What is the DPS of the Tempest in ARC Raiders?

The Tempest has a DPS of 440, with 12 damage per shot at 36.7 RPM fire rate. It uses Medium Ammo with 42.5% armor penetration. The Tempest is a epic assault rifle rated A-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta.

Where can I find the Tempest in ARC Raiders?

The Tempest can be found at these locations in ARC Raiders: Stella Montis elite weapon caches, Spaceport locked armory rooms, Rare ARC loot pods. As a epic weapon, it spawns only in the rarest loot pools. You can also craft it at the Gunsmith (Level 3).

Is the Tempest good in ARC Raiders?

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

How do I craft the Tempest in ARC Raiders?

The Tempest can be crafted at the Gunsmith (Level 3). You need: 1x Magnetic Accelerator, 3x Medium Gun Parts, 2x Exodus Modules. Crafting takes 25 seconds. A blueprint is required to unlock this recipe — blueprints are found as rare loot during raids.

What ammo does the Tempest use in ARC Raiders?

The Tempest 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

Tempest

EpicA-Tier

A high-performance fully-automatic assault rifle that represents the pinnacle of conventional firearms. The Tempest delivers blistering fire rate and devastating damage per round, making it the premier AR for aggressive raiders who want to dominate gunfights.

Weapon Stats

Medium Ammo (42.5% pen.)

Damage

12LO

Fire Rate

36.7 RPMLO

DPS

440HI

Magazine

30LO

Reload

2.3sMID

Range

62MID

Accuracy

70HI

Recoil

42/100MID

Ammo Type

Medium AmmoArmor Penetration: 42.5%

Best For

PvPPvEClose Range

Where to Find

Stella Montis elite weapon caches
Spaceport locked armory rooms
Rare ARC loot pods

Combat Tips

1The highest DPS assault rifle in the game. If you find one, build your loadout around it.
2Burns through medium ammo fast at this fire rate. Carry at least 200 rounds as backup.
3Recoil climbs quickly on full-auto. Use controlled bursts at range, full spray only up close.

Quick Stats

Damage

440

DPS

36.7 RPM

Fire Rate

Magazine

2.3s

Reload

62/100

Range

How to Craft Tempest

Crafted at Gunsmith (Level 3) · 25s craft timeBlueprint Required

1xMagnetic Accelerator 3xMedium Gun Parts 2xExodus Modules

Tempest Performance Breakdown

Burst DPS

440

While the magazine lasts

Sustained DPS

Including the 2.3s reload — 98% lower

Damage / Magazine

360

30 rounds × 12

Shots to break each shield

Shield	Shots	Time	One magazine?
Light Shield (75 HP)	7	9.81s	Yes
Medium Shield (125 HP)	11	16.35s	Yes
Heavy Shield (200 HP)	17	26.16s	Yes

At 12 damage per shot and 36.7 RPM, the Tempest strips a Light Shield in 7 shots (9.81s) and a Heavy Shield in 17. A full 30-round magazine covers even a Heavy Shield, so you can commit to the fight without a reload window.

Factoring the 2.3s reload in, real damage output settles at 7 sustained DPS — 98% below the 440 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 Tempest ranks 2nd for DPS and 2nd for damage per shot. Its closest performance rivals are Bettina (512 DPS), Rattler (300 DPS) and Kettle (221 DPS).

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

Tempest Combat Guide & Meta Analysis

The Tempest is a epic assault rifle in ARC Raiders, currently rated A-Tier tier in the Nomadic Envoys patch 1.29.0 weapon meta. With 12 damage per shot and a fire rate of 36.7 RPM, it puts out 440 DPS — placing it in the top damage bracket among all ARC Raiders weapons. The 30-round magazine and 2.3s reload window mean you can sustain fire through extended engagements without committing to a reload mid-fight.

Recoil sits at 42/100, which makes the Tempest demanding — full-auto only at close range; tap-fire at distance to stay accurate. Effective range tops out around 62/100, so the Tempest 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 Tempest, the most reliable spawns are at Stella Montis elite weapon caches, Spaceport locked armory rooms, Rare ARC loot pods. If RNG isn't on your side, you can also craft the Tempest at the Gunsmith (Level 3) using 1× Magnetic Accelerator, 3× Medium Gun Parts, 2× Exodus Modules. 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.