In *Fallout 76*, players now have the chance to experience life as a Ghoul through a new questline called "Leap of Faith." This unique opportunity requires players to be at least level 50 and involves traveling to the Savage Divide to meet characters who will guide you into your new existence as a Ghoul. But is it worth it? Let's weigh the pros and cons to help you decide.
How To Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76
To transform into a Ghoul in *Fallout 76*, you must reach level 50 and embark on the "Leap of Faith" questline. Once started, you'll journey to the Savage Divide to meet key characters who will initiate your transformation. The process is straightforward, but consider the advantages and disadvantages before you make the leap.
Pros of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76
Turning into a Ghoul unlocks 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 does at different levels:
- 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, activated by consuming bad food and exploring irradiated zones. Additionally, Ghouls gain access to exclusive Perk cards that can be used alongside regular human Perk cards, enhancing your gameplay significantly. As a Ghoul, you're also immune to diseases and don't need regular food, freeing you to explore without worry.
Cons of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76
However, becoming a Ghoul isn't without its challenges. Joining the "Leap of Faith" questline can strain your relations with certain factions, potentially blocking quest progress. Additionally, your Charisma decreases, making interactions less enjoyable. Yet, *Fallout 76* offers a solution through Jaye Vo, a new NPC introduced in the questline, who provides disguises to navigate these issues and continue your missions smoothly.
Should You Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76?
Despite the drawbacks, the benefits of becoming a Ghoul in *Fallout 76* are compelling. The new abilities and Perk cards offer exciting gameplay enhancements that are hard to pass up. If you later decide to revert to your human form, you can do so via the Character screen, though you'll forfeit the chance to complete the "Leap of Faith" questline. Fortunately, you can transform back into a Ghoul post-questline for 1,000 Atoms.
With this information, you're ready to venture into the Savage Divide and embrace your new Ghoul identity. Whether you decide to become a Ghoul or not, *Fallout 76* continues to offer a rich, evolving world to explore on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
