What to know
- The Anvil is a heavy-ammo hand cannon built around raw damage and armor penetration
- Its biggest weaknesses are recoil, noise, and limited ammo
- Attachments should enhance consistency, not change its core role
- One good Anvil setup can comfortably handle both ARC enemies and players
In ARC Raiders, weapon performance is defined as much by attachments as by base stats. The Anvil sits in a unique spot: it delivers extremely high damage per shot and strong ARC armor penetration, but demands precision and discipline. With only six rounds and slow handling, poor attachment choices can make it feel clunky. The right ones, however, turn it into one of the most reliable mid-range power weapons in the game.
This guide explains the best attachments for the Anvil, why they work, and how to tailor the weapon for different scenarios without sacrificing its identity.
Understanding the Anvil’s role
The Anvil is a single-action heavy hand cannon that uses Heavy Ammo. It excels at mid-range engagements where every shot counts. Unlike spray-focused weapons, the Anvil rewards accuracy, recoil control, and tempo.
Because of this, attachments should focus on stability, shot consistency, and utility, not raw damage. The base damage is already excellent; missing shots is the real enemy.
Core attachment philosophy
Before diving into specific parts, it’s important to understand one rule: the Anvil does not need damage buffs. What it needs is help landing shots reliably and surviving long enough to reload.
Every recommended attachment below exists to solve one of three problems:
- Recoil and dispersion
- Noise and aggro
- Ammo economy
Best muzzle attachments for the Anvil
The muzzle slot is the most impactful choice you’ll make on the Anvil. You can only equip one, and it defines how the weapon feels.
Compensator (Tier II / III)
The Compensator is the most universally recommended Anvil attachment. It significantly reduces dispersion and improves follow-up shot accuracy, which is critical for a weapon that punishes misses.
With a compensator equipped, the Anvil becomes far more predictable, especially during fast-paced PvP encounters or sustained ARC fights.
| Benefit | Impact |
|---|---|
| Reduced recoil | More consistent follow-up shots |
| Lower dispersion | Better mid-range accuracy |
| PvE & PvP viability | Strong in all content |
For most players, Compensator III is the best all-around choice if available.
Silencer
The Silencer trades a bit of raw presence for stealth and survivability. On the Anvil, this is more effective than on many weapons because the gun’s natural damage remains untouched.
A silenced Anvil allows you to remove priority targets without immediately pulling nearby ARC units or alerting other players, which is invaluable in high-risk zones.
| Benefit | Impact |
|---|---|
| Reduced noise | Less enemy aggro |
| Better stealth | Safer ARC-heavy runs |
| PvP utility | Fewer third-party fights |
You should choose the silencer if your playstyle values survival and positioning over direct duels.
Magazine upgrades and ammo sustainability
One of the Anvil’s biggest weaknesses is its six-round capacity. In prolonged fights, reloading too often can get you killed.
When available, Extended Magazines are among the most practical upgrades you can make.
| Upgrade | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Extended magazine | Fewer reloads in long fights |
| Better ARC control | Handles multi-target engagements |
| PvP reliability | Less downtime in duels |
While not every Anvil roll supports magazine upgrades, prioritizing them when possible dramatically improves the weapon’s consistency.
Grips and stocks for handling control
While not always guaranteed slots on the Anvil, grips and stocks that improve recoil recovery or ADS stability are extremely valuable when available.
These attachments help the Anvil reset faster between shots, making it feel smoother rather than sluggish. They don’t change damage output, but they directly affect how often you land follow-up shots.
Situational tech and experimental mods
Some rare tech mods, such as projectile splitters, can alter how the Anvil fires. These are highly situational and often trade reliability for novelty.
Many experienced players avoid these mods on the Anvil because the weapon’s strength lies in predictable, precise damage, not experimental spread patterns.
Example optimized Anvil builds
Balanced PvE and PvP build
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Muzzle | Compensator III |
| Magazine | Extended Heavy Mag |
| Grip/Stock | Recoil or ADS stability boost |
This setup maximizes accuracy and ammo efficiency, making it ideal for most situations.
Stealth-focused ARC farming build
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Muzzle | Silencer |
| Magazine | Extended Mag |
| Grip/Stock | Handling improvement |
This version minimizes attention while retaining lethal damage.
Common mistakes to avoid
A frequent mistake is trying to turn the Anvil into a rapid-fire weapon. It isn’t meant to be one. Over-prioritizing fire rate or experimental mods often results in missed shots and wasted ammo.
Another mistake is ignoring ammo economy. Six shots disappear fast, especially under pressure.
