Ferro vs Anvil in Arc Raiders
The Ferro and Anvil hit equally hard per shot at base tier and both fire Heavy Ammo, so damage will not decide this. The Ferro reloads after every round; the Anvil holds six. This comparison is about what that difference does in a fight.
Published 28 March 2026. Updated 4 October 2026.
Ferro I vs Anvil I: base stats side by side
Base tier stats for Ferro I and Anvil I, only where a source confirms the value for both. Upgraded tiers differ.
| Stat | Ferro I | Anvil I |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon class | Battle Rifle | Hand Cannon |
| Ammo type | Heavy Ammo | Heavy Ammo |
| Damage | 40 | 40 |
| Magazine size | 1 | 6 |
| Effective range | 53.1 m | 50.2 m |
| Stability | 78.1 | 75.2 |
| Headshot multiplier | 2.5x | 2.5x |
| ARC armor penetration | Strong | Strong |
| Firing mode | Single-Action | Single-Action |
| Noise level | Loud | Loud |
What each costs to craft
Ferro I
Gunsmith level 1, 20 seconds.
- 5 x Metal Parts
- 2 x Rubber Parts
Anvil I
Gunsmith level 2.
- 2 x Advanced Mechanical Components
- 3 x Heavy Gun Parts
- 3 x Hand Drill
Engagement Range
Their sourced effective ranges are close, with the Ferro reaching slightly further. Neither is built for close quarters, and neither out-ranges the other by enough to choose a map around it.
Fire Rate vs Stopping Power
Stopping power is identical: the same damage per shot and the same headshot multiplier. The difference is the magazine. The Ferro holds a single round and reloads after every shot. The Anvil holds six, so it can take follow-up shots without reloading. Miss with the Ferro and you wait; miss with the Anvil and you fire again.
Versatility
The Anvil is the more forgiving weapon when a fight runs past one shot, because its six rounds let you keep shooting. The Ferro rewards players who land the first shot and reposition while it reloads.
Ammo and Weight
Both run on Heavy Ammo, so ammo supply does not separate them. Weight does: the Ferro is the heavier of the two, so the Anvil leaves more room in a tight weight budget.
Pairing Considerations
Neither covers close quarters well on its own, the Ferro with its single round and the Anvil with its single action. Pair either with a fully automatic secondary such as an SMG for fights that close the distance, and factor that secondary into your weight budget.
Verdict
Damage will not decide this, because both hit equally hard. Take the Ferro if you trust your first shot. Take the Anvil if you want six shots before a reload and a lighter carry. Both run on Heavy Ammo.