Embarking on your journey in the vast wasteland of Fallout 76 often leads you to seek out power armor as a top priority. However, the challenge lies in keeping it operational, as these suits rely on fusion cores, a scarce energy source. Without an ample supply of fusion cores, your power armor won't function optimally.

Locating Fusion Cores in Fallout 76

For veteran players of Fallout 76, finding fusion cores involves scavenging generators, abandoned power armor, and containers. While this method may not yield abundant results, it serves as a simple way to collect cores while on the move. Be sure to check near Power Armor Stations for higher chances of stumbling upon fusion cores.

If you're looking to amass a larger supply of fusion cores, consider crafting them at locations like the Poseidon Power Plant. This method offers a potentially limitless source of fusion cores, depending on the time investment. The initial step involves participating in an event to repair the power plant and constructing a base around the Fusion Core Processor. While defending the processor from raiders and ensuring it has 100 electricity to operate, remember that a past bug granting free fusion cores has been fixed.

Charging Fusion Cores

To recharge depleted fusion cores efficiently, utilize Electric Absorption, a Legendary Perk in Fallout 76 that converts incoming Energy damage into health and fusion core power. With a 10% chance of activation by default, this perk can swiftly replenish an empty fusion core in under a minute. Visit the Tygart Water Treatment Plant, located north of Summersville in the Forest region, to take advantage of Electric Absorption. Here, facing Liberators who shoot energy beams enables automatic recharge of your fusion cores. Alternatively, you can acquire the Fusion Core Recharger plans from the Atomic Shop to construct one in your CAMP for added convenience.