After years of battling against Ghouls, *Fallout 76* now offers players the chance to experience life from the other side with a new questline. The question on every player's mind is whether becoming a Ghoul is worth the transformation. Let's dive into the pros and cons to help you decide if you should embrace this new life in the post-apocalyptic world of *Fallout 76*.
How to Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76
To become a Ghoul in *Fallout 76*, you need to reach at least level 50 and start the "Leap of Faith" questline. Once you accept, you'll head to the Savage Divide where you'll meet characters who will guide you through your transformation. It's a straightforward process, but it comes with its own set of advantages and challenges.
Pros of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76
Becoming a Ghoul unlocks new abilities like Feral and Glow. With the Feral ability, your meter starts at 100% and decreases over time. You can replenish it by consuming Chems, which offers the following 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 Accuracy & V.A.T.S. Accuracy
The Glow ability increases your maximum health and allows you to heal from damage taken. To activate it, you'll need to engage in activities typically considered harmful, such as eating spoiled food and exploring irradiated areas.
Additionally, Ghouls gain access to exclusive Perk cards that can be used alongside regular human Perk cards, offering significant advantages. As a Ghoul, you're also immune to diseases and don't need to worry about regular food while exploring.
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Cons of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76
However, becoming a Ghoul isn't without its drawbacks. Engaging in the "Leap of Faith" questline can strain your relationships with certain factions, potentially hindering your ability to complete quests. As a Ghoul, you'll also experience a loss of Charisma, making social interactions less enjoyable.
Fortunately, *Fallout 76* offers a solution to these issues. A new NPC named Jaye Vo, introduced in the "Leap of Faith" questline, provides disguises that allow you to continue your missions and avoid unnecessary conflicts.
Should You Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76?
Despite the cons, the benefits of becoming a Ghoul in *Fallout 76* are too compelling to ignore. 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 from the Character screen, though you'll need to wait until the "Leap of Faith" questline is complete. Reverting back to a Ghoul will cost 1,000 Atoms.
Armed with this information, it's time to venture into the Savage Divide and embrace your new Ghoul identity. Whether you choose to become a Ghoul or not, *Fallout 76* continues to offer a rich and evolving world to explore.
*Fallout 76 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
