Best Hand Cannon in ARC Raiders

All 2 Hand Cannons in ARC Raiders ranked best to worst, current balance patch. The short answer: the Anvil is the one to build. Full stats and reasoning below.

The best Hand Cannon right now

Anvil weapon in ARC RaidersSAnvilConsensus 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.

Every Hand Cannon, ranked

  1. 1AnvilHand cannon that hits like an end-game rifle — promoted to Rare in 2.0 because it outperformed its old price bracket.S
  2. 2BantamShort-barrel double-action revolver — the new uncommon hand cannon now that the Anvil went Rare.B

Hand Cannon stats compared

WeaponDamageFire rateMagazineRange
Anvil4016.3650.2
Bantam2423.3832.4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Hand Cannon in ARC Raiders?

The Anvil is the best Hand Cannon in ARC Raiders right now — it sits in S tier on our list under the current balance patch.

How many Hand Cannons are there in ARC Raiders?

There are 2 in ARC Raiders: Anvil, Bantam.

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