Is Becoming a Ghoul Worth It in Fallout 76?

After years of battling Ghouls in *Fallout 76*, players now have the chance to experience life from the other side with a new questline. The decision to become a Ghoul is significant, and it's worth weighing the pros and cons before taking the "Leap of Faith."

How to Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76

To embark on this transformative journey in *Fallout 76*, you need to reach at least level 50 and accept the "Leap of Faith" questline. Once you do, you'll head to the Savage Divide to meet characters who will guide you through the process of becoming a Ghoul. It's a straightforward transition, but the decision comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages.

Pros of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76

Transforming into a Ghoul unlocks unique abilities like Feral and Glow. With the Feral ability, your meter starts at 100% and gradually decreases, but you can replenish it 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 boosts your maximum health and allows you to heal from radiation damage. To benefit from Glow, you'll need to embrace activities typically considered harmful, such as consuming spoiled food and exploring irradiated areas.

Ghouls also gain access to exclusive Perk cards that complement the standard human Perk cards, offering significant gameplay enhancements. Plus, as a Ghoul, you're immune to diseases and don't need to worry about regular food consumption while exploring.

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Cons of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76

However, there are downsides to becoming a Ghoul. Accepting the "Leap of Faith" questline may sour your relations with certain factions, complicating your gameplay by restricting quest completion and other interactions. Additionally, your Charisma will drop, making social interactions less enjoyable.

Fortunately, *Fallout 76* offers solutions to these issues. A new NPC, Jaye Vo, part of the "Leap of Faith" questline, provides disguises that allow you to navigate the world without unnecessary conflicts and continue your missions.

Should You Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76?

Despite the drawbacks, the allure of becoming a Ghoul in *Fallout 76* is hard to resist due to the exciting new features and abilities it offers. If you later decide to revert to your human form, you can do so from the Character screen, though this means you won't be able to complete the "Leap of Faith" questline. You can always turn into a Ghoul again after completing the questline for a fee of 1,000 Atoms.

Armed with this information, it's time to venture into the Savage Divide and embrace your new Ghoul identity to explore the game from a fresh perspective.

And that's the rundown on whether you should become a Ghoul in *Fallout 76*. If you're curious about more, check out whether the Bethesda game is still worth playing.

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