How To Craft Ammo In Fallout 4

“The Molecular Level” quest tasks you with constructing a signal interceptor. This device plays a crucial role in unlocking the Ammunition Crafting Station. Follow the quest objectives and gather all the necessary components to build the signal interceptor.

After successfully constructing the signal interceptor, it’s time to find a suitable location for its installation. The game provides several options for potential locations such as Sanctuary Hills or Red Rocket Truck Stop. Choose a location that suits your preferences and place down the signal interceptor.

Next, power up and activate the signal interceptor from within its control panel interface. This action triggers an event where you are transported into another realm known as The Institute. Here, you’ll meet important characters and make decisions that impact the overall storyline of Fallout 4.

A Complete Guide: How to Craft Ammo in Fallout 4

To begin crafting ammo, you’ll need to gather the necessary materials. These include a combination of common items like lead, steel, gunpowder, and specific components depending on the type of ammunition you want to create. Keep an eye out for these materials during your scavenging expeditions or consider trading with other survivors to acquire them.

How To Craft Ammo in Fallout 4, Explained

To craft ammo in Fallout 4, you must meet two requirements:

• Unlock the Gun Nut perk
• Find/craft a Weapons Workbench.

Types Of Ammo You Can Craft in Fallout 4

You can craft the majority of ammunition needed for basic weapons. It’s even possible to craft upgraded ammunition types like armor-piercing rounds. You can make it as long as you have a recipe for it.

However, you cannot craft certain specialty ammunition like mini-nukes or energy weapon ammunition. Still, what you can make in Fallout 4 greatly outweighs what you cannot.

Materials Needed to Craft Ammo

You may not want to hunt down ammo in Fallout 4, but you’ll want to embrace the loot goblin within to track down crafting materials. Materials needed vary based on the type of recipe you have. But you’ll generally use these types of items:

Adding Storage and More Belts

If you just want to build a Conveyor Storage, and keep things simple, navigate to Power > Manufacturing > Miscellaneous. To build this item you will need 8x Steel, 1x Screw, 2x Rubber, and 1x Gear. Simply connect the Conveyor Storage to the end of the Ammunition Plant to complete it.

If you wish to add more Conveyor Belts, and form a factory line of sorts, navigate to Power > Manufacturing > Conveyor Belts, and choose the Conveyor Belts that fit your needs. They each require different amounts of materials to craft, so be sure to pay attention to that when crafting them.