In *Fallout 76*, players now have the intriguing opportunity to experience life as a Ghoul through a new questline called "Leap of Faith." This feature adds a fresh layer of gameplay, but it's crucial to weigh the pros and cons before deciding to take the plunge into Ghoulhood.
How to Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76
To embark on this transformation, you need to be at least level 50 and accept the "Leap of Faith" questline. Once you do, you'll journey to the Savage Divide to meet characters who will guide you through the process of becoming a Ghoul. It's a straightforward journey, but the decision to become a Ghoul comes with significant implications.
Pros of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76
Turning into a Ghoul unlocks unique abilities like Feral and Glow. The Feral meter, starting at 100%, decreases over time but can be replenished with Chems. Here's what the Feral meter offers:
- 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 engaging in typically harmful activities like eating spoiled food and exploring irradiated areas.
Additionally, Ghouls gain access to exclusive Perk cards that complement the standard human Perk cards, enhancing your gameplay. As a Ghoul, you're 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 sour your relations with certain factions, complicating your ability to complete quests. Moreover, your Charisma decreases, making social interactions less enjoyable.
Fortunately, *Fallout 76* offers a solution through Jaye Vo, a new NPC introduced in the questline, who provides disguises to help you navigate these issues and continue your missions without unnecessary conflicts.
Should You Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76?
Despite the drawbacks, the advantages of becoming a Ghoul in *Fallout 76* are compelling. The unique abilities and perks make it an exciting opportunity. If you later decide to revert to your human form, you can do so via the Character screen, though you'll need to wait until the "Leap of Faith" questline is complete to transform back into a Ghoul, at a cost of 1,000 Atoms.
With this information, you're ready to venture into the Savage Divide and embrace your new Ghoul identity, ready to explore the game from a whole new perspective.
*Fallout 76 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
