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Ammo is perhaps the most important resource in Escape from Tarkov. While the weapons you carry are pretty relevant for your playstyle and the opportunities you’ll have in a Raid, the ammo you use will make all the difference. Features like speed and penetration power can decide if you die or survive an encounter against an enemy in front of you.
In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about ammunition, including which is the best ammo in Escape from Tarkov.
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There are almost 100 types and subtypes of bullets in Escape from Tarkov. With that high number, it is only natural that you wonder what are the differences between them, which ones are better, and why.
In this game, you can get a headshot with only one bullet of any type of ammo shot with any weapon. You need to be at the correct distance and aim a head without a helmet, of course, but it’s doable. However, the ammo you’re using will give you drastically different results in any other scenario.
When comparing bullets, you need to take into consideration at least seven characteristics:
•Damage. This is the raw damage a bullet does.
•Penetration power. How well it penetrates the six different classes of armors, and how much durability it takes out from them per shot.
•Fragmentation chance. The probability that a bullet will split into pieces when reaching its target, dealing extra damage.
Learning which bullets are the best is essential because it will be your key to victory against other players. However, it can take some time, considering the wild variety of ammo and weapons available in the game.
Fortunately, you can always inspect them in your inventory or handbook and learn their stats and features. Below you can check some of the best ammo in the whole game.
While this is the weakest and slowest ammo you can put into a 12 gauge shotgun, its armor penetration is unmatched. These bullets have the highest chance of doing damage to your enemy, no matter the bulletproof vest they are using.
If you’re using any variant of the AK-74, you can’t go wrong with the 7N40. There might be other bullets with more damage (HP) or penetration power (PPBS), but its balanced stats make it the safest choice. Unfortunately, it can’t be purchased at the Flea Market.
Its Russian name means “armor-piercing bullet”, and that's all you need to know. Your carbine and assault rifles will be able to do serious damage to all the six classes of armor in Escape from Tarkov. Its speed of 730 m/s is also formidable.
The M62 is a 7.62x51mm type of bullet, which means it can be loaded in some of your marksman and sniper-bolt rifles. Its low recoil and high level of damage make it one of the best ammo you can use in these types of weapons. You can go with the M61 or M993 for further penetration power, but at the expense of damage and more important recoil.
There are only three types of bullets compatible with the Ash-12 12.7x55 assault rifle and this is the one with the least damage and highest recoil. Why is it on the list, then? Because its penetration power is simply unmatched, letting you destroy your enemies’ armor like they were sponges. The only real downside? It’s pretty expensive. It costs a...
Another bullet for some sniper rifles (the Mosin, the SV-98, and the SVDS on this occasion), this ammo has the highest penetration power against all the six levels of armor in the game. Its speed, Effective Distance, and damage are also pretty decent.
With low penetration power, this bullet might not seem like the best match for your AKS-74 family of assault rifles. However, its elevated damage and its pretty affordable price (130 Roubles per bullet) earn this ammo a spot on the list.
Apr 6, 2020 · With nearly 80 Escape from Tarkov ammo types for players to wrap their heads around, it’s not hard to see how tricky it is for new players to figure out what ammo to buy for each...
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This page lists all ammunition types in Escape from Tarkov. Click the name of a caliber to see the full list of available cartridges. To learn more about the effectiveness of ammunition check the Ballistics page.
Feb 21, 2024 · To get a full breakdown of the Tarkov ballistics model, you should use the following resource: Official Tarkov Wiki Ballistics Chart. This is a dynamic resource that is updated with each change, and it’s the best way to learn about how bullets work in Tarkov.
Sep 18, 2023 · Escape from Tarkov: How to beat the new street boss, Kaban. To start off the guide, we will show you how to recognize what type of ammo your gun needs and what caliber it is. This information can usually be gathered from the gun's icon or when the gun is inspected by double-clicking it.
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Jul 19, 2022 · This guide will provide a list of the best ammo types of each caliber in Escape From Tarkov. We will also walk you through how ammo stats and ballistics work in Tarkov to help you choose the right round for your raid.
