In ARC Raiders, the weapons you carry decide how each fight plays out, and that becomes obvious the first time you run into the IL Toro. It is a shotgun that wants you up close, in the mess, and it does not care much for caution. If you are checking out ARC Raiders BluePrints, this is one of those guns that stands out because it changes how you move, peek, and commit once enemies are near enough to matter.

What the IL Toro Actually Feels Like

The IL Toro is a pump-action shotgun built around heavy burst damage at short range. It uses Shotgun Ammo and carries a five-shell magazine, so every shot matters a bit more than it would on a spray weapon. The spread is wide enough to forgive imperfect aim, which is handy when fights get messy, but the trade-off is obvious. Once the target backs away, the gun starts losing value fast. You do not really "hold" angles with it for long. You push, fire, pump, and then decide whether to keep pressing or swap to something with reach.

Stats, Buying, and Crafting

On paper, the numbers make its purpose pretty clear. The IL Toro has 67.5 damage, 14.3 fire rate, 20 range, 80.6 stability, 61.1 agility, 18 stealth, and 100 durability. That mix tells you a lot. It is steady for a shotgun, but it is not quiet, and it is not built for flexible spacing. If you want one right away, Tian Wen sells it for $15,000, which is not pocket change. Most players will feel that price. You can also craft it once you have the IL Toro Blueprint, along with 5 Mechanical Components and 6 Simple Gun Parts, using a Gunsmith Level I workbench. That makes it a realistic option once you have started collecting better ARC Raiders Items and setting up your stash for repeat runs.

Where It Shines and Where It Fails

The IL Toro is at its best in places where enemies have nowhere to breathe. Tight hallways, stairwells, cluttered rooms, and awkward corners all suit it well. One solid blast can swing a fight before the other side gets a chance to react. That is why aggressive players like it. It rewards quick decisions. It also works well if your squad needs someone to break contact and force pressure up close. The problem is just as simple. Against armored ARC targets, the weak penetration shows up quickly, and in open ground you will feel underpowered almost immediately. If you miss your first shot or if the target is already sliding out of range, the weapon starts to look a lot less scary.

How to Use It Without Getting Burned

You will get more out of the IL Toro if you treat it like a tool for commitment, not a general-purpose gun. Don't wander around hoping it solves every fight. It won't. Move with cover, close distance before you fire, and pair it with a secondary that can handle mid-range scraps when enemies refuse to come in. A lot of players make the mistake of rushing too early and then getting caught in the open after the first blast. That is usually how the gun punishes you. Used with patience, it can feel brutal. Used carelessly, it is just a loud way to miss a chance.

Final Thoughts

The IL Toro is one of those weapons that makes sense the moment you play to its strengths. It is not subtle, and it is not versatile in the usual sense, but it hits hard where it counts. If you like close fights and you are happy to force the pace, it can be a nasty part of your loadout. Whether you buy it from Tian Wen or craft it after picking up the right parts, it fits players who want direct, messy, high-pressure combat, and that's exactly why many people keep it around when they're sorting through their buy ARC Raiders Trinkets and deciding what deserves space in the next raid.