What is the DPS of the Bobcat in ARC Raiders?

The Bobcat has a DPS of 467, with 7 damage per shot at 66.7 RPM fire rate. It uses Light Ammo with 40% armor penetration. The Bobcat is a common smg rated A-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta.

Is the Bobcat good in ARC Raiders?

The Bobcat 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. It has significant recoil that requires practice to manage. Check our weapon tier list for the full ARC Raiders meta rankings.

How do I craft the Bobcat in ARC Raiders?

The Bobcat can be crafted at the Gunsmith (Level 3). You need: 1x Magnetic Accelerator, 3x Light 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 Bobcat use in ARC Raiders?

The Bobcat uses Light Ammo ammunition with 40% armor penetration. Light ammo is the most common ammo type and can be found everywhere. You can also craft light ammo at the Default Workbench.

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Bobcat

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

The Bobcat can be found at these locations in ARC Raiders: Common spawns across all zones, Dam Battlegrounds close-quarters areas, Spaceport crew quarters. As a common weapon, it spawns frequently across all zones. You can also craft it at the Gunsmith (Level 3).

CommonA-Tier

An insanely fast-firing SMG that dumps its magazine in the blink of an eye. The Bobcat has the highest fire rate of any conventional weapon, compensating for lower per-shot damage with sheer volume of lead. Perfect for ambushes and spray-downs.

Weapon Stats

Light Ammo (40% pen.)

Damage

7LO

Fire Rate

66.7 RPMLO

DPS

467HI

Magazine

25LO

Reload

1.5sLO

Range

22LO

Accuracy

42MID

Recoil

55/100MID

Ammo Type

Light AmmoArmor Penetration: 40%

Best For

PvPClose Range

Where to Find

Common spawns across all zones
Dam Battlegrounds close-quarters areas
Spaceport crew quarters

Combat Tips

1The fastest fire rate in the game. At point-blank range the theoretical DPS is absurd.
2You will empty the 25-round magazine in under half a second. Make sure every bullet counts.
3Recoil is intense but irrelevant at point-blank. Shove it in their face and hold the trigger.

Quick Stats

Damage

467

DPS

66.7 RPM

Fire Rate

Magazine

1.5s

Reload

22/100

Range

How to Craft Bobcat

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

1xMagnetic Accelerator 3xLight Gun Parts 2xExodus Modules

Bobcat Combat Guide & Meta Analysis

The Bobcat is a common smg in ARC Raiders, currently rated A-Tier tier in the Flashpoint patch 1.22.0 weapon meta. With 7 damage per shot and a fire rate of 66.7 RPM, it puts out 467 DPS — placing it in the top damage bracket among all ARC Raiders weapons. The 25-round magazine and 1.5s reload window mean you should be conscious of mag dumps but can usually finish a 1v1 before reloading.

Recoil sits at 55/100, which makes the Bobcat demanding — full-auto only at close range; tap-fire at distance to stay accurate. Effective range tops out around 22/100, so the Bobcat excels in close-quarters brawls inside buildings, tunnels, and around extraction points. It feeds on light ammo (40% armor penetration), so it punches through Heavy shields and lets you contest armored Raiders directly.

For ARC Raiders players asking where to find the Bobcat, the most reliable spawns are at Common spawns across all zones, Dam Battlegrounds close-quarters areas, Spaceport crew quarters. If RNG isn't on your side, you can also craft the Bobcat at the Gunsmith (Level 3) using 1× Magnetic Accelerator, 3× Light 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.

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Bobcat Combat Guide & Meta Analysis