As Fallout 76 has evolved from a turbulent launch in 2018 to a robust live service game, players can now delve into its engaging PvP and PvE elements. While solo play is an option with ways to avoid PvP, teaming up with friends enhances the Fallout 76 experience, especially in the competitive PvP scenarios.
Aside from PvP, Fallout 76 offers abundant PvE content, including numerous quests. Newcomers are encouraged to tackle various quests early on, particularly side quests, to acquire decent gear, earn quick bottle caps, and gather valuable experience.
6 An Organic Solution
Anti-Radiation Meds
- Quest Giver: Ella Ame
Quest Locations:
- Ella Ames' Bunker
- Southhampton Estate
- Crevasse Dam
- Dyer Chemical
Quest Rewards:
- RadShield
- Daisycutter
- Random Ammo
- Random Aid
- Bottle Caps
- RadShield Crafting Unlock
- 50 XP
The quest "An Organic Solution" secures a spot on the list of top side quests due to its valuable rewards, notably the RadShield crafting recipe. This essential drug significantly aids players in surviving radiation damage within the Fallout 76 world.
Initiated by Ella Ames' remains, the quest reveals the Free States' development of a radiation protection drug. Players take charge and navigate through the quest to finalize the RadShield research.
5 Bureau Of Tourism
Working For The Mayor
- Quest Giver: The Mayor of Grafton
Question Locations:
- Grafton
- Wavy Willard's Water Park
- Clarksburg Shooting Club
- Prickett's Fort
- Black Bear Lodge
Quest Rewards:
- 50 XP
- Trail Warden
- Components
- Random Ammo
- Random Aid Item
The reward of Trail Warden armor from this quest proves highly beneficial in the early stages of Fallout 76, warranting its inclusion in the top quests. The quest is straightforward; players locate the Grafton Mayor and endure a lengthy quest introduction.
Upon acceptance, players visit four different locations to fulfill tasks such as terminal repairs, clearing beer bottles, fixing a token dispenser, and mending a water valve. Completing these tasks leads them back to the Mayor for rewards.
4 Cold Case
Becoming A Detective
- Quest Giver: Miss Annie
Quest Locations:
- Clarksburg
- Grafton Dam
- Wavy Willard's Water Park
- Woods Estate
Quest Rewards:
- 75 XP
- Random Aid Item
- Multiple Random Ammo
- Random plans
- Bottle Caps
- Perfect Storm
The quest's prize, Perfect Storm, an effective early-game automatic rifle, proves indispensable for players and often lasts well into the late-game. Starting the quest involves locating Miss Annie in Clarksburg.
With 14 stages to complete, this quest demands players to search for clues at each stage, gradually unraveling the case. Expect to invest time in finding elusive clues or refer to quest guides for expedited completion.