What is the DPS of the Dolabra in ARC Raiders?

The Dolabra has a DPS of 612, with 72 damage per shot at 8.5 RPM fire rate. It uses Energy Clip with 45% armor penetration. The Dolabra is a legendary shotgun rated S-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta.

Is the Dolabra good in ARC Raiders?

The Dolabra is rated S-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta, making it generally outclassed by other options. It is best suited for PvP, Close Range, PvE 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 Dolabra in ARC Raiders?

The Dolabra can be crafted at the Gunsmith (Level 3). You need: 3x Shredder Gyro, 3x Magnetic Accelerator, 2x Vaporizer Regulator. Crafting takes 60 seconds. A blueprint is required to unlock this recipe — blueprints are found as rare loot during raids.

What ammo does the Dolabra use in ARC Raiders?

The Dolabra uses Energy Clip ammunition with 45% armor penetration. Energy Clip is a specialized ammo type. You can also craft energy clip at the Default Workbench.

Shotgun

Dolabra

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

The Dolabra can be found at these locations in ARC Raiders: Crafted at Gunsmith (Level 3, requires Dolabra Blueprint), Dolabra Blueprint drops from Close Scrutiny ARC Operation, Requires 2× Vaporizer Regulator, 3× Shredder Gyro, 3× Magnetic Accelerator. As a legendary weapon, it spawns only in the rarest loot pools. You can also craft it at the Gunsmith (Level 3).

LegendaryS-Tier

A legendary energy shotgun with a variable focus firing mode. Hipfiring the Dolabra unleashes a wide short-range blast, while aiming down sights concentrates the energy into a tight medium-range beam that punches through ARC armor plating. Currently considered the most powerful close-range PvP weapon in the game, capable of deleting shields in two focused shots. Uses Energy Clip ammo. Added in the Flashpoint update (Patch 1.22.0).

Weapon Stats

Energy Clip (45% pen.)

Damage

72MID

Fire Rate

8.5 RPMLO

DPS

612HI

Magazine

8LO

Reload

3.2sMID

Range

30LO

Accuracy

45MID

Recoil

55/100MID

Ammo Type

Energy ClipArmor Penetration: 45%

Best For

PvPClose RangePvE

Where to Find

Crafted at Gunsmith (Level 3, requires Dolabra Blueprint)
Dolabra Blueprint drops from Close Scrutiny ARC Operation
Requires 2× Vaporizer Regulator, 3× Shredder Gyro, 3× Magnetic Accelerator

Combat Tips

1Hipfire for a wide cone spread in point-blank CQC. ADS for a focused energy beam with drastically extended effective range.
2Two focused ADS shots delete a Heavy Shield (200 HP). Absolutely devastating in PvP if you land both.
3Energy Clip ammo is expensive — 3,000 Coins per clip from Tian Wen, or craft with Advanced ARC Powercells + Batteries.
4The Dolabra Blueprint drops from Close Scrutiny ARC Operations. You must defeat the Vaporizer for crafting materials.

Quick Stats

Damage

612

DPS

8.5 RPM

Fire Rate

Magazine

3.2s

Reload

30/100

Range

How to Craft Dolabra

Crafted at Gunsmith (Level 3) · 60s craft timeBlueprint Required

3xShredder Gyro 3xMagnetic Accelerator 2xVaporizer Regulator

Dolabra Combat Guide & Meta Analysis

The Dolabra is a legendary shotgun in ARC Raiders, currently rated S-Tier tier in the Flashpoint patch 1.22.0 weapon meta. With 72 damage per shot and a fire rate of 8.5 RPM, it puts out 612 DPS — placing it in the top damage bracket among all ARC Raiders weapons. The 8-round magazine and 3.2s reload window mean you need to land your shots — this weapon punishes spray-and-pray and rewards precision.

Recoil sits at 55/100, which makes the Dolabra demanding — full-auto only at close range; tap-fire at distance to stay accurate. Effective range tops out around 30/100, so the Dolabra excels in close-quarters brawls inside buildings, tunnels, and around extraction points. It feeds on energy clip (45% armor penetration), so it punches through Heavy shields and lets you contest armored Raiders directly.

For ARC Raiders players asking where to find the Dolabra, the most reliable spawns are at Crafted at Gunsmith (Level 3, requires Dolabra Blueprint), Dolabra Blueprint drops from Close Scrutiny ARC Operation, Requires 2× Vaporizer Regulator, 3× Shredder Gyro, 3× Magnetic Accelerator. If RNG isn't on your side, you can also craft the Dolabra at the Gunsmith (Level 3) using 3× Shredder Gyro, 3× Magnetic Accelerator, 2× Vaporizer Regulator. 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.