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What does the Shotgun Silencer actually do?

The Shotgun Silencer is an Epic muzzle mod that reduces the noise of your shotgun shots by about 50%.

In practice, this means:

Enemies hear you from a shorter distance.

AI reacts slightly later to your shots.

Third parties are less likely to track your position after one or two blasts.

It does not make your shots silent, and it does not hide muzzle flash or pellet impact sounds up close. Anyone nearby will still know you are there. The benefit is mostly about reducing long-range sound detection and lowering how fast fights attract more problems.

Which weapons can use it?

The Shotgun Silencer is compatible with:

Il Toro

Vulcano

If you are not using these platforms, the blueprint will not help you directly. It is very much a shotgun-specific investment.

Is the Shotgun Silencer worth crafting?

This is the question most players ask first.

The short answer: yes, if you use shotguns regularly and play solo or in small squads.

The longer answer:

Shotguns are loud by default. Without a silencer, one engagement often turns into three, because AI and players converge on the noise. With the silencer, you can:

Clear smaller groups without alerting half the area.

Finish quick fights and relocate before attention builds.

Reduce the chance of being third-partied after a close-range kill.

It does not increase damage, range, or accuracy. The value is entirely tactical. If your playstyle involves fast pushes and controlled engagements, the silencer pays off. If you play very aggressively and do not care about noise, the benefit is smaller.

How do you unlock and craft the Shotgun Silencer?
What are the requirements?

To craft one Shotgun Silencer, you need:

2× Mod Components

8× Wires

Gunsmith Level 3

Shotgun Silencer Blueprint

The blueprint is locked by default, so you must obtain it before crafting is possible.

Where do players usually get the blueprint?

The blueprint can come from:

Scavenging in the field

Looting containers and high-value areas

Crafting progression paths

In real play, most players get it through repeated scavenging runs rather than targeted farming. It is not extremely rare, but you should not expect to find it quickly either.

Many players who do not want to wait for RNG choose to buy arc raiders gear and blueprints to stabilize their loadouts earlier, especially when they are focused on shotgun builds.

How expensive is it to use long term?

Each silencer costs moderate resources:

Mod Components are the main limiter.

Wires are common but stack up in quantity.

Because the silencer is Epic, it is not something you throw on every cheap run. Most players save it for:

Higher-risk zones

Contract runs

Squad play where controlled noise matters

If you recycle a Shotgun Silencer, you only get back a small part of the materials, so it is better to treat it as a consumable that you plan to actually use, not flip.

How much difference does the noise reduction make in real fights?

On paper, “50% reduced noise” sounds simple. In practice, it changes behavior patterns.

Without a silencer:

One shotgun blast often pulls AI from multiple angles.

Nearby players can triangulate your position quickly.

With the silencer:

AI reaction is slower and more localized.

Distant players often do not move toward you immediately.

You can finish a fight and reposition before pressure builds.

It will not save you if you fight too long in one spot. But it often buys you enough time to reload, heal, and move before the area becomes dangerous.

When is the Shotgun Silencer most useful?

From experience, it performs best in:

Solo runs where avoiding attention is critical.

Urban or interior areas with tight engagement distances.

Contract objectives that require clearing AI quietly.

Early to mid-game rotations where you want to avoid chain fights.

It is less impactful in:

Open areas where sound travels less predictably.

Full squad brawls where noise is unavoidable.

Situations where speed matters more than discretion.

Common mistakes players make with this mod

Expecting true stealth
The silencer reduces noise, but it does not remove it. You still need positioning and movement discipline.

Overusing it on low-value runs
Because of its cost, many players burn resources on runs where a basic muzzle would be enough.

Staying too long after shooting
Even silenced shots add up. Relocation is still part of the tactic.

How does it compare to other shotgun muzzle mods?

The Shotgun Silencer is about control, not damage.

Other muzzle mods may give better raw performance, but they also increase attention. Many experienced players rotate between:

Damage-focused muzzles for aggressive squad play.

The Shotgun Silencer for controlled solo or contract runs.

It is not an always-on choice, but it is a strong situational tool.


The Shotgun Silencer blueprint is not flashy, but it is practical. It helps you manage the biggest weakness of shotguns: noise.

If your goal is to survive longer, take fewer third-party fights, and move through objectives with less pressure, this mod fits well into that mindset. Once you understand its limits and use it deliberately, it becomes one of the more reliable quality-of-life upgrades for shotgun players in ARC Raiders.

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