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The Anvil system of arc raiders blueprints hunting and crafting will allow you to build a single-action cannon capable of destroying ARC armor.
Anvils are ARC Raiders’ favorite weapons. They deliver devastating damage per shot, tearing through ARC armor as easily as paper. The heavy-hitting handcannon is only unlocked by mastering blueprints, but after you learn the recipe, you won't be able to leave a raid with out one. If you want to avoid buying expensive copies, or if you just want to create your own powerful arc raiders rmt weapon, this guide has everything covered from blueprint hunting up until maxed out upgrades.
What Makes Anvils Special?
The Anvil sidearm is not like other sidearms. This single action beast packs a powerful punch, with its 40 damage base and outstanding effectiveness against ARC armour plating. It's a weapon with a balance between stopping power and accuracy.
Finding Your First Anvil Blueprint
Blueprint-hunting requires strategic raid planning and patience. The blueprints can be found randomly throughout the raid zone, making each container and defeated enemy an opportunity to find gold.
Blueprint Spawn Positions
Anvil's blueprints are located in key areas.
The loot is scattered on all raid maps
Defeated ARC (rare drops).
High-value loot zones near objectives
Provision caches are located in contested zones
Learning vs. Selling Decision
When you extract an Anvil plan, you will be faced with a choice. Select the blueprint from your inventory. You will then see two choices:
Learn and Consume - Permanently unlocks the recipes for 0 cost
Sell: Immediate purchase of 5,000 Raider Coins
Building Your First Anvil
Anvil I is a simple item to make at your base. Although the requirements are not complicated, some preparation is required.
Material Gathering Strategy
Mechanical Components can be found in:
Refining materials for your Refiner
Looting industrial containers during raids
Breaking Down Unwanted Gear
Simple gun parts can be acquired through:
Regular craft station outputs
Common loot drops
Trading with others
Upgrade Paths and Optimisation
Anvil is a weapon that shines because of its upgrade system. Each tier transforms this already powerful weapon to a raid dominating force.
Heavy Gun Parts: Acquisition
Heavy gun parts become necessary for upgrading to higher-tier upgrades. Craft them at Refiner Level two using 4x simple gun parts per heavy Gun part. Stock up to avoid upgrade bottlenecks.
Combat Applications and Tactics
Anvil excels at specific combat situations, where its unique attributes shine.
Optimal engagement ranges
Anvil is a great choice for those who need a long range weapon.
Medium-range ARC engagements
Finishing off wounded enemies
Precision shots on weak spots
Supporting teammates by hiding behind cover
ARC Armor penetration advantage
The Anvil is a powerful armor penetration that makes it ideal against:
Heavy ARC with thick plating
Shielded opponents that resist weapons
Boss-tier targets during major encounters
Attachment system and Customization
The Anvil comes with two attachment slots to improve performance.
Slots available for attachment
Muzzle Slots: Compensators. silencers. And muzzle brakes
Tech Mod Slots: Advanced modifications such as the Anvil Splitter
Anvil Splitter Mod
Anvil Splitter, the ultimate Anvil enhancement. Gunsmith Level 3, and separate blueprint required. This modification allows you to transform your single shots in to devastating multi-projectile attack.
Cost Analysis: Crafting vs. Buying
Making smart resource decisions requires a good understanding of economics.
Financial Breakdown
TianWen Anvils: 15,000 raider coins (estimated). ICrafting Costs 2,500 Raider Coins.
Durability Management and Maintenance
The durability of weapons directly impacts their performance. Therefore, maintenance is vital for consistent results.
Durability Effects
High Durability - Full performance and reloading rates
Medium Durability - Slightly slower reloading
Low Durability: Notable impairment in handling
Zero Durability: Weapon becomes inoperable
Repair vs. Replace Strategy
Anvils that show wear
High-tier versions : Always fix due to investment in upgrade
Base Anvil 1: Consider creating new copies instead
Backup weapons: carry them for extended raids
Anvil Masters, Advanced Tips
Ammo Conservation Techniques
Heavy ammo may be limited during prolonged raids. Maximize efficiency by:
Prioritizing headshots in order to get maximum damage per shot
The Anvil is only to be used for targets of high value
Carrying secondary firearms for crowd control
Team Coordination Benefits
The Anvil excels in teams that work together.
Tank players may draw aggro when you line up your precision shots
Support players should mark targets that they want to be targeted by your heavy damage.
Scout players are able to call out the armor type for optimal target selection
Blueprint Farming Optimization
How to increase your ability to find blueprints:
Focus on high-density looting areas during off peak hours
Together, you can cover more ground
When you discover valuable blueprints, it is better to prioritize extraction than extended looting.
The Anvil is not just another weapon. It is a weapon that commands respect, both from ARC units and other raiders. Master the blueprint system. Invest in upgrades and watch this hand-cannon transform your raid performances from good to legendary.