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Best Venator Loadout in ARC Raiders
Semi-automatic pistol that fires two shots at a time.
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Venator Duo-Tap Pistol
· Budget / Flexible · Venator TIII
High value-for-money secondary build. Venator II with vertical grip and extended medium mag.
Attachments: Vertical Grip I, Extended Medium Mag
Augment: Focus
Shield: Light Shield
Quick Use: stim-shot, shield-cell, bandage, lockpick, energy-drink
Why This Build Works
- Impressive 660 DPS for a pistol — competitive with ARs at close range
- Two-shot burst mode catches enemies off guard with burst damage
- Extremely light at 5kg — pairs well with any primary loadout
- Extended Medium Mag gives 16 rounds for sustained fighting
- Focus augment tightens shot grouping for the dual-burst pattern
Pro Tips
- Use as a secondary weapon for close-range backup
- The two-shot burst is devastating at close range — push aggressively
- Pairs well with Osprey or Ferro as a CQB sidearm
- Vertical grip is essential — the burst creates vertical climb
Skill Priority
Allocate points in this order for maximum effectiveness with this build:
- Agile (S) — movement speed compensates for pistol range
- Nimble Fingers (S) — faster reload in extended fights
- Snap Aim (S) — quick swap-to-pistol speed matters
- Sprint Efficiency (S) — reposition while swapping weapons