What is the DPS of the Osprey in ARC Raiders?

The Osprey has a DPS of 797, with 45 damage per shot at 17.7 RPM fire rate. It uses Medium Ammo with 42.5% armor penetration. The Osprey is a rare sniper rifle rated B-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta.

Where can I find the Osprey in ARC Raiders?

The Osprey can be found at these locations in ARC Raiders: Spaceport elevated platforms, Buried City rooftops, Dam Battlegrounds overlook positions. 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 Osprey good in ARC Raiders?

The Osprey is rated B-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta, making it generally outclassed by other options. It is best suited for PvP, Long 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 Osprey in ARC Raiders?

The Osprey can be crafted at the Gunsmith (Level 2). You need: 2x Adv. Mechanical Components, 3x Medium Gun Parts, 7x Wires. Crafting takes 22 seconds. A blueprint is required to unlock this recipe — blueprints are found as rare loot during raids.

What ammo does the Osprey use in ARC Raiders?

The Osprey 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.

Sniper Rifle

Osprey

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A bolt-action sniper rifle that uses medium ammo. The Osprey delivers solid long-range damage with the convenience of the most common ammo type in the game. An accessible sniper that rewards precision without demanding rare ammunition.

Weapon Stats

Medium Ammo (42.5% pen.)

Damage

45MID

Fire Rate

17.7 RPMLO

DPS

797HI

Magazine

8LO

Reload

2.8sMID

Range

88HI

Accuracy

84HI

Recoil

58/100MID

Ammo Type

Medium AmmoArmor Penetration: 42.5%

Best For

PvPLong Range

Where to Find

Spaceport elevated platforms
Buried City rooftops
Dam Battlegrounds overlook positions

Combat Tips

1Medium ammo sniper means you never struggle for supplies. Excellent ammo economy for a long-range weapon.
2Headshots deal massive damage. The bolt cycle gives you time to line up precise follow-up shots.
3The 8-round magazine is generous for a bolt-action. You get plenty of chances before reloading.

Quick Stats

Damage

797

DPS

17.7 RPM

Fire Rate

Magazine

2.8s

Reload

88/100

Range

How to Craft Osprey

Crafted at Gunsmith (Level 2) · 22s craft timeBlueprint Required

2xAdv. Mechanical Components 3xMedium Gun Parts 7xWires

Osprey Combat Guide & Meta Analysis

The Osprey is a rare sniper rifle in ARC Raiders, currently rated B-Tier tier in the Flashpoint patch 1.22.0 weapon meta. With 45 damage per shot and a fire rate of 17.7 RPM, it puts out 797 DPS — placing it in the top damage bracket among all ARC Raiders weapons. The 8-round magazine and 2.8s reload window mean you need to land your shots — this weapon punishes spray-and-pray and rewards precision.

Recoil sits at 58/100, which makes the Osprey demanding — full-auto only at close range; tap-fire at distance to stay accurate. Effective range tops out around 88/100, so the Osprey excels in long-distance engagements where most other Raiders are still closing the gap. 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 Osprey, the most reliable spawns are at Spaceport elevated platforms, Buried City rooftops, Dam Battlegrounds overlook positions. If RNG isn't on your side, you can also craft the Osprey at the Gunsmith (Level 2) using 2× Adv. Mechanical Components, 3× Medium Gun Parts, 7× Wires. 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 long-range scoped playstyle. For a side-by-side comparison against the rest of the ARC Raiders weapon roster, see our weapon tier list.