Ammo is the lifeblood of any wasteland survivor in Fallout 76, and keeping your stockpile full can be a challenge, especially in higher-level zones or during intense battles. Fortunately, there are several items in the game that can help you boost your ammo production, whether through crafting bonuses, perks, or unique equipment. Here’s a list of the top 17 items that will keep your ammunition flowing—so you can focus on taking down enemies instead of scrambling for resources.
Ammosmith Perk (Agility)
One of the most essential perks for ammo production, Ammosmith (rank 2) increases the amount of ammunition you craft by 80%. If you’re serious about ammo efficiency, this perk is a must-have.
Super Duper Perk (Luck)
This perk gives you a 30% chance (at rank 3) to double any crafted item, including ammo. Pair it with Ammosmith for massive ammo yields.
Ammo Factory Legendary Perk
A late-game powerhouse, this Legendary Perk increases ammo production by up to 150% at max rank. Perfect for heavy gun users or anyone burning through bullets quickly.
Ammo Converter
This CAMP device lets you exchange unused ammo for points, which can then be spent on the ammo you actually need. A great way to recycle unwanted rounds.
Excavator Power Armor (With Ammo Bonus Mods)
While primarily a mining suit, the Excavator Power Armor can be modded to increase carry weight, letting you haul more resources for ammo crafting.
Scrapper Perk (Intelligence)
Not directly an ammo booster, but Scrapper helps you get more steel and other components from scrapping weapons—key materials for ammo crafting.
Lucky Hole Mine (Lead Farming)
Wear Excavator Power Armor here to mine massive amounts of lead ore, which is essential for bullet crafting. Combine with Acid to smelt it into usable lead.
Acid Resource Nodes
Acid is needed to process lead and gunpowder. Set up your CAMP on an acid node or farm it from creatures like Snallygasters and Cave Crickets.
Steel Farming (West Tek & Uranium Fever)
West Tek and Uranium Fever are excellent for collecting weapons to scrap into steel. The more steel you have, the more bullets you can make.
Gun Fu Perk (Agility)
While not a production perk, Gun Fu increases your damage output, meaning you’ll use ammo more efficiently—effectively stretching your supply further.
Bandolier Perk (Strength)
Reduces the weight of ballistic ammo, letting you carry more without sacrificing inventory space for crafting materials.
Ammo Workshops (Converted Munitions Factory & Ammo Dump)
Capture and hold these workshops to passively produce ammo over time. Great for players who prefer automation over manual crafting.
Daily Ops & Expeditions
Completing these missions often rewards ammo for the weapon you’re using, making them a sustainable way to replenish your stock.
High-Capacity Backpack Mod
More carry weight means more room for lead, steel, and gunpowder—key ingredients for ammo crafting.
Chemist Backpack Mod
If you craft a lot of gunpowder (which requires cloth and acid), this mod reduces chem weight, freeing up space for more materials.
Bulk Junk Purchasing (Player Vendors)
Check player vendors for bulk junk like lead and steel. Some players sell excess materials, saving you farming time. You might even find Fallout 76 Items for sale that include rare crafting components.
Caps for Buying Ammo (Player Trading)
If crafting isn’t your style, save up Fallout 76 Caps for Sale and buy ammo directly from other players. Many sell ammo cheaply, especially common types like 5.56 or .45 rounds.
Final Tips for Efficient Ammo Production
Always equip Ammosmith and Super Duper before crafting.
Farm Lucky Hole Mine regularly for lead.
Use workshops to passively generate ammo while you explore.
Trade with other players to fill gaps in your supply.
With these items and strategies, you’ll never have to worry about running dry in the wasteland. Whether you’re crafting, trading, or scavenging, staying stocked on ammo will keep you ready for any fight.