What is the DPS of the Tempest in ARC Raiders?

The Tempest has a DPS of 440, with 12 damage per shot at 36.7 RPM fire rate. It uses Medium Ammo with 42.5% armor penetration. The Tempest is a epic assault rifle rated A-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta.

Where can I find the Tempest in ARC Raiders?

The Tempest can be found at these locations in ARC Raiders: Stella Montis elite weapon caches, Spaceport locked armory rooms, Rare ARC loot pods. As a epic weapon, it spawns only in the rarest loot pools. You can also craft it at the Gunsmith (Level 3).

Is the Tempest good in ARC Raiders?

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

How do I craft the Tempest in ARC Raiders?

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

The Tempest 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.

Assault Rifle

Tempest

EpicA-Tier

A high-performance fully-automatic assault rifle that represents the pinnacle of conventional firearms. The Tempest delivers blistering fire rate and devastating damage per round, making it the premier AR for aggressive raiders who want to dominate gunfights.

Weapon Stats

Medium Ammo (42.5% pen.)

Damage

Fire Rate

36.7 RPM

DPS

440

Magazine

Reload

2.3s

Range

Accuracy

Recoil

42/100

Ammo Type

Medium AmmoArmor Penetration: 42.5%

Best For

PvPPvEClose Range

Where to Find

Stella Montis elite weapon caches
Spaceport locked armory rooms
Rare ARC loot pods

Combat Tips

1The highest DPS assault rifle in the game. If you find one, build your loadout around it.
2Burns through medium ammo fast at this fire rate. Carry at least 200 rounds as backup.
3Recoil climbs quickly on full-auto. Use controlled bursts at range, full spray only up close.