After years of battling Ghouls in *Fallout 76*, players now have the unique opportunity to experience life from their perspective through a new questline. The decision to become a Ghoul is significant and comes with its own set of advantages and challenges. So, should you take the plunge and transform into a Ghoul in *Fallout 76*?

How To Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76

To embark on this transformative journey, you must be at least level 50 and accept the "Leap of Faith" questline. Once you do, you'll head to the Savage Divide to meet characters who will guide you through the process of becoming a Ghoul. It's a straightforward path, but it's essential to weigh the pros and cons before making your decision.

Pros of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76

Becoming a Ghoul unlocks new abilities like Feral and Glow, enhancing your gameplay experience. The Feral meter, starting at 100%, affects your stats as follows:

• Above 80%: +3 Strength, +3 Endurance, +30 Max HP
• Above 60%: +15 Max HP
• Above 40%: -1 Endurance, -5 Max HP
• Above 20%: -3 Endurance, -15 Max HP, -10 Max AP
• At 0%: +150% Melee Damage, -5 Endurance, -99 Charisma, -30 Max HP, -20 Max AP, -300% Hip-fire Gun Accuracy & V.A.T.S. Accuracy

The Glow ability boosts your maximum health and allows you to heal from damage by engaging in typically hazardous activities like eating spoiled food or venturing into irradiated areas.

Moreover, Ghouls gain access to exclusive Perk cards, which can be used alongside human Perk cards, offering significant gameplay advantages. As a Ghoul, you're also immune to diseases and don't need to consume regular food.

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Cons of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76

However, becoming a Ghoul isn't without its drawbacks. Engaging in the "Leap of Faith" questline can alienate you from certain factions, complicating your quest progress and potentially locking you out of some missions. Additionally, your Charisma drops, making social interactions less engaging.

Fortunately, Fallout 76 offers a solution. A new NPC, Jaye Vo, introduced in the "Leap of Faith" questline, provides disguises to help you navigate these challenges and continue your adventures without unnecessary conflicts.

Should You Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76?

Despite the potential downsides, the benefits of becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76 are compelling. The unique abilities and enhanced gameplay make it an enticing option. If you later decide to revert to your human form, you can do so via the Character screen, though you'll need to wait until the "Leap of Faith" questline is complete to transform back into a Ghoul, at a cost of 1,000 Atoms.

With all this in mind, it's time to venture into the Savage Divide and embrace your new Ghoul form, ready to explore and conquer the wasteland in a fresh, exciting way.

If you're still on the fence, consider whether Fallout 76 is still worth playing in its current state.

Fallout 76 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.