Compare shots to kill, time to kill, and damage across all shields and tiers. PATCH 1.22.0
6 / 6
0.67 shots/sec|1.50s between shots|6 mag
0.00sBODY: 0|HEAD: 0|LEGS: 0|MISS: 0
20 / 20
7.50 shots/sec|0.13s between shots|20 mag
0.00sBODY: 0|HEAD: 0|LEGS: 0|MISS: 0
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Head to Head
Kills In3s
Shots to Kill3
DPS27
Damage40
Headshot Damage100
Magazine6 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier2.5x
Weight5 KG
KETTLEFASTER TTK
Kills In1.73s
Shots to Kill14
DPS64
Damage8.5
Headshot Damage21.25
Magazine20 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier2.5x
Weight7 KG
TTK Across All Tiers
| TIER | ANVIL TTK | KETTLE TTK | WINNER | ANVIL STK | KETTLE STK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I / No Shield | 3s | 1.47s | KETTLE by 1.53s | 3 | 12 |
| I / Light Shield | 4.5s | 1.87s | KETTLE by 2.63s | 4 | 15 |
| I / Medium Shield | 4.5s | 2s | KETTLE by 2.50s | 4 | 16 |
| I / Heavy Shield | 6s | 2.27s | KETTLE by 3.73s | 5 | 18 |
| II / No Shield | 2.4s | 1.47s | KETTLE by 0.93s | 3 | 12 |
| II / Light Shield | 3.6s | 1.87s | KETTLE by 1.73s | 4 | 15 |
| II / Medium Shield | 3.6s | 2s | KETTLE by 1.60s | 4 | 16 |
| II / Heavy Shield | 4.8s | 2.27s | KETTLE by 2.53s | 5 | 18 |
| III / No Shield | 2s | 1.47s | KETTLE by 0.53s | 3 | 12 |
| III / Light Shield | 3s | 1.87s | KETTLE by 1.13s | 4 | 15 |
| III / Medium Shield | 3s | 2s | KETTLE by 1.00s | 4 | 16 |
| III / Heavy Shield | 4s | 2.27s | KETTLE by 1.73s | 5 | 18 |
| IV / No Shield | 1.74s | 1.47s | KETTLE by 0.27s | 3 | 12 |
| IV / Light Shield | 2.61s | 1.87s | KETTLE by 0.74s | 4 | 15 |
| IV / Medium Shield | 2.61s | 2s | KETTLE by 0.61s | 4 | 16 |
| IV / Heavy Shield | 3.48s | 2.27s | KETTLE by 1.21s | 5 | 18 |
When to Pick Each
PICK ANVIL WHEN
Higher per-shot damage and lighter weight. lightweight (5 KG) and 2.5x headshot multiplier.
PICK KETTLE WHEN
Faster TTK and larger magazine. cheap and accessible and 2.5x headshot multiplier.
ANVIL STRUGGLES WHEN
Outclassed by higher-rarity hand cannons in raw stats.
KETTLE STRUGGLES WHEN
Outclassed by higher-rarity ARs in raw stats.
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)
KETTLE
Body + Body vs LightNO (8.5 + 8.5 = 17)
Head + Body vs LightNO (21.25 + 8.5 = 29.75)
Head + Head vs LightNO (21.25 + 21.25 = 42.5)
Head + Body vs MediumNO
2-tap speed: 0.13s (1 cycle time between shots)
The Anvil (Hand Cannon, Uncommon, 40 dmg) and Kettle (Assault Rifle, Common, 8.5 dmg) represent different approaches in Arc Raiders. The Anvil has a Tier I TTK of 3s vs Light Shield with 27 DPS, while the Kettle kills in 1.73s with 64 DPS. Use the interactive calculator above to simulate this matchup at any tier and shield combination.
Related Comparisons
Full Specs
ANVIL
RarityUncommon
ClassHand Cannon
AmmoHeavy Ammo
Free LoadoutNO
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Tech-Mod
Weight5 KG
ARC PenetrationStandard
KETTLE
RarityCommon
ClassAssault Rifle
AmmoLight Ammo
Free LoadoutYES
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Underbarrel, Light-Mag, Stock
Weight7 KG
ARC PenetrationStandard