If you're a *Fallout 76* player tired of battling Ghouls, you now have the chance to experience life on the other side. A new questline, "Leap of Faith," allows you to transform into a Ghoul, but it's a decision that requires careful consideration. To become a Ghoul, you need to be at least level 50 and accept the "Leap of Faith" quest, which leads you to the Savage Divide to meet characters who will guide you through the transformation process. While becoming a Ghoul is straightforward, it comes with both advantages and drawbacks that you should weigh before making your choice.
How To Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76
To embark on your journey as a Ghoul in *Fallout 76*, ensure you've reached level 50 and accept the "Leap of Faith" questline. This will lead you to the Savage Divide, where you'll encounter characters who will initiate your transformation into a Ghoul. The process is simple, but consider the pros and cons before you take the leap.
Pros of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76
Turning into a Ghoul grants you access to unique abilities like Feral and Glow. With the Feral ability, your meter starts at 100% and depletes over time, but you can replenish it by consuming Chems. Here's what the Feral meter does:
- Above 80%: Gain +3 Strength, +3 Endurance, +30 Max HP
- Above 60%: Gain +15 Max HP
- Above 40%: Lose -1 Endurance and -5 Max HP
- Above 20%: Lose -3 Endurance, -15 Max HP, -10 Max AP
- At 0%: Gain +150% Melee Damage, but lose -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 harness this ability, you'll need to engage in activities typically considered harmful, like eating spoiled food and exploring irradiated zones.
Additionally, as a Ghoul, you can utilize new Perk cards alongside the standard human ones, providing significant gameplay advantages. You'll also be immune to diseases and won't need to consume regular food while exploring.
Cons of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76
However, becoming a Ghoul isn't without its challenges. Choosing the "Leap of Faith" path can strain your relations with certain factions, potentially complicating your ability to complete quests. Additionally, your Charisma stat will decrease, making social interactions less rewarding.
Fortunately, *Fallout 76* offers a solution to these issues through Jaye Vo, a new NPC introduced in the "Leap of Faith" questline. Jaye Vo provides disguises that allow you to continue missions and avoid unnecessary conflicts.
Should You Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76?
Despite the potential drawbacks, the benefits of becoming a Ghoul in *Fallout 76* are compelling. The unique abilities and Perk cards offer exciting new gameplay experiences that are hard to pass up. If you later decide to revert to your human form, you can do so from the Character screen, though you'll need to forgo completing the "Leap of Faith" questline. You can transform back into a Ghoul after the questline for 1,000 Atoms.
With this information in hand, you're ready to venture into the Savage Divide and embrace your new life as a Ghoul. Whether or not to become a Ghoul in *Fallout 76* is a personal decision, but it's certainly one worth considering for the enhanced gameplay it offers.
For more on *Fallout 76*, check out whether the Bethesda game is still worth playing today.
*Fallout 76 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
