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Vulcan's Hammer
The Outer Worlds

Vulcan's Hammer

Need help with Vulcan's Hammer in The Outer Worlds? This guide walks you through finding Orson Shaw, navigating the wilderness, and recovering the weapon schematic from Auntie Cleo's Storage Facility.

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Need help with Vulcan's Hammer in The Outer Worlds? This guide walks you through finding Orson Shaw, navigating the wilderness, and recovering the weapon schematic from Auntie Cleo's Storage Facility.

Alright, let's tackle the Vulcan's Hammer quest in The Outer Worlds. This one's pretty straightforward, but there are a few things to watch out for, especially on your way to the objective.

Walkthrough
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    Starting the Quest: First things first, you need to get to Roseway on Terra 2. If you haven't already, make sure you've completed the quest Passage to Anywhere and spoken with Gladys on Groundbreaker. This will open up the option to start The Distress Signal quest, which is how you get to the Roseway location. Once you land on Terra 2, head into the town of Roseway. Look for Orson Shaw – he's the guy who kicks off this whole thing. He's lost a weapon schematic and wants you to retrieve it from a storage facility.
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    The Journey to the Facility: Orson's storage facility is located southeast of Roseway. The path there takes you through some pretty wild territory, and it's not exactly a walk in the park. You'll be dealing with raptidons and marauders, so be prepared for a fight. While you *could* try to sneak past most of them, the Roseway area is small, and any skirmish can draw in enemies you thought you'd bypassed. It's often safer to just pick off groups as you go.
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    Watch for Mines: Pay close attention as you get closer to the storage facility. There's a group of marauders to the west of the facility who have been really thorough with placing mines. They often hide these mines near mushrooms, making them super hard to spot. Be extra careful around here!
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    Approaching the Facility: There's another group of marauders to the east of the storage facility, but honestly, you can probably just avoid them. There's a way to sneak into the building through a door on the northern end without them ever noticing you. If you *do* decide to engage them, be ready for a decent-sized fight. You're likely looking at three marauders, three canids, and a Scrap Mechanical all hanging out together. Using the building itself for cover and picking them off with sniping is a solid strategy if you go that route.
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    Inside the Facility: Once you're inside Auntie Cleo's Storage Facility, you'll need to find the weapon schematic Orson is looking for. The game doesn't usually make these things too hard to find, so just explore the facility thoroughly. Keep an eye out for any containers or workbenches where schematics might be stored.
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    Returning to Orson: After you've secured the schematic, head back to Orson Shaw in Roseway to turn it in. He'll be grateful, and you'll get your reward for completing the quest.
Tips
  • The wilderness between Roseway and the storage facility can be tough. Consider bringing companions with good combat skills or stocking up on healing items before you head out.
  • If you're having trouble spotting mines, using a weapon with a wide spread or area-of-effect damage can sometimes detonate them from a safer distance, though this can also attract unwanted attention.
  • Don't forget to loot everything! Storage facilities like this often have useful supplies, ammo, and even valuable items.

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