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Bullet - Version 12 vs Version 13
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11Overview22Bullets are projectiles used as ammunition for firearms in Crimson Desert. The in-game description reads: "Spherical metal bullets fired using the explosive force of gunpowder. Since each shot consumes a significant amount of gunpowder, they are difficult to use as frequently as arrows."55Bullets are the standard ammunition for firearms such as pistols, muskets, and shotguns. They cost more than arrows at 3 Silver each. This reflects the higher resource cost of gunpowder-based weaponry. Despite the added expense, bullets deliver powerful single-shot damage that complements the slower, more deliberate firing cadence of firearm combat.77Stats99StatValueTypeProjectileBuy Price3 SilverSell Price1 SilverUsed WithFirearms1111How to Obtain1212Bullets can be acquired through three methods:1414Crafting: Craft at any Blacksmith using 2 Iron Ore plus additional materials. A recipe is required to unlock bullet crafting.Purchasing: Buy from equipment vendors and weapon merchants for 3 Silver each.Looting: Dropped by enemy gunners and found in supply crates throughout Pywel.15+Crafting: The recorded Blacksmith recipe uses 2 Iron Ore and 4 Gunpowder. Earlier notes on this page disagree about whether a separate manual is needed; check the Smith's available recipes rather than relying on either unlock claim.Purchasing: Buy from equipment vendors and weapon merchants for 3 Silver each.Looting: Dropped by enemy gunners and found in supply crates throughout Pywel.1616Crafting1818IngredientQuantitySourceIron Ore2Mining ore deposits with a pickaxeAdditional materials4Exact components not yet confirmed19+IngredientQuantitySourceIron Ore2Mining ore deposits with a pickaxeGunpowder4Recipe component; see Gunpowder2020Crafting Station: Blacksmith2121The recipe for bullets must be unlocked before crafting becomes available. The higher Iron Ore requirement (2 pieces compared to 1 for arrows) reflects the denser metal needed for firearm projectiles.22+Use 2 Iron Ore and 4 Gunpowder at a Smith. This ingredient list establishes the material cost; it does not settle the conflicting earlier notes about a manual prerequisite.2323Usage2525Bullets serve as the primary ammunition for all firearm-type ranged weapons. When a firearm is equipped, each shot consumes one bullet from the player's inventory. Bullets are loaded into the dedicated ammo slot and can be swapped with other projectile types through the Quick Equipment Slots radial menu.2727Because each bullet consumes a significant amount of gunpowder, firearms have a slower rate of fire compared to bows. However, the damage per shot is considerably higher. Players who favor firearm combat should maintain a healthy stockpile of bullets, since running out mid-fight forces a switch to melee or bow combat.2929Tips3131Bullets are heavier and more expensive than arrows. If cost is a concern, reserve them for boss encounters and tougher enemies.Craft bullets in bulk when you have excess Iron Ore. Buying from vendors is convenient but adds up quickly at 3 Silver per bullet.Keep a stack of arrows as a backup in case you run low on bullets during extended exploration.3333Recorded sellers35+Named equipment sellers include Lederson in Hernand and Tranan at the camp. Other listed examples are Temir, Kathor and Leore. These seller records are alternatives to crafting; check your materials before choosing either route. The older price figures above have not been independently rechecked here.37+Related Articles3539ProjectilesArrowPoison ArrowFirearmsRanged WeaponsCraftingIron Ore3741Bullets can be acquired through three methods:3943Purchase: Buy from equipment vendors for 3 Silver each. Most weapon merchants in Hernand and surrounding towns stock bullets.Crafting: Craft at a Smithy using Iron Ore and additional materials. Kliff knows the bullet recipe by default, so no crafting manual is needed. Crafting requires 2x Iron Ore plus supplementary materials.Looting: Dropped by enemies who use firearms, especially bandits and soldiers carrying pistols or muskets.44+Purchase: Buy from equipment vendors for 3 Silver each. Most weapon merchants in Hernand and surrounding towns stock bullets.Crafting: The recorded Smithy recipe is 2 Iron Ore and 4 Gunpowder. The earlier note that Kliff knows it by default without a manual conflicts with the manual-required note above, so its unlock requirement remains unconfirmed here.Looting: Dropped by enemies who use firearms, especially bandits and soldiers carrying pistols or muskets.4145Compatible Weapons4347Bullets serve as ammunition for all firearm types in Crimson Desert:4549Pistols: Fast-firing sidearms with moderate damage.Muskets: Long-range rifles with high single-shot damage.Shotguns: Close-range weapons that fire a spread of projectiles.4751Comparison with Other Projectiles4953Bullets cost 3 Silver each (sell for 1 Silver), making them more expensive than standard Arrows (2 Silver each) but cheaper than Small Cannon Balls. The higher cost reflects the significant amount of gunpowder required for each shot. Players who primarily use firearms should maintain a healthy stockpile or invest time in crafting to reduce costs.