<link>https://ap-pro.ru/blogs/blog/303-rsgoldfast-%E2%80%93-from-dawn-to-logout-a-week-in-the-life-of-an-osrs-gold-farmer/</link><description><![CDATA[<p> </p> <p> At first glance, the Berletta pistol looks unimpressive. It's one of the cheapest weapons in all of Arc Raiders, often dismissed as early-game filler or vendor trash. Some players even argue it's cheaper than the game's so-called "starter" weapons. </p> <p> But that reputation couldn't be more misleading. </p> <p> In the right hands, the Berletta is one of the most dangerous weapons in the game—capable of killing heavy-shield players faster than weapons like the Epic Tier 4 Volcano or even the Tempest. Not consistently, and not effortlessly—but potentially, which is what truly matters in Arc Raiders. </p> <p> This article breaks down why the Berletta works, how its stats actually function, why upgrading it is mostly pointless, and how to use it to its absolute maximum potential. </p> <p> Core Stats: Small Numbers, Big Potential </p> <p> On paper, the Berletta doesn't look impressive. </p> <p> Body Shot Damage: 10 </p> <p> Headshot Damage: 25 </p> <p> Fire Rate: ~7.5 shots per second </p> <p> These are the exact same damage values and headshot multiplier as the recently nerfed Kettle. Normally, you'd expect a pistol to fire slower but hit harder—but the Berletta flips that expectation entirely. </p> <p> With fast enough clicking, the weapon reaches its fire-rate cap easily, with <a href="" rel="">buy ARC Raiders Weapons</a>,allowing for extremely fast burst damage when headshots are landed consistently. </p> <p> Recoil and Bloom: Better Than It Looks </p> <p> When comparing recoil and spread, the Berletta behaves similarly to the Kettle in terms of maximum dispersion. However, its spread kicks in faster, giving the Kettle a slight edge in sustained ADS fire. </p> <p> Where the Berletta truly shines is hip firing. </p> <p> Both initial shot accuracy and maximum dispersion are noticeably tighter than the Kettle's, making the Berletta far safer for close-range, panic-heavy engagements. If hip fire is part of your playstyle, the Berletta outperforms expectations dramatically. </p> <p> Agility Explained: The Stat Nobody Understands </p> <p> The Berletta's defining feature isn't its damage—it's its agility, the highest in the entire game. </p> <p> Compared to the Kettle, the Berletta has 44% more agility, but the game never clearly explains what agility actually does. Extensive testing revealed the truth. </p> <p> Agility does not affect: </p> <p> Sprint speed </p> <p> Stamina drain </p> <p> Vaulting or climbing speed </p> <p> Where agility does matter is weapon handling: </p> <p> Faster ADS Speed </p> <p> Berletta: ~0.33 seconds to perfect accuracy </p> <p> Kettle: ~0.55 seconds </p> <p> Faster Weapon Swaps </p> <p> Weapon → Berletta: 1.0 second </p> <p> Weapon → Kettle: 1.4 seconds </p> <p> Unarmed → Berletta: 0.75 seconds </p> <p> In practice, this makes the Berletta the best true sidearm in Arc Raiders. It excels at quick swaps and finishing enemies after landing a heavy opening shot. </p> <p> Upgrade Tiers: Why You Should Never Upgrade It </p> <p> Surprisingly, upgrading the Berletta does almost nothing. </p> <p> From Tier 1 to Tier 4, the only meaningful changes are: </p> <p> Reload speed </p> <p> Durability </p> <p> That's it. </p> <p> Tier 1 Reload: ~3 seconds </p> <p> Tier 4 Reload: ~1.5 seconds </p> <p> The Berletta does not gain: </p> <p> Accuracy </p> <p> Ammo capacity </p> <p> Damage </p> <p> Time-to-kill </p> <p> Agility improvements </p> <p> Considering the cost—mechanical components and multiple gun parts—upgrading simply isn't worth it. A Tier 1 Berletta already performs at nearly its maximum potential. </p> <p> This makes it one of the cheapest near-peak-performance weapons in the entire game. </p> <p> Best Attachments: What to Use (and What to Avoid) </p> <p> Attachments to Avoid </p> <p> Extended Barrel: Adds recoil and benefits long-range weapons—not a close-range pistol. </p> <p> Silencer: Ineffective due to close-range engagement and weak PvE scaling with light ammo. </p> <p> Best Attachments </p> <p> Muzzle Brake (Recommended) </p> <p> Reduces horizontal recoil significantly </p> <p> Prevents left-right jumping during fast spam </p> <p> Green tier performs nearly as well as blue </p> <p> Compensator (Viable Alternative) </p> <p> Improves dispersion </p> <p> Strong at blue tier, weaker at green </p> <p> Light Magazine </p> <p> Increases capacity to 22 rounds </p> <p> Enough to kill one or even two players without reloading </p> <p> After testing frame-by-frame with <a href="" rel="">ARC Raiders BluePrints</a>,the muzzle brake consistently landed more shots than the compensator, especially during aggressive spam firing. </p> <p> How to Use the Berletta Correctly </p> <p> The Berletta is not a poke weapon. Shoulder-peeking against shotguns, anvils, or renegades will lose you fights. </p> <p> This is a diving weapon—meant for close-range aggression. </p> <p> Headshots Are Mandatory </p> <p> Light Shield: 12 body shots vs 5 headshots </p> <p> Medium Shield: 6 headshots </p> <p> Heavy Shield: 7 headshots (~0.87s TTK) </p> <p> Body shots are simply inefficient. If you aren't aiming for the head, you're using the weapon incorrectly. </p> <p> This is one of the few guns in Arc Raiders where headshots aren't just optimal—they're required. </p> <p> Best Weapon Pairings </p> <p> The Berletta shines brightest as a secondary weapon. </p> <p> Best pairing: </p> <p> Anvil + Berletta </p> <p> Land a heavy Anvil shot, then instantly swap to the Berletta to finish the fight. The agility bonus makes this combo incredibly lethal. </p> <p> It's also the best weapon combination for the Flanking Augment, despite the augment's current limitations. </p> <p> Final Verdict: Don't Sleep on the Berletta </p> <p> The Berletta isn't flashy. </p> <p> It isn't forgiving. </p> <p> And it isn't easy. </p> <p> But it is: </p> <p> Cheap </p> <p> Fast </p> <p> Lethal in skilled hands </p> <p> Perfect as a secondary weapon </p> <p> Next time you open a weapon case and see a Tier 1 Berletta, don't be disappointed. You didn't get unlucky—you looted one of Arc Raiders' most efficient weapons. </p> <p> Use it correctly, and it might just save your run. </p>]]></description><language>ru</language></channel></rss>