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ARC Raiders Stitcher Guide

The Stitcher is a close-quarters automatic weapon that rewards initiative and thoughtful positioning, while its faster bloom makes uncontrolled full sprays less dependable.

Updated August 11, 2026 Official sources cited Community guide
6.5Base damage
1.75xHeadshot multiplier
LightAmmo
Close rangeBest role

Stitcher Overview

Embark's Update 1.17.0 notes call the Stitcher a close-quarter weapon that rewards thoughtful positioning. Its headshot time-to-kill was too fast in ambush situations, so the patch lowered base damage from 7 to 6.5, reduced the headshot multiplier from 2.5 to 1.75 and increased per-shot dispersion by about 50 percent.

The result still favors aggressive interior play, but asks you to start the fight from the right distance and manage bloom instead of holding the trigger across an open lane.

Damage, Fire Rate & Ammo

The numeric fields above use official balance notes for patch-sensitive damage, headshot, fire-rate or weight values. Ammo category is an in-game reference; magazine size and attachment effects should be checked on the current tooltip because the public official site does not maintain a complete static stat table.

Balance reference: Shrouded Sky - Patch Notes 1.17.0. Official values can change after this guide's review date.

Best Build & Skills

Best build direction: Mobility-first entry and exit. The Stitcher's advantage appears only after you close the gap, so movement and stamina skills create more value than passive inventory bonuses.

  • Nimble Climber: enter through less predictable windows and ledges.
  • Marathon Runner: reduce the stamina cost of closing distance.
  • Slip and Slide: extend low-profile movement through exposed approaches.
  • Effortless Roll: preserve stamina during a committed push or disengage.
  • Heroic Leap: improve the distance of a sprint dodge roll when a fight turns.
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How to Unlock Stitcher

The official site does not publish a fixed Stitcher unlock level or permanent crafting recipe. It confirms the broader loop of finding weapons Topside, adding attachments and upgrading them in the Workshop. Check the live Workshop, trader and loot interfaces for the current acquisition route.

Best Stitcher Loadout

PrimaryStitcher configured for controllability and fast close-range readiness.
Range coverA deliberate medium-range secondary so open ground does not force a bad push.
Entry toolSmoke, Lure Grenade or traversal utility to cross the final unsafe distance.

How to Use Stitcher

  1. Use sound and cover to arrive inside close range before opening fire.
  2. Avoid full-spray tracking beyond the intended distance; Update 1.17.0 deliberately increased bloom.
  3. Commit only with enough stamina left for the exit, not merely enough to reach the target.
  4. Reload behind hard cover and assume a second Raider is holding the trade angle.

Stitcher FAQ

What is the current Stitcher base damage?

Official Update 1.17.0 reduced Stitcher base damage from 7 to 6.5.

What is the Stitcher headshot multiplier?

The same official patch reduced its headshot multiplier from 2.5 to 1.75x.

What skills are best for Stitcher?

Prioritize Mobility skills such as Nimble Climber, Marathon Runner and Effortless Roll. They help create and leave close-range fights; they do not directly increase weapon damage.

Official Sources

Official facts are cited directly. Build and loadout sections are community recommendations derived from those roles and the site's skill data.