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. Frozen Trail (2.0) moved it from Uncommon to Rare, removed its Tech Mod slot (the Anvil Splitter is now an Amplified Anvil upgrade, not a mod) and took it off Tian Wen's shelf — it now appears in the Nomadic Envoys' weekly rotation. The Bantam inherits the uncommon hand-cannon slot.
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, and the 2.0 rarity bump was Embark's own admission that it 'outperforms weapons both within and above its own level of rarity'. Two headshots delete most Raiders and the Strong penetration chews through ARC plating; it costs more to craft and lose now, but the gun itself is untouched.
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.
Amplified Anvil
Anvil has a legendary Amplified variant since Frozen Trail 2.0. Research it at the Outpost Research Station with one Amplification Module MK. III, then keep it repaired with Amplified Fragments. The catalog entry lists the Amplified stats; the module page tells you whether to hold or recycle spares.
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, and the 2.0 rarity bump was Embark's own admission that it 'outperforms weapons both within and above its own level of rarity'. Two headshots delete most Raiders and the Strong penetration chews through ARC plating; it costs more to craft and lose now, but the gun itself is untouched.
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. Frozen Trail (2.0) moved it from Uncommon to Rare, removed its Tech Mod slot (the Anvil Splitter is now an Amplified Anvil upgrade, not a mod) and took it off Tian Wen's shelf — it now appears in the Nomadic Envoys' weekly rotation. The Bantam inherits the uncommon hand-cannon slot.
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.