ARC Raiders Augment Tier List
April 2026 — All 14 Augments Ranked
Every augment in ARC Raiders ranked by combat effectiveness, inventory capacity, and passive perks. Covers PvP, PvE, and loot run playstyles.
Key Tips
- Augments only lose durability when you die (30 units per death), not from regular use
- Shield compatibility matters: Heavy shields give the most protection but fewer augments support them
- Safe pockets protect items on death. More pockets = more insurance on risky raids
- Passive perks activate automatically. They are often more valuable than raw stat differences.
Tactical Mk. 2
Rare quality, cheap to craft. Passive is better than most Epic augments. The smoke buys time to heal or reposition.
Weight
45 kg
Slots
17
Safe Pockets
1
Shields
Light, Medium
Looting Mk. 3 Survivor
Highest weight limit in the game (80kg). 3 safe pockets to protect your best loot. The downed regen perk gives you a second chance in every fight.
Weight
80 kg
Slots
20
Safe Pockets
3
Shields
Light, Medium
Looting Mk. 2
Best slot count in the game (22). Ultimate budget loot runner. Light shield only is the main drawback.
Weight
60 kg
Slots
22
Safe Pockets
2
Shields
Light
Tactical Mk. 3 Defensive
Built-in infinite Shield Recharger saves an inventory slot. All shield types supported. Great for sustained PvE fights.
Weight
60 kg
Slots
20
Safe Pockets
1
Shields
Light, Medium, Heavy
Combat Mk. 3 Aggressive
Heavy shield support + 2 grenade slots. Passive healing keeps you topped off between fights. Solid all-rounder.
Weight
65 kg
Slots
18
Safe Pockets
1
Shields
Light, Medium, Heavy
Tactical Mk. 3 Healing
Tied for most safe pockets (3). Dedicated healing slots for squad support. Healing cloud on revive is a lifesaver.
Weight
55 kg
Slots
16
Safe Pockets
3
Shields
Light, Medium
Tactical Mk. 3 Revival
Built-in defibrillator frees an inventory slot. Essential for squad revives. Light shield only limits survivability.
Weight
65 kg
Slots
16
Safe Pockets
2
Shields
Light
Looting Mk. 3 Cautious
Largest inventory in the game (24 slots). Light shield only and expensive to craft (3 Processors, 2 Advanced Electrical Components).
Weight
70 kg
Slots
24
Safe Pockets
2
Shields
Light
Looting Mk. 3 Safekeeper
Unique perk: safe pocket can hold rare weapons. All shield types. But only 1 safe pocket total.
Weight
65 kg
Slots
18
Safe Pockets
1
Shields
Light, Medium, Heavy
Combat Mk. 3 Flanking
Niche perk for pistol/hand cannon quick-draw builds. Light shield only hurts close-range survivability.
Weight
60 kg
Slots
20
Safe Pockets
2
Shields
Light
Combat Mk. 2
All shield types on a budget augment. Passive healing is slow but free. Outclassed by Mk. 3 variants.
Weight
55 kg
Slots
18
Safe Pockets
1
Shields
Light, Medium, Heavy
Looting Mk. 1
No passive perk. Replace as soon as you can craft Looting Mk. 2.
Weight
50 kg
Slots
18
Safe Pockets
1
Shields
Light
Combat Mk. 1
No passive perk. Medium shield support is decent for early game.
Weight
45 kg
Slots
16
Safe Pockets
1
Shields
Light, Medium
Tactical Mk. 1
Lowest weight and slots. No passive. Replace immediately.
Weight
40 kg
Slots
15
Safe Pockets
1
Shields
Light, Medium
ARC Raiders Augment Guide
Augments are the backbone of your loadout in ARC Raiders. They determine your carry weight, inventory size, shield compatibility, and give you powerful passive perks that activate automatically. Choosing the right augment for your playstyle can be the difference between a successful extraction and losing everything.
The Tactical Mk. 2 is widely considered the best value augment in the game. Despite being only Rare quality, its smoke-on-shield-break perk outperforms most Epic augments in combat situations. It buys you critical seconds to heal, reposition, or escape.
For loot-focused players, the Looting Mk. 3 Survivor offers the highest weight limit (80kg) and 3 safe pockets to protect your most valuable finds. The Looting Mk. 2 trades safe pockets for the highest slot count (22) and automatic Tick removal.
Squad players should consider the Tactical Mk. 3 variants: the Healing variant provides squad-wide healing on revive, while the Revival variant includes a built-in defibrillator that frees up an inventory slot.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best augment in ARC Raiders?
The Tactical Mk. 2 and Looting Mk. 3 Survivor are the best overall augments. Tactical Mk. 2 is cheaper and great for PvP with its smoke perk. Looting Mk. 3 Survivor has the highest weight (80kg), 3 safe pockets, and HP regen while downed.
Do augments break from normal use?
No. Augments only lose 30 durability when you die. They do not degrade from combat, running, or regular gameplay. You can use the same augment for many raids before it needs repair.
Which augment has the most inventory space?
Looting Mk. 3 Cautious has 24 slots (the most in the game) with 70kg weight. However, it only supports Light shields. Looting Mk. 2 has 22 slots and is easier to obtain.