Is Fallout 76 Ghoul Transformation Worth It?

After battling Ghouls for years, *Fallout 76* now lets players experience life from their perspective. A new questline presents gamers with a moral dilemma—should they embrace the Ghoul transformation?

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How To Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76

To undergo Ghoul transformation in *Fallout 76*, players must be minimum level 50 and accept the "Leap of Faith" questline. This journey takes you to the Savage Divide where characters guide your metamorphosis. While the process is straightforward, becoming Ghoul has significant advantages and drawbacks.

Pros of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76

Ghoulification grants powerful new abilities—Feral and Glow. The Feral meter starts at 100%, gradually depleting but rechargeable through Chem consumption:

• 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
• 0%: +150% Melee Damage but severe penalties including -99 Charisma

The Glow ability boosts maximum health and enables healing from radiation damage—benefiting from actions typically harmful to humans. Ghouls also gain exclusive Perk cards complementing standard ones, along with immunity to diseases and reduced food dependency.

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Cons of Becoming a Ghoul in Fallout 76

Ghoul status negatively impacts faction relations—potentially locking players out of certain quests. Charisma penalties also complicate dialogues. However, NPC Jaye Vo provides disguises to mitigate these drawbacks during the "Leap of Faith" storyline.

Should You Become a Ghoul in Fallout 76?

The Ghoul transformation's benefits often outweigh its limitations. Players can revert anytime (except during "Leap of Faith") through the Character screen for 1,000 Atoms post-completion. Ultimately, Ghoulification introduces exciting gameplay possibilities while maintaining flexibility.

For those intrigued by this radical change, the Savage Divide awaits your monstrous arrival.

*Fallout 76* continues evolving—literally—with these transformative mechanics. The game remains available across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms.