What is the DPS of the Renegade in ARC Raiders?

The Renegade has a DPS of 735, with 35 damage per shot and a fire rate stat of 21. It uses Medium Ammo with 42.5% armor penetration. The Renegade is a rare battle rifle rated B-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta.

Where can I find the Renegade in ARC Raiders?

The Renegade can be found at these locations in ARC Raiders: Spaceport high-value loot rooms, Buried City weapon crates, Dam Battlegrounds mid-tier spawns. As a rare weapon, it is harder to find and usually requires exploring high-risk areas. You can also craft it at the Gunsmith (Level 3).

Is the Renegade good in ARC Raiders?

The Renegade 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, Long Range encounters. Check our weapon tier list for the full ARC Raiders meta rankings.

How do I craft the Renegade in ARC Raiders?

The Renegade can be crafted at the Gunsmith (Level 3). You need: 3x Adv. Mechanical Components, 3x Heavy Gun Parts, 2x Canister. Crafting takes 25 seconds.

What ammo does the Renegade use in ARC Raiders?

The Renegade 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.

Battle Rifle

Renegade

RareB-Tier

A lever-action battle rifle with a satisfying rhythm and hard-hitting damage. The Renegade fires medium ammo with impressive stopping power per shot, rewarding players who can maintain accuracy with its deliberate fire rate.

Weapon Stats

Medium Ammo (42.5% pen.)

Damage

35LO

Fire Rate

21LO

DPS

735HI

Magazine

8LO

Reload

2.4sMID

Range

68.8HI

Accuracy

72HI

Recoil

45/100MID

Ammo Type

Medium AmmoArmor Penetration: 42.5%

Best For

PvPPvELong Range

Where to Find

Spaceport high-value loot rooms
Buried City weapon crates
Dam Battlegrounds mid-tier spawns

Combat Tips

1Lever-action gives it a unique rhythm. Get the timing down and you can output serious sustained damage.
2Medium ammo means you will never struggle for supplies. Excellent ammo economy for its damage.
3Versatile at all ranges but truly excels at mid-range where the fire rate and accuracy overlap.

Quick Stats

Damage

735

DPS

Fire Rate

Magazine

2.4s

Reload

68.8/100

Range

How to Craft Renegade

Crafted at Gunsmith (Level 3) · 25s craft time

3xAdv. Mechanical Components 3xHeavy Gun Parts 2xCanister

Renegade Performance Breakdown

DPS

735

Damage × fire rate stat

Damage / Magazine

280

8 rounds × 35

Reload

2.4s

Base weapon, no attachments

Shots to break each shield

Shield	Shots	One magazine?
Light Shield (75 HP)	3	Yes
Medium Shield (125 HP)	4	Yes
Heavy Shield (200 HP)	6	Yes

At 35 damage per shot, the Renegade strips a Light Shield in 3 shots and a Heavy Shield in 6. A full 8-round magazine covers even a Heavy Shield, so you can commit to the fight without a reload window.

Among the 4 battle rifles in ARC Raiders, the Renegade ranks 1st for DPS and 2nd for damage per shot. Its closest performance rivals are Ferro (264 DPS), Aphelion (225 DPS) and Stiletto (213 DPS).

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

Renegade Combat Guide & Meta Analysis

The Renegade is a rare battle rifle in ARC Raiders, currently rated B-Tier tier in the current weapon meta (Frozen Trail 2.0 Update). With 35 damage per shot and a fire rate stat of 21, it puts out 735 DPS — placing it in the top damage bracket among all ARC Raiders weapons. The 8-round magazine and 2.4s reload window mean you need to land your shots — this weapon punishes spray-and-pray and rewards precision.

Recoil sits at 45/100, which makes the Renegade demanding — full-auto only at close range; tap-fire at distance to stay accurate. Effective range tops out around 68.8/100, so the Renegade 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 Renegade, the most reliable spawns are at Spaceport high-value loot rooms, Buried City weapon crates, Dam Battlegrounds mid-tier spawns. If RNG isn't on your side, you can also craft the Renegade at the Gunsmith (Level 3) using 3× Adv. Mechanical Components, 3× Heavy Gun Parts, 2× Canister. 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.