ARC Raiders Weapon Stencils Guide: Every Stencil, Which Guns It Fits and How to Apply It
Stencils are ARC Raiders' weapon skins, added in Frozen Trail. You find one Topside, learn it once, and then paint any gun it fits with Stencil Parts. There are 14 so far: 8 you can loot in a raid and 6 that only come from the Reward Pass. Each fits its own list of guns, and the paint stays on the weapon for good
How stencils work
- Find it. Topside stencils drop in raids. Extract with it
- Learn it. Once learned, the stencil is yours for good. You never need to find it again
- Apply it. Paint a weapon the stencil fits. Every application costs Stencil Parts
- The stencil is applied to the weapon itself, so it stays on that gun when you die. Whoever loots the gun gets it painted
- Stencil Parts are an Epic material you scavenge in commercial, residential and industrial areas. They weigh 0.1 and stack to 500
- Each stencil only fits certain guns. The lists are below
The 8 stencils that drop Topside
| Stencil | Rarity | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Garnet | Uncommon | Osprey, Canto, Stitcher, Bobcat, Vulcano, Il Toro, Hairpin, Venator, Burletta, Torrente, Anvil, Bantam, Stiletto, Renegade, Ferro, Kettle, Rattler, Bettina, Arpeggio, Tempest |
| Ochre | Uncommon | The same 20 guns as Garnet |
| Verdigris | Uncommon | Anvil, Bobcat and Stiletto, the guns seen with it so far. Embark has not published a full list |
| Cerulean | Rare | Osprey, Bobcat, Vulcano, Venator, Anvil, Bantam, Bettina, Arpeggio |
| Dusty Camo | Rare | Il Toro, Burletta, Torrente, Stiletto, Rattler, Tempest |
| Milky Terracotta | Rare | Canto, Hairpin, Burletta, Renegade, Ferro, Kettle |
| Slipstream | Epic | Il Toro, Anvil, Rattler |
| Tortoise | Epic | Anvil, Rattler |
The 6 Reward Pass stencils
These never drop in a raid. They come from the Premium Reward Pass or the Collector Set, and each fits a single gun
| Stencil | Fits | Where from |
|---|---|---|
| Bulwark | Hullcracker | Premium Reward Pass |
| Dragon's Breath | Tempest | Frozen Trail Collector Set |
| Empyrean | Osprey | Premium Reward Pass |
| Fortuna | Anvil | Premium Reward Pass |
| Serac | Bobcat | Premium Reward Pass |
| Sacrifice | Renegade | Premium Reward Pass |
Which gun has the most options?
The Anvil can wear more stencils than any other gun: Garnet, Ochre, Verdigris, Cerulean, Slipstream, Tortoise and Fortuna. The Rattler and the Bobcat come next with five each. If you want one stencil that fits almost everything, Garnet and Ochre each cover 20 guns
Stencils on Amplified weapons
Embark has not said how stencils work with Amplified weapons. Players report that a stencil applied before amplifying stays on the gun but the gun keeps its old look, and some believe a stencil can't be applied after. Paint your favorite gun before you amplify it if the look matters to you
Frequently asked questions
How many weapon stencils are there?
14 so far: 8 that drop Topside and 6 from the Premium Reward Pass and the Collector Set
How do I apply a stencil?
Learn it once after you extract with it, then apply it to a weapon it fits. Each application costs Stencil Parts
Do stencils stay on the gun when I die?
Yes. The stencil is on the weapon itself, so it stays on the gun, including for whoever loots it
Where do I get Stencil Parts?
They are scavenged Topside in commercial, residential and industrial areas
Which stencils fit the most guns?
Garnet and Ochre, with 20 guns each
Can I get the Reward Pass stencils in a raid?
No. Bulwark, Empyrean, Fortuna, Serac and Sacrifice are Premium Reward Pass rewards, and Dragon's Breath comes with the Collector Set
Sources: the ARC Raiders Wiki (CC BY-SA 4.0), Embark Studios news and patch notes
