Legendary Battle Rifle

Aphelion

Professional combat analytics and loadout optimization for the Aphelion in ARC Raiders.

Patch BetaUpdated 3/24/2026ARC Raiders
Aphelion
24
Base Damage
800
Bullet Velocity (m/s)
200
Rate of Fire (RPM)
x1.8
Headshot Multiplier

Tactical Performance Matrix

Quantified combat effectiveness across 8 core performance pillars for extraction survivability.

Aim-Down-Sights (ADS)260ms
Bullet Velocity800m/s
Sprint-to-Fire230ms
Limb Multiplierx0.85
Handling Mobility80%
Magazine Capacity15 RND
Recoil Control60%
Armor Impact Factor75%

Strategic Combat Analysis

In the current meta, the Aphelion occupies a niche position. Its moderate time-to-kill of 2.400s at close range makes it viable in most combat scenarios. The weapon requires 9 shots to eliminate a full-health target at close range, 9 at medium range, and 10 at long range. With 200 rounds per minute and a 15-round magazine, the Aphelion can secure kills within a single magazine. Its headshot multiplier of 1.8x means skilled players can reduce TTK to 1.200s with consistent headshots. Range performance sees damage drop to 100% at medium range and 90% at long range. Players should feel confident taking fights at any distance. With a movement speed score of 80, this weapon allows for exceptional strafing and repositioning during fights.

๐Ÿง  Combat Intelligence

The Aphelion delivers 80 DPS with a 2.40s close-range TTK. It fires at 200 RPM, dealing 24 base damage per shot. Excellent long-range damage retention. Against armored targets, TTK increases to 3.90s.

โœ… Strengths

  • โ€ข Excellent long-range damage retention

โš ๏ธ Weaknesses

  • โ€ข Below-average DPS output
  • โ€ข Slow TTK in close quarters
  • โ€ข Small magazine limits sustained fire
  • โ€ข Low fire rate requires careful shot placement
Best For
Aggressive pushes and CQB fights
Avoid
Long-range engagements
PRO

โšก The Analytical Verdict

"โš ๏ธ **Ammo MGMT**: Low magazine capacity. Always reload immediately after a knock; don't try to squad-wipe without a reload."

๐Ÿ“ Range Effectiveness Breakdown

Close Quarters
0 - 20m
24
Expected Damage
Mid Range
20 - 50m
24
Expected Damage
Long Range
50m+
21
Expected Damage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Aphelion meta in ARC Raiders?

The Aphelion is a Legendary tier Battle Rifle. With a base damage of 24 and 200 RPM, its performance depends greatly on the armor tier of your enemy.

What is the best range for the Aphelion?

Its optimal range is dictated by its Battle Rifle class. However, our matrix shows it retains 100% effectiveness at mid-range engagements with ARC machines or rival Raiders.

How does the Aphelion perform against Tier 3 armor?

The Aphelion's base damage of 24 will be reduced by up to 50% against Tier 3 Armor, requiring sustained fire or headshots to break durability effectively.