What is the DPS of the Venator in ARC Raiders?

The Venator has a DPS of 587, with 16 damage per shot at 36.7 RPM fire rate. It uses Medium Ammo with 42.5% armor penetration. The Venator is a rare pistol rated A-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta.

Where can I find the Venator in ARC Raiders?

The Venator can be found at these locations in ARC Raiders: Spaceport weapon lockers, Buried City mid-tier crates, Dam Battlegrounds officer quarters. 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 2).

Is the Venator good in ARC Raiders?

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

How do I craft the Venator in ARC Raiders?

The Venator can be crafted at the Gunsmith (Level 2). You need: 2x Adv. Mechanical Components, 3x Medium Gun Parts, 5x Magnet. Crafting takes 22 seconds. A blueprint is required to unlock this recipe — blueprints are found as rare loot during raids.

What ammo does the Venator use in ARC Raiders?

The Venator 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.

Pistol

Venator

RareA-Tier

A hard-hitting semi-automatic pistol that blurs the line between sidearm and primary. The Venator fires medium ammo with impressive stopping power and an extremely fast fire rate, making it one of the most dangerous secondaries in the game. Nerfed in the Shrouded Sky update (damage 9 → 8, headshot multiplier 2.5 → 2.0).

Weapon Stats

Medium Ammo (42.5% pen.)

Damage

Fire Rate

36.7 RPM

DPS

587

Magazine

Reload

1.6s

Range

Accuracy

Recoil

38/100

Ammo Type

Medium AmmoArmor Penetration: 42.5%

Best For

PvPClose Range

Where to Find

Spaceport weapon lockers
Buried City mid-tier crates
Dam Battlegrounds officer quarters

Combat Tips

1This pistol has better DPS than most primary weapons. Treat it as a secondary AR, not just a sidearm.
2The 36.7 fire rate with 18 damage per shot means this can shred players who underestimate you.
3Medium ammo lets you share supplies with your AR. Excellent ammo economy for a sidearm.