Weapon modding plays a big part in the overall character progression system in Fallout 76. Mods can completely transform some weapons, from turning a semi-auto rifle into an automatic one, or turning a minigun into a literal blender.
However, such mods won't be immediately available to players, and they likely won't be until very specific steps are taken. If you've got your hands on some of the best guns in Fallout 76 but are left scratching your head as to how to get mods for them, here's what you need to do.
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How To Get Mods For Weapons In Fallout 76
In order to get more mod crafting options, you'll need to scrap copies of the weapon you want to get mods for. For example, if you want to unlock the Automatic Receiver for the Fixer Combat Rifle in Fallout 76, you'll need to keep scrapping regular Combat Rifles until you get the mod you want.
Unfortunately, this does mean that you need tons of real-life luck to get the mods you're looking for. As you unlock more options, the odds of you getting another mod from the next weapon you scrap lowers significantly. Soon, you'll notice that you get no mods after scrapping a weapon. This is normal, and it simply means you'll need more things to scrap.
Where To Buy Weapon Mod Plans
If you'd rather not deal with RNG, you'll be glad to know that many vendors across the Appalachian wasteland sell mod plans for armor, weapons, and even buildable objects. With that being said, take the time to pay the Protectron vendors in each of the train stations to see if they have the plans you're looking for. Merchants in the mall underneath Fallout 76's Whitespring Refuge may also have things that might interest you.
It's also worth noting that boxes of premade mods may sometimes be found as loose loot lying around in the environment or inside loot containers. Once you find one, take it back home or to any Weapon Workbench, and you'll be able to attach it to its respective weapon free of charge. However, these are fairly rare and are one-time-use only. If push comes to shove, you could always ask other players to modify a weapon for you. Consider joining active communities and ask around for someone who's willing to help. Keep in mind that you'll still need to put some ranks into the Gunsmith perk in order to actually craft weapon modifications.
Fallout 76
- Released
- November 14, 2018
