Is Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76 Worth It?

After years of battling Ghouls in *Fallout 76*, players now have the chance to experience life from the other side with a new questline. The decision to become a Ghoul, however, requires careful consideration. Let's dive into what it means to transform into a Ghoul in this post-apocalyptic world.

How to Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76

To embark on your journey as a Ghoul, you need to be at least level 50 and accept the "Leap of Faith" questline. Once you're on board, you'll head to the Savage Divide where you'll meet characters pivotal to your transformation. The process is straightforward, but it's crucial to weigh the pros and cons before making the leap.

Pros of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76

Transforming into a Ghoul unlocks unique abilities like Feral and Glow. With the Feral ability, your meter starts at 100% and decreases over time, but you can boost it back up using Chems. Here's how the Feral meter impacts your gameplay:

• 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 taken. To leverage it, indulge in activities you usually avoid, like consuming spoiled food or exploring irradiated areas.

As a Ghoul, you gain access to exclusive Perk cards that complement the standard human ones, providing a significant edge. Plus, you're immune to diseases and don't need regular food, making exploration much easier.

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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 might put you at odds with certain factions, complicating your ability to complete other quests. Additionally, your Charisma takes a hit, making interactions less enjoyable.

Fortunately, *Fallout 76* offers solutions to these issues. A new NPC, Jaye Vo, introduced in the "Leap of Faith" questline, provides disguises that help you navigate missions and avoid 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 opportunity you might not want to miss. If you change your mind later, you can revert to your human form via the Character screen, though this will halt your progress in the "Leap of Faith" questline. You can re-transform into a Ghoul once the questline is completed 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 wasteland with newfound powers.

And that's the rundown on whether you should become a Ghoul in *Fallout 76*. If you're still on the fence, consider whether the game is still worth playing today.

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