What is the DPS of the Equalizer in ARC Raiders?

The Equalizer has a DPS of 266, with 8 damage per shot at 33.3 RPM fire rate. It uses Energy Clip with 45% armor penetration. The Equalizer is a legendary special rated C-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta.

Is the Equalizer good in ARC Raiders?

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

How do I craft the Equalizer in ARC Raiders?

The Equalizer can be crafted at the Gunsmith (Level 3). You need: 3x Magnetic Accelerator, 3x Complex Gun Parts, 1x Queen Reactor. Crafting takes 30 seconds. A blueprint is required to unlock this recipe — blueprints are found as rare loot during raids.

What ammo does the Equalizer use in ARC Raiders?

The Equalizer 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.

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Equalizer

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

The Equalizer can be found at these locations in ARC Raiders: Stella Montis ARC research vault, Legendary ARC Destroyer drops, Extremely rare world spawns. As a legendary weapon, it spawns only in the rarest loot pools. You can also craft it at the Gunsmith (Level 3).

LegendaryC-Tier

A legendary fully-automatic energy weapon with a massive 40-round energy clip. The Equalizer is a rare and devastating special weapon that delivers consistent energy damage at an impressive rate, excelling against both players and ARC machines alike.

Weapon Stats

Energy Clip (45% pen.)

Damage

8LO

Fire Rate

33.3 RPMLO

DPS

266MID

Magazine

40MID

Reload

3sMID

Range

42MID

Accuracy

60MID

Recoil

30/100LO

Ammo Type

Energy ClipArmor Penetration: 45%

Best For

PvPPvEBoss Fights

Where to Find

Stella Montis ARC research vault
Legendary ARC Destroyer drops
Extremely rare world spawns

Combat Tips

1Full-auto energy weapon with a generous 40-round clip. Hold the trigger and watch targets dissolve.
2Works against both players and ARCs, unlike the Hullcracker. True all-purpose special weapon.
3Energy clip ammo is very rare. If you find one, guard it with your life and use it wisely.

Quick Stats

Damage

266

DPS

33.3 RPM

Fire Rate

Magazine

Reload

42/100

Range

How to Craft Equalizer

Crafted at Gunsmith (Level 3) · 30s craft timeBlueprint Required

3xMagnetic Accelerator 3xComplex Gun Parts 1xQueen Reactor

Equalizer Combat Guide & Meta Analysis

The Equalizer is a legendary special in ARC Raiders, currently rated C-Tier tier in the Flashpoint patch 1.22.0 weapon meta. With 8 damage per shot and a fire rate of 33.3 RPM, it puts out 266 DPS — placing it in the upper-mid range for sustained damage output. The 40-round magazine and 3s reload window mean you can sustain fire through extended engagements without committing to a reload mid-fight.

Recoil sits at 30/100, which makes the Equalizer manageable with short controlled bursts and a steady left hand. Effective range tops out around 42/100, so the Equalizer excels in medium-range fights — open courtyards, Spaceport runways, and Buried City rooftops. 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 Equalizer, the most reliable spawns are at Stella Montis ARC research vault, Legendary ARC Destroyer drops, Extremely rare world spawns. If RNG isn't on your side, you can also craft the Equalizer at the Gunsmith (Level 3) using 3× Magnetic Accelerator, 3× Complex Gun Parts, 1× Queen Reactor. 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 sustained boss-fight DPS. For a side-by-side comparison against the rest of the ARC Raiders weapon roster, see our weapon tier list.