If you’ve been wandering around the Rustbelt wondering why everyone’s hitting harder than you — chances are, they’ve got an Anvil in their hands.
This hand cannon doesn’t just hit; it erases. Players, ARCs, doesn’t matter — one or two clean shots and they’re gone.
So yeah, finding the Anvil Blueprint should be high on your to-do list. Here’s where to find it and how to craft this beast once you’ve got it.
🧭 Where to Find the Anvil Blueprint
Let’s get this out of the way — there’s no guaranteed spawn point.
It’s pure RNG. But you can increase your odds if you know where to look.
You’re looking for human containers, not ARC ones.
Basically, if it looks like something a person might’ve used pre-collapse — loot it.
Here are your best bets 👇
🔴 Red Lockers
Always indoors, often hiding rare loot like high-tier mods or blueprints.
If you see one, open it. Even if you’re encumbered, even if you’re low HP. Worth it.
💼 Raider Caches
These are half-buried metal containers with a yellow logo.
They usually emit a faint ticking sound — follow that noise.
Pro tip: These caches have some of the best RNG pools for blueprints.
One of my Anvil Blueprints dropped here — and yes, I immediately safe-pocketed it.
🗑️ Other Containers (Seriously, Check Everything)
It’s a loot-fest out there. Players have found the Anvil Blueprint in trash bins, briefcases, and random drawers inside apartments.
Don’t underestimate anything that glows or ticks.
⚠️ Protect Your Loot
You must have an Augment with a Safe Pocket equipped.
If you die before extracting, that shiny new Anvil Blueprint is gone. Forever.
And trust me — losing it will make you question your life choices.
🔧 Crafting the Anvil
Once you’ve got the blueprint, learn it from your inventory, then head to your Gunsmith Bench.
| Gun | Required Resources |
|---|---|
Anvil I | 5x Mechanical Components 6x Simple Gun Parts |
Once crafted, you’ll instantly understand why this weapon is fan-favorite material.
It packs a massive punch, perfect for blowing off Bastion knees or finishing off wounded players after ARC fights.
💰 Why the Anvil Is Worth It
- One of the hardest-hitting guns that uses heavy ammo.
- Excellent precision — rewarding skilled shots.
- Versatile — destroys both players and ARCs.
- You save 15,000 coins if you craft it instead of buying it.
If any gun in ARC Raiders screams “nerf me,” it’s this one. So while it lasts… use it.
🧩 Related ARC Raiders Guides
Want to become a true Rustbelt predator? Check these out:
- 🦾 ARC Raiders – How to Kill ARCs Fast (Leaper, Rocketeer, Bastion & More)
- 🐾 Scrappy Leveling Guide – All Item Locations
- ⚙️ Tips & Tricks to Progress Faster
- 🧠 Arc Raiders First Impressions – Honest Review (2025)
🪓 Final Thought
The Anvil isn’t just another gun — it’s the equalizer.
Once you have it, you’ll start to notice people either avoiding you… or trying to hunt you down for your loot.
Welcome to the real ARC Raiders endgame.
Now go make some noise.
