Fallout 76 perk cards guide
This Fallout 76 perk cards guide will have more on exactly how to obtain them and what you need to do to upgrade them, along with the full list of all the perk cards and their subsequent effects by rank. Those looking for a beginner’s guide to get started with the Fallout 76 should have a look at our Fallout 76 guide. This is perhaps the biggest change with how Fallout 76 plays compared to previous Fallout games, so we’ll now go into just want the cards do and how to obtain them.
What are perk cards in Fallout 76? All the perk cards in Fallout 76 When do I obtain perk cards? Can I share perk card effects? Equipping perk cards Upgrading perk card rankings Fallout 76 guide series
What are perk cards in Fallout 76?
Much like all the other Fallout games, the chief stats of Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck, are all the major stats that govern how your individual perks work. This time, you begin with 1 point in each, rather than create your own character with a certain build. Whenever you level up, you’ll be able to rank up a single stat by one, to a maximum of 15. Points are no longer obtained once you reach level 50, so spend the points wisely. Also upon levelling up, you’ll be able to choose a perk card. There’s usually a new type of card per SPECIAL rank, though this is not always the case. This card doesn’t have to be from the stat you just increased, so you can take a perk specialising in one-handed weapon damage, even though you just increased Charisma. They are filtered by category for easy navigation. Each of the SPECIAL stats has associated perks that can be equipped, though you don’t need to choose the perk with the corresponding SPECIAL stat you increased. You’ll need to have enough points in the relevant SPECIAL stat to equip that perk, however they can be shared with your team (provided you have three points in Charisma) and you can swap them out at any time.
Duplicates that you choose, or open via perk card packs (more on that in a bit), can also be combined to make better versions of those cards. For example, the perk “Gladiator” would normally increase one-handed melee weapon damage by 10%, however if you combine with a duplicate card, you’ll be able to combine them to increase the one-handed melee weapon damage. The only caveat is that you also increase the amount of points you need to have in that particular perk to equip that perk. So while “Gladiator Rank 1” costs one strength point to complete, “Gladiator rank 2” costs two points.
All the perk cards in Fallout 76
You’re probably here to find all the perk cards in the game, so here’s the grit of this guide - the full perk card list. Obviously it isn’t complete yet as certain conditions need to be met to unlock the next set of cards, but here are all the perk cards we currently know are in Fallout 76. The cards will all be grouped together by the SPECIAL stat they are associated with. You can filter the list by using the search bar in each list, so do make sure you take advantage of the table tools.
Strength Perception Endurance Charisma Intelligence Agility Luck
Fallout 76 Strength perk list
Fallout 76 Perception perk list
Fallout 76 Endurance perk list
Fallout 76 Charisma perk list
Fallout 76 Intelligence perk list
Fallout 76 Agility perk list
Fallout 76 Luck perk list
When do I obtain perk card packs?
You’ll normally obtain one perk card per level up, but there are also some level ups that reward you with something more coveted: perk card packs. Every other level from four to ten, then for every five levels you gain, you’ll receive a perk card pack that comes with an assortment of semi-randomised perks. Some may be duplicates of cards that you already own, while others may not be able to be used immediately. You’ll also obtain some special gum and a joke card.
Can I share perk card effects?
Absolutely, as long as you have at least three points in charisma, with each perk card requiring you to have a total of three times the charisma compared to the card’s equip cost. If you’ve met those two conditions, then you’ll be able to share your perks effects with your teammates.
Equipping perk cards
One other thing to note is that the perk cards aren’t permanent. You can mix and match at any time, meaning you can find a moment to swap certain perks for certain situations. For example, if you have the perk card with a hacking ability, swap to that build temporarily to hack the terminal or trap, then switch back once you’re done.
Upgrading perk card rankings
Some perk cards may seem a little under-powered at first glance, but there is a way to increase the overall power of those perks. Should you obtain multiple copies of a single type of perk card, then you can combine the two to make an upgraded version. Note that you will need the exact same copy of that perk card to increase the ranking. For example, if you have two Rank 1 perk cards of the same name, they can be upgraded to Rank 2. However, if you wish to increase the rank of that new card, you’ll need to have a second copy of that same card, meaning that you may need to combine two more Rank 1 perk cards of that name before you can upgrade to Rank 3.
Fallout 76 guide series
That’s all the known Fallout 76 perk cards so far, but do check back regularly for updates to the known list of perks as soon as we find them in the Wasteland update. There’s also some guides for the many quests that the game has throughout the ruined world of Appalachia and what you need to craft certain weapons. But for now, do check out the rest of our guides below:
Fallout 76 guide - Tips and tricks for getting started with Fallout 76. Fallout 76 server status - For all the updates regarding when Fallout 76 is online or offline, head here. Fallout 76 Bobbleheads - They’re no longer permanent. Find out more about them here. Fallout 76 Magazines - These are also no longer permanent. Locate them here. Fallout 76 challenges - Want to customise your character? Get more atoms by completing challenges. Fallout 76 diseases - New to Fallout 76 are diseases. Find out how to prevent or cure them. Fallout 76 perk cards - Perks are completely different here. Get the lowdown on how they work. Fallout 76 Power Armor locations - Want to look like a Brotherhood of Steel member? Grab a Power Armour frame. Fallout 76 event quests - A primer for all the event quests in Fallout 76. Fallout 76 daily quests - How to unlock the daily quests in Fallout 76. Fallout 76 enemies - A full list of enemies in Fallout 76 and details on variants. Fallout 76 nukes - Deliver the nuclear payload to your enemies and scavenge for rare materials. Fallout 76 lockpicking - Access safes and locked doors with ease. Fallout 76 terminal hacking - Obtain secrets and disable traps by hacking terminals. Fallout 76 character creation - Make your character as unique as possible. Fallout 76 CAMP - Build a CAMP that others will marvel at. Fallout 76 weapons - Make weapons and discover why you should pay attention to condition. Fallout 76 armour - Craft armour and learn about outfits. Fallout 76 treasure maps - Unearth valuable treasure left behind after the bombs fell. Fallout 76 multiplayer - Join up with others to complete quests.
Fallout 76 Wasteland guides
Fallout 76 ally - How to recruit all the new allies in the Wasteland update. Fallout 76 gold bullion - How to make a fortune in gold bullion. Fallout 76 factions - Learn about the Settlers and the Raiders.
