The Renegade battle rifle is a rare weapon prized for its pinpoint accuracy and high alpha damage, especially effective at medium-range combat of 50-100 meters. You typically find the Renegade early in your progression by scouting loot crates or defeating enemies that drop medium-rarity weapons.
Renegade battle rifle stats
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Weapon type | Lever-action battle rifle |
| Ammo type | Medium ammo |
| Magazine size | 7 rounds |
| Damage per shot | High — capable of rare one-shot kills |
| Fire rate | Upgradable (improves with higher tiers) |
| Effective range | 50–100 meters |
| Stability | High, especially after upgrades |
| Agility | Moderate handling speed |
| Stealth | Average — not a silenced weapon |
| Weight | Approximately 10.8 kg |
Where to find the Renegade in Arc Raiders
The Renegade’s blueprint and base weapon drop in medium- and high-level loot areas. Seek out rare (blue) weapon crates, especially in test annex zones or by defeating armored foes. It’s also found as loot in secret areas and high-traffic PvEvP locations.
Once you discover the blueprint or weapon, head to the Gunsmith workshop to craft and upgrade the Renegade. You can also buy it from Tian Wen.
Crafting and upgrading the Renegade
| Level | Details |
|---|---|
| Renegade I | Materials: Blueprint (found via loot or scavenging). Workshop: Gunsmith level 1. Perks: Base weapon. |
| Renegade II | Materials: Renegade I, 1× advanced mechanical component, 2× medium gun parts. Upgrades: +25% fire rate, −16.6% dispersion, +10 durability. Workshop: Gunsmith level 1. |
| Renegade III | Materials: Renegade II, 1× advanced mechanical component, 2× medium gun parts. Upgrades: +50% fire rate, −33.3% dispersion, +20 durability. Workshop: Gunsmith level 1. |
| Renegade IV | Materials: Renegade III, 1× advanced mechanical component, 2× medium gun parts. Upgrades: +75% fire rate, −50% dispersion, +30 durability. Workshop: Gunsmith level 1. |
Repair and recycling
| Level | Details |
|---|---|
| Renegade I | Repair materials: 2× advanced mechanical components, 2× medium gun parts. Durability restored: +50. Recycled into: 2× advanced mechanical components, 2× gun parts. |
| Renegade II | Repair materials: 3× advanced mechanical components, 3× medium gun parts. Durability restored: +50. Recycled into: 3× advanced mechanical components, 3× gun parts. |
| Renegade III | Repair materials: 4× advanced mechanical components, 4× medium gun parts. Durability restored: +50. Recycled into: 4× advanced mechanical components, 4× gun parts. |
| Renegade IV | Repair materials: 5× advanced mechanical components, 4× medium gun parts. Durability restored: +50. Recycled into: 5× advanced mechanical components, 4× gun parts. |
How to optimize use and farming
- Focus on looting high-value test annex areas and medium-difficulty zones for early Renegade drops.
- Frequent upgrades greatly boost fire rate and handling, transforming the rifle from slow to rapid-fire.
- Keep medium gun parts and advanced mechanical components on hand for repairs and seamless upgrade steps.
- Pair the rifle with a 2x Marksman sight for optimal performance in its ideal engagement range.
- Upgrade regularly to avoid clunky reloads and to maximize its mid-range versatility.
Wrap-up: Making the most of the Renegade
Unlocking and evolving the Renegade battle rifle brings strong, reliable mid-range power to your Arc Raiders arsenal. Frequent upgrades and attentive resource management will keep this lever-action classic at its best.
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