One-Shot Headshots with Firearms
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 35 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
One-Shot Headshots with Firearms
This mod makes firearms kill regular zombies with a single headshot for a more realistic experience.
Larger enemies (volatiles, special infected, etc.) are not true one-shot kills, but they are easier to take down because the same multiplier applies to all headshot damage.
Installation
1) Download the .zip file and extract it.
Inside you’ll find data7.pak.
2) Place data7.pak into your game folder:
...\ph_ft\source\
If you already have a file named data7.pak, you can rename this one to data2.pak, data3.pak, data4.pak, data5.pak, or data6.pak instead.
If all names from data2.pak through data7.pak are already taken and you don’t want to replace your other mods, you can merge them together.
In that case, follow the merging tutorial linked below to combine them.
Changed Files
data0.pak\scripts\inventory\inventory.scr
data0.pak\scripts\inventory\inventory_firearmsdefintions.scr
data0.pak\scripts\inventory\inventory_gen.scr
data0.pak\scripts\inventory\inventory_ranged.scr
data0.pak\scripts\inventory\inventory_technical_jw.scr
data0.pak\scripts\inventory\inventory_weapondefintions.scr
- DamageHeadMult(X. X);
+ DamageHeadMult(10. 0);
For manual editing
If you want to adjust the multiplier yourself, open the files above and search with this regex:
DamageHeadMult\([^)]\);
Replace the value inside the parentheses with the multiplier you prefer. For example:
DamageHeadMult(10. 0);
This lets you fine-tune how strong headshots are with firearms.
Compatibility
If this mod fails to work, or causes other mods to stop working, it’s likely that they are both editing the same file.
In that case, follow the merging tutorial linked below to combine them.
Merging Mods
Option 1 - Manual merge:
Follow this step-by-step guide
How to merge mods
Option 2 - Merge tools:
Use an automated tool from this list
Nexus search mod "merge"
Nexus search mod "manager"
Final Words
I place no restrictions on this mod.
Anyone may use, modify, merge, redistribute, or include it in their own work, with or without credit.
Treat it as open-source and free for everyone.
If you’d like to show support, tips are welcome.
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This mod makes firearms kill regular zombies with a single headshot, aiming for a more realistic experience. It's a simple gameplay tweak for players who find vanilla zombie headshots too spongy. With 96 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but active choice.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple and effective: one headshot, one kill—no more bullet sponges.
- Community-tested with 96 endorsements and over 6k downloads.
- Recently updated, so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects regular zombies—special zombies may still require multiple shots.
- May make the game too easy for some players, reducing challenge.
- Potential compatibility issues with other weapon or zombie overhaul mods.
For players who want a more realistic and lethal firearm experience against standard zombies. If you're tired of dumping magazines into heads, this is for you. Skip if you prefer the vanilla balance or want changes to special zombies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version matches the mod's last update date (September 2025) to avoid issues.
- If you use other weapon mods, load this one after them to ensure its changes apply.
- Test on a single-player world first to see if the one-shot headshot feels right for your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dyinglightthebeast Mods
- Author
- HellRazOoR
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 6,170
- Endorsements
- 96
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 9/23/2025
- Updated
- 9/24/2025
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