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Learn Fallout Tactics turret tactics: use point blank range and specific weapons like Power Fists, Rippers, and Neosteads to defeat them.

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Learn Fallout Tactics turret tactics: use point blank range and specific weapons like Power Fists, Rippers, and Neosteads to defeat them.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Turrets are poor shots at close range; stand beside them to minimize hits.
  2. 2
    When facing the first two turrets, position a character beside each to ensure both fire at point blank range.
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    Use weapons like the Power Fist (three attacks with 9 AP), Ripper, Neostead (aimed shots at sensors, 20-50 damage, critical hits can knock out), and Diamond Spears (6-8 damage, armor-piercing).
  4. 4
    The cattle prod is effective but deals less damage than Rippers or Power Fists.
  5. 5
    Neosteads are effective with aimed shots to sensors, potentially causing critical hits that do significant damage (up to 616 reported).
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    Diamond Spears have a range of 2 and act as armor-piercing weapons.
  7. 7
    After a patch, AP ammo is less effective for knockouts. Flash grenades can stun but turrets still fire.
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    A recommended tactic is to place one person with a Neostead beside a turret, flanked by characters with Power Fists or Rippers. Characters with Diamond Spears can stand behind the Neostead user due to the spear's range.
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    A balanced group composition can include two Neosteads, two spears, a Power Fist, and a Ripper.
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    The Leader Perk can be beneficial in these encounters.
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    Characters with 9 AP can use a Neostead for an aimed shot and a Diamond Spear for a thrust in the same turn.
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    Each turret can yield between 650 and 700 Small Fusion Cells.
  13. 13
    To keep villagers safe from surface turrets, place a character in front of each turret to draw fire at point blank range.
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    For timed rooms with turrets, run through the first two, then lay down past barrels in the third room to use cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) and flip the switch. Crawl to lockers to search them safely.
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    To get past the last turret in timed rooms, crawl to the edge of barrels, stand, and run into the hallway, or run into the corner to destroy it.
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    EMP shells from a CAWS shotgun can defeat turrets in 3-4 shots, dealing 100+ damage per shot.
Tips
  • Stand beside turrets to exploit their poor accuracy at close range.
  • Prioritize weapons like the Power Fist, Ripper, and Neostead for maximum damage.
  • Aimed shots to turret sensors with a Neostead can lead to critical hits and knockouts.
  • Consider using EMP shells with a CAWS for rapid turret destruction.
  • Positioning is key; use cover and flanking to minimize damage taken.
  • The Neostead's buckshot can hit allies if too many are clustered around it.
  • Diamond Spears can be used safely from behind a Neostead user due to their range.
  • A group with two Neosteads, two spears, a Power Fist, and a Ripper is effective.
  • For timed rooms, use cover provided by barrels and walls to approach switches and lockers safely.

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