Bantam in ARC Raiders
The Bantam is a double-action revolver chambered in Heavy Ammo with an 8-round cylinder. It fires as fast as you can pull the trigger, so its damage output scales with your trigger finger, and it handles quickly — but accuracy, recoil control and range are all poor, and the 1.5x headshot multiplier means it cannot one-tap heads the way the Anvil can. Strong ARC penetration still makes it a real anti-machine sidearm at close range. Tian Wen sells Bantam I for 11,400 Coins (3 per restock); crafting needs 4 Simple Gun Parts and 4 Mechanical Components at Gunsmith 1 after learning the blueprint.
Bantam stats
- Damage
- 24
- Fire rate
- 23.3
- Magazine
- 8
- Range
- 32.4
- Headshot
- 1.5x
- ARC penetration
- Strong
- Ammo
- Heavy Ammo
- Firing mode
- Double-Action
Is the Bantam good? Our B-Tier verdict
Embark introduced it explicitly as the Anvil's replacement 'with a balance that is more suitable for the role' — cheaper and faster, but far less lethal per shot. Early reads put it as a solid uncommon close-range sidearm rather than a meta pick; expect this to move once the community settles.
Bantam upgrades
- Bantam II
- 14.7% reduced reload time
- 6.25% reduced dispersion recovery time
- 8.1% reduced per-shot dispersion
- +10 durability
- Bantam III
- 29.4% reduced reload time
- 12.5% reduced dispersion recovery time
- 16.2% reduced per-shot dispersion
- +20 durability
- Bantam IV
- 44.1% reduced reload time
- 18.75% reduced dispersion recovery time
- 24% reduced per-shot dispersion
- +30 durability
What the Bantam is best against
ARC machines this weapon counters hardest. Each link opens the full enemy guide with weak points and strategy.
Where to buy the Bantam
Skip the grind: these vendors sell the Bantam directly. Prices are per tier — open a trader for their full price list.
How to craft the Bantam
The Bantam is craftable at your workshop. The recipe page lists every required material with keep-or-recycle links.
Bantam crafting recipeFrequently asked questions
Is the Bantam good in ARC Raiders?
Embark introduced it explicitly as the Anvil's replacement 'with a balance that is more suitable for the role' — cheaper and faster, but far less lethal per shot. Early reads put it as a solid uncommon close-range sidearm rather than a meta pick; expect this to move once the community settles.
What are the Bantam stats in ARC Raiders?
The Bantam is a double-action revolver chambered in Heavy Ammo with an 8-round cylinder. It fires as fast as you can pull the trigger, so its damage output scales with your trigger finger, and it handles quickly — but accuracy, recoil control and range are all poor, and the 1.5x headshot multiplier means it cannot one-tap heads the way the Anvil can. Strong ARC penetration still makes it a real anti-machine sidearm at close range. Tian Wen sells Bantam I for 11,400 Coins (3 per restock); crafting needs 4 Simple Gun Parts and 4 Mechanical Components at Gunsmith 1 after learning the blueprint.
What is the Bantam best against?
The Bantam performs best against: Hornet, Wasp, Bombardier. Check each enemy guide for weak points that multiply its damage further.