Crafting & Resources — Fallout 76 Guide
Mastering crafting and resource management is fundamental to survival and progression in Fallout 76. From creating powerful weapons and armor to building your CAMP and essential utilities, understanding what materials you need and where to find them is paramount. This guide covers the core crafting systems and resource acquisition strategies.
Fallout 76 features several crafting stations, each dedicated to a specific type of item: the Weapons Workbench for guns, the Armor Workbench for protective gear, the Chemistry Station for chems and explosives, the Cooking Station for food and drinks, and the Tinker's Workbench for miscellaneous items like power armor mods and ammo. You'll also need a CAMP to place these stations and your Stash Box for storing excess materials.
Resources are gathered from junk items found throughout the Wasteland. Almost every piece of junk can be scrapped into its base components, such as Steel, Wood, Screws, Adhesive, and Lead. Prioritize collecting common junk items like Desk Fans (for Screws), Wonderglue (for Adhesive), and Tin Cans (for Steel). Perks like 'Scrapper' increase the yield of components when scrapping weapons and armor, while 'Super Duper' can double the output when crafting items. For Fallout 1st subscribers, the Scrapbox offers unlimited storage for junk, greatly simplifying resource management.
Beyond basic crafting, legendary items can be modified and upgraded using Legendary Modules and Legendary Cores, obtained from challenging events and vendors. This allows you to reroll or improve the legendary effects on your gear. Understanding the material costs for crafting and modding is crucial for efficient progression. Planning your scavenging routes to gather specific components needed for your desired items will save you time and caps in the long run.
| Crafting Station | Items Crafted | Key Resources | Helpful Perks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapons Workbench | Guns, Weapon Mods | Steel, Screws, Gears, Springs | Scrapper, Gunsmith |
| Armor Workbench | Armor, Armor Mods | Steel, Leather, Cloth, Rubber | Scrapper, Armorer |
| Chemistry Station | Chems, Explosives | Acid, Alcohol, Cork, Gunpowder | Super Duper, Chemist |
| Cooking Station | Food, Drinks | Vegetables, Meat, Water, Wood | Good with Salt, Butcher's Bounty |
| Tinker's Workbench | Power Armor Mods, Misc. Items | Circuitry, Oil, Springs, Gears | Armorer, Gunsmith |