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Escape From Tarkov: Ultimate Ammo Guide & Ammo Chart [2023]

Published: Dec. 01, 2023
Updated: Dec. 01, 2023

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Today I will show you everything you need to know about ammunition & the ammunition table in Escape From Tarkov and provide you with a complete list of all ammo types for each weapon.

Overview of the guide contents:

  • Basics of ammunition in Tarkov
  • Ammunition table for pistols (Page 1)
  • Ammunition table for PDWs (Page 2)
  • for shotguns (Page 3)
  • for assault rifles and carbines (Page 4)
  • for DMRs and snipers (Page 5)

This is the Ammunition Table for Escape From Tarkov: Always Find the Strongest Ammo

In the table, you will find a simple listing of various calibers and their subcategories. Another table, however, shows you damage values, armor penetration, velocity, etc. This table looks like this:

tarkov-ammo-chart

Exemplary ammunition table for Tarkov

You have now seen many small columns, all of which display a supposedly important value. My experience from around 1,000 hours of Tarkov shows, the most important stats are the following:

  1. Damage: Indicates how much damage you inflict on the enemy's body. The higher this value, the lower the penetration power.
  2. Penetration Power: Indicates how much damage you inflict through the enemy's armor. The higher this value, the lower the damage.
  3. Velocity: Indicates the bullet speed, under a speed of 340 m/s, enemies don't hear the bullet crack & can locate the origin direction worse. The higher the bullet speed, the higher the penetration power.
  4. Tracer: This ammunition lights up when fired.

When to use Which Type of Ammo in Tarkov?

Especially at the beginning of a wipe, you should rely more on ammunition with a high damage value. Because at the start of Tarkov, other players still do not have strong armor, which could only be cracked with armor-piercing (AP) ammunition.

On the other hand, if you are in the middle of a cycle or even at the end, your playing style rather decides the choice of your ammunition. Tarkov players usually divide into two categories when it comes to choosing ammunition:

  • Head & Body: If you focus on these body regions, typical of shooters, then you should consider ammunition with high Penetration Power (Durchschlagskraft). Because the body and head are the most protected body parts in Tarkov.
  • Arms & Legs: For these body regions, you should opt for ammunition with a higher damage value. For arms and legs, there is currently no armor in Tarkov.

So, now you know all the basics of ammunition in Escape from Tarkov, up next are the individual ammunition tables for each weapon category:

2. Tarkov Ammo Chart for Pistols

tarkov glock 18

Example: Glock in Tarkov

9x18 mm Makarov

Caliber Name Damage Penetration
power
1 2 3 4 5 6
9x18 9x18 mm PM SP8 gzh S 67 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
9x18 mm PM SP7 gzh 77 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
9x18 mm PM PSV S 69 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
9x18 mm PM 9 P gzh S 50 5 2 0 0 0 0 0
9x18 mm PM PSO gzh S 54 5 2 0 0 0 0 0
9x18 mm PM PS gs PPO S 55 6 3 0 0 0 0 0
9x18 mm PM PRS gs S 58 6 3 0 0 0 0 0
9x18 mm PM PPe gzh S 61 7 4 0 0 0 0 0
9x18 mm PM PPT gzh S T 59 8 5 1 0 0 0 0
9x18 mm PM Pst gzh S 50 12 6 1 0 0 0 0
9x18 PM mm RG028 gzh S 65 13 6 2 0 0 0 0
9x18 mm PM 9 BZT gzh S 53 18 6 5 1 0 0 0
9x18 mm PM PMM 58 24 6 6 4 0 0 0
9x18 mm PM PBM 40 28 6 6 5 1 0 0

 

9x19 Parabellum

Caliber Name Damage Penetration
power
1 2 3 4 5 6
9x19 9x19 mm RIP 102 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
9x19 mm QuakeMaker S 85 8 6 1 0 0 0 0
9x19 mm PSO gzh S 59 10 6 2 0 0 0 0
9x19 mm Luger CCI 70 10 6 2 0 0 0 0
9x19 mm Green Tracer T 58 14 6 3 1 0 0 0
9x19 mm Pst gzh 54 20 6 6 2 0 0 0
9x19 mm AP 6.3 52 30 6 6 6 4 2 1
9x19 mm 7N31 52 39 6 6 6 5 4 3

 

9x21 Gyurza

Caliber Name Damage Penetration
power
1 2 3 4 5 6
9x21 9x21 mm SP12 80 15 6 2 0 0 0 0
9x21 mm SP11 65 18 6 3 0 0 0 0
9x21 mm SP10 49 35 6 6 6 4 3 2
9x21 mm SP13 T 63 39 6 6 6 5 4 3

 

.45 ACP

Caliber Name Damage Penetration
power
1 2 3 4 5 6
.45 ACP .45 RIP S 127 3 1 0 0 0 0 0
.45 ACP Hydra-Shok S 95 13 6 3 0 0 0 0
.45 ACP Lasermatch FMJ S T 74 19 6 5 1 0 0 0
.45 ACP FMJ S 69 23 6 6 2 1 0 0
.45 ACP AP S 70 36 6 6 6 5 3 2

 

7.62x25 mm Tokarev

Caliber Name Damage Penetration
power
1 2 3 4 5 6
7.62x25 7.62x25mm TT LRNPC 66 7 5 0 0 0 0 0
7.62x25mm TT LRN 64 8 5 0 0 0 0 0
7.62x25mm TT FMJ43 60 11 6 1 0 0 0 0
7.62x25mm TT AKBS 58 12 6 2 0 0 0 0
7.62x25mm TT P gl 58 14 6 3 0 0 0 0
7.62x25mm TT PT gzh T 55 18 6 4 0 0 0 0
7.62x25mm TT Pst gzh 50 25 6 6 4 1 0 0
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The interest in digging deep into the gaming industry stems from the DayZ Mod for Arma 2 in 2012. Kevin started working in the gaming industry in 2016. First as a trainee at Survivethis, the biggest German Survival-Games-Site at that time. Only half a year later, he got accepted at Gamestar and later MeinMMO. Now, on Guided.news he implements all his Knowledge to deliver comprehensive news, guides, interviews and more unique topics.
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