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Gunpowder Resource

Resource
Trade value
30 Bucks
Methodology
Data Methodology
Gunpowder is a resource in Permafrost used in 10 recipes and building parts, including 12ga flare ammo, 12 gauge Ammo, .45ACP Ammo, 5.45x39mm Ammo.
Precious, when ammo is scarce.
Related guidePermafrost Base Building Guide: Materials, Workstations & Blueprints

How to craft Gunpowder

Game data

Makes 1 at the Weapon Bench.

How to craft Gunpowder
StatValue
StationWeapon Bench
Craft time2 s
Yield1× Gunpowder
UnlockFound in the world · 2 blueprint points

Where to find Gunpowder

Game data

17 sources yield Gunpowder: containers and nodes with their roll chance, traders with their stock, animals with drop ranges.

Containers

Containers
Loot sourceAmountChance
Car Military Woods*14.4% per roll
Car Military*14.1% per roll
Military Crate Big*14.1% per roll · 12% over 3 rolls
Military Crate Small*14.1% per roll · 8% over 2 rolls
Quality Crate*1–43.4% per roll · 7% over 2 rolls

Trader stock

Trader stock
TraderStock
Resources (trader stock)*1

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.

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How Gunpowder compares

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Percentile rank against the 18 other Resources items.

Trade value
30
Stack size
20

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Gunpowder is a resource in Permafrost used in 10 recipes and building parts, including 12ga flare ammo, 12 gauge Ammo, .45ACP Ammo, 5.45x39mm Ammo. It is crafted from 1× Coal, 2× Sulfur, 1× Scrap at the Weapon Bench in 2 s. It drops from 5 loot sources; the best is the Car Military Woods. 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. It is an ingredient in 10 recipes and build parts such as 12ga flare ammo, 12 gauge Ammo, .45ACP Ammo, 5.45x39mm Ammo.

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Gunpowder FAQ

How do you craft Gunpowder in Permafrost?

Craft Gunpowder at the Weapon Bench from 1× Coal, 2× Sulfur, 1× Scrap. It takes 2 seconds.

Where do you find Gunpowder?

Gunpowder appears in 5 loot sources; the Car Military Woods 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.

What is Gunpowder used for?

Gunpowder is an ingredient in 10 recipes and building parts, including 12ga flare ammo, 12 gauge Ammo, .45ACP Ammo, 5.45x39mm Ammo.

How much is Gunpowder worth?

Its trade value is 30 Bucks; traders pay a fraction of that when you sell.