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Ammunition · .45 ACP
.45 ACP Hydra-Shok
Damage
100
Penetration
13 (Tier F)
Armor Damage
30%
Fragmentation
50%
Velocity
274 m/s
Flea / Trader
₽281 (Peacekeeper)
Against Every Armor Class
How HydraShok performs against each armor class at full durability.
Class 1
Contested
Class 2
Poor
Class 3
Bounces
Class 4
Bounces
Class 5
Bounces
Class 6
Bounces
Handling: heavy bleed +30%.
Guns Chambered in .45 ACP (5)
Where to Buy
Peacekeeper (LL2)₽281
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HydraShok good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #4 of 5 .45 ACP rounds by penetration (13 pen, tier F) with 100 damage. Handling modifiers: heavy bleed +30%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does HydraShok penetrate?
With 13 penetration it only has a fighting chance against Class 1 armor and will not beat anything heavier. As a rule of thumb, a round needs about 10 more penetration than an armor's class x 10 to punch through consistently; the class-by-class chart on this page shows each matchup.
Where can you buy HydraShok?
Peacekeeper sells it at loyalty level 2 for about ₽281 per round.
