Metro 2033 / Ammo and currency

Metro 2033 Ammo and currency: protect military-grade rounds

Separate ordinary ammunition from the bullets used for trade.

Edition covered

Original 2010 Metro 2033 on PC and Xbox 360, with original PC publisher images. Metro 2033 Redux changes to stealth, takedowns, controls and weapon customization are excluded.

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Ammo and currency

Routine firearm ammunition

Dirty rounds

Use for ordinary combat.

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Trade currency and stronger compatible shots

Military-grade rounds

Confirm before firing.

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Close defense

Shotgun shells

Reserve for suitable range.

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Pressure-powered weapons

Pneumatic ammunition

Keep the weapon pumped.

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Quiet attack option

Throwing knife

Recover when safe.

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Quick notes

Two ammunition economies. Military-grade ammunition is both a stronger firing option for compatible weapons and the Metro's currency.
Trading decisions. At a trader, prioritize the supplies needed for the next route over a purchase that duplicates an existing role.
Use alternative attacks carefully. Throwing knives and pneumatic weapons can reduce dependence on ordinary cartridges in suitable encounters.
Original weapon rules matter. The 2010 game offers found and traded weapon variants.

Trading decisions

Trading decisions
Need	Priority	Reason
Low filter reserve	Buy filters where available	Surface air is a hard constraint.
Primary ammo depleted	Restock the used caliber	A good gun needs ammunition.
No close defense	Consider a shotgun role	Mutants can close quickly.
Tempting duplicate weapon	Compare before purchase	Preserves military-grade currency.

References

Guide references
Reference	Website
Publisher game description and pictures	store.steampowered.com
Original publisher manual	store.steampowered.com