Ever wondered what it's like to walk a mile in a Ghoul's irradiated shoes? In Fallout 76, you can finally find out. A new questline lets you embrace your inner ghoul, but is it worth the transformation? Let's delve into the pros and cons.
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To become a Ghoul in Fallout 76, you'll need to be at least level 50 and embark on the "Leap of Faith" questline. This journey takes you to the Savage Divide, where you'll meet the characters who'll guide you through this unusual metamorphosis. It's a relatively straightforward process, but the choice comes with significant advantages and disadvantages.
Pros of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76
Embrace your inner monster and unlock exciting new abilities: Feral and Glow. Feral, represented by a meter, starts at 100% and depletes over time. Replenish it by consuming chems. Here's the breakdown:
- Above 80%: +3 Strength, +3 Endurance, +30 Max HP
- Above 60%: +15 Max HP
- Above 40%: -1 Endurance, -5 Max HP
- Above 20%: -3 Endurance, -15 Max HP, -10 Max AP
- At 0%: +150% Melee Damage, -5 Endurance, -99 Charisma, -30 Max HP, -20 Max AP, -300% Hip-fire Gun Accuracy & V.A.T.S. Accuracy.
The Glow ability boosts your maximum health and allows you to heal from damage by doing what you normally shouldn't—consuming contaminated food and venturing into irradiated zones. Beyond these abilities, you'll gain access to a whole new set of Perk cards, supplementing your existing human Perk cards. And say goodbye to diseases and the need for regular food!
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Cons of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76
Becoming a Ghoul isn't without its drawbacks. The "Leap of Faith" questline will put you at odds with certain factions. This can significantly impact your gameplay, potentially hindering quest completion. The substantial Charisma reduction also makes social interactions less… pleasant.
However, Fallout 76 provides a workaround. Jaye Vo, a new NPC introduced in the "Leap of Faith" questline, offers disguises to help you navigate missions and avoid unwanted confrontations.
Should You Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76?
Despite the downsides, the benefits of becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76 are compelling. The new abilities and perks are too enticing to ignore. Plus, if you change your mind, reverting to your human form is possible via the Character screen (though this will prevent you from completing the "Leap of Faith" questline. You can always become a ghoul again later for 1,000 Atoms).
So, venture into the Savage Divide, embrace your inner ghoul, and unleash your newfound powers.
That's the lowdown on whether you should become a Ghoul in Fallout 76. If you're looking for more, check out our article on whether Fallout 76 is still worth playing.
Fallout 76 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
