Fallout 76 guide with everything you need to master the wasteland (2024)

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  • Single player tips
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  • Map guide

A Fallout 76 guide can help you to navigate the huge game world, while hopefully not getting yourself irradiated. Whether you're a new arrival in the Wastelands or a seasoned explorer of these post-apocalyptic expanses, there a lot to discover and figure out in Appalachia and without a guiding hand it can all feel a bit overwhelming. Your goals could be to complete challenges, find that power armor, construct the perfect camp, or something else entirely, but whatever you want to do you'll find some assistance here. Coming up we have explainers and guides to just about everything you could need to know regarding Fallout 76.

Fallout 76 single player tips

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If they call you the wanderer, yeah, the wanderer, and you roam around around around around... then you might want these Fallout 76 single player tips, which show you how to survive in the Appalachian wasteland on your Tod Howard. If you’re too tough for Pacifist Mode, just make sure you stay away from public events and surround your camp with land mines and grenades. Become a hermit basically, because those raiding parties aren’t going away any time soon.

Fallout 76 Vending Machines

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Fallout 76 vending machines have been one of the most popular requests in Fallout 76 with players talking about trading since before release. This guide will explain how to make and use the new vending machines so you can set up shop in the wasteland.

Can you play Fallout 76 single player?

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Sartre once said that ”Hell is other people,“ and in the context of Fallout 76, he’s fairly spot on. If you don’t want to deal with raiders and miscreants out to ruin your precious time you'll want to know can you play Fallout 76 single player? Short answer: the game does have some meaningful systems in place to help lone wolves go the distance, if you’re brave enough to strike out on your own.

Fallout 76 microtransactions

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Oh microtransactions. Some games do Atom’ (we’re sorry) and Fallout 76 is no stranger to a paid cosmetic or two with plenty of Fallout 76 microtransactions. If you’re looking to deck your vending machine out in a fresh lick of paint or get a messenger bag that will make all your collectors’ edition-buying friends swoon here's all you need to know.

Fallout 76 CAMP tips

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Immortalised by the songwriting chops of one John Denver, Appalachia is known to be a very homely region, or at least it was until the nuclear apocalypse covering it in acres of radiated ghouls. In spite of this you probably want some Fallout 76 CAMP tips to carve out your own space in the wasteland where you can rest your head and get some shut-eye. As you dream, your turrets and mines will keep the riff raff at bay. , at least until some hawkish BOS goons get their hands on the nuclear codes.

Fallout 76 FAQ

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Being let loose from a subterranean vault with instructions to rebuild the world in your own image- a lofty proposition indeed! Read this Fallout 76 FAQ if you're stuck wondering about systems like PVP, Perk Cards and trading. No doubt, you’ll have questions about what you can and can’t do in this brave new world. Luckily, we have answers to the most frequently asked questions players find themselves pondering when let loose in Appalachia.

Fallout 76 VATS

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The Fallout 76 VATs system, or Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System to its friends, has changed a little in Fallout 76. It still locks on for a percentage chance of hitting an enemy while targeting limbs and so on, it's just lost the time slowing ability now. Which is no surprise given the world is now online and bound by a server with other players on it. It still works and can give you an edge in a fight, but does take a little adjusting to.

Fallout 76 perk cards

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Replacing the S.P.E.C.I.A.L system seen in previous Fallout games, 76 now opts for Fallout 76 perk cards, which you can apply to modify your skills and curate a build to help you survive the wasteland.Read up on what's best and most importantly, which ones to pick when you’re starting out so you can compete with the rest of the server and dominate Appalachia.

How to trade in Fallout 76

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With all currency made obsoletedue to the whole nuclear war thing, Fallout 76 relies on bartering and compromise to close trade deals. Just like in the good old days, except bottle caps have become the new measure of wealth. Learning how to trade in Fallout 76 is vital to survival.

Fallout 76 Map guide

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One of the best assets Fallout 76 has going for it is it’s inspired Appalachian setting. Post-apocalyptic West Virginia contains a variety of biomes and baddies to keep you on your toes when you’re exploring. Our Fallout 76 map guide provides an in-depth dissection of its regions based on enemy level and where to set up your camp.

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Fallout 76 guide with everything you need to master the wasteland (2024)

FAQs

How to do Wastelanders questline? ›

Outside of Vault 76 you will meet Lacy and Isela, who will guide you to experience the beginning of the Wastelander Main Story questline, the Wayward." At level 20, the full main quest opens in Sutton.

How to unlock secret service armor? ›

How to Get the Secret Service Armor in Fallout 76. After completing the Wastelanders questline, go to Vault 79 and purchase the Secret Service Armor plans from Regs for 5,900 Gold Bullion. Then head to the nearest Armor Workbench and craft all six pieces.

Should I start at level 2 or 20 in Fallout 76? ›

Level 2. You should probably learn how to play this game before the enemy scaling starts making enemies too damage spongy. Start at level 20 if you want to struggle for no benefit. In my opinion better start from level 1 or 2, because instantly getting 20 levels without doing anything is so stupid.

How to complete an ounce of prevention in Fallout 76? ›

Quick walkthrough

Collect a Type-T Fuse from the Charleston Trainyard. Collect a blood sample from a Feral Ghoul. Return to the AVR Medical Center and load the blood sample into the centrifuge. Synthesize the vaccine using the terminal.

How long is the Wastelanders quest? ›

Updated:
Single-PlayerPolledAverage
Main Story432h 56m
Main + Extras355h 40m
Completionist1230h
All PlayStyles866h 5m

How to start cheating death in Fallout 76? ›

"Cheating Death" - Quest - Fallout 76
  1. Find Lou.
  2. Speak with Fisher.
  3. Go find Lou in his room.
  4. Find Clues in Fisher's Terminal (Optional)
  5. Go to Lou's last known location. Speak with the Raider.
  6. Confront Fisher.
  7. Meet Fisher's Tracker Friend.
  8. Tune Radio to Fisher's Tracking Beacon.

Is the Secret Service Armor worth it in Fallout 76? ›

After you learn the plans they can drop as legendary drops so even if you don't want to play the armor-lottery you'll have a chance to get them. Worth it for sure. Not only is it top tier protection, it is relatively lightweight. Low cost to craft with common mats and easy to repair.

Can you drop Secret Service Armor in Fallout 76? ›

You can't drop or trade secret service armor pieces. They did that with a lot of the end-game stuff.

How much is the secret service under armor in Fallout 76? ›

Can be bought from Regs in Vault 79 for 250 gold bullion.

What is the best first perk in Fallout 76? ›

Inspirational is the top choice when it comes to early-game perks. Leveling up as quickly as possible is important as it allows players to unlock and equip more perks. The Inspirational perk gives players a boost to XP when on a public team. This boost helps players progress through levels up to 15% faster.

What is the best special loadout to start with in Fallout 76? ›

For Fresh Dwellers just starting out, the best loadout is definitely the Gunslinger. This one gives a 10% damage boost to pistols. That's really helpful since the 10mm Pistol is the only ranged gun you get at first as a Fresh Dweller.

How many levels do you need to get all perks in Fallout 76? ›

All perks are unlocked by level 50 but you stop getting a per pack every level and only get one every 5 levels...

What is the max caps per day in Fallout 76? ›

Gained by selling goods to vendors, up to a maximum of 1400 caps per day (resets at 17:00 UTC).

What is the stash limit in Fallout 76? ›

A stash box is only accessible by one individual, and the inventory is identical regardless of where it is accessed. Other players on a server cannot access the inventory of someone else. The stash box has a total weight limit of 1200 lbs.

What does flashing a safety light three times mean? ›

While exploring a collapsed mine, your team leader flashes their safety light quickly three times. What does this mean? Retreat Immediately.

How do you start the Raiders questline in Fallout 76? ›

To officially join the new Blood Eagle faction of the Raiders, all you have to do is pursue one of the main quests for Wastelanders: The New Arrivals. After speaking with the Overseer she will send you off on the first Blood Eagles quest, Strange Bedfellows.

How do I start the settler Questline? ›

After speaking with the Overseer she will mark The Foundation for you on your map, in the south eastern quadrant of Appalachia. That's where you'll speak to Paige, the leader of the Settlers, and begin working on Here to Stay, the first main Settlers quest.

How do I start the DS questline? ›

To start D's quest, the player must first obtain at least one Deathroot. These are taken from the corpses of certain field bosses that the Tarnished can find around The Lands Between. The easiest and most conveniently placed of these bosses is in Summonwater Village and is called the Tibia Mariner.

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