The Lightweight Stock is an Epic weapon modification in ARC Raiders. It focuses on faster handling, improving how quickly a weapon aims, equips, and swaps. However, these benefits come with clear recoil trade-offs, making it a situational choice rather than a universal upgrade.
What the Lightweight Stock Does
The Lightweight Stock is designed for players who value speed and responsiveness in close- to mid-range fights.
Stat Effects
| Effect | Value |
|---|---|
| ADS Speed | +200% |
| Equip Time | −30% |
| Unequip Time | −30% |
| Vertical Recoil | +50% |
| Recoil Recovery Time | +50% |
In practice, this means faster reactions and smoother weapon swapping, but noticeably worse recoil control during sustained fire.
Compatible Weapons
The Lightweight Stock can be installed on a wide range of weapons, including:
- Ferro
- Kettle
- Rattler
- Stitcher
- Arpeggio
- Il Toro
- Osprey
- Renegade
- Torrente
- Bettina
- Bobcat
- Hullcracker
- Tempest
- Vulcano
- Aphelion
This broad compatibility makes it useful across multiple loadouts.
How to Get the Lightweight Stock Blueprint
The Lightweight Stock is blueprint locked, meaning you must unlock the blueprint before crafting it.
Available Methods
- Scavenging – The blueprint can be found while looting during raids.
- Crafting – Once unlocked, you can craft the mod at the Gunsmith.
Scavenging remains RNG-based, so some players may take longer to unlock it.
Crafting the Lightweight Stock
After learning the blueprint, the Lightweight Stock can be crafted with the following requirements.
Crafting Requirements
| Ingredients | Requirements | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2× Mod Components | Gunsmith Level 3 | 1× Lightweight Stock |
| 5× Duct Tape | Blueprint required |
The material cost is moderate, making it accessible once Gunsmith Level 3 is reached.
For players who want to save time and avoid the uncertainty of RNG, some choose to Buy Arc Raiders Lightweight Stock blueprints from U4N. It’s simply an alternative for those who prefer to focus on crafting and testing builds instead of repeated scavenging runs, especially once Gunsmith Level 3 is already unlocked in ARC Raiders.
Where to Get the Lightweight Stock
There is no single fixed map location where the Lightweight Stock always appears. Instead, it is obtained through the game's normal loot and progression systems.
Blueprint Drops
The most reliable way to unlock the Lightweight Stock is by finding its blueprint. Once learned, you can craft the attachment whenever you need it.
Blueprints can come from:
- High-tier loot containers and weapon cases
- Mission and contract rewards
- Stronger enemies and elite encounters
- Vendors, depending on progression and availability
Blueprint spawns are not guaranteed. They rotate between runs and locations, so exploring high-value areas consistently is important.
Direct Loot
In some cases, the Lightweight Stock itself can drop as a ready-made attachment from higher-quality loot containers. This lets you use it immediately, but it does not unlock crafting unless you also obtain the blueprint.
How to Use the Lightweight Stock
Choose the Right Weapons
The Lightweight Stock works best on weapons that benefit from faster handling, such as:
- Weapons with slow ADS speed by default
- Builds focused on quick reactions and close-to-mid-range fights
It is less suitable for weapons where stability and sustained fire are more important.
Understand the Trade-Off
While the faster ADS and handling feel strong, the increased recoil is very noticeable. Shots climb upward faster, and the weapon takes longer to settle after firing.
This attachment rewards controlled, deliberate shooting rather than long bursts.
Improve Recoil Control
To use the Lightweight Stock effectively:
- Fire in shorter bursts
- Actively pull down to counter vertical recoil
- Practice recoil control before taking it into high-risk runs
Combine With Other Attachments
Some players pair the Lightweight Stock with attachments that help manage recoil. This helps balance the handling speed with better control.
Recycling and Salvaging
If you no longer need the mod, it can be broken down for resources.
Results
| Method | Materials Gained |
|---|---|
| Recycling | 1× Mod Components, 1× Duct Tape |
| Salvaging | 2× Mechanical Components |
Salvaging is usually the better option if you need Mechanical Components.
Is the Lightweight Stock Worth Using?
The Lightweight Stock works best for aggressive playstyles and weapons used in short engagements. It shines when quick aiming and fast swaps matter more than recoil control. For longer-range fights or sustained fire, the recoil penalties can outweigh the benefits.
In general, this mod is most effective when paired with recoil-stabilizing attachments or used on weapons already known for manageable recoil.
