Should You Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76?

For avid players of *Fallout 76*, a new opportunity arises to experience the game from a different perspective. With the introduction of a new questline, players can now decide whether to embrace life as a Ghoul. But is becoming a Ghoul the right choice for you?

How to Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76

To transform into a Ghoul in Fallout 76, you need to reach at least level 50 and embark on the "Leap of Faith" questline. Once you accept, you'll journey to the Savage Divide to meet characters who will guide you through this transformation. The process is straightforward, but consider the pros and cons before making your decision.

Pros of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76

Choosing to become a Ghoul unlocks unique abilities such as Feral and Glow. With Feral, your meter starts at 100% and decreases over time. You can replenish it by consuming Chems, which provides various benefits:

• 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 & V.A.T.S. Accuracy

The Glow ability enhances your maximum health and allows you to heal from damage, achieved by engaging in activities typically considered harmful, like eating spoiled food or wandering in irradiated areas.

Ghouls also gain access to new Perk cards, which can be used alongside human Perk cards, providing significant advantages. Additionally, Ghouls are immune to diseases and don't need to eat regular food while exploring.

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Cons of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76

However, becoming a Ghoul isn't without its challenges. Engaging in the "Leap of Faith" questline may alienate you from certain factions, complicating your gameplay and potentially blocking you from completing certain quests. Moreover, as a Ghoul, you'll suffer a loss in Charisma, making social interactions less enjoyable.

Fortunately, Fallout 76 offers solutions to these issues. A new NPC named Jaye Vo, introduced in the "Leap of Faith" questline, provides disguises to help you navigate the game world without unnecessary conflicts.

Should You Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76?

Despite the drawbacks, the benefits of becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76 are compelling. The new abilities and Perk cards offer a fresh and exciting gameplay experience. If you later decide to revert to your human form, you can do so via the Character screen, though this will prevent you from completing the "Leap of Faith" questline. However, once the questline is finished, you can transform into a Ghoul again for 1,000 Atoms.

Armed with this knowledge, venture into the Savage Divide and embrace your new Ghoul identity.

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Fallout 76 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.