- The Bantam weapon and its blueprint can be found in containers, lockers, weapon crates, raider caches, etc., in Arc Raiders.
- You can also buy a Bantam I from Tian Wen for 11,400 coins or unlock the revolver in the new Frozen Trail Reward Pass.
- Bantam is a good budget alternative to the Anvil in Arc Raiders.
Arc Raiders Frozen Trail update adds two new weapons to the Raiders’ arsenal: Bantam and Stiletto. The former is claimed to be a direct replacement for the Anvil. So, players are out in the cold looking for the new Bantam revolver in the Pendola Pass map. If you also want to unlock the new revolver, here is how to get the Bantam weapon in Arc Raiders.
How to Find Bantam in Arc Raiders
While everyone expected Bantam, the new revolver, to be rare, it has now been confirmed as an uncommon weapon in Arc Raiders. In contrast, its counterpart, Anvil, was upgraded to a rare weapon in the Frozen Trail update.
Therefore, the Bantam revolver or its blueprint can be found inside any loot box in the game, such as containers, lockers, weapon cases, and more. If you are in a rush, then you can purchase Bantam I from Tian Wen for 11,400 coins. You can currently purchase 3 revolvers from her.
Another quick way to get Bantam is to unlock tier 4 of the new Arc Raiders Frozen Trail Reward Pass, which has the base Bantam I. However, if you are targeting the new revolver’s blueprint, here is a list of all the best loot spots in all the maps, including Pendola Pass in Arc Raiders:
Dam Battlegrounds
- Hydroponic Dome Complex
- Control Tower
Buried City
- Hospital
- Space Travel
- Town Hall
Spaceport
- Arrival Building
- Departure Building
Blue Gate
- Gate Approach
- Pilgrim’s Peak
- Medical Research
- Cultural Archives
Riven Tides
- Hotel Panorama Azzurro
- Port Authority Building
- Azzurro Beach
Pendola Pass
- Almatera Station
- Cielo Sereno Observatory
- Commissionary Supermarket
It should be noted that the new Pendola Pass has dynamic loot zones unlike the rest of the maps in the game. Therefore, the best loot spots on the new map rotate every match. However, based on our raids on the new map, we recommend raiding the areas we listed above.
Moreover, you can boost odds of getting a Bantam weapon/blueprint by participating in Night Raids, Redirection, and Hurricane map conditions in Arc Raiders.
Is the New Bantam Revolver Meta in Arc Raiders?
Bantam is described as a short-barrel revolver with a varied fire rate. Its special mechanic is a unique hip-fire ability, but it isn’t enough to make it one of the best weapons in Arc Raiders. Here are the official stats of the Bantam revolver in Arc Raiders:
Attribute Bantam Details Type Hand Cannon Rarity Uncommon Ammo Type Heavy Ammo Magazine Size 8 Firing Mode Double-Action ARC Armor Penetration Strong Durability 100/100 Weight 3.0 Value 3,800
Undoubtedly, the revolver deals great damage against both raiders and ARC enemies, just like the Anvil. But keep in mind that Bantam has poor accuracy, a short range, and is tough to control, especially when hip-firing.
In addition, you can’t equip any Arc Raiders weapon attachments for Bantam. Overall, Bantam is a good handcannon choice for beginners to take down ARC threats and hostile raiders. It cannot replace Anvil as the best handcannon anytime soon, but it is still a good choice if you are on a tight budget.
That said, let us know your thoughts about the new Bantam revolver in Arc Raiders in the comments below.
