In Arc Raiders, Bobcat is a fully automatic submachine gun (SMG) with a high fire rate. It might be low on accuracy but in the right hands, it can do a lot of damage. Here's everything you need to know about how to get the Bobcat, how to craft and upgrade it, and its stats.

Bobcat location: Where to find it

The Bobcat can be found scavenging or crafted at the Gunsmith as long as you have the required materials, including its Blueprint. The Bobcat Blueprint itself is not easy to find. You'll have to focus on high-value loot zones and check out weapon crates wherever possible, that is, across all four maps.

Bobcat requirements for crafting

To craft the base version of the Bobcat (Bobcat I), you need:

  • Gunsmith Lvl. 3
  • Bobcat Blueprint

How to craft and upgrade the Bobcat

To craft the Bobcat, you'll need to have the Gunsmith upgraded to Level 3. First, go to your inventory and select the Bobcat Blueprint. Choose "Learn and Consume" to unlock the recipe. Then go to the Gunsmith and craft the weapon.

The Bobcat can be upgraded up to level IV, each upgrade reducing max shot dispersion, horizontal recoils, and reload time, while also improving durability.

Tier Required Materials Reduced Max Shot Dispersion Reduced Horizontal Recoils Reduced Reload Time Durability
Bobcat I (Base) Blueprint — — — 56
Bobcat II 2x Advanced Mechanical Components, 1x Light Gun Parts 15% 15% 13% +10
Bobcat III 2x Advanced Mechanical Components, 1x Light Gun Parts 30% 30% 26% +20
Bobcat IV 2x Advanced Mechanical Components, 3x Light Gun Parts 50% 45% 40% +30

How to use the Bobcat effectively

Without the upgrades, the Bobcat is quite a weak weapon. But if you take the take to craft and upgrade it up the levels, it's one of the best in the business. Sure, it requires a lot of investment, but it's definitely worth the end-game weapon that it becomes.

Being a fast-firing SMG, the Bobcat is good for close to mid-range encounters. Ideally, you shouldn't use Bobcat's base version. Craft it only so you can upgrade it. If you can take it all the way to Bobcat IV, and upgrade it with a Vertical Grip III and an extended light mag, you're good to go.

Bobcat base weapon stats

Stat Value
Ammo Type Light Ammo
Magazine Size 20
Damage per Shot 6
Fire Mode Fully-Automatic
Fire Rate 66.7
Range 44 meters
Stability 45.9
Agility 73.1
Stealth 21
Weight 7 kg
ARC Armor Penetration Very Weak

Via: Arc Raiders Wiki, Metal Forge