The Anvil is one of the most popular weapons in ARC Raiders. This guide will delve into the ARC Raiders Anvil weapon stats, best mods, loadout/build for PvP and PvE, how to get, craft and upgrade it.

ARC Raiders Anvil Mods, Loadout, Crafting & Upgrading

The Anvil is a high-skill, single-action Heavy Ammo Hand Cannon in ARC Raiders, categorized as an Uncommon-ranged weapon built for precision medium-range combat, standing apart from typical sidearms and full-auto firearms with its unique single-shot mechanics and devastating raw damage. Unlike fast-firing pistols or close-quarters shotguns, it’s a weapon that rewards patience, accurate aim, and strategic positioning rather than reckless aggression. The Anvil maintains consistent base damage across all tiers, with upgrades focusing on faster fire rate, reduced dispersion recovery time, and increased durability—critical for maintaining accuracy during rapid follow-up shots.

ARC Raiders Anvil Weapon Stats

Key Damage Calculations

• Body Shot: 40 damage per round

• Headshot Multiplier: 2.5x → 100 damage per headshot

- 2 headshots = kill 90% of unshielded/light shield players

- 3 shots = kill heavy shield users

- With Anvil Splitter: 2 shots can down heavy shield users (due to pellet spread)

Core Strengths & Weaknesses

✅ Pros:

• Devastating headshot potential (2-tap most targets)

• Strong ARC armor penetration (one-shot small ARC units like Pops, Fireballs, Ticks)

• Fast weapon swap speed (synergizes with utility/secondary weapons)

• Upgrades drastically improve DPS and accuracy (Anvil IV is 4.6x faster than Anvil I)

• No noticeable bullet drop at 200m

❌ Cons:

• Slow single-action handling (clunky at close range, especially lower tiers)

• Limited mod customization (only Muzzle and Tech-Mod slots)

• Heavy ammo reliance (scarcer than standard ammo)

• Low base stealth (easily detected without silencers)

• High-tier Anvils (III/IV) suffer accuracy loss when spamming shots without compensators

How to Get the Anvil in ARC Raiders?

• Scavenging: Loot from Raider Caches, Weapon Cases, Ammo Cases, or Grenade Tubes (high-value zones only)

• Trader Purchase: Buy directly from Tian Wen (sell price matches tier: $2,900–$13,000)

• Crafting: Requires the Anvil Blueprint (learned from loot) and Gunsmith Bench access

• Buy from online stores: AOEAH provides ARC Raiders Anvil weapon in different tiers, Anvil Modded Weapons and Anvil Blueprints for sale at cheap prices (8% off discount available now). 
  

How to Craft Anvil I in ARC Raiders?

To craft the Anvil in ARC Raiders easily, first you need to obtain the Anvil Blueprint by looting high-value caches or raids, unlock Gunsmith Level 2 on your workbench, and gather 5 Mechanical Components and 6 Simple Gun Parts—you can farm Mechanical Components from designated spots like Dam Battlegrounds and Buried City, craft them via the Refiner with 7 Metal Parts and 3 Rubber Parts, or use an upgraded Scrappy companion to collect extra materials, while Simple Gun Parts can be acquired by defeating ARC units like Wasps and Hornets, looting map containers, trading seeds with Celeste, or recycling spare weapons and gear; once you have all prerequisites and materials, head to the Gunsmith Bench to craft the base Anvil I, then upgrade it step-by-step to higher tiers with basic materials.

• Anvil I Crafting Recipes (Materials): 5× Mechanical Components, 6× Simple Gun Parts

• Required Workbench Level: Gunsmith Level 2

• Blueprint Requirement: Blueprint Requirement

How to Upgrade the Anvil in ARC Raiders? (I → IV)

Upgrades only require Gunsmith Level 1 (after crafting Anvil I):

ARC Raiders Anvil Repair Costs

ARC Raiders Anvil Recycling & Salvaging (Resource Recovery)

Best ARC Raiders Anvil Mods & Attachments

The Anvil has two mod slots: Muzzle (the most impactful for performance) and Tech-Mod (only one non-default option).

Anvil Muzzle Mods

1. Compensator III (Epic) – ✪✪✪✪✪ Best for Mid-Range & High-Tier Anvils

• Test Data: Eliminates accuracy loss when spamming shots on Anvil III/IV (slow-motion footage confirms tighter spread)

• Positive Effects: 60% reduced per-shot dispersion, 30% reduced max shot dispersion

• Negative Effects: +20% durability burn (increases ammo consumption)

• Ideal Use Case: Standard 30–60m PVP/PVE combat (mandatory for Anvil III/IV to maintain accuracy during rapid fire)

• Budget Alternative: Compensator II (Rare) – 40% reduced per-shot dispersion, 20% reduced max shot dispersion, no durability burn (nearly as effective for Anvil I/II)

2. Extended Barrel (Epic) – ✪✪✪✪✪ Best for Long-Range & Open Maps

• Test Data: Effective at 80–120m (crouching leading shots hit consistently); no noticeable bullet drop at 200m

• Positive Effects: +25% bullet velocity, small knockback to ARC units (slows their advance)

• Negative Effects: +15% vertical recoil (negligible for single-shot Anvil)

• Ideal Use Case: Large open maps, Trials, long-range PVP poke, and PVE against distant ARC units

• Key Benefit: Lets you engage targets from safety while maintaining precision

3. Silencer II / Silencer III (Epic) – ✪✪✪✪ Best for Stealth PVP

• Test Data: Reduces detection range and removes muzzle flash (critical for night/day stealth plays); accurate at 100–200m

• Silencer II: 40% reduced noise, no durability burn

• Silencer III: 60% reduced noise, +20% durability burn (better stealth, higher ammo cost)

• Ideal Use Case: Flanking, camping, or avoiding direct combat (hides your position from enemies)

Anvil Tech Mod

1. Default (No Attachment) – ✪✪✪✪✪ Best for All Purposes

• Test Data: Preserves maximum single-projectile precision (critical for medium/long-range headshots)

• Positive Effects: Standard single-projectile accuracy

• Negative Effects: None

• Verdict: The default choice for 90% of players – no reason to replace it unless you want a close-range gimmick

2. Anvil Splitter (Legendary) – ✪✪✪✪ Close-Range Only Gimmick

• Test Data: Shoots 4 projectiles (12 damage each = ~48 total per shot); effective only up to 20m (due to drastically increased ADS dispersion)

• Positive Effects: +3 projectiles per shot (4 total pellets), higher total damage per trigger pull

• Negative Effects: -70% damage per pellet, drastically increased minimum ADS dispersion, cannot be crafted (only looted)

• Ideal Use Case: Close-range aggressive PVP (can 2-tap heavy shield users) or meme builds

• Warning: Sacrifices all medium/long-range precision – only use for niche playstyles

Best ARC Raiders Anvil Loadouts (PVP & PVE)

PVP Meta Loadout: Anvil + Burletta (Precision & Finisher Combo)

• Primary Weapon: Anvil IV (Max Upgraded)

• Muzzle Mod: Compensator III (max accuracy for rapid fire)

• Tech-Mod: None (preserves precision)

• Secondary Weapon: Burletta (fast-firing sidearm)

• Utility: Showstoppers (traps to control enemy movement)

• Armor: Light Shield (balances mobility and protection)

• Augment: Combat Mk. 3 (Flanking) (33% faster pistol swap – critical for seamless Anvil → Burletta transitions)

• Playstyle Loop:

Land 1 Anvil headshot (100 damage) to weaken the enemy

Instantly swap to Burletta (faster swap with Combat MK3)

Finish the target with Burletta’s high close-range TTK

Use Showstoppers to trap enemies and force them into your line of fire

PVE Loadout: ARC Raid & Trials Efficiency

• Primary Weapon: Anvil III/IV

• Muzzle Mod: Extended Barrel (long-range weak point hits)

• Tech-Mod: None (max precision for ARC weak points)

• Secondary Weapon: Stitcher (finishes off weakened ARC units)

• Utility: Shrapnel Grenades (clears small ARC mobs to conserve heavy ammo)

• Armor: Medium Shield (balances protection and mobility for navigating raid zones)

• Playstyle Loop:

One-shot small ARC units (Pops, Fireballs, Ticks) with Anvil headshots

Use Extended Barrel to hit heavy ARC weak points from 80–120m

Knockback from Extended Barrel slows advancing ARC units

Use Stitcher/Shrapnel Grenades for close-range threats or group clears

Budget Loadout (New Players)

• Primary Weapon: Anvil I/II

• Muzzle: Compensator II (affordable dispersion control)

• Tech-Mod: None

• Secondary Weapon: Basic Sidearm

• Utility: Basic Grenades

• Armor: Light Shield