Best Cheap ARC Raiders PvP & PvE Builds

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ARC Raiders is a shooter where you compete against both AI enemies and other players while trying to collect valuable loot. Losing your equipment during raids can quickly deplete your in-game currency. If you’re looking for effective, yet affordable, strategies for both player-versus-player and player-versus-environment combat, here are some budget-friendly builds to help you survive the dangers of Topside.

Best Cheap/Budget PvP Loadout & Build in ARC Raiders

Build Cost
  • ~13,000 coins
Augment
  • Looting MK. 1
Weapons
  • Stitcher
  • Ferro
Quick Use Items
  • 5x Shield Rechargers
  • 5x Herbal Medkits
  • 5x Impact Grenades

If you enjoy player-versus-player combat in ARC Raiders and want a powerful but affordable build, this is a good option. It uses two weapons: the Ferro and the Stitcher. The Ferro excels at medium-to-long range fights, while the Stitcher is perfect for close-quarters combat.

Okay, so here’s how I’ve been crushing it with this build. I always kick things off with a Ferro Shot – it’s amazing at instantly breaking those small shields raiders have. Then, I jump in close and unload a Stitcher burst, and nine times out of ten, they’re down for good, meaning free loot! And honestly, the Looting MK.1 Augment is a must-have for this setup. It’s super cheap, but it’s perfect since I’m constantly looting knocked-down raiders.

Don’t use the Stitcher’s full-auto fire mode at long distances. It’s harder to hit your target because the weapon becomes less accurate and has more recoil.

For a fast PvP match during a raid, having two stacks of light ammo and one stack of heavy ammo should be more than enough.

This player-versus-player build for ARC Raiders focuses on staying alive with fully stocked Shield Rechargers and Herbal Medkits, ensuring you’re ready for any fight. You can also use grenades to damage enemies and quickly break their defenses.

Best Budget/Cheap PvE (Looting) Build & Loadout in ARC Raiders

Build Cost
  • ~13,000 coins
Augment
  • Looting MK. 1
Weapons
  • Rattler
  • Ferro
Quick Use Items
  • 3x Shield Rechargers
  • 3x Herbal Medkits
  • 5x Li’l Smoke Grenades
  • 3x Adrenaline Shots

This ARC Raiders build is designed for players who prefer cooperative gameplay and avoiding player-versus-player combat. It’s focused on efficiently gathering loot and safely returning to Speranza. The core of this build revolves around using two specific weapons: the Ferro and the Rattler.

Many players haven’t liked the Rattler 1 because it didn’t hold many bullets. But the recent Cold Snap update increased its magazine size from 10 to 12 rounds, making it a bit easier to use against tougher enemies and other players, especially if you aim for the head.

This section covers eliminating weaker enemies like Wasps, Hornets, Fireballs, Pops, Ticks, and Shredders. A single shot from the Ferro weapon can destroy the propellers of flying enemies and even take out Fireballs within buildings. Using a few shots from the Rattler is effective for quickly defeating Pops and Ticks, helping to save Ferro ammunition.

You’ll start with three stacks of Shield Rechargers and Herbal Medkits for quick healing if you get damaged by ARC machines. If you run into enemy raiders on the surface, throw a Li’l Smoke Grenade to create a distraction and escape.

Because this ARC Raiders build focuses on collecting loot, the Augment MK.1 backpack will give you plenty of space to carry it all. And since you’ll be running between buildings, three stacks of Adrenaline shots will keep your stamina high, letting you reach the best loot before anyone else.

This setup is designed for players who prefer to focus on gathering loot and staying out of player-versus-player combat. But, it also packs enough punch to defend yourself effectively if you choose your battles and position yourself well.

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2025-12-23 02:10