KILLMATH/ARC RAIDERS/CANTO vs STITCHER

CANTO

VS

STITCHER

Compare shots to kill, time to kill, and damage across all shields and tiers. PATCH 1.22.0
VERDICT
The Canto deals more damage per shot (6.5 vs 5) with a 2.5x headshot multiplier and better range (35m vs 20m). The Stitcher is free loadout eligible and has a faster reload.
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
20 / 20
Shield
40
Health
100
11.40 shots/sec|0.09s between shots|20 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
CANTO
SMG / Medium Ammo / Rare
Kills In1.9s
Shots to Kill19
DPS61
Damage6.5
Headshot Damage6.5
Magazine18 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier1x
Weight6.5 KG
STITCHERFASTER TTK
SMG / Light Ammo / Common
Kills In1.58s
Shots to Kill19
DPS74
Damage6.5
Headshot Damage11.375
Magazine20 Rounds
Headshot Multiplier1.75x
Weight5 KG
TTK Across All Tiers
TIERCANTO TTKSTITCHER TTKWINNERCANTO STKSTITCHER STK
I / No Shield1.59s1.32sSTITCHER by 0.27s1616
I / Light Shield2.01s1.67sSTITCHER by 0.34s2020
I / Medium Shield2.12s1.75sSTITCHER by 0.37s2121
I / Heavy Shield2.43s2.02sSTITCHER by 0.41s2424
II / No Shield1.59s1.32sSTITCHER by 0.27s1616
II / Light Shield2.01s1.67sSTITCHER by 0.34s2020
II / Medium Shield2.12s1.75sSTITCHER by 0.37s2121
II / Heavy Shield2.43s2.02sSTITCHER by 0.41s2424
III / No Shield1.59s1.32sSTITCHER by 0.27s1616
III / Light Shield2.01s1.67sSTITCHER by 0.34s2020
III / Medium Shield2.12s1.75sSTITCHER by 0.37s2121
III / Heavy Shield2.43s2.02sSTITCHER by 0.41s2424
IV / No Shield1.59s1.32sSTITCHER by 0.27s1616
IV / Light Shield2.01s1.67sSTITCHER by 0.34s2020
IV / Medium Shield2.12s1.75sSTITCHER by 0.37s2121
IV / Heavy Shield2.43s2.02sSTITCHER by 0.41s2424
When to Pick Each
PICK CANTO WHEN
Upgraded CQB option. Higher damage, better headshot potential, and medium ammo versatility. A direct upgrade from the Stitcher if you have the blueprint.
PICK STITCHER WHEN
Free loadout runs. Zero cost, fastest reload of any automatic, and proven economy. The Stitcher is the budget king.
CANTO STRUGGLES WHEN
Cost. Rare rarity means crafting investment. Not available in free loadouts.
STITCHER STRUGGLES WHEN
Range and damage. Post-nerf bloom makes the Stitcher unreliable past 10m where the Canto still works.
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)
STITCHER
Body + Body vs LightNO (6.5 + 6.5 = 13)
Head + Body vs LightNO (11.375 + 6.5 = 17.875)
Head + Head vs LightNO (11.375 + 11.375 = 22.75)
Head + Body vs MediumNO
2-tap speed: 0.09s (1 cycle time between shots)
The Canto vs Stitcher comparison is the Flashpoint-era budget vs upgrade debate. The Stitcher remains the best free loadout SMG in Arc Raiders, while the Canto's 6.5 damage per shot, 2.5x headshot multiplier, and 35m effective range make it the clear upgrade for players who can afford the crafting cost.
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Full Specs
CANTO
RarityRare
ClassSMG
AmmoMedium Ammo
Free LoadoutNO
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Underbarrel, Light-Mag, Stock
Weight6.5 KG
ARC PenetrationStandard
STITCHER
RarityCommon
ClassSMG
AmmoLight Ammo
Free LoadoutYES
Mod SlotsMuzzle, Underbarrel, Light-Mag, Stock
Weight5 KG
ARC PenetrationStandard
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