Il Toro vs Vulcano in Arc Raiders
The Il Toro and Vulcano are Arc Raiders' two standout shotguns. Both deliver punishing close range damage but their mechanics reward different combat styles.
Published 28 March 2026. Updated 3 October 2026.
Il Toro I vs Vulcano I: base stats side by side
Base tier stats for Il Toro I and Vulcano I, only where a source confirms the value for both. Upgraded tiers differ.
| Stat | Il Toro I | Vulcano I |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon class | Shotgun | Shotgun |
| Ammo type | Shotgun Ammo | Shotgun Ammo |
| Magazine size | 5 | 6 |
| Effective range | 20 m | 26 m |
| Stability | 80.6 | 68.6 |
| Headshot multiplier | 1x | 1x |
| ARC armor penetration | Weak | Weak |
| Firing mode | Single-Action | Semi-Automatic |
| Noise level | Loud | Loud |
Sources: Il Toro I, Vulcano I.
What each costs to craft
Il Toro I
Gunsmith level 1, 20 seconds.
- 5 x Mechanical Components
- 6 x Simple Gun Parts
Vulcano I
Gunsmith level 3, 45 seconds.
- 1 x Magnetic Accelerator
- 3 x Heavy Gun Parts
- 1 x Exodus Modules
Single Shot Damage
The Il Toro is a pump action shotgun built around one heavy blast; the Vulcano is semi-automatic. The sources record their damage differently, per pellet for the Il Toro and per shot for the Vulcano, so this page does not set those numbers side by side.
Spread Pattern
By their in-game item descriptions, the Il Toro has a large bullet spread and the Vulcano a good one, and both fall off sharply with distance. That makes both of them point blank weapons: neither forgives a long shot.
Fire Rate
The Vulcano is semi-automatic while the Il Toro is pump action, so the Vulcano needs no pump between shots. The Il Toro has a longer pump cycle that punishes missed shots more severely. If your first Il Toro shot does not kill, the delay before your second shot can be fatal. The Vulcano's semi-automatic follow ups provide a safety net.
Effective Range
The Vulcano has the longer sourced effective range of the two. Both are strictly close range weapons, but at the outer edge of shotgun range the Vulcano is the one that still reaches.
Base Defense Use
For base defense, both are point blank weapons. The Il Toro commits to one blast per pump, so it suits holding a single doorway or corner. The Vulcano's semi-automatic action and slightly longer sourced range suit a room where enemies can come from more than one angle.
Verdict
The Il Toro is the pick for confident players who want one heavy blast, and it is crafted at a lower Gunsmith level. The Vulcano is the forgiving option, with semi-automatic follow ups and a little more reach. Both are S tier shotguns.