In this guide, we’ll break down the best perk cards in Fallout 76. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, we hope you’ll discover a few hidden gems to enhance your builds. Let’s dive in!

General Perk Cards for All Weapon Classes

Each weapon type—melee, rifles, or heavy guns—has its dedicated perk cards to boost damage, improve reload speed, and even bypass enemy armor. Let’s explore some standout cards for various situations.

Key Perk Cards for Movement and Utility

    Action Boy/Action Girl
        Great for beginners who need faster AP regeneration for running or using VATS.
        Becomes less necessary once you unlock Company Tea to manage AP.

    Adrenaline
        Essential for mob-heavy activities. Increases damage with every kill, stacking up to +60% damage.

    Bandelier
        Reduces the weight of ballistic ammo significantly, a must for Railway Rifle users.

    Batteries Included
        Similar to Bandelier but for energy ammo and Fusion Cores, crucial for Power Armor builds.

    Ammo Smith
        Doubles your crafted ammo output, ideal for ammo-hungry builds.

Perk Cards for Sustained Combat

    Better Criticals
        Enhances the damage of critical hits, a must for critical-focused builds.

    Ricochet
        A lifesaver for bloody builds, especially when paired with Vampire weapons, as it heals you when it procs.

    Blocker
        Reduces melee damage, crucial for low-health builds or for events with close-range enemies.

    Fireproof
        Essential for surviving Scorchbeast sonic booms, though it shines less for general fire resistance.

    First Aid
        Maximizes healing from Stimpaks, vital for staying alive in tough fights.

Specialized Perk Cards for Specific Builds

    Concentrated Fire
        Allows precise targeting of limbs or heads in VATS, great for crippling or finishing enemies.

    Demo Expert
        Increases explosive weapon damage and also buffs explosive effects on other weapons.

    Field Surgeon
        Speeds up Stimpak healing, perfect for both low- and high-health builds.

    Nerd Rage!
        Provides massive boosts to damage resistance and damage output when at low health.

    Strange in Numbers
        Boosts mutation effects when in a team with other mutated players.

    Super Duper
        Grants a chance to craft double FO76 items, invaluable for resource efficiency.

Mutations and Repair Perks

    Class Freak
        Reduces the negative effects of mutations, a must for mutation-heavy builds.

    Starch Genes
        Prevents unwanted mutations and ensures you don’t lose the ones you want.

    Fix It Good Weapon Artisan
        Extends the durability of armor and weapons to 200%, reducing maintenance frequency.

Crafting and Resource Management

    Scrapper
        Maximizes resource gain from scrapping items, especially useful for steel and other metals.

    Good with Salt
        Slows food spoilage, perfect for players stockpiling rare or crafted consumables.

    Green Thumb
        Doubles the yield from flora harvesting, essential for crafting or Flux collection.

Beginner-Friendly Perks

    Inspirational
        Boosts XP gain when in a team, helping beginners level up faster.

    Marathoner
        Reduces AP cost for sprinting, easing the strain of early exploration.

Miscellaneous but Useful Perks

    Lifegiver
        Increases max health by 45, helpful for both beginner and bloody builds.

    Friendly Fire
        Allows you to heal teammates and friendly NPCs with fire-based weapons.

    Tenderizer
        Boosts the damage dealt to enemies after your first hit, stacking with other perks.

These are just a few of the fantastic perk cards that can elevate your gameplay. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, optimizing your perks can make a huge difference. Let me know if I missed any cards or if you have a favorite setup to share!