Assault Rifle

Kettle

Semi-automatic assault rifle. Quick and accurate, but has low bullet velocity and takes a long time to reload. Weak against ARC armor plating. Note: Fire rate was reduced in January 2026 patch.

2xHeadshot Multiplier

Weapon Statistics

Base Damage
10
Headshot Damage
20
Rate of Fire
400 RPM
Magazine Size
20

Damage Scenarios

No Shield (100 HP)

Shots to Kill
5
Time to Kill
0.60s

Headshots only

With Shield (100/100)

Shots to Kill
15
Time to Kill
2.10s

10 to break shield, 5 for health

Body Shots Only

Shots to Kill
20
Time to Kill
2.85s

No headshots, 100 shield + 100 HP

Pros & Cons

Strengths

  • Quick and accurate
  • Light ammo availability
  • Free loadout option

Weaknesses

  • Low bullet velocity
  • Long reload time
  • Weak vs ARC armor

Combat Tips

Shield Strategy

Remember that the 2x headshot multiplier does NOT apply to shields. Against shielded enemies, focus on breaking the shield first (body shots are equally effective), then switch to headshots to maximize damage to their health pool.

Kettle Stats & Headshot Damage | Arc Raiders Calculator