Is Turning Ghoul in Fallout 76 Worth It?

After years battling Ghouls, *Fallout 76* now lets players experience life from the other side. A new questline presents players with a moral dilemma - is embracing mutation worth the consequences?

How to Undergo Ghoul Transformation in Fallout 76

To mutate into a Ghoul, your character must reach level 50 and accept the "Leap of Faith" quest. This leads you to the Savage Divide where mysterious allies await to guide your transformation. While the process itself is straightforward, the decision carries significant gameplay implications.

Advantages of Ghoulification

The mutation grants access to unique abilities: Feral and Glow. Your Feral meter (starting at 100%) gradually depletes but can be replenished with Chems, offering tiered benefits:

• Above 80%: +3 STR/END, +30 HP
• Above 60%: +15 HP
• Above 40%: -1 END, -5 HP
• Above 20%: -3 END, -15 HP/-10 AP
• At 0%: +150% Melee Damage with severe accuracy penalties

The Glow ability boosts maximum health and enables radiation healing - benefiting from irradiated environments and spoiled food. Ghouls also gain exclusive Perk cards while becoming immune to diseases and conventional hunger.

Drawbacks of Ghoul Mutation

The transformation permanently alters faction relations, potentially locking players out of certain quests. The Charisma penalty also affects dialogue options. However, NPC Jaye Vo provides disguises to mitigate these consequences.

Is Ghoulification Worth It?

The benefits largely outweigh the drawbacks, especially since the transformation is reversible (costing 1,000 Atoms post-quest). The unique gameplay opportunities make this a compelling choice for veteran players seeking fresh challenges.

Before deciding, consider completing the "Leap of Faith" questline first. This preserves your mutation option while allowing full evaluation of the consequences.

*Fallout 76* is currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms.