If you're looking for every type of shell in Iron Nest, we've got you covered. The insanely fun Heavy Turret Simulator comes with over 30 types of shells, each with its own unique look, requisition credits price, and, of course, the effect it has on the battlefield. Here's a complete list of all Iron Nest ammo type and their effects.
Every Shell Type in Iron Nest: Cost, Effect & Strategy
As stated by the developers, they plan to include more than 30 shell types in the game, each with its own unique model, purpose, target applications, mission roles, and level of destructive power. Knowing when to use each type of ammunition is essential, as it can significantly influence the outcome of a mission and your ability to fulfill your objectives as efficiently and cleanly as possible.
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With that said, here are all the shell types currently available in Iron Nest:
| Shell Type | What to use for? |
|---|---|
| HE Shell In-game Description: Standard burst load shell; Radius: 0.27 km blast radius. Cost: 3 Requisition Credits | This is the most standard shell type in Iron Nest. You can use them to eliminate artillery batteries, infantry divisions, mechanized targets, and civil riots. |
| HCHE Shell In-game Description: Max Burst Charge, Overpressure Effect, Secure Fuse; Radius: 0.63 km blast radius. Cost: 5 Requisition Credits | This shell is significantly more destructive than standard HE rounds, boasting more than double the blast radius. It is an excellent choice when you need to eliminate two or more targets in close proximity, saving both time and Requisition Credits. Just be careful not to eliminate friendly units or other unintended targets due to its massive blast radius. |
| AP Shell In-game Description: Hard-core Penetr; For ARMR Targets; Radius: 0.14 km blast radius. Cost: 3 Requisition Credits | AP shells are essentially armor-piercing hole-punchers. They offer surgical precision and massive penetrating power within a small blast radius. Designed to destroy bunkers, armored targets, and other underground facilities, these shells excel in situations where deep penetration is required to achieve the desired destructive effect. |
| S.T.A.R Shell In-game Description: Illum. High-Lum Flare CT Parachute Drop; Radius: 12.74 km illumination radius. Cost: 1 Requisition Credit | This is a non-combat shell, designed to illuminate a big radius of land. It's basically a recon shell, but it can also be used for false flag operations. |
| SMOKE Shell In-game Description: Screening Cloud, Long-Burning Canister; No Open Flame; Radius: 1.86 km blast radius. Cost: 1 Requisition Credit | Another non-lethal shell type, Smoke shells can be used to create smokescreens, obscure specific locations, control crowds during civil unrest, and serve other tactical purposes. According to the developers, they currently have no practical use in the game, but related mission objectives and mechanics are planned for future updates. |
| PHOSGENE In-game Description: Toxic Choking Agent, Cloud Release; Radius: 1.85 km blast radius. Cost: TBA | A perfect weapon when you want to eliminate enemy personnel while keeping the surrounding infrastructure intact. It is highly effective against infantry units, civil unrest, and other unarmored human targets. |
| TEAR GAS In-game Description: Non-Lethal Irritant CS Dispersion; Radius: 1.86 km blast radius. Cost: TBA | Another non-lethal shell type, this round is designed for situations where you need to disperse crowds during civil unrest or render infantry combat ineffective while sparing their lives. It is currently not used in any missions, though it may become relevant in future content. |
Now, you might be wondering, "Where's the rest? You told us there would be more than 30 shell types in Iron Nest, but you've only listed seven." Well, these are the only shell types currently available in the game and officially confirmed by the developers. As Iron Nest moves closer to release, additional ammunition types are expected to be revealed, and we'll update our shell types list accordingly. For now, this is everything we know.
Iron Nest Shells FAQs
There will be over 30, as confirmed by the developers, but currently, there are only 7.
They can be lethal or non-lethal; they can have large or small radii; they can be better or worse against specific types of targets, etc.
You can spend Requisition Credits at the Requisition Station and request more Shells (as well as other abilities).
For now, that's all we can tell about Iron Nest Shell types. Thanks for reading, and while you're here, don't forget to check out our dedicated Iron Nest hub for more guides, tutorials, walkthroughs, and much more.
