5.56x45mm Ammo Cartridge
- Trade value
- 10 Bucks
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
A high-velocity rifle round known for its accuracy and versatility, making it a common choice for survivors who value precision and control.
- Crafted at
- Weapon Bench1× Scrap, 1× Gunpowder
- Found in
- Ammo Box7 loot sources
- Trade value
- 10 Bucks
5.56x45mm Ammo stats
Game dataNumbers from the item's data asset.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Dmg × | ×1 |
| Projectile speed | 16,000 |
| Gravity scale | 0.15 |
| Break chance | 100% |
| Reusable | — |
| Stack size | 100 |
| Trade value | 10 Bucks · Traders pay 40% |
How to craft 5.56x45mm Ammo
Game dataMakes 10 at the Weapon Bench.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Station | Weapon Bench |
| Craft time | 1.5 s |
| Yield | 10× 5.56x45mm Ammo |
| Unlock | Found in the world · 2 blueprint points |
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Where to find 5.56x45mm Ammo
Game data19 sources yield 5.56x45mm 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 |
| Car Military Woods* | 1–9 | 3.2% per roll |
| Car Military* | 1–9 | 2.9% per roll |
| Military Crate Big* | 1–9 | 2.9% per roll · 9% over 3 rolls |
| Military Crate Small* | 1–9 | 2.9% per roll · 6% over 2 rolls |
| Office Cabinet* | 1–9 | 0.7% per roll · 1% over 2 rolls |
| Cabinet* | 1–9 | 0.3% per roll |
Traders
Trader stock
| Trader | Stock |
|---|---|
| Ammo (trader stock)* | 100–199 |
Spawns in regions: Solars
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 5.56x45mm Ammo is used for
Game data5.56x45mm Ammo goes into 0 recipes and building parts.
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How 5.56x45mm Ammo compares
CalculatedPercentile rank against the 10 other Cartridge items.
- Dmg ×
- 1
- Projectile speed
- 16,000
Alternatives
The closest items to 5.56x45mm Ammo in its category.
5.56x45mm Ammo is ammunition in Permafrost; it stacks to 100 and is worth 10 Bucks. It is crafted from 1× Scrap, 1× Gunpowder at the Weapon Bench in 2 s. It drops from 7 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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5.56x45mm Ammo FAQ
How do you craft 5.56x45mm Ammo in Permafrost?
Craft 5.56x45mm Ammo at the Weapon Bench from 1× Scrap, 1× Gunpowder. It takes 2 seconds.
Where do you find 5.56x45mm Ammo?
5.56x45mm Ammo appears in 7 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 5.56x45mm Ammo worth?
Its trade value is 10 Bucks; traders pay a fraction of that when you sell.