The Mechanic's Best Friend is a unique melee weapon in Fallout 76 that offers agility and speed to swiftly counter enemy attacks. Unlike most melee weapons in the game, this weapon can only be acquired from a specific vendor who frequently changes locations across the map.
To add this powerful weapon to your arsenal, understanding where and how to find it is crucial. The Mechanic's Best Friend proves invaluable when facing groups of weak feral ghouls due to its rapid attack speed.
Acquiring Mechanic's Best Friend in Fallout 76
To obtain the Mechanic's Best Friend weapon, you must seek out Minerva, a traveling vendor who deals in Gold Bullion. Currently stationed at the Foundation near Spruce Knob, southeast of Whitespring Resort, Minerva can be found outside next to a blue tent.
Interact with Minerva to initiate a trade and purchase the Mechanic's Best Friend Plan for 1000 Gold Bullions. Earning Gold Bullions involves completing quests like Secrets Revealed, obtaining Treasury Notes from events and daily quests, or trading with Smiley at the Wayward for a price of 1000 Caps per 50 Gold Bullion.
Crafting Mechanic's Best Friend in Fallout 76
Once you have the Mechanic's Best Friend Plan, gather the following materials to craft the weapon:
- 2x Adhesive
- 2x Lead
- 3x Screw
- 8x Steel
Resources like Adhesive, Lead, Screw, and Steel are essential for crafting Mechanic's Best Friend. Adhesive sources, Screw locations, and Lead spots can be found through various guides. Steel can be obtained by scrapping items such as Coffee Pots, Desk Fans, and Forks, which are commonly found in abandoned buildings like White Powder Winter Sports in the central map area.