Fallout 4: How To Take Cover

One of the biggest problems with Fallout 4 is that it does not spell out the various mechanics players can take advantage of during their playthrough. Because the game lacks tutorials for things as basic as taking cover in Fallout 4, players are not able to enjoy the game to its fullest.

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Many players don't even know a cover mechanic exists in the game! Since players do not know they can take cover, they charge into gunfights or adopt a fight-or-flight strategy. However, the cover system allows players to approach each encounter tactfully. Keeping this in mind, this guide will cover everything there is to know about taking cover in Fallout 4, along with other useful information.

Steps For Taking Cover In Fallout 4

Taking Cover Behind Counter in Fallout 4

Here is what you need to do to take cover and shoot from cover in Fallout 4:

Run up against any object or wall.
Press against the object or wall until your character holds his/her weapon close.
Now that you are behind cover, press the aim button to shoot your enemies.

You can only take cover in Fallout 4 in first-person mode.

Why Take Cover In Fallout 4?

Here are a couple of reasons why you should take cover in Fallout 4:

To look around corners without being spotted.
To eliminate enemies without taking considerable damage.
To stay hidden while maneuvering around your enemies for stealth takedowns, avoid raising the alarm, etc.

Interestingly, there are numerous Reddit threads where new and old Fallout 4 veterans never knew they could take cover. In fact, some resort to using Fallout 4 mods to take cover. Mods like Take Cover allow players to take cover easily, and the best part is that it also works in third-person view.

Now that you know how to take cover in Fallout 4, make the most of this information while starting a new or existing playthrough. Rest assured, this handy mechanic will save you a ton of Stimpacks and ammo, since you will take less damage and have all the time in the world to eliminate your enemies.

Think twice about taking cover if you are going up against enemies like the Deathclaw or Swan. When dealing with such deadly enemies, you will fare better by adopting a hit-and-run approach.

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