Weapon dossier
Tempest I
Tempest I is an epic Tier I assault rifle in ARC Raiders. Somewhat effective against ARC armor plating.
Record typeAssault Rifle
- Rarity
- Epic
- Ammo
- Medium Ammo
- Value
- 13,000
Weapon details
EpicAssault Rifle
Fully automatic assault rifle with moderate fire rate and accuracy.
Weight: 11 kg
Sell Price: 13,000 coins
Moderate vs ARC ArmorMedium AmmoFully-Automatic
Tempest I Stats
Ammo TypeMedium Ammo
ARC Armor PenetrationModerate
Durability100/100
Firing ModeFully-Automatic
Magazine Size25
Compatible Mod Slots
grip
Upgrade & Repair by Tier
Compare the material costs, upgrade bonuses, repair requirements, and recorded quest rewards for every Tempest tier.
| Tier | Upgrade cost | Upgrade bonuses | Repair cost | Quest source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempest I Durability 100/100 | Base tier | — | 2× Advanced Mechanical Components + 2× Medium Gun Parts Restores 50% durability | — |
| Tempest II Durability 110/110 | 2× Advanced Mechanical Components + 1× Medium Gun Parts | Reduced Horizontal Recoil: 16.6%; Reduced Reload Time: 13% | 3× Advanced Mechanical Components + 3× Medium Gun Parts Restores 50% durability | — |
| Tempest III Durability 120/120 | 2× Advanced Mechanical Components + 3× Medium Gun Parts | Reduced Horizontal Recoil: 33.3%; Reduced Reload Time: 26% | 4× Advanced Mechanical Components + 4× Medium Gun Parts Restores 50% durability | — |
| Tempest IV Durability 130/130 | 2× Advanced Mechanical Components + 3× Medium Gun Parts | Reduced Horizontal Recoil: 50%; Reduced Reload Time: 40% | 5× Advanced Mechanical Components + 4× Medium Gun Parts Restores 50% durability | — |
Where to Find & How To Get Tempest I
Learn the Tempest Blueprint, then craft Tempest I at a level 3 Gunsmith with 2 Exodus Modules, 1 Magnetic Accelerator, and 3 Medium Gun Parts.
CRAFTING RECIPE
Requirements
Materials Needed
BLUEPRINT SOURCES
Learn the Tempest Blueprint before crafting Tempest I. These are its recorded drop locations:
Search Any containers in Buried City during Night Raid.
Recommended to focus on residential areas due to high container density
Search Residential containers in Stella Montis - Lobby & Security Wing during Night Raid.
No-loadout raids looting suitcases and trash cans recommended
Recycle & Salvage Output
RECYCLE OUTPUT(At Speranza)
SALVAGE OUTPUT(In-Raid)
Tip:Salvaging in-raid yields fewer materials but is more convenient. Recycling at Speranza gives more materials and potentially different components.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Assault Rifle
- Rarity
- Epic
- Ammo Type
- Medium Ammo
- Magazine
- 25
- Firing Mode
- Fully-Automatic
- ARC Penetration
- Moderate
- Weight
- 11 kg
- Sell Price
- 13,000 coins
- Durability
- 100/100
Source data updated: 03/17/2026