Tier IV / Body Shots / Light Shield PATCH 1.20.0
Head to Head
ANVILFASTER TTK
Kills In1.71s
Shots to Kill3
DPS47
Damage40
Headshot Damage100
Magazine6 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier2.5x
Weight5 KG
Kills In3.46s
Shots to Kill3
DPS0
Damage40
Headshot Damage100
Magazine1 Round
Headshot Multiplier2.5x
Weight8 KG
TTK Across All Shields
| SHIELD | ANVIL TTK | FERRO TTK | WINNER | ANVIL STK | FERRO STK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Shield | 1.71s | 3.46s | ANVIL by 1.75s | 3 | 3 |
| Light Shield | 1.71s | 3.46s | ANVIL by 1.75s | 3 | 3 |
| Medium Shield | 2.56s | 5.19s | ANVIL by 2.63s | 4 | 4 |
| Heavy Shield | 2.56s | 5.19s | ANVIL by 2.63s | 4 | 4 |
2-Tap Breakdown
ANVIL
Body + Body vs LightNO (40 + 40 = 80)
Head + Body vs LightYES (100 + 40 = 140)
Head + Head vs LightYES (100 + 100 = 200)
Head + Body vs MediumNO
2-tap speed: 0.85s (1 cycle time between shots)
FERRO
Body + Body vs LightNO (40 + 40 = 80)
Head + Body vs LightYES (100 + 40 = 140)
Head + Head vs LightYES (100 + 100 = 200)
Head + Body vs MediumNO
2-tap speed: ?s (1 cycle time between shots)
When to Pick Each
PICK ANVIL WHEN
PvP aggression, follow-up shots, CQB. 6 rounds means you can miss and recover. 1.71s TTK is B-tier, fast enough to win most 1v1s. The Anvil also has Strong ARC armor penetration for PvE.
PICK FERRO WHEN
Running free loadouts. The Ferro costs nothing and still 2-taps with a headshot. Perfect for zero-risk farming runs or learning new maps. Pair with a Stitcher for close range backup.
ANVIL STRUGGLES WHEN
Long range. The Anvil has no scope and higher dispersion than the Ferro at distance. Past 40m, the Ferro's accuracy gives it the edge despite the slower fire rate.
FERRO STRUGGLES WHEN
Close quarters. The 1-round magazine and 1.73s reload leaves you exposed after every shot. If you miss the opening shot indoors, you're dead.
Full Specs
ANVIL
RarityUncommon
ClassHand Cannon
AmmoHeavy Ammo
Free LoadoutNO
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Tech-Mod
Weight5 KG
ARC PenetrationStandard
FERRO
RarityCommon
ClassBattle Rifle
AmmoHeavy Ammo
Free LoadoutYES
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Underbarrel, Stock
Weight8 KG
ARC PenetrationStandard
Related Comparisons
The Ferro and Anvil are two of the most compared weapons in Arc Raiders. Both deal 40 damage per shot with identical 2.5x headshot multipliers, making them the only two weapons that hit 100 headshot damage. The difference is entirely in fire rate and accessibility. The Anvil's 6-round magazine and 1.17 shots/sec fire rate give it a 1.75-second TTK advantage in every shield matchup. The Ferro's break-action reload after every shot makes it the slowest-firing weapon in the game, but its availability in free loadouts and 3 mod slots make it the most accessible high-damage weapon for new and budget-conscious players.