Summary
- Boost carry weight with food, mutations, and backpacks in Fallout 76.
- Strengthen SPECIALS, perks, and power armor sets for higher carry weight.
- Look for legendary armor rolls and unyielding armor for weight reduction and strength boosts.
Weight management is an integral part of most Fallout games, and Fallout 76 is no exception. While balancing carry weight can be a little overwhelming at first, there are a few things that players can do to increase their overall carry weight.
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As every Fallout player will know, if a player carries too much, they become over-encumbered. If a player becomes over-encumbered, then they can't move very fast, they drain Action Points just by walking, and they can't fast travel. If a player doesn't have a Fallout 1st subscription, then they aren't able to place down a Survival Tent and offload some of the weight. This can make for a long walk to the nearest workbench or stash box.
1 Carry Weight Boosters
A Controversial Booster
Not long ago, a few new consumables were added to Fallout 76, which caused a little controversy. That's because players can buy a few types of in-game boosters with real-world money. Some people don't like this as it comes under an almost "pay to win" type of playstyle.
But it's not all bad. Players don't have to purchase carry-weight with real-world money boosters. They are given as rewards for completing seasonal challenges. They can also be purchased using Gold Bullion. A carry weight booster gives players a plus 50 to carry weight for 30 minutes.
2 Certain Foods Offer Boosts
Eating Can Increase Carry Weight Temporarily
There's no shortage of cooked meals that players can make in Fallout 76. Some foods come with a short-term buff to carry weight. While these buffs can be boosted with the Carnivore mutation, the base boost that some of these items offer is pretty good.
Some of the top foods for boosting carry weight are:
- Smoked Mirelurk Filets: +30 Carry Weight For 90 Minutes
- Yao Guai Pastry: +30 Carry Weight For 60 Minutes
- Pepperoni Roll: +30 Carry Weight For 30 Minutes
3 The Carnivore Mutation
Become A Carnivore For Better Boosts
As alluded to in the previous entry, the Carnivore mutation gives an extra boost to meat-based meals. While carry-weight boosts exist for those who use the Herbivore mutation, they aren't as powerful as the boosts from being a Carnivore. These are the only two mutations that center around food consumption.
If the player is a Carnivore, they will get double the amount of carry weight from eating meat-based meals. This means that foods like Yao Guai Pastry and Pepperoni Rolls offer a +60 to the player's overall carry weight.
4 Backpacks
A Permanent Carry Weight Boost
Backpacks were introduced in Fallout 76 in the Wild Appalachia update. There are two main types of backpacks that players can have: the Small Backpack and the Standard Backpack. The plan for the Small Backpack can be found at the Overseer's CAMP near The Wayward. The Standard Backback can be crafted after the player completes the following challenges at Camp Lewis:
- Kindness
- Bravery
- Helpfulness
- Growth
Several mods can be purchased from the Possum vending machine. The main mod for increasing carry weight is called the High Capacity mod. It boosts carry weight by 120.
5 Strength
SPECIALS Are Crucial
SPECIAL stats play a vital role in Fallout games. In Fallout 76, players select which SPECIAL stat they would like to invest a point in every time they level up. This does two things. It allows players to insert perk cards into a selected SPECIAL stat. It also gives the player a bonus. The bonus is different for each SPECIAL stat.
The best one for carry weight is strength. Each point the player puts into strength will boost their carry weight by 5. This can be very useful, especially for newer players.
6 Carry Weight Boosting Perks
Choose The Right Perks To Maximize Carry Weight
There are lots of perks in Fallout 76. Some perks help to either increase overall carry weight or reduce the amount that certain items weigh. However, the most useful ones aren't the ones that increase the player's overall carry weight; they are the ones that reduce the weight of various items.
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The best perks for player weight are as follows:
- Tru-Hiker
- Traveling Pharmacy
- Bandolier / Batteries Included
Some perks can boost player strength. And, as mentioned, strength boosts carry weight. The perk cards that can boost strength are:
- Radicool
- Barbarian
Depending on a player's build, they may want to use a perk that reduces the weight of certain types of weapons or armor pieces. Perks like Packin' Light and Sturdy Frame can be useful if the player likes to carry lots of weapons or armor pieces around with them.
7 Power Armor Sets
Power Armor Can Dramatically Increase Carry Weight
Power Armor builds can be a great way to give carry weight a boost. It is important to note that if a player uses Power Armor, then Barbarian won't work.
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However, fitting each Power Armor leg with Calibrated Shocks will give the player an extra 100 carry weight. Also, using a complete set of Excavator Power Armor will provide the player with an additional 100 carry weight. Excavator Power Armor isn't typically used by high-level players, but it can come in handy for those who enjoy going out and collecting junk.
8 Legendary Armor Rolls
Some Legendary Rolls Help Player Weight
There are lots of different legendary effect combinations a player can get. Some effects grant weight reduction bonuses. These effects also stack, so with a bit of luck, it is possible to have entire armor sets dedicated to dramatically reducing the weight of certain items.
The Legendary effects that help to maximize player weight are:
- Ammo Weight Reduced By 20%
- Aid Weight Reduced By 20%
- Junk Weight Reduced By 20%
- Weapon Weight Reduced By 20%
There is also a Legendary effect that boosts the player's strength by 1. As mentioned, each point in strength boosts the player's carry weight by 5.
9 Unyielding Armor Sets
The Holy Grail Of Armor
Unyielding armor is something that almost every high-level player either owns or would like to own. It gives players up to +3 on each SPECIAL stat, excluding endurance.
This scales with the player's health. The lower the player's overall health, the better the effect of unyielding armor. It may seem counter-intuitive to intentionally have low health, but most high-level players keep their characters on low health, also known as Bloodied.
As mentioned several times already, the higher the player's strength, the higher the overall carry weight. A full set of unyielding armor on a low-health player can dramatically increase a player's carry weight.
Fallout 76
- Released
- November 14, 2018
