Piercing Rounds Magazine (item:piercing-rounds-magazine)
factorio — Item IDs
An upgraded ammunition type for submachine guns and turrets, dealing more damage than standard magazines. Crafted with steel and copper plates.
Syntax
/c game.player.insert{name="piercing-rounds-magazine", count=50}Example
/c game.player.insert{name="piercing-rounds-magazine", count=50}💡 Notes
Base game item. Requires military science pack for research. [verify] for exact damage values in current version.
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Turrets first
Use piercing rounds in gun turrets for early defense before laser turrets are available.
Ammo belt
Set up an ammo belt loop around your base to feed turrets automatically.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Ammo not feeding turrets
Ensure inserters are placed correctly and the turret has ammo slots available.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Don't use piercing rounds for mining
- Don't forget to upgrade to uranium rounds later
👍 Pros
- Higher damage than standard ammo
- Effective against medium biters
- Easy to mass-produce
👎 Cons
- Requires steel, more expensive
- Still weak against big biters