetration: 42.5%

Best For

PvPPvE

Where to Find

Common spawns across all zones
Dam Battlegrounds outpost loot
Blue Gate residential buildings

Combat Tips

1Full-auto spray is manageable if you pull down slightly during sustained fire.
2The 28-round magazine is forgiving enough to miss a few shots and still secure the kill.
3Solid mid-range AR but outclassed by the Kettle for precision and the Tempest for raw power.

Quick Stats

Damage

300

DPS

33.3 RPM

Fire Rate

Magazine

2.1s

Reload

58/100

Range

How to Craft Rattler

Crafted at Gunsmith (Level 1) · 15s craft time

16xMetal Parts 12xRubber Parts

Rattler Performance Breakdown

Burst DPS

300

While the magazine lasts

Sustained DPS

Including the 2.1s reload — 98% lower

Damage / Magazine

252

28 rounds × 9

Shots to break each shield

Shield	Shots	Time	One magazine?
Light Shield (75 HP)	9	14.41s	Yes
Medium Shield (125 HP)	14	23.42s	Yes
Heavy Shield (200 HP)	23	39.64s	Yes

At 9 damage per shot and 33.3 RPM, the Rattler strips a Light Shield in 9 shots (14.41s) and a Heavy Shield in 23. A full 28-round magazine covers even a Heavy Shield, so you can commit to the fight without a reload window.

Factoring the 2.1s reload in, real damage output settles at 5 sustained DPS — 98% below the 300 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 Rattler ranks 3rd for DPS and 4th for damage per shot. Its closest performance rivals are Kettle (221 DPS), Arpeggio (183 DPS) and Tempest (440 DPS).

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

Rattler Combat Guide & Meta Analysis

The Rattler is a common assault rifle in ARC Raiders, currently rated B-Tier tier in the Nomadic Envoys patch 1.29.0 weapon meta. With 9 damage per shot and a fire rate of 33.3 RPM, it puts out 300 DPS — placing it in the upper-mid range for sustained damage output. The 28-round magazine and 2.1s reload window mean you should be conscious of mag dumps but can usually finish a 1v1 before reloading.

Recoil sits at 35/100, which makes the Rattler manageable with short controlled bursts and a steady left hand. Effective range tops out around 58/100, so the Rattler 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 Rattler, the most reliable spawns are at Common spawns across all zones, Dam Battlegrounds outpost loot, Blue Gate residential buildings. If RNG isn't on your side, you can also craft the Rattler at the Gunsmith (Level 1) using 16× Metal Parts, 12× 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 PvP duel potential. For a side-by-side comparison against the rest of the ARC Raiders weapon roster, see our weapon tier list.