What is the DPS of the Canto in ARC Raiders?

The Canto has a DPS of 369, with 6.5 damage per shot at 56.7 RPM fire rate. It uses Medium Ammo with 42.5% armor penetration. The Canto is a rare smg rated A-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta.

Where can I find the Canto in ARC Raiders?

The Canto can be found at these locations in ARC Raiders: Crafted at Gunsmith (Level 3, requires Canto Blueprint), Rare world spawn in Blue Gate and Dam Battlegrounds, ARC Operation loot crates. As a rare weapon, it is harder to find and usually requires exploring high-risk areas. You can also craft it at the Gunsmith (Level 3).

Is the Canto good in ARC Raiders?

The Canto is rated A-Tier tier in the current ARC Raiders meta, making it generally outclassed by other options. It is best suited for PvP, Close Range encounters. It has significant recoil that requires practice to manage. Check our weapon tier list for the full ARC Raiders meta rankings.

How do I craft the Canto in ARC Raiders?

The Canto can be crafted at the Gunsmith (Level 3). You need: 2x Adv. Mechanical Components, 5x Magnets, 3x Medium Gun Parts. Crafting takes 45 seconds. A blueprint is required to unlock this recipe — blueprints are found as rare loot during raids.

What ammo does the Canto use in ARC Raiders?

The Canto uses Medium Ammo ammunition with 42.5% armor penetration. Medium ammo is moderately common and supports a wide range of weapons. You can also craft medium ammo at the Default Workbench.

SMG

Canto

RareA-Tier

A fully-automatic submachine gun that runs on medium ammo, giving it an edge over light-ammo SMGs in raw per-shot damage. The Canto shreds at close quarters while still delivering respectable damage to armored ARC machines — something many existing SMGs struggle with. High recoil demands burst fire discipline or recoil-reducing attachments. Added in the Flashpoint update (Patch 1.22.0).

Weapon Stats

Medium Ammo (42.5% pen.)

Damage

6.5

Fire Rate

56.7 RPM

DPS

369

Magazine

Reload

1.8s

Range

Accuracy

Recoil

61/100

Ammo Type

Medium AmmoArmor Penetration: 42.5%

Best For

PvPClose Range

Where to Find

Crafted at Gunsmith (Level 3, requires Canto Blueprint)
Rare world spawn in Blue Gate and Dam Battlegrounds
ARC Operation loot crates

Combat Tips

1Medium ammo SMG with serious kick. Slap a Compensator and Vertical Grip on it to tame the recoil.
2The 18-round magazine is tight — make every burst count. Reload between engagements or you will get caught dry.
3Shreds shields in close range faster than most ARs. Ideal secondary weapon for aggressive pushers.
4Crafting requires the Canto Blueprint plus 2× Advanced Mechanical Components, 5× Magnets, and 3× Medium Gun Parts at Gunsmith 3.