Welcome to Appalachia! Fallout 76 drops you into a vast, post-apocalyptic world as one of the first Vault Dwellers to emerge. It’s a massive open-world RPG where you’ll explore, scavenge, craft, and team up with other players to survive against mutated creatures and warring factions. Whether you're tackling the main story quests like 'Wayward Souls' or delving into faction storylines, there's always something new to discover in the wilds.
This guide is here to help you navigate the complexities of Fallout 76. We’ll cover everything from the initial steps of early game survival to the endgame challenges, including detailed walkthroughs for main quests and faction storylines. Get ready to master character optimization, understand crafting, and conquer the many threats Appalachia throws your way, ensuring you don’t miss a single quest or collectible on your journey.
Basic Information
Get started in Fallout 76! Learn about online play, using the map for fast travel, and navigating the essential menu options to survive your first moments in Appalachia.
Alright, Wastelander! Welcome to Fallout 76. First things first, this is an online-only game, so make sure you've got a stable internet connection. If you're on console, you'll also need PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live to get going.
The map is your best friend out here. Open it up, and you'll see pretty much everything – your current location, points of interest, and crucially, you can use it to fast-travel. Save yourself some walking!
From the map screen, you can also bring up the main menu. It's got a few key options you'll be using a lot:
| Option | What it Does |
| Resume | Gets you back into the game. Simple enough! |
| Challenges | Keeps track of all the various challenges you can complete for rewards. Good for guiding your gameplay. |
| Social | Lets you see and interact with other players. Team up or just see who's around. |
| Photomode | This is where you can really get creative and snap some awesome screenshots of the wasteland. |
| Photo Gallery | View all the photos you've taken. |
| Change Appearance | Want to tweak your character's look? Do it here. You can change your appearance after the initial character creation. |
| Help | Super important! This is where you'll find controls info, basic gameplay tips, and more. Definitely check this out early. |
| Settings | Adjust your game settings – graphics, audio, controls, all that jazz. |
| Quit | Lets you exit the game when you're done exploring for the day. |
You can find the detailed controls list under the 'HELP' tab in the menu. Before you even step outside the vault, get familiar with how to quickly access your weapons and healing items – you'll need them. Trust me, there are enemies lurking just outside, and while they might be weak at first, it's always better to be prepared!
Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by GoldenSun
Fallout 76 guide covering main story, side quests, Mistress of Mystery, and more. Updated December 11, 2018.
- 1Main Story: Covers Chapters 1 through 27, starting with "Reclamation Day" and concluding with "Scorched Earth."
- 2Side Quests: Includes 12 side quests such as "An Organic Panic," "Bureau of Tourism," "Cold Case," "Falsely Accused," "Mayor For A Day," "Miner Miracles," "Overseer's Mission," "Personal Matters," "Safe For Work," "Tentative Plans," "The Motherlode," and "Tracking Unknowns."
- 3Mistress of Mystery Quest Series: Details all 8 quests in order: "Into the Mystery," "Initiate of Mysteries," "Novice of Mysteries," "Chasing Shadows," "Forging a Legend," "Prototypical Problems," "Seeker of Mysteries," and "The Mistress of Mystery."
- 4Event Quests: A section dedicated to event-based quests.
- 5Player VS Player Quests: Lists "Hunter Hunted," "Monster Mash," and "The Battle That Never Was."
- 6Repeatable Quests: Information on quests that can be completed multiple times.
- 7Miscellaneous Quests: A category for other unlisted quests.
- Refer to the Table of Contents for specific chapter or quest navigation.
- Consult the "A Note on Challenges," "A Note on Bobbleheads," and "A Note on Treasure Maps" for additional gameplay elements.
- An Interactive Map is available for exploration assistance.
A Note on Quests
Discover the seven categories of Fallout 76 quests, including Main Story, Side Quests, Events, and more. Learn how to tackle even the mysterious Miscellaneous Quests!
Fallout 76 is packed with Quests, and Bethesda keeps adding more all the time! Understanding how they're organized can really help you navigate the wasteland and make sure you don't miss out on any of the action.
The Quests are generally divided into seven main categories:
- The Main Story: These are the core narrative quests that drive the overarching plot of Fallout 76. There are 27 of these.
- Side Quests: These offer additional stories and challenges outside the main plot. You'll find 12 of these.
- Event Quests: These are time-limited or repeatable public events that pop up around the map. There are 37 of these.
- Mistress of Mystery: A specific questline with its own unique story and rewards. There are 8 quests in this line.
- Player VS Player: Quests that involve direct conflict with other players. There are 3 of these.
- Repeatable Quests: These are designed to be played multiple times for rewards. You'll find 22 of these.
- Miscellaneous Quests: This is a catch-all category for smaller tasks and discoveries, and it's the one that grows the most. There are 40+ of these, and Bethesda is always adding more.
This guide dives deep into categories 1 through 6, covering a total of 109 quests. We'll also tackle many of the Miscellaneous Quests, though their exact number is always a bit of a mystery – even the official guide doesn't list them all!
The cool thing about these Misc Quests is that they're often super simple. You might just need to find an item that's right around the corner or even in the same room. If you get the hang of the game and learn to follow your Quest Marker, you'll be well-equipped to handle whatever the wasteland throws at you.
We're always working to document every quest, so if you stumble upon a Miscellaneous Quest that isn't listed, feel free to send it our way! Just give us the quest name, its location, and a brief description of what you need to do. We'll add it to the guide and give you credit for your discovery. Happy exploring!
Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by GoldenSun (2)
Fallout 76 Quests Guide covering Main Story, Side Quests, Mistress of Mystery, and PvP quests. Updated 12/11/2018.
- 1Main Story consists of 28 chapters, starting with "Reclamation Day" and ending with "Scorched Earth".
- 2Side Quests include 12 individual quests, such as "An Organic Panic" and "The Motherlode".
- 3Mistress of Mystery Quest Series is an 8-part questline, beginning with "Into the Mystery" and concluding with "The Mistress of Mystery".
- 4Player VS Player Quests include "Hunter Hunted", "Monster Mash", and "The Battle That Never Was".
- 5Repeatable Quests are also available.
- The guide was updated on 12/11/2018 and was a FAQ of the Month Winner in December 2018.
- Other sections include Basic Information, A Note on Quests, Event Quests, Miscellaneous Quests, A Note on Challenges, A Note on Bobbleheads, A Note on Treasure Maps, an Interactive Map, and Copyright Information.
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