ARC Raiders: Padded Stock Guide

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What is the Padded Stock?

The Padded Stock is a weapon modification classified as Epic. Its main purpose is to improve weapon stability, making your shots more predictable and easier to control. It reduces recoil and dispersion, which can be particularly useful for automatic or high-recoil weapons.

In practical terms:

Vertical Recoil is reduced by 15%.

Horizontal Recoil is reduced by 15%.

Per-shot dispersion is reduced by 20%.

These stats make a noticeable difference during firefights, especially at medium to long ranges. You’ll find your bullets landing closer to your aim point when firing sustained bursts.

However, it comes with trade-offs:

ADS (Aim Down Sights) speed is reduced by 30%.

Equip and Unequip times are increased by 20% each.

This means while you’re more stable when shooting, swapping weapons or aiming down sights is slower, so it’s best suited for players who prioritize sustained fire over mobility.

Which Weapons Can Use Padded Stock?

Not all weapons can equip a Padded Stock. Based on common player experience, it works on a variety of rifles and SMGs, including:

Ferro, Kettle, Rattler, Stitcher, Arpeggio, Il Toro

Osprey, Renegade, Torrente, Bettina, Bobcat

Tempest, Vulcano, Aphelion

If you mainly use one of these weapons, the Padded Stock is a strong choice. On weapons outside this list, it cannot be equipped.

How Can I Get Padded Stock?

There are three main sources for acquiring a Padded Stock:

Scavenging
Players often find this mod while looting missions or enemy drops. It’s relatively rare, so expect some variability depending on the mission.

Crafting
Crafting is straightforward if you have the right materials. You need:

2 × Mod Components

5 × Duct Tape

Requirements:

Gunsmith level 3

Padded Stock Blueprint

Crafting is often faster for dedicated players who farm components consistently. If you want to avoid waiting for drops, this is usually the best route.

Buying from NPCs
Certain vendors sell the Padded Stock, including Tian Wen. Pricing can vary, but this is a reliable option if you have enough in-game currency.

For those looking to save some in-game money or acquire it quickly, you can also buy ARC Raiders items cheap from U4N sellers. Many players on Reddit report that this approach is often cheaper than farming or crafting, especially for mods they plan to use long-term.

How Does It Perform in Practice?

From my experience and observing other players, here’s how the Padded Stock behaves in-game:

The reduction in vertical and horizontal recoil is noticeable on weapons like Rattler or Osprey. Even during sustained fire, bullets remain close to your aiming point.

Reduced per-shot dispersion makes burst firing more accurate at mid-range. For automatic weapons, this translates into fewer missed shots.

Slower ADS speed can be frustrating in close-quarters combat. Players often compensate by not aiming down sights immediately or by using weapons that rely on hip-fire at close range.

Equip/unequip penalties are minor for most players, but in PvP, swapping to a secondary weapon is slightly slower.

Overall, the Padded Stock favors controlled, precise shooting rather than aggressive, fast-paced play.

Should I Use Padded Stock?

It depends on your playstyle:

Yes, if:

You focus on mid-to-long-range engagements.

You use high-recoil weapons and need stability.

You prefer accuracy over mobility.

No, if:

You rely on close-range quick ADS or weapon swaps.

You run a fast-paced hit-and-run style.

Most experienced players equip the Padded Stock on their main rifle or SMG, then keep a lightweight secondary for fast engagements.

Can I Recycle or Salvage It?

Yes. If you no longer need the Padded Stock, recycling or salvaging is straightforward:

Recycling returns:

1 × Mod Component

1 × Duct Tape

Salvaging returns:

2 × Mechanical Components

Players often recycle older mods to craft upgrades or save materials for higher-tier modifications.


The Padded Stock is an Epic mod that improves stability at the cost of mobility.

Best used on rifles or SMGs that suffer from recoil.

Can be acquired through scavenging, crafting, NPC vendors, or third-party sellers.

Ideal for players who value accuracy and sustained fire over quick weapon handling.

Always consider ADS and equip speed penalties in your loadout strategy.

In short, the Padded Stock is one of the most practical stability mods for mid- and long-range builds. If you plan your loadout around precision, it’s worth investing in.

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