The Canto SMG has made its debut in ARC Raiders with the latest Flashpoint Update, adding a versatile weapon option for players engaged in both PvE and PvP combat. With its medium ammo capacity, the Canto SMG delivers moderate ARC damage, slightly surpassing the Venator, and boasts an impressive speed that can breach a Raider’s shield in under 0.9 seconds.
For those eager to get their hands on this weapon and its blueprint, there are specific avenues to explore. Players wandering the Rust Belt will discover that the Canto SMG is available as a random drop. It has a higher likelihood of appearing in two distinctive types of loot containers: the First Wave Raider Cachés during the Hurricane major map condition and the Weapon Cases that surface during the Close Scrutiny ARC Operation.
To successfully locate the Canto SMG and its blueprint, players should focus their efforts on the First Wave Raider Cachés, which only manifest during the Hurricane conditions. These caches can be elusive, so utilizing interactive maps can enhance your chances of discovery.
In addition, the Weapon Cases released alongside Combat Supplies during the Close Scrutiny ARC Operation map condition offer another opportunity to obtain this prized firearm. These cases appear continuously in intervals of three to five minutes, marked for all players on the map, urging speedy players to seize the opportunity before their competitors.
Upgrading the Canto SMG is equally rewarding, as it provides two bonuses per tier: Reduced Reload Time and Max Shot Dispersion, while also increasing magazine size at every level. At Tier I, it starts with a magazine size of 18, advancing to 24 by Tier IV with significant reductions in reload time.
The Canto SMG is designed for agility, featuring a base damage of 6.5 per projectile and a zero percent movement penalty, allowing players to maintain pace during combat. This weapon proves effective against various shields; for example, a light shield opponent will require 19 bullets, while a heavy shield demands up to 24 shots for a takedown – assuming no mods are in play. It’s crucial to enhance this weapon with upgrades to maintain competitiveness in PvP scenarios.
Interestingly, some players have even reported finding the Canto SMG in regular Weapon Cases, hinting at its classification as a Rare-Quality weapon, similar to others like the Renegade and Venator. For those serious about acquiring this firearm, engaging in events with increased loot opportunities such as Night Raid, Hurricane, or Electromagnetic Storm could yield fruitful results.
Overall, the Canto SMG stands out as a powerful tool in the ARC Raiders arsenal, making it a must-have weapon for players aiming to enhance their combat efficiency in both PvE and PvP encounters.
