Dying Light: The Beast: Should You Share Ammo or Not

What to know

There’s no built-in mechanic to transfer ammo between players in multiplayer.
You can duplicate items (including ammo) via a co-op glitch by simultaneous pickup.
Ammo is relatively scarce; vendors and convoys are common, reliable sources.
Some quests may require giving up ammo, so managing ammo is part of the strategy.

In Dying Light: The Beast, resource scarcity—especially ammunition—is a big part of survival tension. If you’re playing co-op, you might wonder whether you can help your partner by giving or sharing ammo. Let’s dig into what’s possible, what isn’t, and what workarounds players are using.

The game currently lacks any official “give ammo to teammate” or “share magazine” option in its multiplayer system. Ammo is managed per player, and there is no inventory transfer for ammunition in normal gameplay.

This design fits with the game’s emphasis on scarcity and survival: letting players easily share ammo would reduce that risk factor.

The duplication glitch (unintended workaround)

Although there’s no formal sharing, players have discovered a co-op duplication exploit that lets two players pick up the same dropped item at once, effectively duplicating ammo, consumables, or weapons.

Here’s how it works:

Drop an ammo stack (or item) on the ground.
Both players position close so they see the pickup prompt.
At an agreed moment (countdown helps), both press “pick up” simultaneously.
If timed precisely, both players acquire the item.

Because this is an exploit, it may be patched in future updates or considered cheating in some communities.

How to get more ammo (without exploits)

Since you can’t reliably share, you’ll want to maximize legitimate sources of ammo. Here are the best methods:

Source	Details / Tips
Vendors	You can buy ammunition from merchants at hideouts.
Military convoys	Traveling convoys across Castor Woods drop locked crates which often contain ammo.
Quest rewards / loot	Some quests or side missions may give ammo as a reward.
Exploring & pickups	Scavenge in the world — though rare, ammo does spawn in containers or on enemies.

Because ammo is limited, your co-op partner may need to rely on their own resources most of the time. Helping by drawing fire, sharing information on spawns, or coordinating who uses what weapon can still act as indirect “sharing.”

Tips to manage ammo better in co-op

Split weapon roles

One player focuses on ranged weapons, the other on melee, reducing overlap in ammo demand.

Communicate loot findings

If one finds ammo, the other can focus on securing other resources.

Prioritize convoys together

Make joint efforts to hit high-yield loot sources.

Save for key moments

Don’t waste ammo on minor threats; conserve for tougher fights.

You can’t officially give ammo to teammates in Dying Light: The Beast. The only “sharing” route known so far is an exploit (duplication trick) that may be patched. Instead, succeed in co-op by maximizing individual ammo resources, coordinating loot, and making smart strategic decisions together.

That said, the duplication glitch offers a workaround — but use it knowing it may be removed later. Smart teamwork, role division, and efficient usage will go further than trying to share what little ammo you find.