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12g Round at a glance
Ammo Firearms
Count: 6. It weighs 0.06.
Weight0.06
Count6
12g Round
12g Round is an ammo item in Project Zomboid. Count: 6. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.
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What it is and how to use it
Every gunshot is loud and draws zombies from a long way off. Ammunition, magazines and attachments are separate items, and the Aiming skill decides how often you hit.
More: Firearms and aiming · Weapons and ammo.
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Item ID and variants
Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.
| Item ID | Game category |
|---|---|
Base.ShotgunShells | Ammo |
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Where it spawns: the loot tables
On zombies: zombies in these outfits can carry it: Private Militia, Hunter, Ranger.
Inside bags and cases: Shells Bandolier, Duffel Bag.
Town by town: loot locations.
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Recipes: how to make it and what it makes
How to make it
| Recipe | Ingredients (used up) | Tools (kept) | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Box of Shotgun Shells In hand | Box of 12g Rounds | None | No skill needed |
What it is used for
Used up as an ingredient in 2 recipes: Gather Gunpowder, Pack Ammo in Box.
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Similar items
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Quick answers
How much does the 12g Round weigh in Project Zomboid?
It weighs 0.06 in Build 42.
What is the item ID for 12g Round?
Base.ShotgunShells.
Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.