How to get more ammo in Starfield

❘ Updated: 2023-12-20T06:32:00

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Navigating the challenges of Starfield often means engaging in combat, where ammo scarcity can be a real issue. Discover ways to replenish your ammo reserves in the game.

Staying armed in Starfield is vital for survival, especially during hostile encounters. Running out of bullets can drastically change your fate, making ammo resupply critical.

Fortunately, Starfield offers you many ways to get more ammunition for your weapons. These methods ensure that you will never be caught empty-handed and filling up your gun’s magazine will be a worry of the past in the game.

With that said, here’s our handy guide on how to get more ammo in Starfield.

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There are various ways to get more ammo in Starfield.

Starfield: How to get more ammo

At its simplest there are effectively two ways to acquire ammo in Starfield, buying it and looting it.

Where to buy ammo in Starfield

The easiest way to get your hands on more ammunition in Starfield is to purchase it from any suitable vendor. To do that, you need to make sure you’re carrying plenty of Credits as purchasing ammo in Starfield can get expensive, especially when buying in bulk.

While a lot of vendors sell ammo the following shops are where we recommend visiting if you’re looking to buy a range of different ammunition types:

Apex Electronics (New Atlantis – The Well, Alpha Centauri)
Centaurian Arsenal (New Atlantis – Residental District, Alpha Centauri)
Jemison Mercantile (New Atlantis, Alpha Centauri)
UC Surplus (New Atlantis – The Well, Alpha Centauri)
Neon Tactical (Neon, Volii)
Laredo Firearms (Akila City, Cheyenne)
Sheperd’s General Goods (Akila City, Cheyenne)
UC Exchange (Cydonia, Sol)

Looting ammo in Starfield

Throughout your cosmic adventure in Starfield, you’ll come across various containers, fallen bodies, and desks filled with small quantities of ammo. These resources can go a long way to keep your magazine filled up without having to spend Credits.

To get the most ammo possible while looting you’ll want to invest in the Scavenging skill. At Rank 2 it provides a chance to find extra ammo when searching containers.

So, there you have it — that’s everything about finding more ammo in Starfield. For more about the game, be sure to check our other content and guides: