| Page Contents Current As of Patch: | 2014/11/12 |
| Soft Point Ammunition | |
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| Soft Point Ammunition increases the weapon's maximum damage range by 5 meters, but reduces its projectile velocity by 5%. | |
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| Cert Cost: | 100 
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| SC Cost: | 75 
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The Soft Point Ammunition (SPA) is certification for ammo slot, that extends maximum damage drop off range by 5-6m, by reducing bullet velocity.
Stats
- -5% bullet velocity on all weapons[1]
Explanation
This diagram just shows what SPA (and HVA) does.
How SPA and HVA effect a weapon damage model
The diagram doesn't show any specific number since it's variable for each weapon. As you can see:
- SPA increases the range where the weapon does the maximum damage, but the weapon does the minimum damage at the same range as without it.
- HVA doesn't increase the weapon's maximum damage range, but increases the range where the weapon does the minimum damage.
Recommendations as an Attachment
- Soft Point ammo is normally a "must have" attachment, because of the few down sides.
- Although it will reduce the range of the weapon's effectiveness at range if it loses 2 tiers of damage- most weapons that equip it are already made with close quarters combat in mind.
- The muzzle velocity is normally negligible, unless you are using a suppressor.
- The weapon's effectiveness is only increased by 5 meters, or around 15 feet. It can mean the difference between the enemy get away- or getting that kill just as he enters the doorway.
Videos
Soft Point Ammo Misconceptions (PlanetSide 2 Attachment Testing Review)
Shows that softpoint ammo does not decrease damage at minimum damage range.
Planetside 2 - GD-7F Bullet Drop Velocity Attachment Comparison
Showing the bullet drop of softpoint ammo at range
