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Ghoul Melee
Fallout 76
build
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lvl
300+
S
15
+5
1
Blood Luster
lvl
35

Your bleed effects have 35% more damage and 25% less duration.

2
Tightly Wound
lvl
40

Weapons spin up 60% faster.

1
Wound Salter
lvl
2

+10% damage against bleeding targets.

2
Incisor
lvl
34

Your Melee and Fists weapons ignore 50% of your target's armor.

3
Martial Artist
lvl
16

Your melee weapons weigh 60% less, and you can swing them 30% faster.

3
Radioactive Strength
lvl
80

Expend a Moderate amount of Glow to deal 150% more damage with Power Attacks & Bashing.

3
Bone shatterer
lvl
90

Your melee weapon attacks have +75% limb damage.

P
11
3
Number Cruncher
lvl
40

Your weapons have 2% increased damage per AP cost.

2
Tormentor
lvl
37

You deal 20% more damage per crippled limb your target has.

2
Deal Sealer
lvl
15

Deal +10% damage for each impairment your target has.

2
Rad-Reaver
lvl
100

Dealing Melee damage provides a small amount of Glow. (No Power Tools)

2
Grenadier
lvl
35

Your explosives detonate with twice the radius.

E
5
+5
3
Ironclad
lvl
30

Armor provides 25% more protection. Double if wearing a matching set.

2
LifeGiver
lvl
50

Gain more max HP per point in END.

2
Thru-hiker
lvl
7

Food and drink weights are reduced by 90%.

1
Adamantium Skeleton
lvl
21

Gain Limb Damage Reduction based on your END.

1
Starched Genes
lvl
30

You will never mutate from rads and RadAway will never cure mutations.

Radicool
lvl
38

The greater your Rads, the greater your Strength (max +5 STR)!

C
6
1
Strange In Numbers
lvl
42

Positive mutation effects are +25% stronger if teammates are mutated too.

2
Squad Maneuvers
lvl
37

Run 20% faster when part of a team.

2
Tenderizer
lvl
46

Each attack makes your target take increased damage.

1
Feral Presence
lvl
80

While Feral, Reduce your target's damage output by 15% after you attack for 5 seconds.

I
13
3
Makeshift Warrior
lvl
9

Melee weapons break 80% slower.

2
Pyro-Technician
lvl
30

Increase fire damage based on your INT.

2
Cryologist
lvl
40

Increase cryo damage based on your INT.

2
Good With Salt
lvl
9

Food in your inventory will spoil 90% slower.

3
Stable Tools
lvl
39

Power Tools break 40% slower.

1
Weapon Artisan
lvl
40

You can repair any weapon to 130% of normal maximum condition.

A
5
+5
3
Gunslinger Master
lvl
35

Gain Onslaught stacks over time and spend them on attacks, +10 max stacks.

1
Packin' Light
lvl
9

Your Action Points regenerate faster when not over encumbered.

1
Evasive
lvl
17

Chance to Evade attacks based on AGI. (No Power Armor)

2
Adrenaline
lvl
49

Gain +10% damage per kill while on a Kill Streak (Max 10).

3
Hyper Reflexes
lvl
100

When your Glow is high, gain a 20% evasion chance. (No Power Armor)

L
1
+5
1
Ricochet
lvl
38

Gain a chance to Deflect ranged attacks based on LCK.

3
Class Freak
lvl
46

The negative effects of your mutations are reduced by 75%.

2
Faulty Spots
lvl
75

Weak point damage is increased by 15%.

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Legendary perks

Total Perk Coins cost:
1800
(~500 level-ups)
Legendary Strength
lvl
50

+5 STR and +5 STR Perk Points. Perk Points cap at 15.

Legendary Luck
lvl
50

+5 LCK and +5 LCK Perk Points. Perk Points cap at 15.

Legendary Endurance
lvl
50

+5 END and +5 END Perk Points. Perk Points cap at 15.

Legendary Agility
lvl
50

+5 AGI and +5 AGI Perk Points. Perk Points cap at 15.

Hack and Slash
lvl
50

Melee attacks deal 60% of their damage in a large area. (No Power Tools)

Taking One For The Team
lvl
50

Enemies take 40% more damage when they attack you, if you're on a team.

Effects (12)

Adrenal Reaction

+5% DMG per kill while on a Kill Streak. Max HP -50.

Bird Bones

AG +4, Fall from heights more gradual, STR -4

Carnivore

No disease from Meat and 2x bonus to Food from eating meat products. Eating fruits, and vegetables does not satisfy hunger.

Eagle Eyes

Critical Damage +60%, PER +4, STR -4

Egg Head

INT +6, STR -3, END -3

Electrically Charged

Chance to shock melee attackers. Small amount of damage done to player.

Herd Mentality

-2 SPECIAL solo, +2 SPECIAL grouped

Marsupial

Carry weight +20, +jump height, INT -4

Speed Demon

Movement speed +20%, faster reload +20%, +50% drain on hunger and thirst while moving.

Talons

Punching attacks do 25% more damage + bleed damage, AGI -4.

Twisted Muscles

Melee damage +25%, better chance to cripple limbs. Gun accuracy -50%.

Unstable Isotope

Medium chance to release a radiation blast when struck in melee. Minor damage to player during the radiation blast.

add effects
12 mutations, 0 addictions

Consumables (17)

Aged Mirelurk Queen Steak

Endurance: +6 (1h)

+7.2 HP/s
+50% 0.1
×1
Canned Deathclaw Wellington

Strength: +6 (1h)

+7.2 HP/s
+50% 0.3
×1
Charred Scorchbeast Liver

Luck: +6 (30m)

+16 HP/s
+50% 0.15
×1
Cranberry Meatball Grinder

Max Health: +80 (90m)

+20 HP/s
+50% 0.1
×1
Glowing Meat Steak

Damage: +80% (30m)

+3.6 HP/s
+30% 0.15
replaced
×1
Tasty Mutton Meat Pie

Damage: +170% (1h)

+7.2 HP/s
+50% 0.1
×1
Wasteland Fish Sandwich

Movement Speed: +40% (1h)

+1.6 HP/s
+20% 0.1
×1
Yao Guai Pastry

Carry Weight: +60 (1h)

+1.6 HP/s
+40% 0.1
×1
Formula B

+3 Strength, +3 Perception, +3 Endurance, +3 Agility, and +65 max Health for 10 minutes.

0.25
replaced
×1
Nuclear Don's Custom Chem Blend

+100% Damage (5m), Dmg Resist Increase (5m), Max HP +100 (5m), HP (5m)

0.25
×1
Nuka-Cola Quantum

Max AP: +100

+20 HP/s
+15% +10 0.1
×1
Steeped Fever Blossom Tea

AP Regen: +5 (1h)

+2.5 HP/s
+25% +1 0.05
×1
Sweet Mutfruit Tea

+50% All Crit Damage (1h)

+2.5 HP/s
+25% +1 0.05
×1
Grognak the Barbarian 4

+100% Melee Crit Damage (30m)

0.01
×1
Bobblehead: Melee

+20% MELEE WEAPON DMG (1h)

0.01
replaced
×1
Bobblehead: Strength

Strength: +2 (1h)

0.01
replaced
×1
Bobblehead: Endurance

Endurance: +2 (1h)

0.01
×1
Total effect
S
 
+6
E
 
+8
L
 
+6
HP
 
+180
Carry Weight
 
+60
AP
 
+100
AP Regen
 
+5
 
+100
Damage
 
+100%
Movement Speed
 
+40%
Crit Damage
 
+0.5
Total weight 1.84
4 items fully replaced by later consumables

Weapons

Weapon
The first weapon is readied, extras become swap-ins. No specific weapon in mind? Add just the weapon class.
Throwables
Throwable
Grenades, mines and thrown blades. One is carried at a time; extras become swap-ins.

Armor Sets

Vanguard's Asbestos Lined Thorn Armor Chest Piece
Vanguard's
Grants up to 6% Damage Reduction as Health Increases
Endurance
Endurance +2
Arms Keeper's
Weapon Weights Reduced by 20%
Bruiser's
Melee Weapons Deal +5% Bonus Damage (up to +25% on Full Stack)
Melee Attackers Bleed for 125 Damage over 5 seconds
Thorn Armor Set Bonus
SET BONUS (5/5): Melee Targets and Melee Attackers Bleed. Harder to Detect While Sneaking.
Fiberglass
Physical Resistance: +20%
Energy Resistance: +20%
Radiation resistance: +8%
Fire resistance: +8%
Cryo resistance: +8%
Poison resistance: +8%
Weight: +15%
Asbestos Lining
Weight: +15%
lvl 40
49
44
10
37
68
16
E
 
+2
Grocer's Backpack
Grocer's
-90% Food and Drink Weight
Standard Backpack
lvl 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Carry Weight
 
+10
Shielded Secret Service Underarmor
Marine Style
Strength +4, Endurance +3, Agility +3
Shielded Lining
Improved Strength, Perception and Endurance.
lvl 1
23
31
48
6
6
6
S
 
+4
E
 
+3
A
 
+3
Vanguard's Aerodynamic Thorn Armor Left Arm
Vanguard's
Grants up to 6% Damage Reduction as Health Increases
Strength
Strength +2
Arms Keeper's
Weapon Weights Reduced by 20%
Bruiser's
Melee Weapons Deal +5% Bonus Damage (up to +25% on Full Stack)
Thorn Armor Set Bonus
SET BONUS (5/5): Melee Targets and Melee Attackers Bleed. Harder to Detect While Sneaking.
Fiberglass
Physical Resistance: +20%
Energy Resistance: +20%
Radiation resistance: +8%
Fire resistance: +8%
Cryo resistance: +8%
Poison resistance: +8%
Weight: +15%
Aerodynamic
Power Attack Action Points -0.1
lvl 40
25
25
5
19
8
8
S
 
+2
Vanguard's Aerodynamic Thorn Armor Right Arm
Vanguard's
Grants up to 6% Damage Reduction as Health Increases
Strength
Strength +2
Arms Keeper's
Weapon Weights Reduced by 20%
Bruiser's
Melee Weapons Deal +5% Bonus Damage (up to +25% on Full Stack)
Thorn Armor Set Bonus
SET BONUS (5/5): Melee Targets and Melee Attackers Bleed. Harder to Detect While Sneaking.
Fiberglass
Physical Resistance: +20%
Energy Resistance: +20%
Radiation resistance: +8%
Fire resistance: +8%
Cryo resistance: +8%
Poison resistance: +8%
Weight: +15%
Aerodynamic
Power Attack Action Points -0.1
lvl 40
25
25
5
19
8
8
S
 
+2
Vanguard's Strengthened Thorn Armor Left Leg
Vanguard's
Grants up to 6% Damage Reduction as Health Increases
Strength
Strength +2
Adamantium
Limb Damage Resistance +15%
Bruiser's
Melee Weapons Deal +5% Bonus Damage (up to +25% on Full Stack)
Thorn Armor Set Bonus
SET BONUS (5/5): Melee Targets and Melee Attackers Bleed. Harder to Detect While Sneaking.
Fiberglass
Physical Resistance: +20%
Energy Resistance: +20%
Radiation resistance: +8%
Fire resistance: +8%
Cryo resistance: +8%
Poison resistance: +8%
Weight: +15%
Strengthened
Limb Damage Resistance +20%
lvl 40
25
25
5
19
8
8
S
 
+2
Vanguard's Strengthened Thorn Armor Right Leg
Vanguard's
Grants up to 6% Damage Reduction as Health Increases
Strength
Strength +2
Adamantium
Limb Damage Resistance +15%
Bruiser's
Melee Weapons Deal +5% Bonus Damage (up to +25% on Full Stack)
Thorn Armor Set Bonus
SET BONUS (5/5): Melee Targets and Melee Attackers Bleed. Harder to Detect While Sneaking.
Fiberglass
Physical Resistance: +20%
Energy Resistance: +20%
Radiation resistance: +8%
Fire resistance: +8%
Cryo resistance: +8%
Poison resistance: +8%
Weight: +15%
Strengthened
Limb Damage Resistance +20%
lvl 40
25
25
5
19
8
8
S
 
+2
Armor stats
Set:
Thorn Armor
full (5 / 5)
 
172
 
175
 
78
 
119
 
106
 
54
S
 
+12
E
 
+5
A
 
+3
Carry Weight
 
+10
Incoming Damage
 
x0.827
Armor set

Power Armor Sets

Power armor
A full frame with six pieces. The first set is worn, extras become swap-ins.
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Some perks and legendary effects depend on your character's state.
Set it here to see what they really contribute.
Ghoul
In Regular Armor
HP: 100% (754.5 / 755)
Glow: 738
Caps: 0 / 40000
Feral meter: Above 80%
+3 Strength, +3 Endurance, +30 max HP
Exploration Team
Endurance +1 per teammate
Day
Addictions
0
Mutations
12
Standing
Not Sprinting
Normal Attacks
Hip Fire
Kill Streak
0 / 10
Onslaught
No Onslaught stacks in this build (Furious legendary mod, Gunslinger / Guerrilla perks).
Bullet Storm
No Bullet Storm stacks in this build (Bullet Storm perk).
Character stats
40
17
28
8
20
18
14
S.
P.
E.
C.
I.
A.
L.
Carry Weight
440
AP
340
HP
755
AP Regen
+5
XP
+60%
Resistances
272
175
78
119
106
54
0
Evasion Chance
0.266
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