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Best Tempest Loadout in ARC Raiders
Fully automatic assault rifle with moderate fire rate and accuracy.
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Tempest PvE Farmer
· PvE Farmer · Tempest TII
Max efficiency loot farmer. Tempest II with extended medium mag for PvE clear speed.
Attachments: Compensator, Angled Grip, Extended Medium Mag
Augment: Scanner
Shield: Light Shield
Quick Use: med-kit-advanced, shield-cell, lockpick, lockpick, energy-drink
Why This Build Works
- Highest DPS among Assault Rifles at 367 base — melts ARC enemies
- Extended Medium Mag gives 31 rounds for sustained PvE fights
- Angled Grip improves ADS speed and dispersion for snap acquisition
- Scanner augment reveals loot containers and enemy positions through walls
- Light Shield keeps you mobile with zero movement penalty
Pro Tips
- Use the Scanner before entering loot rooms to check for threats
- Lockpicks open high-value containers — prioritize safes and weapon cases
- Tempest II is the value pick; Tier III+ has diminishing returns for PvE
- Focus on headshots against ARC enemies to conserve ammo
Skill Priority
Allocate points in this order for maximum effectiveness with this build:
- Sprint Efficiency (S) — cover more ground while looting
- Weight Training (S) — maximize loot per extract
- Agile (S) — faster movement between POIs
- Vitality (S) — survive unexpected PvP encounters