In ARC Raiders, the Canto SMG is a Medium Ammo weapon introduced in the Flashpoint Update. It is effective against both ARC enemies and in PvP, dealing moderate ARC damage slightly higher than the Venator and capable of breaking a Raider shield in under 0.9 seconds.
For players searching for this weapon and its blueprint, it is important to know that it is a random drop. The best chances to obtain the Canto SMG are tied to two specific container types that appear under certain map conditions.
The first option is First Wave Raider Cachés, which only spawn during the Hurricane Major Map Condition. These caches are well hidden, so using interactive maps or guides for the Hurricane condition is recommended.
The second option is Weapon Cases that spawn with Combat Supplies during the Close Scrutiny ARC Operation. These appear every 3 to 5 minutes and are visible to all players, making them highly contested.
The Canto SMG has two upgrade bonuses: reduced reload time and reduced shot dispersion. Its magazine size also increases with each tier.
Upgrade tiers:
The weapon deals 6.5 base damage per projectile and has 0 percent movement penalty, making it highly mobile. It is considered a strong all around weapon due to its ARC plating effectiveness and PvP potential.
Light shield opponents require about 19 bullets to eliminate, medium shields around 20 to 21 shots, and heavy shields 23 to 24 body shots. Modifications can significantly improve PvP performance.
Some players also report finding the Canto SMG in regular Weapon Cases, which makes sense given its rare quality status. Playing during high value map conditions such as Hurricane, Night Raid, or Electromagnetic Storm increases the chances of obtaining it.
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