<rustitem id="-1850571427" shortname="weapon.mod.silencer"> <name>Silencer</name> <category>Weapon</category> <description>Significantly reduces the sound of gunfire, and completely removes any visible muzzle flash at the cost of damage. Often used when raiding with [expolsive ammo](https://wiki.facepunch.com/rust/item/ammo.rifle.explosive) to reduce the chances of a counter-raider hearing the raid. When using a silencer with explosive ammo, the small explosion of the bullet impacting travels further than the gunshot. However, explosive ammo takes a toll on the silencers durability.</description> Often used when raiding with [explosive ammo](https://wiki.facepunch.com/rust/item/ammo.rifle.explosive) to reduce the chances of a counter-raider hearing the raid. When using a silencer with explosive ammo, the small explosion of the bullet impacting travels further than the gunshot. However, explosive ammo takes a toll on the silencers durability.</description> </rustitem>