What is the DPS of the Rattler in ARC Raiders?

The Rattler has a DPS of 300, with 9 damage per shot and a fire rate stat of 33.3. 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

33.3MID

DPS

300LO

Magazine

12LO

Reload

2.1sMID

Range

56.2MID

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 base magazine is only 12 rounds, growing to 24 at level IV — upgrade it before relying on it in longer fights.
3Solid mid-range AR but outclassed by the Kettle for precision and the Tempest for raw power.

Quick Stats

Damage

300

DPS

33.3

Fire Rate

Magazine

2.1s

Reload

56.2/100

Range

How to Craft Rattler

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

16xMetal Parts 12xRubber Parts

Rattler Performance Breakdown

DPS

300

Damage × fire rate stat

Damage / Magazine

108

12 rounds × 9

Reload

2.1s

Base weapon, no attachments

Shots to break each shield

Shield	Shots	One magazine?
Light Shield (75 HP)	9	Yes
Medium Shield (125 HP)	14	No — needs a reload
Heavy Shield (200 HP)	23	No — needs a reload

At 9 damage per shot, the Rattler strips a Light Shield in 9 shots and a Heavy Shield in 23. Breaking a Heavy Shield takes more than the 12-round magazine holds, so plan on reloading mid-duel or opening with a different weapon.

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 (255 DPS), Tempest (367 DPS) and Arpeggio (174 DPS).

Base (level I) stats from the in-game stat sheet; 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 current weapon meta (Frozen Trail 2.0 Update). With 9 damage per shot and a fire rate stat of 33.3, it puts out 300 DPS — placing it in the upper-mid range for sustained damage output. The 12-round magazine and 2.1s reload window mean you need to land your shots — this weapon punishes spray-and-pray and rewards precision.

Recoil sits at 35/100, which makes the Rattler manageable with short controlled bursts and a steady left hand. Effective range tops out around 56.2/100, 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.