Tempest
The Tempest is an Epic full-auto medium-ammo assault rifle and the meta "workhorse" — a safe, versatile primary for sustained mid-range fights. A recent patch raised its ARC damage multiplier by 10% to boost PvE viability, and its stable recoil makes it beginner-friendly, landing it firmly A-tier.
Role
Assault Rifle
Core Mechanic
Full-auto medium ammo with balanced fire rate and ammo economy — sustained, controllable mid-range DPS.
Rarity
Epic
Overall Tier
OverallModeratePlaystyle
Full-auto AR with moderate fire rate and accuracy; well-rounded PvP rifle.
Recommended Builds
Versatile PvE/PvP hybrid
Full guide →Default primary for most fights, backed by an SMG or Anvil for close/armor gaps.
PvE ARC specialist
Full guide →Lean on the 10% ARC damage buff for general machine clear; Equalizer/Anvil secondary for heavy armor.
Best Attachments
- Compensator II/III — Flattens dispersion for a laser-beam mid-range hold.
- Angled Grip II/III — Improves handling and ADS stability.
- Extended Medium Mag III — Keeps uptime high across long runs.
Strengths
- +Excellent sustained DPS with balanced ammo consumption.
- +10% ARC damage buff makes it a strong PvE pick without rare rolls.
- +Stable, forgiving recoil — very beginner-friendly.
Weaknesses
- −Not top-tier PvP burst — behind Anvil/Renegade/Venator for raw killing power.
- −Loses to Bettina for high-end bossing.
- −Wins by steady pressure rather than explosive impact.
Why This Tier
Moderate on the Overall (ARC armor-pen) axis — its ARC buff helps PvE, but it leans on sustained DPS over the heavy-ammo armor pen that axis rewards most.