Ferro vs Stitcher

The Ferro and the Stitcher do different jobs: a one-round battle rifle for medium to long range, and a 20-round SMG for close quarters.

Category: Comparison · Updated 3 October 2026

The Ferro and the Stitcher are two common weapons new Raiders find early. They do different jobs, so the right pick depends on the range you expect to fight at.

At a Glance

Ferro: common battle rifle on Heavy Ammo. 40 damage per shot, a one-round magazine, 53.1 m effective range, weight 8, vendor sell price 475.

Stitcher: common SMG on Light Ammo. 6.5 damage per shot, a 20-round magazine, 42.1 m effective range, weight 5, vendor sell price 800.

Damage Profile

The Ferro hits far harder per shot but holds a single round, so it reloads after every shot. Its in-game description calls it effective at medium to long range and a liability when fights get close.

The Stitcher trades damage per shot for a 20-round magazine. Its own description warns that it can be hard to control.

Range

Take the Ferro when you expect to fight across open ground. Take the Stitcher when fights will be close, inside buildings and corridors, where reloading after every shot is a risk.

Weight

The Stitcher is the lighter of the two, 5 against the Ferro's 8, which leaves more room for loot on a farming run.

The Verdict

Neither wins everywhere: the Ferro for medium to long range, the Stitcher for close quarters. Check each weapon's item page for its upgrade tiers and sourced stats before you build a loadout around it.