The Abandoned Waste Dump in Fallout 76 is a secluded area rich in nuclear remnants and valuable loot for players to scavenge. Deep within lies a cavern that once served as a refuge for U.S. Senator Sam Blackwell and his daughter during the Great War.
While the site presents an opportunity for players to gather essential resources and items, its hidden nature can make it tricky to pinpoint without succumbing to radiation exposure. If you're on the hunt for this clandestine location, read on to uncover its secrets.
Revealing the Hidden Gem: Abandoned Waste Dump in Fallout 76
The Abandoned Waste Dump remains obscured on the map as it lacks any discernible markings. Its icon only appears once you draw near the vicinity.
To zero in on its location, head to the eastern central section of the map. Nestled within a forested area, south of Haven Church and northeast of Harpers Ferry and The Burrows, lies the Abandoned Waste Dump, close to the Brotherhood of Steel's base.
As you navigate the marshy terrain, you'll encounter a perimeter fence with dilapidated trucks and barrels of hazardous waste, marking the outskirts of the Abandoned Waste Dump. Towards the rear, an entrance to a cave beckons, leading to the cavern enveloping Sam Blackwell's Bunker.
Deep inside the cave, near a Deathclaw Nest, a small crevice in the wall reveals a corpse clutching the Operation Summary - Blackwell holotape. Playing this triggers the Bunker Buster quest, unveiling the bunker's entrance marked on the map by a white elevator door. Access the elevator, input the holotape into the access panel, and descend into the depths.
Navigating the Bunker: Completing Bunker Buster in Fallout 76
Once inside the bunker, descend the stairs to embark on the Bunker Buster quest. Follow these steps to progress:
- Enter the room through the blue door on your left, ascend the stairs, and access the first room on the left.
- Inside, locate the office desk containing the Security System Manual Reset. Retrieve it and fulfill the three designated tasks highlighted on the map.
- From the initial entrance, proceed through the central blue door. Pass through the first doorway and activate the hand scanner.
- In the secure room, interact with Sam's personal terminal to uncover the access code, '021584,' from the 'Judy's Gone' Personal Log. Input this code into the keypad at the room's center.
- Engage with the painting portraying a red boat on the wall to acquire the 'Welcome to the Whitespring' holotape, playable via your Pip-Boy.
- This marks the quest's completion, granting you 50 XP, 60 Caps, the Congressional access card, and a Deathclaw Gauntlet. Additionally, explore the bunker further to secure a Hunting Rifle, crafting materials, and other valuable items.
Beyond the quest rewards, the bunker promises a trove of exploration and rewards for intrepid players, making it a thrilling addition to your Fallout 76 adventure.