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Weapon Penetration System Simple

by johnstx · for Left 4 Dead 2

ABOUT THIS MOD Adds a penetration system to firearms in Left 4 Dead 2. Each weapon type has fixed penetration values, making combat more realistic. Maximum penetration also depends on the weapon data…

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About Weapon Penetration System Simple

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ABOUT THIS MOD Adds a penetration system to firearms in Left 4 Dead 2. Each weapon type has fixed penetration values, making combat more realistic. Maximum penetration also depends on the weapon data…

ABOUT THIS MOD Adds a penetration system to firearms in Left 4 Dead 2. Each weapon type has fixed penetration values, making combat more realistic. Maximum penetration also depends on the weapon data defined in scripts.txt.

VALUE DEFINITIONS [*]maxPen: maximum number of penetrations possible [*]worldMod: damage modifier when hitting solid world objects [*]entityMod: damage modifier when passing through entities (infected, survivors) [*]lossMod: progressive damage loss after each penetration

SHOTGUNS (only worldMod applies) - Chrome: maxPen 5, worldMod 0.5 - SPAS: maxPen 4, worldMod 0.45 - Auto: maxPen 3, worldMod 0.3 - Pump: maxPen 2, worldMod 0.2

RIFLES - M60: maxPen 8, worldMod 0.6, entityMod 0.75, lossMod 0.9 - AK47: maxPen 6, worldMod 0.5, entityMod 0.7, lossMod 0.9 - Desert: maxPen 5, worldMod 0.45, entityMod 0.65, lossMod 0.85 - Rifle: maxPen 4, worldMod 0.3, entityMod 0.6, lossMod 0.8 - SG552: maxPen 4, worldMod 0.25, entityMod 0.55, lossMod 0.8

SMGs - MP5: maxPen 4, worldMod 0.4, entityMod 0.5, lossMod 0.85 - SMG: maxPen 3, worldMod 0.25, entityMod 0.45, lossMod 0.8 - Silenced: maxPen 2, worldMod 0.2, entityMod 0.35, lossMod 0.7

SNIPERS - AWP: maxPen 12, worldMod 0.8, entityMod 1.0, lossMod 0.98 - Scout: maxPen 10, worldMod 0.7, entityMod 0.9, lossMod 0.95 - Military: maxPen 9, worldMod 0.5, entityMod 0.85, lossMod 0.95 - Hunting Rifle: maxPen 8, worldMod 0.4, entityMod 0.8, lossMod 0.9

PISTOLS - Magnum: maxPen 4, worldMod 0.5, entityMod 0.6, lossMod 0.85 - Pistol: maxPen 2, worldMod 0.2, entityMod 0.3, lossMod 0.7

NOTES This mod is designed for players who want more depth in weapon mechanics while keeping the core gameplay intact.

Configuration

The configuration file for this system is located at [code]ems/penetration_system/settings[/code]

Highlights

From source data

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

Last update

Its author last shipped an update 5d ago.

Weapon Penetration System Simple on Nxeon

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One-click install
Supported on Nxeon Left 4 Dead 2 servers. We download it from Steam Workshop, place it, and restart the server.
Server load
light
Latest build
2026-10-30, released 2026-10-30

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From 1 recorded build of Weapon Penetration System Simple.

Dependencies

Declared by the newest build that lists any. Required ones are installed with it on one-click installs.

What kind of mod it is

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Listed on Steam Workshop as “Workshop”

Weapons, items & crafting

New weapons, gear, items and the recipes to make them.

Compatibility

Game
Left 4 Dead 2

Verified at the source

  • ✓Steam WorkshopOfficial listing, checked 2026-11-02Open ↗
  • ✓Authorjohnstx, as published on Steam Workshop
  • ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree

Weapon Penetration System Simple, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Is it free?

Yes. Weapon Penetration System Simple is free to download from Steam Workshop.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

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