Il Toro vs Vulcano in Arc Raiders

The <a href="/items/il-toro">Il Toro</a> and <a href="/items/vulcano">Vulcano</a> are Arc Raiders' two standout shotguns. Both deliver punishing close range damage but their mechanics reward different combat styles.

Single Shot Damage

The Il Toro delivers the highest single shot damage of any shotgun in the game. One well placed blast at point blank range can eliminate most targets instantly. The Vulcano spreads its damage across a wider pattern, dealing slightly less per pellet but covering more area. For precision shotgun play, the Il Toro is unmatched.

Spread Pattern

The Vulcano has a wider spread pattern that makes it more forgiving at very close range. You do not need perfect aim to land most of your pellets. The Il Toro has a tighter spread that demands better aim but concentrates all its damage into a smaller area. The Vulcano is easier to use while the Il Toro rewards accuracy.

Fire Rate

The Vulcano fires slightly faster between shots, giving it better sustained damage output. The Il Toro has a longer pump cycle that punishes missed shots more severely. If your first Il Toro shot does not kill, the delay before your second shot can be fatal. The Vulcano's faster follow up shots provide a safety net.

Effective Range

The Il Toro's tighter spread gives it marginally better effective range than the Vulcano. At the outer edge of shotgun range, the Il Toro lands more pellets on target. The Vulcano's wider spread disperses too much at extended range. Both are strictly close range weapons but the Il Toro has a slight range advantage.

Base Defense Use

For base defense, both shotguns excel but the Il Toro's one shot potential at doorways and corners is devastating. Set up at a choke point and anyone who comes through eats the full blast. The Vulcano is better for defending larger rooms where enemies might approach from slightly different angles.

Verdict

The Il Toro is the pick for confident players who aim well and want maximum burst damage. The Vulcano is the forgiving option that works more reliably across a wider range of close quarters scenarios. Both are S tier shotguns.