Shotgun Ammo
By StarRupture Data Team · Patch-checked against in-game values
Shotgun Ammo is a other entry with 2 craft routes, mainly in Mega Press. Downstream demand is currently limited, so reserve-first planning is usually safer than aggressive expansion. Shotgun shells used in smoothbore weapons. Use this page to compare recipe inputs, required buildings, and throughput before expanding your factory lines.
Crafting is available through 2 routes with Mega Press as the primary workbench. Downstream demand is currently low, so prioritize balanced storage and transport over overproduction. Validate building count, power draw, and byproduct flow before scaling.
Stack Size
300
Recipes
2
How to Craft
Production Notes
Primary throughput comes from Mega Press, with peak single-route output around 150 per minute. Common upstream feeds include Basic Building Material and Calcium Powder, so buffer coverage and transport stability matter more than raw machine count.
Downstream demand is currently narrow. Keep reserve targets conservative and scale only when a new production route needs sustained output.
Optimization Checklist
Scale in stages: secure input flow first, lock throughput in Mega Press, then expand output modules. Expanding too early usually shifts bottlenecks from crafting speed to transport and grid stability.
Because downstream usage is limited, controlled stockpiling usually outperforms aggressive expansion. Reassess demand after each unlock or late-game rebalance.
- Set a clear target rate before adding machines, then size input buffers to absorb short-term supply variance.
- Benchmark output in Mega Press and monitor power draw per additional machine.
- Track upstream dependencies (Basic Building Material and Calcium Powder) and keep a fallback route for the highest-risk material.
- Validate downstream demand before each expansion step to avoid dead stock and unnecessary power spend.
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Chain References
Jump from Shotgun Ammo into the machine, input materials, and downstream products most likely to affect your next planning decision.
Primary building
Mega PressCommon inputs
Properties
Shotgun Ammo Planning FAQ
How do you make Shotgun Ammo in StarRupture?
Shotgun Ammo is produced through 2 recipes, with Mega Press acting as the main production building in this dataset. Start from the listed inputs, confirm per-minute throughput, then open the calculator preset before scaling the chain.
What is Shotgun Ammo used for in StarRupture?
Shotgun Ammo has limited downstream usage in the current dataset. Keep reserve production conservative until another chain requires stable demand.
What should you check before scaling Shotgun Ammo?
Validate input flow from Basic Building Material and Calcium Powder, confirm machine uptime, and compare expected versus actual output before duplicating the line. Stable buffers matter more than raw machine count when this item feeds larger chains.