Common SMG

Stitcher

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

Patch BetaUpdated 8/21/2026ARC Raiders
Stitcher
8
Base Damage
300
Bullet Velocity (m/s)
950
Rate of Fire (RPM)
x2.5
Headshot Multiplier

Tactical Performance Matrix

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

Aim-Down-Sights (ADS)170ms
Bullet Velocity300m/s
Sprint-to-Fire140ms
Limb Multiplierx0.95
Handling Mobility97%
Magazine Capacity20 RND
Recoil Control40%
Armor Impact Factor75%

Strategic Combat Analysis

The Stitcher is a fully automatic, common-tier SMG and is widely considered one of the best budget PvP weapons in the entire game. It features 8% base damage, a 45.3% fire rate, and a 20-round magazine. With a shocking 2.5x headshot multiplier, the Stitcher can down light, medium, and heavy shield users in 17, 19, and 21 body shots respectively, resulting in a time-to-kill (TTK) of roughly 2 to 3 seconds. Because it suffers from severe reticle bloom, you must equip it with a Compensator to manage dispersion and an Angled Grip to control its horizontal recoil.

🧠 Combat Intelligence

With a 3.92s close-range TTK, the Stitcher outputs roughly 127 DPS. It fires at 950 RPM, dealing 8 base damage per shot. High headshot multiplier rewards precision. Against armored targets, TTK increases to 7.39s.

✅ Strengths

  • High headshot multiplier rewards precision
  • High rate of fire for aggressive play
  • High mobility allowing fast rotations

⚠️ Weaknesses

  • Below-average DPS output
  • Slow TTK in close quarters
  • Significant damage drop-off at range
  • Small magazine limits sustained fire
Best For
Aggressive pushes and CQB fights
Avoid
Long-range engagements
PRO

⚡ The Analytical Verdict

"🎯 **Marksman Tip**: With a massive 2.5x headshot multiplier, always aim for the head. Bodyshots heavily waste this weapon's potential."

📏 Range Effectiveness Breakdown

Close Quarters
0 - 20m
8
Expected Damage
Mid Range
20 - 50m
3
Expected Damage
Long Range
50m+
0
Expected Damage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Stitcher meta in ARC Raiders?

The Stitcher is a Common tier SMG. With a base damage of 8 and 950 RPM, its performance depends greatly on the armor tier of your enemy.

What is the best range for the Stitcher?

Its optimal range is dictated by its SMG class. However, our matrix shows it retains 40% effectiveness at mid-range engagements with ARC machines or rival Raiders.

How does the Stitcher perform against Tier 3 armor?

The Stitcher's base damage of 8 will be reduced by up to 50% against Tier 3 Armor, requiring sustained fire or headshots to break durability effectively.