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Feral Ghoul Melee
Fallout 76
No PA, Bleed Damage
build
by Commander Excelhard
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lvl
300+
S
15
+5
3
Wound Salter

+30% damage against bleeding targets.

lvl
2
3
Martial Artist

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

lvl
16
3
Incisor

Your Melee and Fists weapons ignore 75% of your target's armor.

lvl
34
1
Blood Luster

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

lvl
35
3
Blocker

Block 25% more damage from your opponents' melee attacks.

lvl
21
2
Brick Wall

When your Glow is high, makes you immune to staggering attacks.

lvl
100
1
Iron Fist

Your Fists deal more damage based on your DR.

lvl
2
1
Barbarian

Gain Damage Resistance based on your STR. Doubled when not wearing armor.

lvl
14
P
2
2
Rad-Reaver

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

lvl
100
E
15
+5
2
Thru-hiker

Food and drink weights are reduced by 90%.

lvl
7
1
Adamantium Skeleton

Gain Limb Damage Reduction based on your END.

lvl
21
1
Starched Genes

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

lvl
30
3
Ironclad

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

lvl
30
3
Hardy

Take 45% less damage from explosions.

lvl
27
2
LifeGiver

Gain more max HP per point in END.

lvl
50
3
Radiation Power

Expend a small amount of Glow per hit to deal 20% bonus damage to targets.

lvl
50
C
9
2
Feral Presence

While Feral, Reduce your target's damage output by 30% after you attack for 5 seconds.

lvl
80
3
United Ordeal

While in a team with another ghoul, you gain +3 to all S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats.

lvl
60
1
Strange In Numbers

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

lvl
42
2
Tenderizer

Each attack makes your target take increased damage.

lvl
46
1
Inspirational

Gain more XP while on a team based on your CHA.

lvl
2
I
3
+5
3
Makeshift Warrior

Melee weapons break 80% slower.

lvl
9
3
White Knight

Your armor breaks 60% slower and is cheaper to repair.

lvl
39
2
Nerd Rage!

While your Health is low, gain increased damage and AP regen.

lvl
46
A
11
3
Hyper Reflexes

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

lvl
100
2
Adrenaline

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

lvl
49
2
Dodgy

+5% chance to Evade. Evade no longer has a cooldown. Instead it costs AP.

lvl
45
1
Evasive

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

lvl
17
1
Packin' Light

Your Action Points regenerate faster when not over encumbered.

lvl
9
1
Born Survivor

Falling below 20% health will automatically use a Stimpak, once every 20s.

lvl
3
1
Goat Legs

Take no damage from falling.

lvl
32
L
1
+5
1
Serendipity

While below 30% health, gain a chance to Evade based on LCK. (No Power Armor)

lvl
5
3
Class Freak

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

lvl
46
1
Bloody Mess

Bleeding enemies you kill have a chance to explode based on your LCK.

lvl
42
1
Ricochet

Gain a chance to Deflect ranged attacks based on LCK.

lvl
38
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Legendary perks

Total Perk Coins cost:
1800
(~500 level-ups)
Feral Rage

When feral, all Glow perk abilities cost 50% less Glow.

lvl
50
Hack and Slash

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

lvl
50
Legendary Strength

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

lvl
50
Legendary Endurance

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

lvl
50
Legendary Intelligence

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

lvl
50
Legendary Luck

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

lvl
50

Effects (7)

Adrenal Reaction

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

Carnivore

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

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%.

add effects
7 mutations, 0 addictions

Consumables

Consumables

Chems, food, drinks, magazines, and bobbleheads. Their combined buffs are counted into your stats.

Raw food, plain drinks and other consumables without build effects are not listed.

Weapons

Cultist Piercer
pickaxe
Furious
Rapid
Strength
Severing
lvl 45
4047
10217.105/12s
AP Cost
43 (19%) 5.3 shots before AP is depleted
2.75
446
Legendary effects
Furious
+5% Damage per Onslaught stack, +9 max stacks
Rapid
Speed: +40%
Strength
Strength +3
Severing
+50% Damage to Bleeding Targets
+50% Armor Penetrations vs Cryptids
Modifications
Sharp
Targets bleed. Better damage.
Swap
Headhunter Scythe
pickaxe
Furious
Rapid
Strength
Severing
lvl 45
2752
31479.73/12s
AP Cost
43 (19%) 5.3 shots before AP is depleted
2.75
446
Legendary effects
Furious
+5% Damage per Onslaught stack, +9 max stacks
Rapid
Speed: +40%
Strength
Strength +3
Severing
+50% Damage to Bleeding Targets
Bleed Damage
Modifications
Sharp
Targets bleed. Better damage.
Weapon
Throwables
Throwable
Grenades, mines and thrown blades. One is carried at a time; extras become swap-ins.

Armor Sets

Mutant's Pneumatic Thorn Armor Chest Piece
Mutant's
Up to 5% Damage Reduction as you acquire more Mutations
Strength
Strength +2
Reflex
Evade Chance +2%
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.
Polymer
Physical Resistance: +10%
Energy Resistance: +10%
Radiation resistance: +20%
Fire resistance: +20%
Cryo resistance: +20%
Poison resistance: +20%
Weight: +20%
Pneumatic
Reduce Incoming Stagger by 25%
lvl 40
45
41
11
41
18
18
S
 
+2
Chemist's Backpack
Chemist's
-90% Chem Weight
Standard Backpack
lvl 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Carry Weight
 
+10
Blood Eagle Underarmor
Marine Style
Strength +4, Endurance +3, Agility +3
Treated Lining
Improved Charisma and Intelligence.
lvl 1
10
10
6
48
15
15
S
 
+4
E
 
+3
A
 
+3
Mutant's Brawler's Thorn Armor Left Arm
Mutant's
Up to 5% Damage Reduction as you acquire more Mutations
Strength
Strength +2
Reflex
Evade Chance +2%
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.
Polymer
Physical Resistance: +10%
Energy Resistance: +10%
Radiation resistance: +20%
Fire resistance: +20%
Cryo resistance: +20%
Poison resistance: +20%
Weight: +20%
Brawling
Unarmed Damage +0.1
lvl 40
23
23
6
22
8
8
S
 
+2
Mutant's Brawler's Thorn Armor Right Arm
Mutant's
Up to 5% Damage Reduction as you acquire more Mutations
Strength
Strength +2
Reflex
Evade Chance +2%
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.
Polymer
Physical Resistance: +10%
Energy Resistance: +10%
Radiation resistance: +20%
Fire resistance: +20%
Cryo resistance: +20%
Poison resistance: +20%
Weight: +20%
Brawling
Unarmed Damage +0.1
lvl 40
23
23
6
22
8
8
S
 
+2
Mutant's Thorn Armor Left Leg
Mutant's
Up to 5% Damage Reduction as you acquire more Mutations
Strength
Strength +2
Reflex
Evade Chance +2%
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.
Polymer
Physical Resistance: +10%
Energy Resistance: +10%
Radiation resistance: +20%
Fire resistance: +20%
Cryo resistance: +20%
Poison resistance: +20%
Weight: +20%
No Misc
lvl 40
23
23
6
22
8
8
S
 
+2
Mutant's Thorn Armor Right Leg
Mutant's
Up to 5% Damage Reduction as you acquire more Mutations
Strength
Strength +2
Reflex
Evade Chance +2%
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.
Polymer
Physical Resistance: +10%
Energy Resistance: +10%
Radiation resistance: +20%
Fire resistance: +20%
Cryo resistance: +20%
Poison resistance: +20%
Weight: +20%
No Misc
lvl 40
23
23
6
22
8
8
S
 
+2
Armor stats
Set:
Thorn Armor
full (5 / 5)
 
147
 
143
 
41
 
177
 
65
 
65
S
 
+14
E
 
+3
A
 
+3
Carry Weight
 
+10
Incoming Damage
 
x0.904
Evasion Chance
 
+0.02
Armor set

Power Armor Sets

Power armor
A full frame with six pieces. The first set is worn, extras become swap-ins.
Character state switchboard
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% (478.5 / 479)
Glow: 1000
Caps: 0 / 40000
Feral meter: At 0%
+150% melee damage, -5 Endurance, -30 max HP, -20 max AP, -300% hip-fire and V.A.T.S. accuracy
Expeditions Team
Bonus XP for completing Expeditions
Day
Addictions
0
Mutations
7
Standing
Not Sprinting
Normal Attacks
Hip Fire
Kill Streak
10 / 10
Onslaught
9 / 9
Bullet Storm
No Bullet Storm stacks in this build (Bullet Storm perk).
Character stats
40
8
24
15
13
19
12
S.
P.
E.
C.
I.
A.
L.
Carry Weight
385
AP
230
HP
479
XP
+59%
Resistances
147
143
41
177
65
65
0
Evasion Chance
0.338
Incoming Damage
x0.904
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