Arc Raiders' basic weapons are way too strong, and it's starting to overshadow even its legendary guns

Arc Raiders loot guide: Three raiders standing shoulder to shoulder in Buried City. The one of the left is reaching for something in their pocket, the character in the middle, wearing an astronaut helmet, is casually looking up, while the one on the right in cowboy attire is aiming their pistol.

Rory Norris, Guides Writer

(Image credit: Future)

Last week I was: teaming up with players in Arc Raiders, and blasting the mean ones.

This week I've been: clearing out my stash and filling it up just as quickly by engaging in more PvP.

I've praised Arc Raiders a lot since launch, perhaps above all else because it's finally an extraction shooter that's forgiving and welcoming for a wider audience, even as a fan of the genre's traditionally hardcore roots. However, there's a degree to which Arc Raiders' obsession with a fair playing field is its own worst enemy, and it unfortunately strikes deep into its core: the gear system just isn't all that exciting.