After years of battling Ghouls in *Fallout 76*, players now have a unique opportunity to walk in their shoes. A new questline, "Leap of Faith," offers the chance to become a Ghoul, but it's a decision that requires careful consideration. Should you embrace this transformation in *Fallout 76*?
How to Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76
To embark on this transformation, you must reach at least level 50 and accept the "Leap of Faith" questline. Once accepted, you'll venture into the Savage Divide to meet characters who will guide you through the process. It's straightforward, yet the decision comes with both advantages and drawbacks.
Pros of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76
Transforming into a Ghoul grants access to exciting new 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 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 enhances your maximum health and allows healing from radiation and damage. To harness it, indulge in activities typically avoided, like consuming spoiled food and exploring irradiated areas.
Ghouls also unlock new Perk cards, which complement the standard human Perk cards, offering significant gameplay advantages. Additionally, Ghouls are immune to diseases and don't need to consume regular food, enhancing exploration freedom.
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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 relations with certain factions, complicating quest completion. Additionally, your Charisma decreases, making social interactions less rewarding.
Yet, *Fallout 76* offers solutions to these issues. A new NPC, Jaye Vo, introduced in the "Leap of Faith" questline, provides disguises to help navigate missions and avoid unnecessary conflicts.
Should You Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76?
Despite the cons, the allure of becoming a Ghoul in *Fallout 76* is hard to resist. The unique abilities and Perk cards make it an enticing prospect. If you later decide to revert to human form, you can do so via the Character screen, though this means you won't complete the "Leap of Faith" questline. However, you can transform back into a Ghoul post-questline for 1,000 Atoms.
Armed with this knowledge, you're ready to explore the Savage Divide and embrace your new Ghoul identity.
That's the lowdown on whether you should become a Ghoul in *Fallout 76*. For more insights, check out if the Bethesda game is still worth playing.
*Fallout 76 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
