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Bullet
March 20, 2026 at 01:45 AM
Initial version with recipe, effects, and crafting details
Bullets are the ammunition for firearms in Crimson Desert, primarily used with the Hand Cannon and other gunpowder weapons. 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." Bullets cost more resources to produce than arrows but deal higher damage per shot.
Unlike Arrows, which require only wood and a small amount of iron, Bullets need Iron Ore and Gunpowder. Gunpowder is a specialty material that is less commonly found through basic gathering. This makes Bullets a more expensive ammunition type, reflecting the power advantage that firearms have over bows in terms of raw damage output.
Ingredient | Quantity | Where to Find |
|---|---|---|
Iron Ore | 2 | |
Gunpowder | 4 | Purchased from specialty merchants, looted from enemy encampments, or crafted via Alchemy |
Crafting Station: Blacksmith
Output: Batch of bullets per craft
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Buy Price | 3 |
Sell Price | 1 |
Type | Projectile |
Like arrows, bullet damage scales with the equipped firearm's attack stat. The bullet itself is consumed on each shot. The Hand Cannon has higher base damage than bows, so each bullet hit deals more damage than an arrow from a bow of equivalent tier.
Bullets are crafted at any Blacksmith station. The recipe is available by default. Iron Ore comes from Mining deposits, and Gunpowder is the limiting factor. Gunpowder can be obtained from military supply crates, enemy soldiers, and specialty merchants in larger settlements. Some players also produce Gunpowder through Alchemy recipes.
Ammunition | Ingredients | Cost to Buy | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|
Timber x5, Iron Ore x1 | 2 | ||
Bullet | Iron Ore x2, Gunpowder x4 | 3 |
Bullets cost 50% more to buy and require rarer ingredients to craft. The trade-off is that firearms deal significantly more damage per shot. Players who prefer ranged combat should decide early whether to invest in bow-based or firearm-based builds, since keeping both ammunition types stocked gets expensive.
Gunpowder is the bottleneck. Loot every military camp and enemy encampment you find for Gunpowder supplies.
Buy Bullets from merchants when you find them on sale. Keeping a reserve of 50+ is recommended for Hand Cannon users.
If Gunpowder supply is tight, consider switching to a bow for routine hunting and saving Bullets for combat encounters where you need the extra damage.
