In the vast expanse of space, danger lurks in the form of hostile individuals, and Starfield equips you with firearms to tackle this ongoing issue. While humanity has extended its reach into the farthest corners of space, you’ll still contend with two persistent challenges: the presence of unsavory characters and the depletion of ammunition for your weapons. Starfield boasts a variety of weapons for you to uncover and wield, but the constant use of these arms can quickly deplete your ammo reserves. Additionally, once you’ve exhausted your ammunition, it can be challenging to replenish it within the game.
In this article, we aim to assist you in addressing your ammunition shortages in Starfield by outlining various methods to acquire ammo. By the end of this post, you should have a clear understanding of where to purchase ammunition and how to ensure you never run out of it.
Ways to Acquire Additional Ammo in Starfield
One of the early challenges you’ll encounter in Starfield is locating ammunition for specific weapons. While firearms are plentiful in the game, acquiring ammunition clips can be a bit tricky, as the game doesn’t provide explicit guidance on their sources. Nevertheless, there are two methods to obtain ammo:
1. Loot Ammo from Deceased Enemies
The first confirmed method of obtaining ammunition and even firearms in Starfield is by looting the spacemen you encounter and defeat during your journey. Each spacer typically carries a specific type of weapon, and looting their corpses after defeating them is an effective way to replenish your ammunition supply.
Most spacemen and other enemies carry Grendel ammunition, making it an ideal source if you’re running low on 7.7mm ammo. Spacers, mercenaries, and other adversaries may carry ammunition for various types of weapons. Therefore, it’s advisable and morally just to scavenge ammunition from the bodies of your defeated foes in Starfield.
2. Purchase Ammo at UC Distribution Centers
If you’re not finding the specific type of ammunition you need from fallen foes, there’s a more convenient way to acquire it. While the game doesn’t explicitly guide you on where to buy ammo, you can visit UC Distribution Centers to purchase ammunition for your firearms. However, it’s essential to ensure you have enough credits on hand. To locate UC Distribution Centers, follow these steps:
- Land at the New Atlantis settlement on the Jemison planet in the Alpha Centauri Star System.
- From there, utilize fast travel to reach the commercial district. Refer to our Starfield fast travel guide for instructions on fast travel.
- In the commercial district, proceed straight ahead until you come across the UC Distribution Center building on your right. Enter the building.
- Engage in conversation with the person behind the counter and select the option, “I’d like to see what you have on sale.“
- Within the menu, navigate to the ammo section and purchase the specific ammunition your firearm requires.
- Keep in mind that each gun in Starfield utilizes a particular type of ammo, so ensure you’ve checked your gun’s ammo type beforehand.
And there you have it! This straightforward process will help you obtain additional ammo for your firearms. However, it’s worth noting that Starfield could have included an ammo discovery tutorial during its initial two hours of hand-holding gameplay.
Enhance Your Chances of Acquiring Ammo in Starfield
Given that Starfield is an RPG where you can acquire skills from a skill tree, there’s a method to boost your odds of obtaining ammo while looting. When you advance your “Scavenging” skill to level 2, you unlock the ability to discover weapon ammunition when inspecting containers. Initially, you might occasionally come across ammo while searching containers in Starfield. However, after gaining this skill, your chances of finding weapon ammo during every container search significantly improve. Obtaining this skill is straightforward, and you’ll be able to level it up immediately.
Additionally, we recommend unlocking the “Deception” skill, which enables you to smuggle contraband in Starfield. What are your impressions and experience with the game so far? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
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