Delta Force .300BLK TIV vs TTV Ammo: Damage and Penetration

Delta Force .300BLK TIV and TTV are two types of detonating ammunition introduced with Season 12 Aurora. Both create an explosive effect after consecutive hits land within three seconds, but they differ in penetration level. Delta Force .300BLK TIV is Level 4 and TTV is Level 5.

The important catch is the trigger: you need consecutive hits within three seconds. A single bullet does not create the advertised blast, and only compatible .300BLK weapons can use these rounds.

Delta Force .300BLK TIV vs TTV ammo stats compared

The Season 12 patch notes give a clear specification for both rounds. Delta Force .300BLK TIV uses Level 4 penetration; TTV uses Level 5. Both have a 0.95x damage multiplier, a 1x armour penetration multiplier, and an explosion radius of four metres when their special condition triggers.

The trigger is described as landing multiple hits within three seconds. Garena does not specify the exact number of successful hits needed, so don’t plan a build around a made-up guaranteed shot count.

TTV’s higher penetration tier is the main difference, although that doesn’t automatically make it quicker to kill every target. Armour type, hit placement, weapon compatibility and the actual number of successful hits still matter.

How do the explosive rounds actually work?

Both .300BLK types have built-in micro explosives. These detonate after a sequence of successful hits within the stated three-second window. If you only land one shot, you should not expect the same explosion that appears after a qualifying string of hits.

The four-metre figure describes the blast radius once the effect activates, not the range of the bullet or the distance at which every opponent takes identical damage. Garena has not published a splash-damage falloff table.

To test the trigger, compare a rapid string of hits with isolated shots in a suitable practice mode. The effect may need testing in live matches if it doesn’t activate on training targets.

Should you choose TIV or TTV ammunition?

Choose according to the armour you expect to face and what your actual compatible weapon can load. Delta Force .300BLK TIV’s Level 4 penetration is the lower tier. TTV moves up to Level 5 while retaining the published 0.95x damage multiplier and the same conditional blast radius.

TTV offers better penetration, but check the Market before paying extra for it. The price difference might not be worth it for the fights you usually take.

If most of your fights end after scattered single hits, remember that the distinctive explosive benefit depends on a sequence inside three seconds. A player unable to land follow-up shots consistently should not assume the ammunition will rescue every missed burst.

Which guns use Delta Force .300BLK TIV and TTV?

The calibre name matters. Delta Force .300BLK TIV and TTV belong to the .300BLK family. The same Aurora patch introduced the AN-94, but that Assault Rifle is listed as a 5.45x39mm weapon. You cannot infer ammunition compatibility simply from the fact that both arrived in the same season.

Before buying a stack, check the ammunition list in Gunsmith for the weapon you use. An AN-94, for example, uses 5.45x39mm and can’t fire either .300BLK round.

Don’t assume a new round will fit a rifle just because both arrived in the same update.

How does this compare with 5.56x45mm CINDER?

Aurora also adds 5.56x45mm CINDER, but it works differently. CINDER is described as incendiary ammunition that applies burning damage over several seconds on a hit. It has Level 4 penetration and increases weapon recoil when firing.

CINDER should not be treated as another name for the .300BLK detonating round. Its damage-over-time effect and recoil penalty are distinct from the multi-hit blast mechanic of Delta Force .300BLK TIV and TTV. The calibre also changes which guns can use it.

When comparing all three, start with compatibility. Then decide whether you want the conditional explosive effect or the incendiary effect, and review the actual handling and ammunition price in-game. Their different calibres and effects mean there isn’t a single answer for every weapon.

What changed with Aurora ammunition selection?

Season 12 updates several ammo-selection pack rewards to the current season’s craftable ammunition. Operations players can also open an Ammo Selection Pack from the loadout screen when the selected ammo is missing from their stash, using the Exchange option.

Those changes may make trying the new ammo more convenient, but the official notices do not guarantee that every pack contains Delta Force .300BLK TIV or TTV or that every player receives the same stock. Inspect the pack contents before claiming or exchanging anything.

Delta Force .300BLK TIV and TTV introduce a conditional explosive damage mechanic. The key numbers are the penetration tiers, 0.95x damage multiplier, three-second hit window and four-metre blast radius. For a damage or cost comparison beyond those numbers, check the live Gunsmith and Market.

Official source: Delta Force developer announcement.