Where to buy ammo in Starfield

Where to buy ammo in Starfield
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Want to know where to buy ammo in Starfield? There may come a time in your prolonged Settled Systems adventure when you’ll be faced with hostile Spacers or murderous Va’Ruun Zealots. Naturally, you will want to use every weapon and bullet in your arsenal to fend off these would-be attackers if you want to continue your Artifact scavenger hunt peacefully.

So, to help you avoid the dreaded situation of not having any usable ammo, we’ll be taking a look at all the places where you can buy these resources. Before you read on, though, make sure you also equip your best Starfield spacesuits, best Starfield weapons, and best Starfield skills, so you can have an easier time dispatching combatants.

Where can you buy ammo in Starfield?

You can buy ammo in Starfield by heading to Trade Authority kiosks or merchants. You can also purchase ammo from shops like the UC Distribution Center in Jemison or Newill’s Goods in Neon. Keep in mind, though, that each of these establishments will only carry a set amount of ammo in their inventory. This means once you’ve cleared out their merchandise, you’ll need to head over to another seller so you can replenish your stock.

Best place to buy ammo in Starfield

The best place to buy ammo in Starfield is at Jemison Mercantile since Jemison is the first planet you’ll land on following the initial tutorial. Other establishments you can head to for ammo on Jemison include the UC Distribution Center in the Commercial District and the Trade Authority kiosk near the landing pad. At Neon, all of the stores that carry ammo stocks, such as Newill’s Goods and the Trade Authority merchant, can all be found at the Neon Core. If you’re currently in Cydonia, you can head to the Trade Authority Outpost beside the UC Office of the Governor-General instead.

A neon-lit building in the video game Starfield, indicating where to buy ammo.

If you want to spend a lesser amount of credits when purchasing ammo, then we suggest getting the Commerce perk, found under the Social skill tree. At its max rank, this will let you buy products for 20% less than its regular value. With this in mind, you should be able to save a ton of credits if you put in the time to level it up.

Conversely, if you really don’t want to spend any money purchasing ammo, you can always scavenge bullets from downed NPCs instead. Spacers and Va’Ruun Zealots you encounter often have their own stock of ammo for their weapons, which you can take once you’ve killed them in combat.

Can you make ammo in Starfield?

Unfortunately, no. You cannot make ammo in Starfield. This means you can only replenish your stock by purchasing these resources through vendors or scavenging them from downed NPCs. It’s currently unclear whether Bethesda plans on introducing a mechanic that will allow you to create ammo in future expansions. But for now, you will need to settle for the typical methods to make sure you don’t run out of bullets at inopportune times.

That’s all you need to know for now on where to buy ammo in Starfield. If you want to learn more, check out our guides on how to repair your ship in Starfield, All Starfield ship manufacturers and locations, and Starfield photo mode as well.