KILLMATH/ARC RAIDERS/BURLETTA vs CANTO

BURLETTA

VS

CANTO

Compare shots to kill, time to kill, and damage across all shields and tiers. PATCH 1.22.0
VERDICT
The Canto has higher DPS with 9.45 rps full-auto fire and a 2.5x headshot multiplier. The Burletta is 2.5 KG lighter and uses light ammo which doesn't compete with your primary.
12 / 12
Shield
40
Health
100
7.50 shots/sec|0.13s between shots|12 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
BURLETTAFASTER TTK
Pistol / Light Ammo / Uncommon
Kills In1.47s
Shots to Kill12
DPS75
Damage10
Headshot Damage25
Magazine12 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier2.5x
Weight4 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
TIERBURLETTA TTKCANTO TTKWINNERBURLETTA STKCANTO STK
I / No Shield1.2s1.59sBURLETTA by 0.39s1016
I / Light Shield1.6s2.01sBURLETTA by 0.41s1320
I / Medium Shield1.73s2.12sBURLETTA by 0.39s1421
I / Heavy Shield2s2.43sBURLETTA by 0.43s1624
II / No Shield1.2s1.59sBURLETTA by 0.39s1016
II / Light Shield1.6s2.01sBURLETTA by 0.41s1320
II / Medium Shield1.73s2.12sBURLETTA by 0.39s1421
II / Heavy Shield2s2.43sBURLETTA by 0.43s1624
III / No Shield1.2s1.59sBURLETTA by 0.39s1016
III / Light Shield1.6s2.01sBURLETTA by 0.41s1320
III / Medium Shield1.73s2.12sBURLETTA by 0.39s1421
III / Heavy Shield2s2.43sBURLETTA by 0.43s1624
IV / No Shield1.2s1.59sBURLETTA by 0.39s1016
IV / Light Shield1.6s2.01sBURLETTA by 0.41s1320
IV / Medium Shield1.73s2.12sBURLETTA by 0.39s1421
IV / Heavy Shield2s2.43sBURLETTA by 0.43s1624
When to Pick Each
PICK BURLETTA WHEN
Lightweight sidearm. At 4 KG, the Burletta is the lightest weapon in the game. Use it as an emergency backup alongside a rifle.
PICK CANTO WHEN
Primary CQB weapon or versatile SMG. Higher damage, better headshot multiplier, and 35m range. The Canto is a real primary weapon, not just a sidearm.
BURLETTA STRUGGLES WHEN
Damage output. The Burletta is a sidearm — it can't match the Canto's sustained DPS.
CANTO STRUGGLES WHEN
Weight. At 6.5 KG, the Canto is heavier. Competing for the medium ammo pool with ARs.
2-Tap Breakdown
BURLETTA
Body + Body vs LightNO (10 + 10 = 20)
Head + Body vs LightNO (25 + 10 = 35)
Head + Head vs LightNO (25 + 25 = 50)
Head + Body vs MediumNO
2-tap speed: 0.13s (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 Burletta and Canto occupy different weapon niches in Arc Raiders. The Burletta is a 4 KG sidearm for emergency swaps, while the Canto is a full-featured SMG with 6.5 damage per shot and a 2.5x headshot multiplier. Run the Burletta as a backup; run the Canto as a primary.
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Full Specs
BURLETTA
RarityUncommon
ClassPistol
AmmoLight Ammo
Free LoadoutNO
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Light-Mag
Weight4 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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