Overview
The Long Range Turret is a mid-tier defensive structure designed for perimeter defense. With 3× the range of standard gun turrets, it can engage enemies long before they reach your walls.
New in v2.3.0: LR ammunition — 3 tiers of high-caliber physical rounds.
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Gun Turret | LR Turret | Laser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range | 18 | 55 | 24 |
| Health | 400 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Fire Rate | Fast | Slow | Medium |
| Rotation | Fast | Slow | Fast |
| Resistances | None | Fire + Physical | None |
LR Ammunition
Three tiers of physical rounds with high direct damage:
| Ammo | Recipe | Physical Damage |
|---|---|---|
| LR Rounds | Magazine + 2 Coal | 7 |
| LR Piercing Rounds | Piercing + 3 Coal | 14 |
| LR Uranium Rounds | Uranium + 5 Coal | 38 |
All damage is purely physical. Works in any gun turret or firearm — not limited to the LR Turret!
Fully Customizable
Adjust all turret parameters via mod settings:
- Range: 30–100 tiles (default 55)
- Min Range: 0–20 tiles (default 5)
- Health: 400–2000 HP (default 1000)
- Damage: 1.0–3.0× modifier (default 1.6)
- Cooldown: 10–60 ticks (default 30)
Technology Tree
- Long Range Turrets (Military 2 + Gun Turret) → Turret + LR Rounds
- LR Piercing Rounds (LR Turrets + Military 3) → Tier 2 ammo
- LR Uranium Rounds (LR Piercing + Uranium Ammo) → Tier 3 ammo
Recipe
- 1 × Gun Turret
- 15 × Iron Gear Wheel
- 10 × Copper Plate
- 10 × Steel Plate
Compatibility
- Factorio 2.0+
- Space Age (quality supported)
- Works with ammo mods (bullet category)
- Benefits from physical projectile damage research (1–7 + infinite)
Credits
Original mod by Yehn, Factorio 1.1 port by ComputerComa
If you have any questions, check out the FAQ.