Rare Pistol

Venator

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

Patch BetaUpdated 8/21/2026ARC Raiders
Venator
10
Base Damage
400
Bullet Velocity (m/s)
400
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)160ms
Bullet Velocity400m/s
Sprint-to-Fire130ms
Limb Multiplierx0.9
Handling Mobility98%
Magazine Capacity10 RND
Recoil Control60%
Armor Impact Factor75%

Strategic Combat Analysis

A rare-tier, semi-automatic pistol that fires a two-shot burst with 10% damage, a 22% fire rate, and a 10-round magazine. The Ventor is a god-tier mid-to-close range PvP weapon. When upgraded to level 4, its fire rate increases by 40%, dropping its headshot TTK to a blistering 0.57 seconds against a light shield and 0.67 seconds against a medium shield. You must equip an Angled Grip to mitigate its horizontal kick and an Extended Medium Mag to ensure team-wipe potential.

🧠 Combat Intelligence

Boasting 67 DPS, the Venator offers a competitive 4.45s close-quarters elimination time. It fires at 400 RPM, dealing 10 base damage per shot. High mobility allowing fast rotations. Against armored targets, TTK increases to 9.75s.

✅ Strengths

  • 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

"📍 **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
10
Expected Damage
Mid Range
20 - 50m
7
Expected Damage
Long Range
50m+
4
Expected Damage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Venator meta in ARC Raiders?

The Venator is a Rare tier Pistol. With a base damage of 10 and 400 RPM, its performance depends greatly on the armor tier of your enemy.

What is the best range for the Venator?

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

How does the Venator perform against Tier 3 armor?

The Venator's base damage of 10 will be reduced by up to 50% against Tier 3 Armor, requiring sustained fire or headshots to break durability effectively.