Learn how to build Mama Murphy's Chair, Artillery, Control Consoles, and more in Fallout 4. Get the materials and quest prerequisites needed for each special item.
Alright, so you're looking to build some of the more unique stuff in your settlements, huh? These aren't your everyday crafting benches; these are Special Items that often tie into quests or give your settlements a serious boost. Let's break down what you need to get them built.
Here's the rundown on these special workshop items:
| Name | Materials Needed | Prerequisite | Notes |
| Mama Murphy’s Chair | Wood (4), Cloth (3), Steel (1) | Talk to Mama Murphy. | After speaking with her, she requests a chair so build it for her. |
| Artillery Piece | Oil (4), Screw (4), Gear (6), Spring (5), Steel (16), Concrete (4), Wood (4) | Artillery Schematic. Found in the Castle armory during “Old Guns” quest. | Can use Artillery Smoke Grenades to call in strikes on your enemies. Produces 6 Defense. Needs assigned worker. |
| Control Console | Rubber (2), Copper (3), Steel (5), Biometric Scanner (1) | Play through “The Molecular Level” quest. | Needs to be on the same power grid as the Beam Emitter. Requires 2 Power. |
| Molecular Beam Emitter | Rubber (2), Steel (10), Copper (5), Military Grade Circuit Board (1), Circuit (3) | Play through “The Molecular Level” quest. | Requires 20 Power and needs to be placed over the Reflector Platform. |
| Relay Dish | Copper (3), Steel (3), Cloth (6), Gold (3) | Play through “The Molecular Level” quest. | Requires 5 Power and needs to be on the same power grid as Beam Emitter. |
| Stabilized Reflector Platform | Aluminum (10), Circuitry (3), Steel (5) | Play through “The Molecular Level” quest. | Just one piece of a very large machine. |
| Electromagnetic Actuator | Circuitry (5), Screw (1), Steel (10), Fiber Optics (3), Rubber (5) High Powered Magnet (1) | Play through “Liberty Reprimed” quest. | A special request from the Brotherhood of Steel. |
Tips for Building Special Items
- Keep an eye on your inventory for those specific materials like Biometric Scanners or High Powered Magnets – they can be a bit rarer.
- Many of these special items, especially those related to the Institute questline like the Molecular Beam Emitter and Relay Dish, require significant power. Make sure your generators are up to the task!
- The Artillery Piece is a game-changer for settlement defense. Make sure you assign a settler to operate it once it's built.
- Don't forget that Mama Murphy's Chair is a specific request from her. Build it for her after you talk to her to progress that part of the story.
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