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You can buy ammo in Starfield from pretty much any major weapon or general goods vendor, especially in the big hub cities like New Atlantis, Neon, and Akila City.

Quick Scoop: Where to Buy Ammo in Starfield

Main Ammo Shop Locations

In the early game, Jemison Mercantile in New Atlantis is one of the easiest and best spots to stock up on all kinds of ammo; it’s right by the security bay where you first enter the city. Other reliable shops in New Atlantis include Centaurion Arsenal and the UC Distribution Center, both of which carry a wide range of ammunition types.

As you explore further, several planets and stations have dedicated shops that consistently sell ammo.

  • New Atlantis (Jemison)
    • Centaurion Arsenal
    • Jemison Mercantile
    • UC Distribution Center
    • UC Surplus and Apex Electronics in The Well
  • Neon (Volii Alpha)
    • Neon Tactical
    • Arboron (LZR ammo)
    • Kore Kinetics in the Trade Tower (MI-type ammo specialist)
  • Akila City (Akila)
    • Rowland Arms
    • Shepherd’s General Store
    • Laredo Firearms
  • Other useful stops
    • Trade Authority kiosks in most major cities
    • Best Defense (Hopetown, Polvo)
    • Jane’s Goods and UC Exchange (Cydonia, Mars)
    • Clint’s Collectibles (Gagarin Landing)
    • Zuri’s Essentials and the Weapons Shop on The Key (Crimson Fleet base)

Many players on forums mention that if you’re ever stuck, just look for a Trade Authority counter or a weapon shop in any big city – they almost always carry at least some ammo.

Best Places for Specific Ammo Types

Some vendors are particularly strong for certain ammo types.

  • MI-type ammo (like .43 MI for Keelhauler):
    • Kore Kinetics (Neon Core, Trade Tower) is one of the best places to buy MI ammo in bulk; the shop specializes in ballistic MI weapons and often has large stacks.
* Centaurion Arsenal, Neon Tactical, Rowland Arms, Best Defense, and The Key’s Weapons Shop also commonly stock .43 MI and related types.

Because shop inventories are somewhat random, the exact ammo you want may not be available every visit, so most guides recommend doing a quick vendor loop across a few shops in the same city or using different cities when you are running low.

General Tips to Keep Stocked

  • Hit weapon and general stores whenever you visit a new city so you slowly build up a buffer of ammo instead of waiting until you’re empty.
  • Trade Authority desks are in almost every major hub and usually carry at least a small selection of common ammo types.
  • Many players also combine buying with looting enemies and containers, since that’s often the cheapest “source” of ammo in the long run.

One common forum tip: don’t be shy about spending thousands of Credits on ammo; higher-difficulty combat in Starfield burns through bullets fast, and shops are designed with that in mind.

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