What is the Aphelion and how does it work?



The Aphelion is a 2-round burst battle rifle that fires high-velocity energy rounds. In practice, this means it hits hard but requires precise timing. Each trigger pull fires two rounds quickly, and then you need to manage recoil and aim for follow-up shots. It’s best suited for mid-range combat, where its combination of damage, range, and stability is most effective.



Key stats you should know in practical terms:



Damage: 25 per round, so a full burst deals around 50.



Fire Rate: 9 (meaning it shoots fairly quickly for a burst weapon).



Range: 76, making it reliable at medium distances.



Stability: 88, which helps keep shots accurate during bursts.



Magazine Size: 10, so you get 5 full bursts before reloading.



Agility & Stealth: Low to moderate (39 agility, 16 stealth), meaning it’s slower to handle and easily heard by enemies.



From experience, the Aphelion works best in controlled engagements where you can line up bursts rather than spraying blindly. It’s not a weapon for running-and-gunning or close-quarters spam.



How do I get the Aphelion?



The Aphelion cannot be upgraded, so the version you craft or acquire is the one you’ll use throughout. There are a few ways to get it:



Crafting: You need a learned Aphelion blueprint, which can be found at Stella Montis.



Ingredients: To craft one Aphelion I, you need:



3× Magnetic Accelerators



3× Complex Gun Parts



1× Matriarch Reactor



Gunsmith level 3



Crafting is straightforward if you have the materials, but players often find themselves grinding for Magnetic Accelerators because they’re required both for crafting and repairing.



If crafting is inconvenient, you can alsobuy arc raiders gear including the Aphelion from in-game vendors or other players, which saves time but costs resources.



How do I repair the Aphelion?



Durability matters in ARC Raiders, and the Aphelion isn’t cheap to maintain. Repairing the weapon restores +50 durability and costs:



2× Magnetic Accelerators



1× Complex Gun Parts



In practical play, you’ll want to repair after sustained missions rather than after every small fight, because the cost can add up. If you’re farming high-level missions frequently, it’s normal to cycle between repair and crafting additional components.



Can I modify or upgrade it?



No. The Aphelion is experimental and fixed. It allows underbarrel and stock modifications, but you cannot increase its base damage, fire rate, or range. In practice, this means you need to learn the weapon’s rhythm and recoil pattern rather than relying on upgrades to improve performance.



Most experienced players use attachments to improve handling, like recoil control or aiming stability, but the weapon itself is essentially “as-is.”



Recycling and salvaging



If you don’t want to keep an Aphelion, it can be broken down for components. Here’s what you get:



Recycling results: 2× Magnetic Accelerators, 1× Complex Gun Parts



Salvaging results: 1× Magnetic Accelerator



From experience, recycling is more efficient than selling the weapon for credits if your goal is component farming. Salvaging gives fewer resources but can still help offset crafting costs.



How does its value compare to its components?



In terms of sale price versus components, the Aphelion sells for 27,500 credits, which is slightly more than the value of its components per inventory slot (11,833 credits per slot). This tells you that keeping it for combat use is usually more practical than selling it, unless you need credits urgently.



Practical tips for using the Aphelion



Burst timing: Don’t spam the trigger. The 2-round burst is powerful but loses accuracy if fired too fast.



Aim for mid-range: Its range and stability make it ideal for controlled medium-distance fights.



Pair with mobility gear: Low agility means you move slower, so consider a loadout that compensates for this.



Manage ammo: With only 10 rounds per magazine, plan reloads carefully. Missing bursts can leave you vulnerable.



Repair and reuse: The repair cost is manageable if you’re farming resources, so maintaining the weapon over time is better than crafting multiple copies.



The Aphelion is a specialized, high-stability burst battle rifle suited for players who prefer controlled, mid-range combat. It’s not a weapon for aggressive spray-and-pray tactics. You get good damage and range, but low agility and stealth mean positioning and timing are key.



Getting it requires crafting with a blueprint or buying it directly, and while it can’t be upgraded, attachments like underbarrels and stocks can help optimize handling. Repair and recycling are straightforward, but understanding component management is important for long-term use.



For players who want a reliable burst weapon with predictable performance, the Aphelion is a solid choice. Just be ready to learn its rhythm, plan your shots, and manage resources carefully.

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