Common Launcher

The Rascal

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

Patch BetaUpdated 8/21/2026ARC Raiders
The Rascal
80
Base Damage
250
Bullet Velocity (m/s)
60
Rate of Fire (RPM)
x1
Headshot Multiplier

Tactical Performance Matrix

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

Aim-Down-Sights (ADS)150ms
Bullet Velocity250m/s
Sprint-to-Fire120ms
Limb Multiplierx1
Handling Mobility98%
Magazine Capacity1 RND
Recoil Control50%
Armor Impact Factor75%

Strategic Combat Analysis

A rare (blue) grenade launcher added in Patch 1.29.0. Designed as a lightweight, budget-friendly sidearm alternative to the Hullcracker, the Rascal weighs only 4 lbs (roughly 2 KG). It is a single-shot, break-action launcher that excels at cracking Shredders in exactly 3 shots. Unlike the Hullcracker, its projectiles lob significantly and become highly inaccurate beyond 14 meters. Crafting it is relatively affordable, requiring 2x Advanced Mechanical Components, 3x Heavy Gun Parts, and 5x Canisters.

🧠 Combat Intelligence

The The Rascal delivers 80 DPS with a 4.60s close-range TTK. It fires at 60 RPM, dealing 80 base damage per shot. High mobility allowing fast rotations. Against armored targets, TTK increases to 9.20s.

✅ Strengths

  • • High mobility allowing fast rotations

⚠️ Weaknesses

  • • Below-average DPS output
  • • Slow TTK in close quarters
  • • Significant damage drop-off at range
  • • Low headshot bonus limits skill ceiling
  • • Small magazine limits sustained fire
  • • Low fire rate requires careful shot placement
Best For
Aggressive pushes and CQB fights
Avoid
Long-range engagements
PRO

⚡ The Analytical Verdict

"📍 **Warning**: Damage drops by 80% at long range. NEVER take fights past 30m with this weapon; close the distance first."

📏 Range Effectiveness Breakdown

Close Quarters
0 - 20m
80
Expected Damage
Mid Range
20 - 50m
40
Expected Damage
Long Range
50m+
16
Expected Damage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the The Rascal meta in ARC Raiders?

The The Rascal is a Common tier Launcher. With a base damage of 80 and 60 RPM, its performance depends greatly on the armor tier of your enemy.

What is the best range for the The Rascal?

Its optimal range is dictated by its Launcher class. However, our matrix shows it retains 50% effectiveness at mid-range engagements with ARC machines or rival Raiders.

How does the The Rascal perform against Tier 3 armor?

The The Rascal's base damage of 80 will be reduced by up to 50% against Tier 3 Armor, requiring sustained fire or headshots to break durability effectively.