Escape from Tarkov · Ammo
5.56x45mm M856
Type
Ammo
Size
1×1 (1 slot)
Weight
0.012 kg
Flea Market
Banned
Base value
100 ₽
The 5.56x45mm M856 (M856) is a ammo in Escape from Tarkov. No quest or hideout upgrade asks for it specifically. At the last price snapshot it sold best on the trader Mechanic for about 45 ₽.
Safe to sell
No quest or hideout upgrade needs it specifically. Sell it on the trader Mechanic (about 45 ₽), or keep it for the crafts and barters below.
Price
Snapshot · 2026-11-04Flea 24h avg
Banned on flea
Flea 24h low
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Best trader
45 ₽
Per slot
45 ₽
PvP flea prices before fees, from tarkov.dev. Refreshed hourly.
Ammo stats
| Caliber | Damage | Penetration | Armor damage | Fragmentation | Velocity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 556x45NATO | 60 | 18 | 26% | 33% | 874 m/s |
How to get the 5.56x45mm M856
| Trader | Loyalty | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Peacekeeper | LL1 | 1 USD (206 ₽) |
What the 5.56x45mm M856 is used for
| Crafts | Station | Time | Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100× .300 Blackout M62 Tracer | Workbench 2 | 1h 53m | 120× 5.56x45mm M856, Dry fuel, SurvL Survivor Lighter (tool, returned) |
FAQ
Is the 5.56x45mm M856 needed for quests?
No quest asks for it.
Is the 5.56x45mm M856 needed for the hideout?
No hideout upgrade needs it.
How much is the 5.56x45mm M856 worth?
At the last snapshot (2026-11-04) the best sale was 45 ₽ on the trader Mechanic. The price box on this page shows the current figure, refreshed hourly.
How do you get the 5.56x45mm M856?
Besides finding it in raid, you can buy from Peacekeeper at loyalty level 1.
More ammo
Data from the free tarkov.dev API (regular (PvP)), joined by XGamingServer: quests, hideout, map locks, crafts and barters as of 2026-11-04. Prices refresh hourly. More on the community wiki. Not affiliated with Battlestate Games.
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