Angled Grip III is a rare underbarrel weapon modification in Arc Raiders. Most players use it for one main reason: it significantly reduces horizontal recoil. In practice, that means your weapon kicks less from side to side when firing, which makes sustained fire easier to control.
This mod is not something you stumble into early by accident. It is blueprint locked, so you must unlock the blueprint before you can craft it. Once crafted, it can be attached to a wide range of weapons, which is one reason many players consider it a long-term upgrade rather than a niche item most players ignore.
Which Weapons Can Use Angled Grip III?
In general, Angled Grip III is compatible with many mid- to late-game weapons. According to current data, it works with:
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Ferro
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Kettle
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Rattler
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Stitcher
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Arpeggio
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Il Toro
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Venator
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Bettina
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Bobcat
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Tempest
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Vulcano
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Aphelion
Most players focus on using it with automatic or burst-fire weapons where horizontal recoil becomes a problem during longer fights. On slower, single-shot weapons, the benefit is usually less noticeable.
How Much Recoil Reduction Does It Actually Give?
On paper, Angled Grip III provides 40% reduced horizontal recoil. In real gameplay, that translates to noticeably tighter grouping during automatic fire.
Most players feel the difference after just a few fights. Instead of constantly correcting left-right movement, you can focus more on vertical recoil and tracking enemies. This is especially helpful during longer engagements against ARC machines or when fighting other players at medium range.
However, it does not eliminate recoil entirely. You still need to control your aim. It just makes that control more forgiving.
What Is the Downside of Using Angled Grip III?
Like most strong mods in Arc Raiders, Angled Grip III comes with a tradeoff. It reduces ADS (aim down sights) speed by 30%.
In practice, this means:
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Your weapon takes longer to fully aim
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Snap-aiming in close combat feels slower
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Quick reaction fights become slightly riskier
Most players accept this downside when they are running weapons meant for sustained fire rather than quick peeking. If your playstyle relies heavily on fast ADS, you may feel the penalty more than the benefit.
How Do You Get Angled Grip III?
Is It Found Through Scavenging?
Usually, players do not find Angled Grip III directly while scavenging. Because it is blueprint locked, scavenging alone is not enough unless you already have the blueprint and the crafting materials.
What you can find are the components needed to craft it, such as duct tape and mod components.
How Does Crafting Work?
To craft Angled Grip III, you need:
Once all requirements are met, crafting produces 1× Angled Grip III.
Most players unlock Gunsmith 3 naturally as they progress, so the main bottleneck is usually the blueprint rather than the crafting station.
Is Angled Grip III Worth Crafting?
For most players, the answer is yes, eventually.
If you regularly use compatible automatic weapons, Angled Grip III often becomes a default choice. The recoil reduction makes weapons more consistent, especially during longer raids where missing shots costs resources.
That said, early-game players usually prioritize basic upgrades and armor. Crafting Angled Grip III makes more sense once you already have stable gear and spare materials.
How Does Weight Affect Gameplay?
Angled Grip III has a weight of 0.75. In isolation, that is not heavy, but weight adds up quickly in Arc Raiders.
Most players consider weight when:
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Planning longer scavenging runs
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Running mobility-focused builds
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Carrying multiple mods or backup weapons
Usually, players running heavier weapons already expect slower movement, so the added weight of Angled Grip III does not change much. Lightweight builds may feel the difference more.
Can You Sell or Recycle Angled Grip III?
Angled Grip III has a sell price of 5,000. Some players craft extras and choose to sell ARC Raiders items when they need quick credits rather than keeping unused mods in storage.
If you decide not to keep it, you also have recycling and salvaging options:
Recycling Results
Salvaging Results
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2× Duct Tape
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2× Mechanical Components
In general, recycling is chosen when players want to craft another mod, while salvaging is better for stocking up on general-purpose materials.
How Do Most Players Use Angled Grip III in Combat?
In practice, most players attach Angled Grip III to their primary weapon rather than a backup.
Typical usage looks like this:
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Medium-range fights against ARC enemies
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Suppressive fire during co-op missions
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PvP engagements where sustained accuracy matters more than fast ADS
Players usually avoid pairing it with weapons meant for close-range burst damage, where the ADS penalty can be more dangerous than the recoil benefit.
Is Angled Grip III Better Than Other Grips?
Compared to lower-tier grips, Angled Grip III is clearly stronger in terms of horizontal recoil control. However, it is not automatically the best choice for every build.
In general:
Most experienced players switch grips depending on the weapon and mission type rather than sticking to one mod forever.
Final Thoughts From a Practical Player Perspective
Angled Grip III is not flashy, but it is reliable. Most players who unlock it end up using it regularly, especially on automatic weapons where horizontal recoil causes missed shots and wasted ammo.
It does not change how you play the game, but it makes your existing playstyle more forgiving. If you understand its downsides and build around them, it becomes one of those mods you quietly rely on rather than constantly think about.
