A Comprehensive Guide to Arc Raiders: Legendary Weapons |…

In Arc Raiders, stepping outside of Speranza feels like gambling. Every encounter has elements of surprise and uncertainty, and your choice of weapon can mean whether you survive or fall. The game provides many guns to experiment with, but there are only two legendary weapons that sit atop the weapons pyramid: the Jupiter and the Equalizer.

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The Jupiter is a legendary sniper rifle. It punishes impatience, yielding great results for those who take their time to line up their shots for perfect precision. This slow, heavy bolt-action sniper isn’t meant for players with a run-and-gun style of play. It’s for those who wait for the perfect shot to annihilate the enemy’s armor. Additionally, this weapon uses energy ammo – something very few weapons require, which gives users an almost exclusive feel like they’re firing smart tech stolen fresh from ARC systems.

On the downside, the Jupiter is slower and clunky and doesn’t forgive those who miss their shots. Best uses for this legendary sniper rifle include melting ARC armor plates, long-range encounters, and precision-heavy playstyles. You should avoid using it against human Raiders unless you love making your game unduly challenging.

The Equalizer is another legendary weapon. Unlike the Jupiter, the Equalizer lets you show off by firing a continuous energy laser from a distance, which almost feels like a scene out of a sci-fi movie. It enables you to maintain a safe distance while cutting through ARC armor like a hot knife through butter.

However, the Equalizer isn’t great for PvP-style encounters against other Raiders. It’s not easy to handle and tracking is tough when you’re up against small, fast-moving human targets. But it’s phenomenal against ARC units, acting like a magic armor deletion button. Best uses for the Equalizer include long-range ARC farming, keeping a safe distance from extreme threats, and teams that need consistent armor damage.

Choosing between the two legendary weapons depends on your play style. Opt for Jupiter if you’re a fan of a high-risk, high-reward melody, or go for Equalizer if you’d rather have constant beam damage from a safe range. Developing mastery over either of these legendary weapons can make your adventures in Arc Raiders feel more controlled, more powerful, and less panic-inducing.