Mistakes That New Players Often Make

Summary

• Join a casual team for XP boosts without the need for teamwork.
• Keep stash weight down by selling unwanted items and breaking down junk.
• Participate in public events for rewards and avoid joining raids until high level.

There are so many things to do in Fallout 76 that new players might be a little overwhelmed upon first leaving the vault. Players will need to manage their carry weight, stash box, SPECIAL stats, compete in events, and much more. It’s all too easy for new players to make a few mistakes while learning how to conquer the wasteland.

With the right know-how, though, it’s possible to hit the ground running and start leveling up quickly and efficiently. This list will go over some of the biggest mistakes that many new players make as they explore the ruins of post-war Appalachia, and how to avoid them.

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Not Joining A Team

Teams Are A Crucial Part Of The Game

There are a handful of different team types that players can join, each of which gives players a bonus. New players might think that joining a team means that they have to play alongside others; however, this is not the case. While teams such as Daily Ops, Expeditions, and Raids are typically reserved for working as a team, Casual Teams are great for earning more XP.

Players who join or create a Casual Team aren’t expected to join or help out any other players on said team. So, upon loading into a server, be sure to join a Casual Team. Not only does a Casual Team offer a nice XP boost for players, but players on a Casual Team can fast travel to other team members and their bases for free.

7

Filling The Stash Box With Unnecessary Items

Keep Stash Weight Under Control

By default, a player can hold up to 1,200 lbs of items in their stash box. While this sounds like a lot, it will fill up fast, so it’s important to avoid filling it with unnecessary items. Things such as low-level weapons and armor pieces should either be scrapped or sold.

As for junk, be sure to break down everything into its core components before storing them in a stash box, as items tend to weigh less when they have been broken down for parts. Also, storing things like known plans and unwanted ammo will only take up space. Consider selling any unwanted items to keep stash weight to a minimum.

6

Not Joining Public Events

Most Public Events Are Worth Joining

New players might be put off by the level recommendation that pops up when looking at a Public Event. For the most part, though, players should ignore this message. If there are other players at the event, new players should definitely join. New players aren’t going to be much use in a high-level event, but since these events are a team effort, there are usually a handful of skilled players who will get the event done efficiently.

Provided the low-level player has attempted to help as best they can, veteran players are usually happy to lend a hand. Also, high-level events offer some pretty decent rewards, which new players will definitely want to pick up.

5

Attempting To Join A Raid Too Soon

There Is One Place New Players Should Avoid

As mentioned in the previous entry, Public Events are great for new players. However, if a new player sees a team message for Raids, they should not join. Raids are the latest feature in the game and are by far the hardest thing to do. More often than not, if a low-level player attempts to join a Raids team, the team leader will kick them out before they have a chance to load in. This might seem harsh, but it makes sense, considering a team full of veteran players often struggle to complete Raids. Having a low-level player on a Raids team is a surefire way to make things much more difficult.

4

Wasting Caps

Caps Can Be Hard To Come By Early On

Making money is pretty easy during the mid to late stages of the game. However, during the early days, making enough caps to get by can be tough. Because of this, it’s important not to waste caps on unnecessary purchases. More often than not, NPC vendors charge too much for goods and should be avoided.

The same is true for some player vendors. However, there tend to be at least one or two players on any given server who sell items at a reasonable price. Be sure to stop by any CAMPs to take a look at what’s for sale. Also, things like meds and ammo are pretty easy to get. Grinding Daily Ops, completing Expeditions, and taking part in Public Events all help to keep players stocked up on the necessities.

3

Pricing Items Incorrectly In CAMP Vendors

Getting Prices Right Can Be A Tricky Balance

One of the best ways to make money in Fallout 76 is to sell items in a CAMP Vending Machine. These machines are cheap to craft and can be filled with any tradeable item in the game for other players to purchase.

For the most part, each item will have a suggested price attached to it. Players should ignore this. Very rarely are the suggested prices accurate. For example, regular ammo will only sell for 1 cap each, not 3-5 caps as the game suggests. Thankfully, there are plenty of websites and forums that can help players price their items correctly.

2

Misunderstanding High-Level Players

Many Veterans Like To Help Newer Players

Fallout 76 has an excellent and supportive player base, in which most high-level players are willing to help out newcomers. If a new player is approached by a high-level player shooting at the floor around them, more often than not, they are not trying to attack the newer player.

Instead, many high-level players attempt to drop goods for new players to pick up. While there are now donation boxes spread across the map, there are still many veteran players who stop to gift low-level players a few items in passing.

1

Not Using Mutations

Take Abilities To The Next Level

There are lots of great mutations in Fallout 76. Each mutation has its own set of positive and negative effects. Provided the player is using the perks Strange In Numbers and Class Freak, the positive effects outweigh the negatives. Also, equipping the perk Starched Genes prevents players from losing their mutations when taking Radaway.

Mutation serums are typically late-game items and are very expensive to craft. However, countless players sell mutation serums at their CAMP Vendors for a reasonable price. Keep an eye out for the following mutations in particular, as they pair well with every build type:

• Marsupial: Increased Carry Weight And Jump Height.
• Speed Demon: Move +20% Faster And Reload Weapons Faster.
• Healing Factor: Regenerate Health While Not In Combat.
• Egg Head: +6 Intelligence.