KILLMATH/ARC RAIDERS/CANTO vs FERRO

CANTO

VS

FERRO

Compare shots to kill, time to kill, and damage across all shields and tiers. PATCH 1.22.0
VERDICT
The Canto is a full-auto SMG; the Ferro is a single-shot opener. The Ferro deals 6x more damage per shot (40 vs 6.5) but has a 1-round magazine. They complement each other as a loadout pair.
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
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
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
CANTOFASTER TTK
SMG / Medium Ammo / Rare
Kills In1.9s
Shots to Kill19
DPS61
Damage6.5
Headshot Damage6.5
Magazine18 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier1x
Weight6.5 KG
FERRO
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
TIERCANTO TTKFERRO TTKWINNERCANTO STKFERRO STK
I / No Shield1.59s5.7sCANTO by 4.11s163
I / Light Shield2.01s8.55sCANTO by 6.54s204
I / Medium Shield2.12s8.55sCANTO by 6.43s214
I / Heavy Shield2.43s11.4sCANTO by 8.97s245
II / No Shield1.59s5sCANTO by 3.41s163
II / Light Shield2.01s7.5sCANTO by 5.49s204
II / Medium Shield2.12s7.5sCANTO by 5.38s214
II / Heavy Shield2.43s10sCANTO by 7.57s245
III / No Shield1.59s4.2sCANTO by 2.61s163
III / Light Shield2.01s6.3sCANTO by 4.29s204
III / Medium Shield2.12s6.3sCANTO by 4.18s214
III / Heavy Shield2.43s8.4sCANTO by 5.97s245
IV / No Shield1.59s3.5sCANTO by 1.91s163
IV / Light Shield2.01s5.25sCANTO by 3.24s204
IV / Medium Shield2.12s5.25sCANTO by 3.13s214
IV / Heavy Shield2.43s7sCANTO by 4.57s245
When to Pick Each
PICK CANTO WHEN
Primary weapon. Full-auto with 18-round magazine and medium ammo. This is your main gun for sustained fights.
PICK FERRO WHEN
Opening shot and shield breaker. One Ferro shot does 40 damage. Free loadout eligible — use it to open, then swap to Canto.
CANTO STRUGGLES WHEN
Per-shot impact. Can't match the Ferro's shield-breaking power.
FERRO STRUGGLES WHEN
Being a primary weapon. Break-action reload after every shot makes it an opener, not a main gun.
2-Tap Breakdown
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)
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 Canto and Ferro are designed to be used together in Arc Raiders. The Ferro's 40 damage opening shot breaks shields, then swap to the Canto's full-auto fire to finish. The Canto replaces the Stitcher as the swap weapon for players who want medium ammo consistency.
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Full Specs
CANTO
RarityRare
ClassSMG
AmmoMedium Ammo
Free LoadoutNO
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Underbarrel, Light-Mag, Stock
Weight6.5 KG
ARC PenetrationStandard
FERRO
RarityCommon
ClassBattle Rifle
AmmoHeavy Ammo
Free LoadoutYES
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Underbarrel, Stock
Weight8 KG
ARC PenetrationStandard
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