Embark Studios has added the Stiletto battle rifle to Arc Raiders as part of the Frozen Trail update, introducing an uncommon semi-automatic weapon designed as a budget alternative to the Renegade.
Key points
- The Stiletto arrives in Arc Raiders as an uncommon semi-automatic battle rifle.
- Players can claim the weapon through the Frozen Trail Reward Pass or trade with Ermal.
- The rifle features fast magazine reloads but struggles against armored ARC units.
- Specific map zones and dynamic weather conditions double loot spawn probabilities.
The rifle expands the mid-range options available to players in Arc Raiders, slotting into general loot pools as an uncommon drop. Players can secure the weapon through direct looting, reward progression, or bartering with vendors across the colony.
Trader Exchanges and Reward Pass Unlocks
Raiders who prefer guaranteed acquisitions can obtain the weapon directly from Ermal, the Nomadic Envoy trader. Ermal offers the fully upgraded Stiletto IV in exchange for specific scavenging materials, allowing players to purchase up to two copies for their stash.
- 8x Candleberries
- 2x Cable Stripper
- 2x Mini Pump
Players progressing through the seasonal progression track can also secure the base Stiletto I without spending crafting supplies. Reaching tier 8 of the Frozen Trail Reward Pass unlocks the weapon at no extra cost.
Map Looting and Dynamic Drop Zones
Those searching for blueprints or field drops can find the Stiletto inside containers, lockers, raider caches, and standard weapon cases across several operational zones in Arc Raiders.
- Dam Battlegrounds: Hydroponic Dome Complex, Control Tower
- Buried City: Hospital, Space Travel, Town Hall
- Spaceport: Arrival Building, Departure Building
- Blue Gate: Gate Approach, Pilgrim’s Peak
- Stella Montis: Medical Research, Cultural Archives
- Riven Tides: Hotel Panorama Azzurro, Port Authority Building, Azzurro Beach
- Pendola Pass: Almatera Station, Cielo Sereno Observatory, Commissionary Supermarket
Unlike standard maps with static resource distributions, Pendola Pass features dynamic loot zones introduced during the Frozen Trail expansion. High-tier container clusters shift between matches on this map, requiring players to alter extraction routes. Environmental map conditions, including Night Raid, Hurricane, and Redirection events, double container drop rates across all regions.
Weapon Handling and Combat Performance
The Stiletto operates as a semi-automatic battle rifle with low initial recoil and high first-shot accuracy. Rapid trigger pulls introduce notable spread penalty, making controlled firing essential during sustained engagements.
Because the rifle fires light ammunition, it exhibits poor armor penetration against heavy mechanical machines in Arc Raiders. The weapon functions primarily as an anti-personnel firearm against rival raiders rather than dedicated anti-ARC ordnance.
Compared to the Renegade, the Stiletto trades raw stopping power for ergonomics. It utilizes a detachable magazine system that significantly reduces reload intervals compared to loading individual rounds. When upgraded to tier IV, the Stiletto gains a 31.6 percent reduction in reload time and a 25.7 percent increase in fire rate.
