Epic Assault Rifle

Tempest

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

Patch BetaUpdated 8/21/2026ARC Raiders
Tempest
12
Base Damage
520
Bullet Velocity (m/s)
600
Rate of Fire (RPM)
x1.5
Headshot Multiplier

Tactical Performance Matrix

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

Aim-Down-Sights (ADS)235ms
Bullet Velocity520m/s
Sprint-to-Fire215ms
Limb Multiplierx0.9
Handling Mobility86%
Magazine Capacity33 RND
Recoil Control60%
Armor Impact Factor75%

Strategic Combat Analysis

This rare, fully automatic assault rifle boasts 12% damage, a 40% fire rate, and a large 33-round magazine. It is a highly forgiving, jack-of-all-trades weapon with a TTK that actually rivals the Ventor. Its low bullet spread and large magazine make it highly consistent in erratic PvP engagements where maintaining 100% accuracy is impossible.

🧠 Combat Intelligence

Boasting 120 DPS, the Tempest offers a competitive 1.60s close-quarters elimination time. It fires at 600 RPM, dealing 12 base damage per shot. High mobility allowing fast rotations. Against armored targets, TTK increases to 2.70s.

✅ Strengths

  • High mobility allowing fast rotations

⚠️ Weaknesses

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

⚡ The Analytical Verdict

"📍 **Warning**: Damage drops by 44.99999999999999% at long range. NEVER take fights past 30m with this weapon; close the distance first."

📏 Range Effectiveness Breakdown

Close Quarters
0 - 20m
12
Expected Damage
Mid Range
20 - 50m
9
Expected Damage
Long Range
50m+
6
Expected Damage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tempest meta in ARC Raiders?

The Tempest is a Epic tier Assault Rifle. With a base damage of 12 and 600 RPM, its performance depends greatly on the armor tier of your enemy.

What is the best range for the Tempest?

Its optimal range is dictated by its Assault Rifle class. However, our matrix shows it retains 80% effectiveness at mid-range engagements with ARC machines or rival Raiders.

How does the Tempest perform against Tier 3 armor?

The Tempest's base damage of 12 will be reduced by up to 50% against Tier 3 Armor, requiring sustained fire or headshots to break durability effectively.