The Anvil Splitter is one of the legendary tech mods in Arc Raiders — legendary rarity, scavenged or crafted, and it radically changes how the Anvil functions. But whether it’s actually good depends heavily on how you play the game. Let’s break it down in detail.

What the Anvil Splitter does

  • Replaces the Anvil’s single powerful slug with 4 weaker projectiles per shot.
  • Each pellet does about 30% damage, meaning if all four hit, you can get ~120% total damage compared to a base shot.
  • Projectile damage is spread, making accuracy critical, and effective range drops sharply because pellets spread apart.
Anvil Splitter - Screenshot by: NerdsChalk

When Anvil Splitter is actually Good

PvP Potential

Some players and content creators report that the Splitter can be strong in PvP duels, especially up close, where multiple pellets increase the chance of hitting fast-moving targets or landing body shots that stack quickly.

Burst Damage

When all 4 pellets land on a target at close range, the Splitter can theoretically outdamage the stock Anvil per shot — a potential upside in chaotic close-quarters fights.

Entry Frags in Team Play

In coordinated raids where teammates weaken targets first, the Splitter can help finish kills quickly — but only if you get close enough. It loses value when your team relies on range and precision.

Why you should skip Anvil Splitter

Reduces Long-Range Effectiveness

A big reason many players dislike the Splitter is that it turns the Anvil — originally a mid-to-long-range precision hand cannon — into a shotgun-like tool. But depending on range and spread, it often underperforms versus:

  • Shotguns designed for close range,
  • The stock Anvil at range.
Damage Depends on Pellet Spread

The theoretical 120% total damage requires all pellets to hit. If even one pellet misses, damage falls below the base weapon’s output — which feels inconsistent in real fights.

Niche Use Case

Multiple veteran players express that, compared with other mods and attachments, the Splitter often doesn’t justify its rarity because lower-tier mods and guns can outperform it in most situations.

Screenshot by: NerdsChalk

Anvil Splitter Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Can potentially “outdamage” stock Anvil if all pellets hit.
  • Better for close, chaotic firefights.
  • Might be funky and fun for PvP players who enjoy unpredictability.
Cons
  • Hurts long-range effectiveness of the Anvil.
  • Spread makes real damage inconsistent.
  • Works worse than it sounds in many PvE scenarios (ARCs, armor plates).

So, should you farm for Anvil Splitter

Is the Anvil Splitter good?
Sort of — but only in specific, close-range builds and playstyles.

I would suggest keeping it in your back pocket, using it when needed. This is not the best playable mod for your Anvil. For most players and situations — especially mid-to-long range PvE fights and general raids — the Splitter is not the best choice and often feels like a downgrade. If you prefer precision, versatility, and consistent output, you’re usually better off using the stock Anvil (with other attachments) than relying on this mod.