Today, we’re diving into the best methods for generating Fallout 76 caps — from participating in events to crafting items, we'll cover various ways to boost your in-game wealth. So, grab your gear and let’s get started!

1. Moonshine Event: A Quick Way to Earn Caps

One of the most rewarding events for making caps is the Moonshine Event. When this event pops up on your map, don’t hesitate to jump in! Here's why:

    Tagging enemies: To maximize your loot and caps, you’ll want to be in a full team. Use explosive weapons (like a two-shot explosive weapon or a Tesla rifle) to tag as many enemies as possible. This allows you to grab more loot, which translates to more caps.

    Looting the event: After the event is completed, you’ll receive a solid amount of caps from the loot. On a good run, you can easily earn 300+ caps from looting the enemies and containers alone.

2. Crafting and Selling Gulpers Slurry for Profit

After completing the Moonshine Event, you’ll collect GPR Inerts, which can be used to craft Gulper Slurry. Here's how you can turn those GPR Inerts into even more caps:

    Craft Gulper Slurry: You’ll need wood to craft Gulper Slurry, but it’s worth it. These items sell for 7 caps each, and if you craft a large batch, it can bring in a decent amount of caps. Don't forget to activate the Super Duper perk to double your crafting yields for even more profits!

    Selling Gulper Slurry: If you manage to gather a substantial amount, you could easily make 1,000+ caps by selling your slurries to vendors.

3. Insurgent Hat Crafting and Selling

If you’re looking for another way to generate caps, crafting and selling Insurgent Hats is a great option. Here’s how to get started:

    Crafting the Hat: Insurgent Hats require oil and cloth, which are relatively easy to obtain. The hats themselves can sell for around 25 caps each.

    Treasure Hunter Event: To acquire the blueprint for the Insurgent Hat, participate in the Treasure Hunter Event. You’ll need to defeat Mle Miners to acquire the blueprint for this craftable item. Once you have the blueprint, you can start crafting and selling these hats for easy profit.

4. Selling Super Stimpaks and Other Consumables

Another lucrative source of caps is by selling consumables like Super Stimpaks. These items not only heal you but also sell for 15 caps each, making them a great way to generate a steady stream of income. Some other consumables that can be sold for decent profits include Rad-X, Radaway, and Psycho Buff.

    Selling Radaway: If you’ve got extra Radaway or Diluted Radaway, these sell for about 4 caps each.

5. Special Tips: Trading and Selling to Other Players

Player Trading is a vital aspect of the Fallout 76 economy. Here are a few tips to help you maximize your profits:

    Create a Marketplace: Set up a clear and accessible vendor at your camp. Make sure it’s easy for other players to find so they can check out your goods.

    Selling Flux and Mutations: Players are always on the lookout for Flux (which sells for 25 to 50 caps each) and Mutation recipes (which can fetch 200 to 500 caps each depending on rarity).

    Legendary Items: Don’t forget about script legendaries — these are low-value legendary items that players use to earn legendary script. These can be sold for around 75 caps and are a great way to make caps quickly.

6. Rare and Valuable Items to Look for at Player Vendors

For the best possible profits, always be on the lookout for rare items like the Enclave Plasma Rifle Flamer Mod. This rare mod can sell for up to 40,000 caps and has a low spawn rate at specific vendor locations. Make sure to visit places like Woga (located at the bottom right corner of the map) where this rare mod has a chance to spawn.
7. Uranium Fever and Eviction Notice Events

Two other events that can help you make a good amount of caps are:

    Uranium Fever: You’ll get plenty of legendary items here, which can be sold for script or used for crafting.

    Eviction Notice: This event spawns tons of legendary enemies, making it an ideal location for gathering valuable items that can be sold to vendors or other players.

8. Best Practices for Vendor Selling

    Increase Charisma: Equip items like Grape Mentats (which give you +5 charisma) or the Day Tripper (+3 charisma) to improve vendor pricing and get better sales rates.

    Selling Legendary and Crafting Materials: Always keep an eye out for crafting materials like cloth, oil, and other components that you can use to craft sellable items. These materials also hold great value for other players who might be in need of them.

By combining the strategies outlined above, you can easily make 1,000+ FO76 caps a day. Whether you’re farming events like Moonshine, crafting valuable items, or engaging in player trading, there are endless opportunities to grow your in-game wealth. Don’t forget to stay active in events, keep your vendor stocked, and use the best charisma-boosting items to get the most out of your sales.