When you first pick up the IL Toro in ARC Raiders, it feels like a weapon with a clear attitude. It does not ask you to play safe, and it definitely does not care much about long sightlines. If you want a shotgun that can turn a cramped hallway into your space, this one earns its place, especially if you have been browsing ARC Raiders BluePrints and thinking about what actually fits a close-range build.

What the IL Toro Really Does

The IL Toro is a pump-action shotgun built for fast, hard hits at very short distance. It runs on Shotgun Ammo, has a five-round magazine, and leans into that classic shotgun rhythm: fire, pump, reposition, and fire again. You do not use it to chip away from across a yard. You use it when the fight has already collapsed into close quarters and somebody needs to drop right now. Its pellet spread helps a bit with aim, so you are not forced to land a perfect center shot every time, but the trade-off is obvious. Step too far back and the damage falls off fast.

That is why the IL Toro feels so different from rifles or pistols. Those weapons reward steady tracking and clean pacing. This one rewards confidence. Players who like to push through doors, clear rooms, or catch enemies before they can react usually get more value out of it than cautious snipers or slow walkers. It has a strong bite, but only if you stay committed to the fight.

Stats, Handling, and What They Mean

The IL Toro comes with 100 durability, which is nice because it means you are not constantly worrying about it falling apart after a few raids. Its damage sits at 67.5, with a fire rate of 14.3 and a range rating of 20. Those numbers tell the story pretty well. It is not a flexible weapon, but it is a brutal one where it matters. Stability at 80.6 gives it enough control to feel dependable, while agility at 61.1 keeps it from feeling like a brick. Stealth is only 18, so if you use it, people will know. They will hear you coming, and then they will hear the shotgun.

One thing players notice quickly is the weak ARC armor penetration. That matters a lot when you start running into tougher mechanical enemies. Against lightly armored targets, the IL Toro can feel unfair. Against heavy ARC units, though, it starts to lose some of that shine. You can still make it work with the right positioning, but it is not the tool you want for every problem. That is where smart loadout planning comes in. A longer-range backup weapon can save you when the fight moves out of your comfort zone, and it keeps you from burning through resources on every awkward encounter.

Buying It or Building It

If you want the IL Toro quickly, Tian Wen sells it for $15,000. That is not pocket change, so most players will think twice before spending that much. If your raids usually happen in tight buildings or cluttered interiors, the price can make sense. If you spend most of your time in open ground, though, it starts to feel like a luxury purchase you may not use enough. Crafting is the other route. You will need 5 Mechanical Components and 6 Simple Gun Parts, along with the IL Toro Blueprint and a Gunsmith Level I workbench. The materials are fairly common, which helps, but the blueprint gate means you still need some progression before you can start making extras on demand.

That said, once the blueprint is in your hands, the weapon becomes easy to reproduce. A lot of players like that because it takes some pressure off their wallet. You are not stuck choosing between using the gun and saving it for later. You can build another one, head back out, and keep the pressure on. If you are the kind of player who likes to push early and take fights before the enemy settles in, that flexibility matters quite a bit, especially when you are also keeping an eye on ARC Items for sale and weighing what is worth carrying into the next raid.

Final Thoughts

The IL Toro is not trying to be subtle, and that is part of its charm. It is a close-range shotgun for players who want direct results and do not mind making noise to get them. In the right hands, it can shut down corridors, punish rushed pushes, and make indoor fights feel one-sided. It does have real limits, especially against armor and at longer ranges, but those limits are easy to respect once you know what the gun wants from you. If you play to its strengths and keep a second weapon nearby for awkward ranges, the IL Toro can become one of the most satisfying choices in ARC Raiders.