KILLMATH/ARC RAIDERS/BOBCAT vs CANTO

BOBCAT

VS

CANTO

Compare shots to kill, time to kill, and damage across all shields and tiers. PATCH 1.22.0
VERDICT
The Bobcat fires nearly 2x faster (17.15 vs 9.45 rps) with higher DPS, but the Canto deals more damage per shot (6.5 vs 5) and uses medium ammo. Both are SMGs but play differently.
20 / 20
Shield
40
Health
100
16.76 shots/sec|0.06s between shots|20 mag
0.00sBODY: 0|HEAD: 0|LEGS: 0|MISS: 0
18 / 18
Shield
40
Health
100
9.45 shots/sec|0.11s between shots|18 mag
0.00sBODY: 0|HEAD: 0|LEGS: 0|MISS: 0
Accuracy Profile
All weapon stats verified through in-game testing and cross-referenced with multiple community sources including RaidTheory. TTK calculated by KILLMATH. Last verified: Patch 1.22.0, March 21, 2026.
Head to Head
BOBCATFASTER TTK
SMG / Light Ammo / Epic
Kills In1.13s
Shots to Kill20
DPS101
Damage6
Headshot Damage12
Magazine20 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier2x
Weight7 KG
CANTO
SMG / Medium Ammo / Rare
Kills In1.9s
Shots to Kill19
DPS61
Damage6.5
Headshot Damage6.5
Magazine18 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier1x
Weight6.5 KG
TTK Across All Tiers
TIERBOBCAT TTKCANTO TTKWINNERBOBCAT STKCANTO STK
I / No Shield0.95s1.59sBOBCAT by 0.64s1716
I / Light Shield1.19s2.01sBOBCAT by 0.82s2120
I / Medium Shield1.31s2.12sBOBCAT by 0.81s2321
I / Heavy Shield1.49s2.43sBOBCAT by 0.94s2624
II / No Shield0.95s1.59sBOBCAT by 0.64s1716
II / Light Shield1.19s2.01sBOBCAT by 0.82s2120
II / Medium Shield1.31s2.12sBOBCAT by 0.81s2321
II / Heavy Shield1.49s2.43sBOBCAT by 0.94s2624
III / No Shield0.95s1.59sBOBCAT by 0.64s1716
III / Light Shield1.19s2.01sBOBCAT by 0.82s2120
III / Medium Shield1.31s2.12sBOBCAT by 0.81s2321
III / Heavy Shield1.49s2.43sBOBCAT by 0.94s2624
IV / No Shield0.95s1.59sBOBCAT by 0.64s1716
IV / Light Shield1.19s2.01sBOBCAT by 0.82s2120
IV / Medium Shield1.31s2.12sBOBCAT by 0.81s2321
IV / Heavy Shield1.49s2.43sBOBCAT by 0.94s2624
When to Pick Each
PICK BOBCAT WHEN
Pure CQB speed. Highest fire rate in the game melts anyone inside 10m. If you have the blueprint and materials, Bobcat is the king of barrel-stuffing.
PICK CANTO WHEN
Medium ammo flexibility and range. The Canto's 35m range and medium ammo let it function as a hybrid SMG/AR. Better for players who want one gun for close-to-mid.
BOBCAT STRUGGLES WHEN
Cost. Epic rarity means losing one hurts. Also weak past 15m.
CANTO STRUGGLES WHEN
Pure CQB speed. The Bobcat's fire rate advantage is massive up close. Canto can't win point-blank duels.
2-Tap Breakdown
BOBCAT
Body + Body vs LightNO (6 + 6 = 12)
Head + Body vs LightNO (12 + 6 = 18)
Head + Head vs LightNO (12 + 12 = 24)
Head + Body vs MediumNO
2-tap speed: 0.06s (1 cycle time between shots)
CANTO
Body + Body vs LightNO (6.5 + 6.5 = 13)
Head + Body vs LightNO (6.5 + 6.5 = 13)
Head + Head vs LightNO (6.5 + 6.5 = 13)
Head + Body vs MediumNO
2-tap speed: 0.11s (1 cycle time between shots)
The Bobcat and Canto represent different SMG philosophies in Arc Raiders. The Bobcat's 17.15 fire rate gives it the fastest TTK of any SMG, while the Canto's medium ammo and 35m range make it viable at distances where the Bobcat falls off. The Bobcat is the CQB specialist; the Canto is the versatile mid-range SMG.
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Full Specs
BOBCAT
RarityEpic
ClassSMG
AmmoLight Ammo
Free LoadoutNO
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Underbarrel, Light-Mag, Stock
Weight7 KG
ARC PenetrationStandard
CANTO
RarityRare
ClassSMG
AmmoMedium Ammo
Free LoadoutNO
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Underbarrel, Light-Mag, Stock
Weight6.5 KG
ARC PenetrationStandard
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