What to know
- Ammo is crafted primarily at campsites, using a crafting menu accessed while resting.
- Core resources include metals, bamboo, gunpowder, textiles, and sake for different ammo types.
- If materials run low, you can purchase ammo or ingredients from merchants or loot enemy camps.
- Crafting is available for arrows, bullets, consumables, and throwables depending on the materials on hand.
Right from the start in Ghost of Yotei, keeping a healthy stock of ammo is crucial for surviving encounters with Saito’s men and safely exploring the wild stretches of Ezo. You can easily make your own arrows, bullets, and throwables at camps if you locate the right materials, ensuring you’re never left defenseless in dangerous situations.
How to craft ammo at your camp
Step 1
Find a safe spot outdoors and set up a camp using the D-pad or appropriate menu option.
Step 2
Once the camp is ready and Atsu is resting, open the crafting menu within the campsite interface.
Step 3
Select 'Craft Ammo' to see the list of all available ammunition types, throwables, and consumables.
Step 4
Review the required ingredients for your chosen ammo type and ensure you have enough resources (metals, bamboo, gunpowder, textiles, sake) in stock.
Step 5
Confirm your selection to craft the ammo. Crafted quantities depend on the amount of materials you possess.
Step 6
If out of ingredients, choose to buy from the appropriate merchant or return to looting camps and scavenging for missing components.
Gathering materials for different ammo types
Each type of ammo requires unique ingredients:
- Arrows: young bamboo, metals, sake
- Bullets: gunpowder, metals, textiles
- Throwables or consumables: combinations of metal, sake, or specialized components
Crafting specifics by weapon type
Ammo isn't one-size-fits-all; tailor it to your gear. Here's a quick reference table of common recipes, drawn from Ezo's wilds (quantities for base crafts; upgrades reduce costs):
| Ammo Type | Weapon Fit | Key Ingredients | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Arrows | Hankyu or Yumi Bow | 2x Young Bamboo, 1x Feather | Basic ranged option; gather feathers from birds in Yotei Grasslands. |
| Explosive Arrows | Yumi Longbow (Sniper) | 2x Young Bamboo, 1x Gunpowder | Adds area damage; source Gunpowder from merchant trades or camp loots. |
| Rifle Bullets | Tanegashima Rifle | 1x Gun Parts, 1x Iron Ore | High-impact for armored foes; farm Gun Parts from Tokachi enemies. |
| Pistol Rounds | Tanzutsu Pistol | 1x Gun Parts, 1x Wax Stone | Quickfire synergy; unlocked post-rescue of Matchlock Murata on Oshima Coast. |
| Throwable Bombs | Any (Quickfire Slot) | 1x Mineral, 1x Gunpowder | Chaos tool; blind or stagger groups—craft extras for tough strongholds. |
Maximizing your crafting in Ghost of Yotei
Ammo crafting in Ghost of Yotei is straightforward and by integrating campsite routines and resource collection into your play, you ensure you’re always battle-ready. Use camps to craft, gather widely, and never hesitate to visit vendors when resources run short. This approach guarantees that your journey through Ezo is both survivable and enjoyable
Mastering ammo crafting transforms you from a lone wanderer into a self-sufficient storm across Yotei's peaks and plains. With each batch you forge, Atsu's path to vengeance sharpens—stock wisely, and let no foe stand unpierced.
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