Canto in ARC Raiders
The Canto is a rare SMG chambered in Medium Ammo — unusual for the class — giving it Moderate ARC penetration and a 51-meter range that embarrasses other SMGs. At 56.7 fire rate it still clears rooms, but it keeps fighting effectively at mid range where a Bobcat or Stitcher has already fallen off.
Canto stats
- Damage
- 6.5
- Fire rate
- 56.7
- Magazine
- 18
- Range
- 51
- Headshot
- 1.75x
- ARC penetration
- Moderate
- Ammo
- Medium Ammo
- Firing mode
- Fully-Automatic
Is the Canto good? Our A-Tier verdict
A-tier: the most flexible SMG. It trades the Bobcat's raw close-range DPS for reach and penetration that let one weapon handle Raiders and light ARC alike.
Canto upgrades
- Canto II
- 8% increased effective range
- 10% reduced recoil
- +10 durability
- Canto III
- 16% increased effective range
- 20% reduced recoil
- +20 durability
- Canto IV
- 25% increased effective range
- 30% reduced recoil
- +30 durability
What the Canto is best against
ARC machines this weapon counters hardest. Each link opens the full enemy guide with weak points and strategy.
Amplified Canto
Canto 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canto good in ARC Raiders?
A-tier: the most flexible SMG. It trades the Bobcat's raw close-range DPS for reach and penetration that let one weapon handle Raiders and light ARC alike.
What are the Canto stats in ARC Raiders?
The Canto is a rare SMG chambered in Medium Ammo — unusual for the class — giving it Moderate ARC penetration and a 51-meter range that embarrasses other SMGs. At 56.7 fire rate it still clears rooms, but it keeps fighting effectively at mid range where a Bobcat or Stitcher has already fallen off.
What is the Canto best against?
The Canto performs best against: Wasp, Hornet, Snitch. Check each enemy guide for weak points that multiply its damage further.