12 gauge Ammo Cartridge
- Trade value
- 10 Bucks
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
A devastating shotgun shell, perfect for close-quarters encounters where sheer stopping power can mean the difference between life and death.
- Crafted at
- Weapon Bench1× Scrap, 1× Gunpowder
- Found in
- Ammo Box11 loot sources
- Trade value
- 10 Bucks
12 gauge Ammo stats
Game dataNumbers from the item's data asset.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Dmg × | ×1 |
| Projectile speed | 16,000 |
| Gravity scale | 0.1 |
| Break chance | 100% |
| Reusable | — |
| Stack size | 20 |
| Trade value | 10 Bucks · Traders pay 40% |
How to craft 12 gauge Ammo
Game dataMakes 15 at the Weapon Bench.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Station | Weapon Bench |
| Craft time | 1.5 s |
| Yield | 15× 12 gauge Ammo |
| Unlock | Found in the world · 2 blueprint points |
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Where to find 12 gauge Ammo
Game data23 sources yield 12 gauge Ammo: containers and nodes with their roll chance, traders with their stock, animals with drop ranges.
Containers
| Loot source | Amount | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Ammo Box* | 5–14 | 10.9% per roll · 29% over 3 rolls |
| Cabinet* | 1–9 | 3.8% per roll |
| Car Military Woods* | 1–5 | 3.8% per roll |
| Car Military* | 1–5 | 3.5% per roll |
| Military Crate Big* | 1–5 | 3.5% per roll · 10% over 3 rolls |
| Military Crate Small* | 1–5 | 3.5% per roll · 7% over 2 rolls |
| Dog Loot* | 1–4 | 2.7% per roll · 5% over 2 rolls |
| Toolbox* | 1–4 | 2.7% per roll |
| Quality Crate* | 1–9 | 2.3% per roll · 5% over 2 rolls |
| Office Cabinet* | 1–9 | 1.4% per roll · 3% over 2 rolls |
Animal corpses
| Loot source | Amount | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Body* | 1–4 | 2.7% per roll |
Traders
Trader stock
| Trader | Stock |
|---|---|
| Ammo (trader stock)* | 100–199 |
Chance is this item's share of one roll of the loot pool; a container may roll a pool several times. Names marked * are built from data-file ids, not shown in game.
What 12 gauge Ammo is used for
Game data12 gauge Ammo goes into 0 recipes and building parts.
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How 12 gauge Ammo compares
CalculatedPercentile rank against the 10 other Cartridge items.
- Dmg ×
- 1
- Projectile speed
- 16,000
Alternatives
The closest items to 12 gauge Ammo in its category.
12 gauge Ammo is ammunition in Permafrost; it stacks to 20 and is worth 10 Bucks. It is crafted from 1× Scrap, 1× Gunpowder at the Weapon Bench in 2 s. It drops from 11 loot sources; the best is the Ammo Box. Horizon Hunting Trader's stock, House Camp General Trader's stock, House Camp Hunting Trader's stock, Solars General Trader's stock, Solars Hunting Trader's stock, Eric Hirsch, Techno Crats Hunting Trader's stock, Urban District General Trader's stock, Urban District Hunting Trader's stock, Woods General Trader's stock, Woods Hunting Trader's stock sell it.
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12 gauge Ammo FAQ
How do you craft 12 gauge Ammo in Permafrost?
Craft 12 gauge Ammo at the Weapon Bench from 1× Scrap, 1× Gunpowder. It takes 2 seconds.
Where do you find 12 gauge Ammo?
12 gauge Ammo appears in 11 loot sources; the Ammo Box is the best bet. Horizon Hunting Trader's stock, House Camp General Trader's stock, House Camp Hunting Trader's stock, Solars General Trader's stock, Solars Hunting Trader's stock, Eric Hirsch, Techno Crats Hunting Trader's stock, Urban District General Trader's stock, Urban District Hunting Trader's stock, Woods General Trader's stock, Woods Hunting Trader's stock stock it for Bucks.
How much is 12 gauge Ammo worth?
Its trade value is 10 Bucks; traders pay a fraction of that when you sell.