Fallout 76 guide and walkthrough: how to survive in post-apocalyptic Appalachia

Now that the dust has finally settled, it's time to leave Vault 76 and reclaim the land.

Fallout 76 went live on November 14 and brings with it a new flavour to the Fallout franchise, encouraging player cooperation, a healthy dose of PvP action and a distinct lack of NPCs.

If you've never played a Fallout game before or are just getting started, check out our top tips you should know before playing Fallout 76. We also have a short FAQ guide that covers how to pick up your CAMP, what to do if you lose your character and how to save your progress.

Fallout 76 map

• Appalachia map
  
  Fallout 76's map is huge, so here's a quick guide for all the key areas.

Fallout 76 DLC skins and items

• Where to find DLC skins
  
  Here's where to find your Tricentennial Edition DLC extras.
  

Fallout 76 quests

• Order of Mysteries
  
  Here's our guide to completing the Order of Mysteries questline.
  

• Into the Fire
  
  We know cheaters never prosper, but here's the answers to the Fire Breathers exam in the Into the Fire quest.
  

Fallout 76 useful locations

• Where to find Power Armour
  
  Quite simply, where to find a big ol' suit of Power Armour.
  

• Bobblehead locations
  
  Bobbleheads are a little harder to find in Fallout 76, so here's the ones we know about.
  

• Vendors
  
  Here's where to find some top vendors in Fallout 76.
  

Fallout 76 PvP

• PvP murder debuff
  
  If you go on a killing spree, you'll be punished accordingly.
  

Fallout 76 Perks

• Perk card system explained
  
  Fallout 76 uses a card system when levelling up, so here's a helping hand to understand the changes.
  

• Sharing Perks with teammates
  
  You can share some skills with your teammates, providing you have the right Perks.
  

Fallout 76 factions

• Factions
  
  All the factions you can join in Fallout 76.
  

• Faction PvP – coming soon
  
  PvP factions will be coming to Fallout 76 soon, along with new vaults and missions.
  

Fallout 76 Atoms and cosmetic items

• How to earn, buy and spend Atoms
  
  Here's our guide to understanding Atoms, where to get them and how to spend them.
  

Fallout 76 trophies, bugs and fixes

• Ammo and Bobby pin inventory weight issues
  
  Bobby pins are inexplicably heavy in Fallout 76.
  

• Achievement and trophy issues
  
  Some trophies and achievements aren't unlocking post-beta, so here's what you can do to fix it.
  

Fallout 76 tips for PC players

• Change FOV and depth of field
  
  Here's how to change the FOV and more on PC.
  

• Push-to-talk coming soon
  
  PC players have been requesting a push-to-talk function since the beta, so expect some changes soon.
  

Fallout 76 future updates

• Upcoming changes
  
  New factions, vaults, missions and more – check back here for regular Fallout 76 updates.
  

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