In competitive shooters, performance rarely comes down to aim alone. Small advantages—slightly lower recoil, faster reloads, or tighter spread—stack together and separate consistent winners from average players. Attachments are where those marginal gains live.
ARC Raiders follows that same principle. With high-risk PvP, punishing PvE, and limited room for mistakes, the right attachments can decide whether a fight ends quickly or spirals out of control. In this guide, you’ll learn the best attachments for each gun in ARC Raiders, why they work, and when each setup performs best.
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Why Attachments Matter in ARC Raiders
Attachments directly influence recoil control, damage consistency, reload speed, and effective range in ARC Raiders, making them critical for both PvP and PvE survival.
Because ARC Raiders blends extraction mechanics with competitive gunfights, poorly configured weapons are far less forgiving. Attachments help:
- Stabilize recoil during sustained fire
- Extend effective engagement ranges
- Reduce downtime between reloads
- Adapt weapons to aggressive or defensive playstyles
Over time, certain setups may rise or fall with balance changes, but the underlying logic behind these attachment choices remains consistent.
How to Read and Use the Weapon-Attachment Table
The table below shows:
- Each weapon currently covered
- Its weapon type
- The recommended attachment for each slot
- Notes explaining why the setup works best
How to apply it in-game:
- Use it as a quick reference while modding
- Prioritize attachments that fix a weapon’s biggest weakness
- Don’t force attachments—some guns perform best with fewer mods
Weapon-Attachment Table (Best Configurations)
| Weapon Name | Type | Muzzle | Underbarrel | Mag | Stock | Notes / Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rattler | AR | Compensator I / II | Angled Grip I | — | Stable Stock II | Mid-range control, limited mag size |
| Tempest | AR | Compensator II / III | Angled Grip II / III | Extended Medium Mag III | — | Meta AR with ammo fix |
| Bettina | AR (Heavy) | — | — | — | — | Strong armor penetration |
| Stitcher | SMG | Compensator III | Vertical Grip III | Extended Light Mag III | Kinetic / Lightweight / Stable | Close–mid range aggression |
| Bobcat | SMG | Compensator III | Vertical Grip III | Extended Light Mag III | Kinetic / Lightweight / Stable | Higher DPS, less agile |
| Torrente | LMG | Compensator III / Muzzle Brake III | — | Extended Medium Mag III | Padded / Kinetic | Situational, high suppression |
| Kettle | Semi-AR | Compensator II / Muzzle Brake II / Silencer | Angled Grip II / III | Extended Light Mag II | Stable Stock II / III | High-skill precision rifle |
| Arpeggio | Burst AR | Compensator II / III | Angled Grip I / II | Extended Medium Mag III | Stable Stock III | Flexible but unfocused |
| Ferro | Battle Rifle | Silencer | — | — | Stable Stock I / II | Armor killer |
| Renegade | Battle Rifle | Muzzle Brake II / III | — | Extended Medium Mag II / III | Stable / Padded | One-shot potential |
| Aphelion | Battle Rifle | — | Angled Grip III / Horizontal | — | Stable Stock III | Long-range control |
| IL Toro | Shotgun | Shotgun Choke II | Vertical Grip II / III | Extended Shotgun Mag II | Lightweight / Kinetic | Close-range burst damage |
| Vulcano | Shotgun | Shotgun Choke III | Vertical Grip III | Extended Shotgun Mag III | Kinetic | Fast-paced aggression |
| Hairpin | Pistol | — | — | Extended Light Mag I | — | Stealth sidearm |
| Burletta | Pistol | Silencer | — | Extended Light Mag III | — | High fire rate pistol |
| Anvil | Hand Cannon | Compensator II / III or Silencer | — | — | — | Precision headshot weapon |
| Venator | Pistol | — | Vertical Grip II / III | Extended Medium Mag II / III | — | Ammo-efficient burst |
| Osprey | Sniper | Extended Barrel | Any / None | Extended Medium Mag II | Lightweight / Stable II | Accessible sniper |
| Jupiter | Sniper | Extended Barrel | Vertical Grip III | Extended Medium Mag II | Heavy Stock | ARC weak-point killer |
| Hullcracker | Special | — | Vertical Grip II | — | Lightweight / Kinetic | Crowd control |
Detailed Gun-by-Gun Attachment Guide
Rattler (Assault Rifle)
The Rattler performs best as a controlled mid-range rifle, where recoil management matters more than raw damage.
- Strengths: Reliable, accessible
- Weaknesses: Small magazine
- Best use: Sustained mid-range fights
Recommended setup:
- Compensator I or II
- Angled Grip I
- Stable Stock II
Tempest (Assault Rifle)
The Tempest is one of the most versatile ARs, excelling when its ammo limitations are addressed.
- Strengths: Damage, flexibility
- Weaknesses: Low base mag size
Recommended setup:
- Compensator II / III
- Angled Grip II / III
- Extended Medium Mag III
Stitcher & Bobcat (SMGs)
Both SMGs dominate short-to-medium range but trade range for mobility and fire rate.
- Stitcher favors agility
- Bobcat favors raw output
Shared setup:
- Compensator III
- Vertical Grip III
- Extended Light Mag III
- Stock based on playstyle
Torrente (LMG)
The Torrente excels in suppression-heavy fights but demands positioning awareness.
- Strengths: Large mag, sustained fire
- Weaknesses: Weight, accuracy
Recommended setup:
- Compensator III / Muzzle Brake III
- Extended Medium Mag III
- Padded Stock or Kinetic Converter
Shotguns (IL Toro & Vulcano)
Shotguns reward aggression but punish hesitation.
- IL Toro: Burst damage, slower pace
- Vulcano: Faster, shorter range
Key attachment priority: Shotgun Choke → Grip → Magazine → Mobility stock
Snipers (Osprey & Jupiter)
Snipers in ARC Raiders are situational but deadly when used deliberately.
- Osprey: Accessible, quieter
- Jupiter: Precision ARC killer
Extended Barrel is non-negotiable for both.
How Attachments Affect PvP and PvE Differently
- PvP: Recoil control, reload speed, and draw time matter most
- PvE: Ammo efficiency, penetration, and sustained fire dominate
Choosing attachments based on what you expect to face improves survival more than chasing raw damage.
Final Thoughts on Attachment Meta
Weapon balance in ARC Raiders will continue to evolve, but the core logic behind these setups—fix weaknesses, reinforce strengths, and match attachments to situations—remains evergreen.
If you understand why an attachment works, adapting to future patches becomes much easier.