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'''Ammunition''' is the collective term for projectiles that can be fired from ranged [[weapon]]s such as crossbows and blowguns. Ammunition is stored in ammunition [[stockpile]]s and carried in [[quiver]]s. Ammunition may also refer to the [[stone]]s and [[ballista]] arrows fired from siege engines; for more information about these weapons, see the [[siege engine]] article.

Ammunition for foreign weapons like bows and blowguns is also considered foreign and cannot be manufactured in the fortress.
 
All ammunition has "EDGE" [[attack types]]; this means that sharper [[metal]] or other sharp [[material]]s are better for ammunition purposes. As projectiles, however, ammunition is also affected by the density of the material and the volume of the individual arrow, bolt, or dart.

When dwarves with [[bolt]]s or [[arrow]]s stuck in their bodies are treated in a [[hospital]], the removed ammunition will be left in their beds.

==Ammunition table==

There are three types of ammunition in Dwarf Fortress: bolts, arrows, and blowdarts, each fired from a different weapon.

{| class="wikitable" border="border"
|-
! Type
! Size
! Contact Area
! Penetration
! Weapon Used
! Skill Used
! Craftable
! Used by
|-
| [[Bolt]]
| 150
| 2
| 2000
| [[Crossbow]]
| Crossbowman
| Yes ([[Weaponsmith|metal]], [[Wood crafter|wood]], [[Bone carver|bone]])
| [[Dwarf]], [[Goblin]], [[Human]]
|-
| [[Arrow]]
| 150
| 2
| 2000
| [[Bow]]
| Bowman
| No
| [[Elf]], [[Goblin]], [[Human]], [[Kobold]]
|-
| [[Blowdart]]
| 20
| 1
| 50
| [[Blowgun]]
| Blowgunner
| No
| [[Animal people]]
|}

== Effectiveness ==
Projectiles made of different [[material]]s have different levels of effectiveness, depending on the situation. Likely factors in this are the [[weight]] of the ammunition and the [[material science|physical properties of the material]] in combat. The type of ammunition and the weapon used to fire the ammunition may also have an effect on the potential damage possible.

In practice, almost all metal bolts perform well, though there is some advantage in using a bolt of a "better" weapon material than the opponent's [[armor]] (quicker lethality), and some advantage in using a bolt with a higher density (faster incapacitation). The forum thread [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=116151.0 Dwarven Research: A Comparison Study on the Effectiveness of Bolts vs Armors] has a comprehensive comparison and discussion.

==Bugs==
* Crossbows can regularly pierce even adamantine armor with wooden bolts. Copper and other low-grade metals can do so virtually every time.{{bug|5516}}
* Ammunition stored in [[bin]]s may not appear available to marksdwarves, eventually causing them to head to battle without bolts. Disabling bins in ammo [[stockpile]]s is recommended.{{bug|2706}}

==See also==
* [[Archery]]

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 In practice, almost all metal bolts perform well, though there is some advantage in using a bolt of a "better" weapon material than the opponent's [[armor]] (quicker lethality), and some advantage in using a bolt with a higher density (faster incapacitation). The forum thread [http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=116151.0 Dwarven Research: A Comparison Study on the Effectiveness of Bolts vs Armors] has a comprehensive comparison and discussion.
-Blowgun darts are noticeably less effective than bolts or arrows. This is due to them having a light weight and a small size compared to other ammo types. They almost never manage to pierce armor and are stopped even by clothing, unless the darts are made of metal.
-Subterranean animal tribes, the main users of blowguns do not have access to metal, so you will never see non-wooden blowdarts normally.
 ==Bugs==