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End Game
Fallout 76
QoL Ranger
build
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This is a Quality of Life ranger build. It completely reduces weight across the board as much as possible while still retaining its battle efficiency. The main weapon is an Elders Mark, but the backup is an Auto Axe. Mobbing & Bossing potential is 70/30, favoring Bossing.

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lvl
300+
S
10
+5
2
Pack Rat

The weight of all junk items is reduced by 75%.

lvl
7
2
Arms Keeper

Your weapons weigh 75% less.

lvl
28
2
Bandolier

Ballistic weapon ammo weighs 90% less.

lvl
22
2
Traveling Pharmacy

Weights of all Chems (including Stimpaks) are reduced by 90%.

lvl
3
2
Ordnance Express

Explosives weigh 90% less.

lvl
31
3
Easy Target

+75% ranged damage to crippled targets.

lvl
5
2
Strong Back

Gain more carry weight based on your STR.

lvl
26
P
10
+5
2
Awareness

Gain more VATS accuracy based on your PER.

lvl
20
3
Concentrated Fire

Focus fire to gain +3% accuracy and damage per shot.

lvl
2
2
Fast Fighter

Gain 50% of your bonus movement speed as reload speed.

lvl
20
3
Number Cruncher

Your weapons have 2% increased damage per AP cost.

lvl
40
2
Tank Killer

Your ranged weapons ignore 40% armor.

lvl
30
2
Tormentor

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

lvl
37
1
Night Eyes

Gain Night Vision while sneaking.

lvl
50
E
10
+5
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
1
Bloodsucker

Bloodpacks and Cannibal now satisfy thirst, no longer irradiate, and heal twice as much.

lvl
11
1
Cannibal

Eating human, Ghoul, Super Mutant, Scorched, or Mole Miner corpses restores Health and hunger.

lvl
15
1
Adamantium Skeleton

Gain Limb Damage Reduction based on your END.

lvl
21
1
Iron Stomach

Increased Damage and Energy Resistance based on END while not diseased.

lvl
4
2
LifeGiver

Gain more max HP per point in END.

lvl
50
1
Natural Resistance

Increased Elemental Resistances based on END while not diseased.

lvl
10
1
Rejuvenated

You gain increased benefits from being Well Fed or Hydrated.

lvl
12
1
Thirst Quencher

Increased Max AP based on END while not diseased.

lvl
6
2
Chem Resistant

You gain complete immunity to chem addiction.

lvl
43
C
5
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
1
Spiritual Healer

Regenerate HP while on a team based on your CHA.

lvl
36
1
Travel Agent

You can Fast Travel while over encumbered at an increased cost.

lvl
26
I
1
+5
3
Gunsmith

Guns break 50% slower.

lvl
11
2
Nerd Rage!

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

lvl
46
1
Scrapper

Obtain more components when you scrap weapons and armor.

lvl
13
A
10
+5
3
Action Boy

Action Points regenerate 45% faster.

lvl
2
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
2
Guerrilla Expert

+1% reload speed per Onslaught stack, +3 max stacks.

lvl
20
1
Gun Fu

V.A.T.S. swaps targets on kill with +30% damage to your next target.

lvl
50
3
Gunslinger Master

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

lvl
35
1
Packin' Light

Your Action Points regenerate faster when not over encumbered.

lvl
9
2
Gunslinger Expert

+1% ranged weak spot damage per Onslaught stack, +3 max stacks.

lvl
15
L
10
+5
3
Better Criticals

V.A.T.S. criticals now do +100% damage.

lvl
47
3
Class Freak

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

lvl
46
3
Critical Savvy

Critical Hits now only consume 55% of your critical meter.

lvl
44
2
Grim Reaper's Sprint

Any kill in V.A.T.S. restores Action Points, based on your LCK.

lvl
33
1
Junk Shield

Gain Resistances based on your LCK and amount of junk held.

lvl
10
1
Ricochet

Gain a chance to Deflect ranged attacks based on LCK.

lvl
38
1
Serendipity

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

lvl
5
1
Scrounger

Find more non-explosive ammo based on your LCK.

lvl
3
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Legendary perks

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

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

lvl
50
Legendary Perception

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

lvl
50
Legendary Agility

+5 AGI and +5 AGI 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
Legendary Intelligence

+5 INT and +5 INT 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

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.

Chameleon

Invisibility while unarmored and standing still. Must be unarmored and stationary for effect to work.

Eagle Eyes

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

Egg Head

INT +6, STR -3, END -3

Grounded

Energy Resistance +100. Energy Damage -50%.

Healing Factor

Health Regeneration +300%. Chem Effects -55%.

Herd Mentality

-2 SPECIAL solo, +2 SPECIAL grouped

Marsupial

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

Scaly Skin

Damage and Energy Resistance +50, AP -50.

Speed Demon

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

add effects
12 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

Elder's Mark
submachine-gun
Bloodied
Vital
V.A.T.S. Optimized
Tarnished
lvl 45
275
Fire Rate
67
shots per
10 sec
Automatic
Ammo
75Ultracite .45
Range
0
92
183
100%50%
AP Cost
9 (2%) 56.2 shots before AP is depleted
17.325
1320
Legendary effects
Bloodied
Damage Increases up to +130% as Health Decreases
Vital
Critical Damage Multiplier: +0.5
V.A.T.S. Optimized
AP Cost: -35%
Tarnished
Damage Increases up to +120 as Weapon Durability Decreases
+2% V.A.T.S. Critical Damage per Onslaught stack
Modifications
Prime Receiver
Damage to Scorched +65%
Short Light Barrel
Weight: +15%
Spread (hip-fire): -25%
Recoil Compensating Stock
Weight: +35%
Recoil: -15%
Spread (hip-fire): -25%
Large Quick Eject Drum
Ammo Capacity: +50%
Weight: +50%
Sighted Transition: +20%
Suppressor
Silences weapon.
Glow Sights
Weight: +5%
AP Cost: -20%
Weapon
Throwables
Throwing Knife
525
AP Cost20
Throwable

Armor Sets

Unyielding Jet Pack Civil Engineer Armor Chest Piece
Unyielding
Gain up to +3 to All S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Stats (except END) when Health is Low
Elementalist
Increase All Resistances by +25
Sentinel's
5% Damage Reduction while standing still.
Ranger's
Ranged Weapons Deal +5% Bonus Damage (up to +25% on Full Stack)
Buttressed
Exceptional Damage Resistance, Energy Resistance and Radiation Resistance.
Jetpack
Max AP: -1
Weight: +20%
lvl 50
86
102
26
22
52
16
L
 
+3
A
 
+3
I
 
+3
S
 
+3
P
 
+3
C
 
+3
AP
 
-1
Grocer's Backpack
Grocer's
-90% Food and Drink Weight
Standard Backpack
lvl 50
0
0
0
0
0
0
Carry Weight
 
+60
Shielded Enclave Secret Operative Underarmor
Secret Service Style
Endurance +4, Perception +3, Strength +3
Shielded Lining
Improved Strength and Perception
lvl 50
68
95
144
19
19
19
E
 
+4
P
 
+3
S
 
+3
Unyielding Deep Pocketed Civil Engineer Armor Left Arm
Unyielding
Gain up to +3 to All S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Stats (except END) when Health is Low
Elementalist
Increase All Resistances by +25
Sentinel's
5% Damage Reduction while standing still.
Ranger's
Ranged Weapons Deal +5% Bonus Damage (up to +25% on Full Stack)
Buttressed
Physical Resistance: +65%
Weight: +30%
Deep Pocketed
Carry Weight +10
lvl 50
43
52
14
11
26
9
L
 
+3
A
 
+3
I
 
+3
S
 
+3
P
 
+3
C
 
+3
Carry Weight
 
+10
Unyielding Deep Pocketed Civil Engineer Armor Right Arm
Unyielding
Gain up to +3 to All S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Stats (except END) when Health is Low
Elementalist
Increase All Resistances by +25
Sentinel's
5% Damage Reduction while standing still.
Ranger's
Ranged Weapons Deal +5% Bonus Damage (up to +25% on Full Stack)
Buttressed
Physical Resistance: +65%
Weight: +30%
Deep Pocketed
Carry Weight +10
lvl 50
43
52
14
11
26
9
L
 
+3
A
 
+3
I
 
+3
S
 
+3
P
 
+3
C
 
+3
Carry Weight
 
+10
Unyielding Deep Pocketed Civil Engineer Armor Left Leg
Unyielding
Gain up to +3 to All S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Stats (except END) when Health is Low
Elementalist
Increase All Resistances by +25
Sentinel's
5% Damage Reduction while standing still.
Ranger's
Ranged Weapons Deal +5% Bonus Damage (up to +25% on Full Stack)
Buttressed
Physical Resistance: +65%
Weight: +30%
Deep Pocketed
Carry Weight +10
lvl 50
43
52
14
11
26
9
L
 
+3
A
 
+3
I
 
+3
S
 
+3
P
 
+3
C
 
+3
Carry Weight
 
+10
Unyielding Deep Pocketed Civil Engineer Armor Right Leg
Unyielding
Gain up to +3 to All S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Stats (except END) when Health is Low
Elementalist
Increase All Resistances by +25
Sentinel's
5% Damage Reduction while standing still.
Ranger's
Ranged Weapons Deal +5% Bonus Damage (up to +25% on Full Stack)
Buttressed
Physical Resistance: +65%
Weight: +30%
Deep Pocketed
Carry Weight +10
lvl 50
43
52
14
11
26
9
L
 
+3
A
 
+3
I
 
+3
S
 
+3
P
 
+3
C
 
+3
Carry Weight
 
+10
Armor stats
Set:
Civil Engineer Armor
full (5 / 5)
 
326
 
530
 
351
 
210
 
300
 
196
E
 
+4
P
 
+18
S
 
+18
L
 
+15
A
 
+15
I
 
+15
C
 
+15
Carry Weight
 
+100
AP
 
-1
Incoming Damage
 
x0.77
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.
Human
In Regular Armor
HP: 10% (52.54999999999999 / 526)
Rads: 900
Caps: 40000 / 40000
Fully Fed
Max HP +35, Disease Resistance +35%, STR +1
Fully Hydrated
AP Regen +35%, Disease Resistance +35%, END +1
Exploration Team
Endurance +1 per teammate
Day
Addictions
0
Mutations
12
Standing
Not Sprinting
Normal Attacks
Hip Fire
Kill Streak
0 / 10
Onslaught
0 / 16
Bullet Storm
No Bullet Storm stacks in this build (Bullet Storm perk).
Character stats
33
39
22
22
28
36
32
S.
P.
E.
C.
I.
A.
L.
Carry Weight
502
AP
506
HP
526
XP
+106%
Resistances
453
757
351
254
344
240
0
Evasion Chance
0.403
Incoming Damage
x0.77
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