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almost 4 years ago - /u/NylesBlack - Direct link

If it was through a tree, it likely just chipped through the outer part. Keep in mind, trees are round (duh!) which means the mass to penetrate is less to the sides than in the middle.

almost 4 years ago - /u/NylesBlack - Direct link

Originally posted by Glenniss2

Or am i wrong? is there anywhere in the game that explains penetration? I just think it should be more clear, but that's my opinion.

Wall penetration is a very analogue system, mostly based around the type of bullet and how far it has traveled already as well as thickness and type of the obstacle you hit.

For example, shooting a compact round at a fence within a few meters usually makes the bullet go through, however if you shoot from a longer distance, at some point the bullet will not be strong enough to pierce the fence anymore.

For trees it can mean that even a nitro bullet will eventually lose enough power over distance that it fails to penetrate a tree.