The Ferro ARC Raider is a strong weapon in ARC Raiders known for its punch and armor effectiveness but requires careful management of upgrades and repairs. It uses heavy ammo and has one-shot magazine capacity, with reload speed improvements upon upgrading.

Ferro stats

Attribute Details
Ammo type Heavy ammo
Damage per shot 40
Firing mode Single-shot
Magazine size 1 (break-action)
Fire rate 6.6 rounds per minute
Range 53.1 meters
Stability 78.1
Agility 32.1
Stealth 8
Weight 8 kg
ARC armor penetration Strong
Reload Must reload after every shot (upgrades reduce reload time)

Ferro locations

The Ferro ARC Raider can commonly be found and farmed in the following locations and areas within ARC Raiders:

  • Dam Battlegrounds: Especially the scrapyard on the top side and areas around the breach near the dome complex. This is one of the frequent spawning zones for mechanical parts and Ferro weapon crates.
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  • The Spaceport: Noted as a spot with frequent Sentinel and loot spawns, including possible Ferro appearances, particularly near the west container yard and launch towers.
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  • Buried City: While more known for other types of loot, some rare weapon crates including Ferro can appear here near industrial and mechanical zones.
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  • Mechanical and scrapyard zones: Since Ferro is associated with heavy/mechanical components, searching areas with vehicles, breach boxes, and scrapyards increases chances of loot spawns.

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Ferro blueprints and weapon crates tend to appear in weapon crate spawns in these high-tier zones, often on shelves, weapon cases, or backpacks found in those areas. Checking multiple spawn points in these zones systematically increases the chance to find the Ferro ARC Raider.

How to find and upgrade Ferro ARC Raider

The Ferro weapon can be acquired by progressing through the Gunsmith workshop upgrades. Starting from Ferro I, players advance through levels by crafting and upgrading with increasingly rare materials:

Upgrade level Details
Ferro I Required materials: 7× metal parts. Workshop level: Gunsmith 1. Upgrade benefits: Base weapon.
Ferro II Required materials: 9× metal parts, 1× simple gun part. Workshop level: Gunsmith 1. Upgrade benefits: −13% reload time, +10 durability.
Ferro III Required materials: 11× metal parts, 1× simple gun part. Workshop level: Gunsmith 1. Upgrade benefits: −26% reload time, +20 durability.
Ferro IV Required materials: 1× mechanical component, 1× simple gun part. Workshop level: Gunsmith 1. Upgrade benefits: −39% reload time, +30 durability.

These upgrades not only improve reload speed but also increase the weapon's durability.​

How to repair Ferro and its repair stats

Repairing the Ferro requires specific materials depending on its upgrade level, each repair restoring 50 durability points:

Upgrade level Details
Ferro I Repair materials: 2× metal parts, 1× rubber part. Durability restored: +50.
Ferro II Repair materials: 4× metal parts, 3× rubber parts. Durability restored: +50.
Ferro III Repair materials: 6× metal parts, 1× simple gun part. Durability restored: +50.
Ferro IV Repair materials: 1× mechanical component, 2× simple gun parts. Durability restored: +50.

Tips for finding and unlocking Ferro

  • Prioritize exploring high-tier mechanical zones like Dam Battleground scrapyards and the Acerra Spaceport container yards.
  • Search all weapon crates, backpacks, and breach boxes, focusing on shelves and lockers where weapon blueprints often spawn.
  • Team up with others to cover more ground quickly, increasing your chances of locating Ferro blueprints and crates.
  • Farm materials needed for upgrades alongside by looting mechanical parts and rubber components in these areas.

To keep the Ferro ARC Raider operational and devastating, focus on consistent farming of repair materials, upgrading reload speed and durability, and strategic use in combat. Efficient farming spots and techniques ensure your weapon remains in peak condition, making it a reliable asset in your raids.