Venator Pistol Guide | ARC Raiders Dual-Projectile Medium Ammo Sidearm

Time: 2026-01-04

ARC Raiders - Weapon Guide: The Venator (Dual-Projectile Semi-Auto Pistol)

Overview
The Venator is a distinctive semi-automatic pistol chambered in Medium Ammo, renowned for firing two projectiles per trigger pull while consuming only one unit of ammunition. This unique mechanic delivers exceptional burst damage, making it particularly lethal in close to mid-range engagements. As a blueprint-locked weapon requiring advanced components, the Venator stands as a high-tier sidearm for Raiders who value efficiency and impactful per-shot performance.

Acquisition Methods

• Scavenging: Rarely found in high-level weapon caches or elite loot.

• Crafting: Manufactured at Gunsmith 2 and upgraded at Gunsmith 1.

• Blueprint Requirement: Must first learn the Venator Blueprint.

Crafting & Upgrade Tree

Patch 1.3.0 Balance Changes

• Fire Rate Nerf: Upgrade bonuses reduced from 22/44/66% to 13/26/40%.

• Weight Increased: 2 → 5 (impacting inventory mobility).

Repair Costs & Durability Restoration

• Venator I: 1x Advanced Mechanical Components + 1x Medium Gun Parts → +50 Durability

• Venator II: 2x Advanced Mechanical Components + 1x Medium Gun Parts → +55 Durability

• Venator III: 2x Advanced Mechanical Components + 3x Medium Gun Parts → +60 Durability

• Venator IV: 3x Advanced Mechanical Components + 3x Medium Gun Parts → +65 Durability

Recycling & Salvaging Yields

• Venator I: 1× Advanced Mechanical Components + 2× Medium Gun Parts (Recycle) / 2× Medium Gun Parts (Salvage)

• Venator II: 2× Advanced Mechanical Components + 2× Medium Gun Parts (Recycle) / 2× Medium Gun Parts (Salvage)

• Venator III: 2× Advanced Mechanical Components + 3× Medium Gun Parts (Recycle) / 3× Medium Gun Parts (Salvage)

• Venator IV: 3× Advanced Mechanical Components + 3× Medium Gun Parts (Recycle) / 3× Medium Gun Parts (Salvage)

Tactical Profile

• Ammo Type: Medium Ammo – balanced damage and availability.

• Fire Mode: Semi-automatic, firing two projectiles per shot at the cost of one ammo unit.

• Key Strength: High per-trigger damage output with efficient ammo consumption.

• Upgrade Philosophy: Improves fire rate and reload speed, compensating for the post-nerf fire rate while enhancing fluidity.

• Role: A powerful secondary for burst damage, shield breaking, and finishing engagements quickly.

Combat Notes

• Dual-Projectile Mechanic: Each shot delivers two hits, effectively doubling damage potential against unarmored targets.

• Effective Range: Optimal within 5–25 meters; projectile spread increases with distance.

• Ammo Efficiency: Unique 2-for-1 ammo mechanic allows sustained pressure without rapid depletion.

• Post-Patch Viability: Fire rate nerf reduces spam potential but retains high burst damage—prioritize accurate shots.

Recommended Use

• Burst-Demand Situations: Ideal for quickly eliminating wounded enemies or breaking ARC shields.

• Upgrade Priority: Venator III provides a meaningful balance of fire rate and reload improvement.

• Loadout Synergy: Pair with a long-range primary to cover close to mid-range threats efficiently.

• Weight Consideration: Increased weight may affect mobility-focused builds—plan inventory accordingly.

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