Anvil in ARC Raiders
The Anvil is a single-action hand cannon chambered in Heavy Ammo. Every trigger pull lands 40 damage with a 2.5x headshot multiplier and Strong ARC penetration — numbers no other sidearm-class weapon approaches. The trade is a deliberate rhythm: single-action fanning rewards paced, accurate shots over spray.
Anvil stats
- Damage
- 40
- Fire rate
- 16.3
- Magazine
- 6
- Range
- 50.2
- Headshot
- 2.5x
- ARC penetration
- Strong
- Ammo
- Heavy Ammo
- Firing mode
- Single-Action
Is the Anvil good? Our S-Tier verdict
Consensus S across PvP and PvE since launch. Two headshots delete most Raiders, the Strong penetration chews through ARC plating, and as an Uncommon it is cheap to craft, cheap to lose, and upgradeable at Gunsmith 1 — the best value-per-slot weapon in the game.
Anvil upgrades
- Anvil II
- 6.5% reduced dispersion recovery time
- 25% increased fire rate
- +10 durability
- Anvil III
- 12.5% reduced dispersion recovery time
- 50% increased fire rate
- +20 durability
- Anvil IV
- 18.75% reduced dispersion recovery time
- 75% increased fire rate
- +30 durability
What the Anvil is best against
ARC machines this weapon counters hardest. Each link opens the full enemy guide with weak points and strategy.
How to craft the Anvil
The Anvil is craftable at your workshop. The recipe page lists every required material with keep-or-recycle links.
Anvil crafting recipeFrequently asked questions
Is the Anvil good in ARC Raiders?
Consensus S across PvP and PvE since launch. Two headshots delete most Raiders, the Strong penetration chews through ARC plating, and as an Uncommon it is cheap to craft, cheap to lose, and upgradeable at Gunsmith 1 — the best value-per-slot weapon in the game.
What are the Anvil stats in ARC Raiders?
The Anvil is a single-action hand cannon chambered in Heavy Ammo. Every trigger pull lands 40 damage with a 2.5x headshot multiplier and Strong ARC penetration — numbers no other sidearm-class weapon approaches. The trade is a deliberate rhythm: single-action fanning rewards paced, accurate shots over spray.
What is the Anvil best against?
The Anvil performs best against: Hornet, Sentinel, Leaper. Check each enemy guide for weak points that multiply its damage further.