The Bettina has earned a reputation in ARC Raiders as one of the most reliable and hardest-hitting epic assault rifles you can bring into a raid. It fires heavy ammo, hits like a truck, and punches through ARC armor in a way few rifles can match. With a 20-round magazine and a slower rate of fire, it's not a spray-and-pray gun—you get the most out of it by firing in controlled bursts and keeping the recoil in check ARC Raiders Boosting.
You can find it through scavenging or craft it once you reach Gunsmith 3, though the material requirements—Advanced Mechanical Components and Heavy Gun Parts—push it solidly into late-game territory. As you upgrade it from Bettina I through IV, it becomes noticeably stronger, gaining fire rate, reload speed, and durability to the point where it feels like a top-tier weapon designed for high-difficulty raids.
Getting to that point takes planning. The blueprint usually shows up in high-risk ARC patrol zones or elite scavenging areas, so players often spend a few runs hunting it down before they even start crafting. The first version of the gun takes 3 Advanced Mechanical Components, 3 Heavy Gun Parts, and 3 Canisters, and it only gets pricier as you climb the tiers. The investment pays off, though: every step toward Bettina IV makes the gun smoother and faster, shaving reload times by up to a third and giving it enough durability to last multiple long raids. If you pair it with a legendary Kinetic Converter mod, you can push its fire rate even higher at the cost of more recoil—great for players who have already mastered the burst-fire rhythm.
In PvE, this rifle shines as an ARC killer. The armor penetration absolutely melts tougher enemies like Queens, Bastions, brutes, and Bombardiers, and the controlled bursts make quick work of drones when you hit their weak points. It's strongest at mid-range, where you can cover angles, clear routes, and avoid overusing precious heavy ammo. Arc Destroyer setups tend to run the Bettina as the main weapon, then support it with a secondary like the Hullcracker or Equalizer to handle situations where the rifle would be overkill. Because heavy ammo doesn't drop everywhere, you naturally learn to pick your fights instead of emptying magazines into trash mobs.
In PvP, the Bettina becomes even more dangerous thanks to its time-to-kill. Armored players crumble fast if you land your bursts, and fights in the 15–50 meter sweet spot heavily favor anyone carrying this rifle. In squad fights or chaotic third-party situations, the Bettina's raw damage forces enemies to back off before they even think about pushing. Builds that revolve around the Arc Hunter approach—Bettina paired with a high-impact sidearm—handle both human players and ARC enemies without needing to swap weapons constantly. Attachments like Extended Magazine and Stable Stock smooth out its weaknesses, making duels feel more controlled and repeatable for players who know how to handle its recoil.
A good attachment setup can change how the Bettina feels. Suppressors help with the initial kick, underbarrels keep the vertical climb steady, and Epic Stable Stock cuts down on sway so you can reset your aim quickly. An Extended Magazine helps offset the slow-firing style, and optics like a simple red dot or light 1.5x scope keep you accurate in the Bettina's ideal range. Instead of dumping rounds, it pays to treat the gun more like a battle rifle—snap to the head or upper torso and let the burst do the work. New players often start with a Balanced Beginner setup, mixing the Bettina with a lighter secondary to avoid being locked into heavy ammo dependency too early.
At its core, the Bettina is one of the strongest all-around weapons in ARC Raiders. It bridges PvE and PvP effortlessly, rewards skillful play, and remains worth upgrading all the way to its final tier ARC Raiders Battle pass. Once you learn to control it and lean into its strengths, it becomes a dependable tool for even the toughest raids, helping you carve a path through Speranza's most dangerous zones one burst at a time.
