KILLMATH/ARC RAIDERS/ANVIL vs FERRO

ANVIL

VS

FERRO

Compare shots to kill, time to kill, and damage across all shields and tiers. PATCH 1.27.0
VERDICT
Same damage (40), same headshot multiplier (2.5x), but the Anvil kills 1.75s faster thanks to its 6-round magazine. The Ferro is free loadout eligible with more mod slots.
6 / 6
Shield
40
Health
100
0.67 shots/sec|1.50s between shots|6 mag
0.00sBODY: 0|HEAD: 0|LEGS: 0|MISS: 0
1 / 1
Shield
40
Health
100
0.35 shots/sec|2.85s between shots|1 mag
0.00sBODY: 0|HEAD: 0|LEGS: 0|MISS: 0
Accuracy Profile
Head to Head
ANVILFASTER TTK
Hand Cannon / Heavy Ammo / Uncommon
Kills In3s
Shots to Kill3
DPS27
Damage40
Headshot Damage100
Magazine6 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier2.5x
Weight5 KG
Battle Rifle / Heavy Ammo / Common
Kills In5.7s
Shots to Kill3
DPS0
Damage40
Headshot Damage100
Magazine1 Round
Headshot Multiplier2.5x
Weight8 KG
TTK Across All Tiers
TIERANVIL TTKFERRO TTKWINNERANVIL STKFERRO STK
I / No Shield3s5.7sANVIL by 2.70s33
I / Light Shield4.5s8.55sANVIL by 4.05s44
I / Medium Shield4.5s8.55sANVIL by 4.05s44
I / Heavy Shield6s11.4sANVIL by 5.40s55
II / No Shield2.4s5sANVIL by 2.60s33
II / Light Shield3.6s7.5sANVIL by 3.90s44
II / Medium Shield3.6s7.5sANVIL by 3.90s44
II / Heavy Shield4.8s10sANVIL by 5.20s55
III / No Shield2s4.2sANVIL by 2.20s33
III / Light Shield3s6.3sANVIL by 3.30s44
III / Medium Shield3s6.3sANVIL by 3.30s44
III / Heavy Shield4s8.4sANVIL by 4.40s55
IV / No Shield1.74s3.5sANVIL by 1.76s33
IV / Light Shield2.61s5.25sANVIL by 2.64s44
IV / Medium Shield2.61s5.25sANVIL by 2.64s44
IV / Heavy Shield3.48s7sANVIL by 3.52s55
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.
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: 1.50s (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)
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.
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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
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