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For the different Weapons in ARK: Survival Evolved, various ammo exists. They range from basic  Stones to  Advanced Sniper Bullets and  Rocket Propelled Grenades. Ammo Engrams do not require their respective weapons to learn. Thus, it's a good idea to always learn how to craft ammo for any weapon you intend to use regularly even if a tribemate is handling production of actual weapons.

Primitive[]

Stone[]

Stone
Stone

Stones can be found on the ground and simply picked up. Then they can be shot with a  Slingshot, inducing rather Torpor than Damage.

Weapon Damage Torpor
 Slingshot 14 5

Arrows / Bolts[]

Stone Arrow[]

Stone Arrow
Stone Arrow

Used with a Compound Bow does not deal more damage as with the regular Bow. Can be recollected if not broken.

Weapon Damage Torpor
 Bow 55 0
 Crossbow 95 0
 Compound Bow 55 0

Tranquilizer Arrow[]

Tranquilizer Arrow
Tranquilizer Arrow

Good for render creatures/player unconscious. Can be recollected as Stone Arrows if not broken.

Weapon Damage Torpor
 Bow 20 100
 Crossbow 35 157.5
 Compound Bow 20 100

Metal Arrow[]

Metal Arrow
Metal Arrow

Can be recollected if not broken.

Weapon Damage Torpor
 Compound Bow 130 0

Flame Arrow[]

Flame Arrow
Flame Arrow

Can be recollected if not broken.

Weapon Damage Torpor
 Bow 50 0
 Crossbow 50 0
 Compound Bow 50 0

Spear Bolt[]

Spear Bolt
Spear Bolt

Can be recollected if not broken.

Weapon Damage Torpor
 Ballista Turret 600 0

Simple Bullets[]

Simple Bullet[]

Simple Bullet
Simple Bullet
Weapon Damage Torpor
 Simple Pistol 63 0

Simple Rifle Ammo[]

Simple Rifle Ammo
Simple Rifle Ammo
Weapon Damage Torpor
 Longneck Rifle 196 0

Simple Shotgun Ammo[]

Simple Shotgun Ammo
Simple Shotgun Ammo

When fired spreads into 10 single bullets. Damage is given for all bullets together.

Weapon Damage Torpor
 Shotgun 450 0
 Pump-Action Shotgun 380 0

Advanced Bullets[]

Advanced Bullet[]

Advanced Bullet
Advanced Bullet

Deals less damage as the Simple Bullet, but can be fired in much faster succession with the Fabricated Pistol.

Weapon Damage Torpor
 Fabricated Pistol 28 0

Advanced Rifle Bullet[]

Advanced Rifle Bullet
Advanced Rifle Bullet
Weapon Damage Torpor
 Assault Rifle 29.4 0
 Auto Turret 70 0

Advanced Sniper Bullet[]

Advanced Sniper Bullet
Advanced Sniper Bullet
Weapon Damage Torpor
 Fabricated Sniper Rifle 115 0

Special Ammo[]

Tranquilizer Dart.[]

Tranquilizer Dart
Tranquilizer Dart
Weapon Damage Torpor
 Longneck Rifle 26 221

Shocking Tranquilizer Dart[]

Shocking Tranquilizer Dart
Shocking Tranquilizer Dart
Weapon Damage Torpor
 Longneck Rifle 26 442

Pheromone Dart[]

Pheromone Dart
Pheromone Dart
Weapon Damage Torpor
 Longneck Rifle 26 0

Explosive/Combustible Ammo[]

Rocket Propelled Grenade[]

Rocket Propelled Grenade
Rocket Propelled Grenade
Weapon Damage Torpor
 Rocket Launcher 700 0

Rocket Homing Missile[]

Rocket Homing Missile (Scorched Earth)
Rocket Homing Missile (Scorched Earth)
Weapon Damage Torpor
 Rocket Launcher 700 0

Flamethrower Ammo[]

Flamethrower (Scorched Earth)
Flamethrower (Scorched Earth)
Weapon Damage Torpor
 Flamethrower 100 0
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