Best Close Quarters Builds in ARC Raiders

Role GuidePatch v1.29

Close Quarters Battle (CQB) builds excel in tight spaces, buildings, and indoor engagements. These weapons prioritize high burst damage at short range with fast handling and high agility.

Top Weapons for This Role

#1 — Il Toro (Shotgun · Shotgun · 965.3 DPS)

Il Toro III with 965.3 DPS and 67.5 damage per shot dominates CQB. Pump-action shotgun with wide spread ensures hits in tight spaces. 7-round mag for multi-kill potential.

#2 — Vulcano (Shotgun · Shotgun · 1301.9 DPS)

Vulcano III has the highest DPS in the game at 1301.9. Semi-auto shotgun with 6-round mag and fast 26.3 fire rate. Melts enemies at close range before they can react.

#3 — Bobcat (SMG · Light · 400.2 DPS)

Bobcat IV with 66.7 fire rate and 73.1 agility provides the fastest strafe speed. The high fire rate with light ammo shreds unarmored targets in milliseconds.

#4 — Venator (Pistol · Medium · 660.6 DPS)

Venator III with 660.6 DPS and 5kg weight is the best pistol for CQB. Two-shot burst catches enemies off guard. Pairs with any primary as a deadly secondary.

#5 — Rascal (Grenade Launcher · Launcher · 960 DPS)

Rascal I with 120 base splash damage flushes out campers and clears rooms in one shot. The area denial makes it invaluable for pushing buildings.

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