Is Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76 Worth It?

In *Fallout 76*, players now have the intriguing option to embrace life as a Ghoul, thanks to a new questline. This decision, however, requires careful consideration. To transform into a Ghoul, you must reach level 50 and embark on the "Leap of Faith" questline. This journey will lead you to the Savage Divide, where you'll meet characters pivotal to your transformation. The process is straightforward, but the implications of becoming a Ghoul are significant.

How to Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76

To embrace your inner Ghoul, ensure you're at least level 50 and ready to take on the "Leap of Faith" questline. Once accepted, you'll venture to the Savage Divide to meet characters who will guide you through your transformation. It's a simple process, but the decision to become a Ghoul comes with both advantages and drawbacks.

Pros of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76

Becoming a Ghoul unlocks unique 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 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 Accuracy & V.A.T.S. Accuracy

The Glow ability increases your maximum health and allows you to heal from damage, which you can activate by indulging in activities typically considered hazardous, such as eating spoiled food and wandering in irradiated areas.

Ghouls also gain access to new Perk cards, which can be used alongside human Perk cards, offering significant upgrades. Additionally, Ghouls are immune to diseases and don't need to eat regular food, making exploration more manageable.

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Cons of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76

However, the path of a Ghoul isn't without its challenges. Undertaking the "Leap of Faith" questline may strain your relations with certain factions, potentially blocking you from completing some quests. Additionally, your Charisma will suffer as a Ghoul, making interactions less rewarding.

Yet, Fallout 76 offers solutions to these issues. A new NPC named Jaye Vo, part of 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 drawbacks, the benefits of becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76 are too compelling to ignore. The unique abilities and new Perk cards enhance gameplay significantly. If you later decide to revert to your 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 become a Ghoul again post-questline for 1,000 Atoms.

Armed with this knowledge, it's time to head to the Savage Divide and explore the new possibilities as a Ghoul.

And that's the rundown on whether you should become a Ghoul in Fallout 76. For more, check out if the Bethesda game is still worth playing.

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