After years of battling Ghouls in *Fallout 76*, players now have the intriguing opportunity to experience life from the other side. A new questline, "Leap of Faith," invites players to consider taking on the Ghoul form, but the decision comes with significant implications. Should you embrace becoming a Ghoul in *Fallout 76*? Let's delve into the details to help you decide.
How to Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76
To embark on your journey as a Ghoul, you must reach at least level 50 and accept the "Leap of Faith" questline. Upon acceptance, you'll head to the Savage Divide to meet characters who will guide you through the transformation process. It's a straightforward process, but becoming a Ghoul comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages.
Pros of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76
Transforming into a Ghoul unlocks unique abilities like Feral and Glow. The Feral meter, which starts at 100%, can be maintained by consuming Chems. Here's what the Feral meter provides:
- 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 increases your maximum health and allows you to heal from damage taken, achieved by indulging in activities typically considered harmful, like eating spoiled food and exploring irradiated areas.
Additionally, Ghouls gain access to new Perk cards, which complement the existing human Perk cards, offering significant advantages. Ghouls are also immune to diseases and don't need to worry about regular food intake.
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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 can strain your relationships with certain factions, potentially complicating your ability to complete quests. Moreover, as a Ghoul, you'll experience a loss in Charisma, making social interactions less enjoyable.
To mitigate these issues, *Fallout 76* introduces Jaye Vo, an NPC from the "Leap of Faith" questline, who provides disguises. These disguises allow you to navigate faction conflicts and continue your missions without unnecessary confrontations.
Should You Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76?
Despite the drawbacks, the allure of becoming a Ghoul in *Fallout 76* is hard to resist. The unique 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 you'll forfeit the chance to complete the "Leap of Faith" questline. However, you can transform back into a Ghoul post-questline for 1,000 Atoms.
Armed with this information, it's time to venture into the Savage Divide and embrace your new Ghoul identity, ready to explore the game from a whole new perspective.
So, should you become a Ghoul in *Fallout 76*? The choice is yours, but the game's compelling features make it an opportunity worth considering. For more on *Fallout 76*, check out whether the Bethesda game remains a worthy play.
*Fallout 76 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
