I dropped into Pendola Pass with my team spread thin and a single goal: find something that would actually change the raid. The locker spat out junk, the map whispered a trader spot, and for the first time all run I heard players muttering one name. You want the Stiletto—here’s how to get it without wasting raids.
I play raids so you don’t have to learn the hard way. I’ll walk you through every practical route: looting, buying, and reward-pass shortcuts, then show when it actually beats the Renegade in the field.
How to Find Stiletto in Arc Raiders
Every match starts with the same small math: time versus risk — and where you open your first crate sets the tempo.
The Stiletto is an uncommon battle rifle designed as a cost-effective alternative to the Renegade. That makes it a frequent spawn in containers, lockers, weapon cases, and raider caches, so you’ll find one faster than rarer weapons if you prioritize loot routes.
If looting fails or you want a guaranteed route: visit the Nomadic Envoy trader Ermal and trade 8x Candleberries, 2x Cable Stripper, and 2x Mini Pump for a fully upgraded Stiletto IV. You can pick up two Stiletto IVs this way and add them straight to your loadout without fiddling with blueprints.
How do I get the Stiletto in Arc Raiders?
Short answer: three reliable methods. Loot containers and weapon cases across maps for random drops. Hit Ermal the Nomadic Envoy to buy a fully upgraded Stiletto IV for the resource bundle above. Or reach Tier 8 of the Frozen Trail Reward Pass to claim a free base Stiletto I.
If you prefer the blueprint, target the high-loot areas below — I’ve marked the zones where Stiletto spawns feel most consistent across dozens of raids.
Dam Battlegrounds
- Hydroponic Dome Complex
- Control Tower
Buried City
- Hospital
- Space Travel
- Town Hall
Spaceport
- Arrival Building
- Departure Building
Blue Gate
- Gate Approach
- Pilgrim’s Peak
Stella Montis
- Medical Research
- Cultural Archives
Riven Tides
- Hotel Panorama Azzurro
- Port Authority Building
- Azzurro Beach
Pendola Pass
- Almatera Station
- Cielo Sereno Observatory
- Commissionary Supermarket
Pendola Pass is no longer a fixed loot map — loot zones rotate each match. Keep your routes flexible and ping vendor locations on the map, or follow the zones above when they appear in your spawn.
Tip: loot during active map conditions such as Night Raid, Hurricane, or Redirection to roughly double your chances of finding a Stiletto in weapon cases and raider caches.
Can I buy a fully upgraded Stiletto?
Yes. Ermal sells the Stiletto IV for the resource bundle listed above. That’s the fastest way to put a battle-ready Stiletto in your hands without farming its blueprint or relying on RNG from chests.
Is the New Stiletto Meta in Arc Raiders?
In live raids you’ll notice players switching weapons based on enemy type more than raw rarity.
The Stiletto is a semi-automatic battle rifle with high initial accuracy and low first-shot recoil. Spam the entire magazine and its bullets open up quickly, so controlled bursts are where it shines. The Stiletto reloads fast, like swapping a pocketknife for a scalpel.
Because the Stiletto uses light ammo, its ARC armor penetration is weak compared with heavier-caliber rifles — making it a tougher pick against ARC-class enemies. If you try to empty a mag at range, you’ll find the spread becomes an issue; firing into crowds without controlled bursts is like shining a flashlight through fog.
Quick stat snapshot:
| Attribute | Stiletto Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Battle Rifle |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Ammo Type | Light Ammo |
| Magazine Size | 16 |
| Firing Mode | Semi-Automatic |
| ARC Armor Penetration | Weak |
| Upgrade Modifiers | 31.6% Reduced Reload Time; 25.7% Increased Fire Rate; +4 Magazine Size |
| Durability | 130/130 |
| Weight | 7.0 |
| Value | 11,000 |
Compared to the Renegade, the Stiletto trades raw penetration for handling and reload speed. The mag-swap reload is a practical advantage in mid-fight exchanges, and the fully upgraded Stiletto is surprisingly lethal in hands that respect burst timing.
Is Stiletto better than Renegade?
No simple yes or no — the Renegade still rules when you need heavy ARC penetration and sustained, accurate damage at range. The Stiletto is the pragmatic pick for raids where ammo type and handling matter more than raw stopping power. Treat it as an efficient successor for most standard runs, not a replacement for every situation.
Tools and platforms that help you plan: check Arc Raiders’ Steam hub for patch notes and community guides, follow the game’s Discord for vendor spawn chatter, and skim Reddit threads for hot routes other players share after updates.
Which route will you take on your next raid — grind chests, trade with Ermal, or press through the reward pass to claim a Stiletto?