Should You Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76?

After years of battling Ghouls in Fallout 76, players can finally experience life from the other side. A new questline, "Leap of Faith," offers this unique opportunity, but the decision isn't straightforward. Should you embrace the ghoul life?

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To become a Ghoul, you need to be at least level 50 and accept the "Leap of Faith" quest. This leads you to the Savage Divide, where you'll meet characters who guide you through your transformation. While the process is simple, the decision carries significant pros and cons.

Pros of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76

Ghoulhood unlocks new abilities: Feral and Glow. Feral, represented by a meter, grants bonuses at various levels:

• 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 & V.A.T.S. Accuracy.

The Glow ability boosts maximum health and allows healing from damage by engaging in typically harmful activities like consuming contaminated food and venturing into irradiated areas. Ghouls also gain access to unique Perk cards, supplementing the standard human options. Finally, say goodbye to diseases and the need for regular food.

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Cons of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76

The "Leap of Faith" questline impacts your relationships with certain factions, potentially hindering quest completion. The significant Charisma loss severely impacts dialogue options.

However, Fallout 76 offers a solution. Jaye Vo, a new NPC in the questline, provides disguises to mitigate these issues.

Should You Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76?

Despite the drawbacks, the advantages are compelling. The unique abilities and Perk cards make the transformation worthwhile. Reverting to your human form is possible via the Character screen, though this prevents completing the "Leap of Faith" questline (though you can become a ghoul again later for 1,000 Atoms).

Embark on your journey to the Savage Divide and unleash your inner ghoul! This covers whether you should become a Ghoul in Fallout 76. For further insights, check out our article on whether the game is still worth playing.

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