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 through a new questline. The question remains: should you take the leap and become a Ghoul? Let's explore 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 need to reach at least level 50 and embark on the "Leap of Faith" questline. Soon after starting this journey, you'll head to the Savage Divide to meet characters who will guide you through your transformation. It's a straightforward process, but it's crucial to weigh the advantages and disadvantages before making your decision.

Pros of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76

Turning into a Ghoul grants you access to unique abilities like Feral and Glow. The Feral meter starts at 100% and decreases over time, but you can boost it back up by using 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 increases your maximum health and allows you to heal from damage taken. To benefit from it, you'll need to do things typically considered risky, like consuming spoiled food and exploring irradiated areas.

Additionally, Ghouls gain access to exclusive Perk cards, which can be used alongside regular human Perk cards, offering significant upgrades. As a Ghoul, you're also immune to diseases and don't need to worry about regular food while exploring.

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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 may strain your relations with certain factions, potentially hindering your ability to complete some quests. Furthermore, as a Ghoul, your Charisma decreases, making social 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 to help you navigate missions and avoid 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 enticing option. If you change your mind later, you can revert to your human form from the Character screen, though this means you won't be able to complete the "Leap of Faith" questline. However, you can transform back into a Ghoul after finishing the questline for 1,000 Atoms.

Armed with this information, you're ready to venture into the Savage Divide and embrace your new Ghoul identity.

So, should you become a Ghoul in *Fallout 76*? The choice is yours, but the game's rich features make it a tempting proposition. If you're curious about more, check out whether *Fallout 76* is still worth playing.

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