Common Assault Rifle

Rattler

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

Patch BetaUpdated 8/21/2026ARC Raiders
Rattler
9
Base Damage
450
Bullet Velocity (m/s)
650
Rate of Fire (RPM)
x1.4
Headshot Multiplier

Tactical Performance Matrix

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

Aim-Down-Sights (ADS)220ms
Bullet Velocity450m/s
Sprint-to-Fire200ms
Limb Multiplierx0.9
Handling Mobility90%
Magazine Capacity10 RND
Recoil Control50%
Armor Impact Factor75%

Strategic Combat Analysis

A common full-auto rifle with 9% damage and a 40% fire rate. The Rattler is severely hindered by its default 10-round magazine and a clunky reload animation that only loads two bullets at a time. While upgrading it to level 4 increases the magazine size to 24, its terrible reload speed and lackluster DPS make it a weapon you should generally avoid unless you have no other options.

🧠 Combat Intelligence

Analyzing the Rattler, we find a 98 DPS profile and a 6.03s time-to-kill at close range. It fires at 650 RPM, dealing 9 base damage per shot. High mobility allowing fast rotations. Against armored targets, TTK increases to 9.41s.

✅ 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
Best For
Aggressive pushes and CQB fights
Avoid
Long-range engagements
PRO

⚡ The Analytical Verdict

"📍 **Warning**: Damage drops by 60% at long range. NEVER take fights past 30m with this weapon; close the distance first."

📏 Range Effectiveness Breakdown

Close Quarters
0 - 20m
9
Expected Damage
Mid Range
20 - 50m
6
Expected Damage
Long Range
50m+
3
Expected Damage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rattler meta in ARC Raiders?

The Rattler is a Common tier Assault Rifle. With a base damage of 9 and 650 RPM, its performance depends greatly on the armor tier of your enemy.

What is the best range for the Rattler?

Its optimal range is dictated by its Assault Rifle class. However, our matrix shows it retains 70% effectiveness at mid-range engagements with ARC machines or rival Raiders.

How does the Rattler perform against Tier 3 armor?

The Rattler's base damage of 9 will be reduced by up to 50% against Tier 3 Armor, requiring sustained fire or headshots to break durability effectively.