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Fallout 76 guide: tips to prepare for the Wastelanders updateEverything Steam players need to know
Everything Steam players need to know
It’s easy to say thatFallout 76didn’t have the best of starts, but the game is now coming to Steam, along with the new Wastelanders update. If you have been holding off until now, we’re here with out updated guides that explain a ton of changes that have come to this online game.
It’s likely that you won’t be able to access the Wastelanders stuff until you’ve progressed through some of the base game, so here are some tips to get you up to speed.
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Fallout 76 guide
Set in the land of Appalachia, which is basically West Virginia and parts of it surrounding states, the region is a very mountainous one that has all sorts of weird and wonderful creatures based on the local folklore. Those wandering into the world for the first time since the Atom Bombs dropped, you may be wondering just how to survive in this hostile wasteland.
In thisFallout 76 guide, we’re going over some of the best tips, from learning about weapons, armor, diseases, mutations, perk cards, and much more.
Fallout 76 map
With everyFalloutgame comes a brand new region to explore. In Fallout 76, this is the region of Appalachia, an area that includes the entire state of West Virginia and part of its surrounding states. “MapGenie.io” have created a rather nifty interactive map that you can findhere. Use it to keep track of all the locations for items, quests, and other resources.This does not currently include any information about the Fallout 76 Wastelanders update.
Finding stash boxes and vendors at train stations
Insidethe rail stations, there is a map on the wall with some pins stuck inside of it. It turns out that these pins indicate where all of the train stations are in the game, so you can bring up your own map to show where your train station is in relation to the main map. This is vital because each one contains a free Stash Box to enable you to store everything you have picked up, and a Vendor that can sell you various items.
Weapons and armor tips
We have a fair few more in-depth guides on weapons and armor, as well as Power Armor, but here are some big things to keep in mind:
How perks and SPECIAL work in Fallout 76
You can find out everything about them in ourFallout 76 perk cardsguide, so head on over for the full rundown of how to equip, obtain, and upgrade them, as well as a full list of the currently known Perk Cards in the game. You should also be made aware thatBobbleheads and Magazines are very different to their Fallout 4 counterparts. For more on why this is, check out ourFallout 76 Bobbleheads.
Hacking and lockpicking
Perhaps one of the exceptions to the common rule about Perk Cards is how to upgrade your lockpicking and terminal hacking prowess. You can find more general tips on how both now work in ourFallout 76 lockpickingandFallout 76 terminal hackingguides respectively.
Managing diseases and mutations in Fallout 76
Combat in Fallout 76
Since the game has a rather limited view, either first or third person, VATS can be your best friend. If you tap the button when nothing is there, you’ll just get an audio cue, but if something is there, it will flag up. This can be great for spotting enemies or minefields and other traps, but each press does cost Action Points (AP), even if it doesn’t detect anything. Therefore you should use it only when you think you might need it.
VATS has also changed in Fallout 76, so that your target is highlighted in real time. The percentage to hit will increase depending on how far away you are and your stats. You don’t need to manually aim, but with the right perk card equipped, you can target specific points on their body. The critical meter is also back fromFallout 4, meaning you can pull off a critical hit once it is filled with any shot.
Finally, don’t be too afraid to take on an enemy that’s a higher level than you. They may be able to dish out more damage than lower levelled versions, but the rest of the stats don’t scale in the same way. For example, a Bloatfly can be killed rather quickly despite being several levels higher, but it can also deal more damage if you get too close. Should you run into a high levelled, big scary monster with each claw the size of a small car, then you should probably run.
How PVP and death works
Fallout 76 is, for better or worse, a multiplayer experience. You can join up with your friends to complete quests, events, and take over workshops. But chances are that a lot of people will want to kill each other instead and Fallout 76 caters for those players who just want to kill each other. We have a more in-depthFallout 76 multiplayerguide available for those who want it, but the most ridiculous thing you can do is gather launch codes in order to launch nukes at enemies. If you want to know more, ourFallout 76 nukesguide has all the steps for initiating the launch sequence, as well as all the information you’ll need about what happens to the local landscape.
How to craft in Fallout 76
There are plenty of crafting stations in the game, with Vault 76 and the Overseer’s Camp being particular crafting hotspots, a bit like one of those startup hubs in bigger cities. However, since only one person at a time can operate any workstation, it may be better to invest in creating your own crafting station at your own CAMP. While you’re at it, make sure to build a “Vault-Tec Stash” for storing all your items and junk.
Finding recipes and mods
Also, if you see any timber, make sure you grab it as wood is required for cooking recipes. Even critters moving around can provide invaluable meat used to make a small snack in a pinch. Bodies of water can be collected and processed to filter out any impurities, so be sure to keep a steady supply.
Tips for Fallout 76
In addition to the tips above, there are some more general things to keep in mind didn’t have their own place.These range from quality of life changes to important changes to core featureswithin Fallout 76 like fast travelling:
Fallout 76 guide series
These should be enoughFallout 76 tipsto get you started on your adventure in the outside world, away from the safe confines of Vault 76. We hope you’ll check back soon as there’s the many quests that the game has throughout the ruined world of Appalachia, what each perk card does, and what you need to craft certain weapons. But for now, do check out the rest of our guides below:
Fallout 76 Wasteland guides
