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Smooth Operator
Fallout 76
Sneak Sniper
build
by @My5ticBu11
Published ·

How It Works: A full-health, manual-aim stealth sniper specializing in scoped weak-spot damage. No VATS dependence. Find your vantage point, stay hidden, and make every shot count.

The Story: After leaving Vault 76, Smooth Operator discovered WQST 99.7 FM, an abandoned radio station concealing a DIA listening post. Inspired by its forgotten music, he turned songs into weapons.

The station is silent. The hits keep coming.

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lvl
300+
S
3
+5
2
Arms Keeper

Your weapons weigh 75% less.

lvl
28
2
Bandolier

Ballistic weapon ammo weighs 90% less.

lvl
22
2
Sturdy Frame

You are 50% harder to stagger.

lvl
13
2
Traveling Pharmacy

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

lvl
3
P
15
3
Down Ranger

You do +20% ranged damage to far enemies.

lvl
2
1
Green Thumb

Reap twice as much when harvesting flora.

lvl
4
1
Long Shot

Your scoped weapons have 30% more range and accuracy when aiming.

lvl
37
3
Number Cruncher

Your weapons have 2% increased damage per AP cost.

lvl
40
2
Scoped-up

Your scoped weapons have 50% more range when aiming.

lvl
15
3
Smart Shot

Deal +25% weak spot damage while aiming a scoped weapon.

lvl
35
2
Tank Killer

Your ranged weapons ignore 40% armor.

lvl
30
E
4
+5
2
Chem Fiend

Any chems you take last 100% longer.

lvl
23
2
Chem Resistant

You gain complete immunity to chem addiction.

lvl
43
1
Aquaboy

You no longer take Rad damage from swimming and can breathe underwater.

lvl
26
3
Hardy

Take 45% less damage from explosions.

lvl
27
1
Starched Genes

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

lvl
30
C
6
2
Lone Wanderer

Gain Resistances and AP Regen based on your CHA while not on a team.

lvl
4
1
Hard Bargain

Gain 7 CHA when bartering at non-player vendors.

lvl
7
1
Travel Agent

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

lvl
26
2
Tenderizer

Each attack makes your target take increased damage.

lvl
46
I
4
1
Curator

The benefits of bobbleheads and magazines last twice as long.

lvl
19
3
Gunsmith

Guns break 50% slower.

lvl
11
A
15
3
Covert Operative

Your ranged attacks do an additional 50% sneak attack damage.

lvl
27
2
Mister Sandman

Your silenced weapons do an additional 100% sneak attack damage.

lvl
37
3
Sneak

You are 75% harder to detect while sneaking.

lvl
20
1
Escape Artist

Sneak to lose enemies, and running no longer affects stealth.

lvl
35
1
Light Footed

While sneaking, you never trigger mines or floor-based traps.

lvl
29
2
Adrenaline

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

lvl
49
3
Gunslinger

Your ranged weapons do +12% weak spot damage.

lvl
2
L
9
3
Class Freak

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

lvl
46
3
Quick Hands

Gain a 18% chance to instantly reload when your clip is empty.

lvl
40
1
Ricochet

Gain a chance to Deflect ranged attacks based on LCK.

lvl
38
2
Psychopath

Hits outside V.A.T.S. refill your Critical Meter at 10% contribution.

lvl
20
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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 Endurance

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

lvl
50
Follow Through

Ranged sneak damage increases damage to target by 40% for 10 seconds.

lvl
50
Funky Duds

+200 Poison Damage Resist when wearing a matching set of armor.

lvl
50
Master Infiltrator

Auto-unlock skill 3 terminals and locks.+3 Lockpick and Hacking skills.

lvl
50
Far-Flung Fireworks

Enemies killed with a ranged weapon have a 20% chance to explode.

lvl
50

Effects (3)

Bird Bones

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

Herbivore

Vegetables provides x2 benefit and no disease. Eating meat doesn't satisfy hunger.

Adrenal Reaction

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

add effects
3 mutations, 0 addictions

Consumables (6)

Calmex

Perception: +3 (15m), Agility: +3 (15m)

-3% 0.025
×1
Ballistic Bock

Improves ballistic weapon DMG 15%, but increases the condition cost 15% for 5 minutes.

Luck: +2 (5m)

+15% 0.1
×1
Star Size Sunset Sarsaparilla

+10% BALLISTIC DMG (10m)

+20 HP/s
+15% 0.1
×1
Black-Eyed Susan's Soothin'

Experience: +10% (1h), Damage: +20% (1h)

+2 HP/s
+15% 0.05
×1
Bobblehead: Small Guns

+20% BALLISTIC DMG (2h)

0.01
×1
Astoundingly Awesome Tales 10

+35% Scoped Gun Damage (1h)

0.01
×1
Total effect
P
 
+3
A
 
+3
L
 
+5
XP
 
+10%
Damage
 
+20%
Total weight 0.3

Weapons

Longshot
hunting-rifle
Stalker's
Hitman's
Swift
Pin-Pointer's
lvl 50
1257
Fire Rate
3
shots per
10 sec
Bolt Action
Ammo
5.50
Range
0
171
343
100%50%
AP Cost
41 (10%) 9.8 shots before AP is depleted
14.13
537.2
Legendary effects
Stalker's
Sneak Attack Damage +100%
Hitman's
+25% Damage While Aiming
Swift
Reload Speed: +15%
Pin-Pointer's
Damage to Weak Point +20%
+30% Damage to Far Targets While Aiming
Modifications
Refined .50 Receiver
Changes ammo type to .50 Caliber.
True Long Barrel
Range: +50%
Weight: +33%
Spread (hip-fire): +20%
Recoil: +16%
AP Cost: +20%
Sighted Transition: +6%
Spread (sighted): -15%
True Stock
Weight: +15%
Spread (sighted): -15%
Piercing Magazine
Armor Penetration +25%
Suppressor
Silences weapon.
Long Scope
Weight: +15%
Spread (sighted): -24%
Swap
The Fixer
Stalker's
Hitman's
Swift
Thrill-Seeker's
lvl 50
438
Fire Rate
36
shots per
10 sec
Semi-Auto
Ammo
20.45
Range
0
129
258
100%50%
AP Cost
24 (6%) 16.7 shots before AP is depleted
11.525
1726.4
Legendary effects
Stalker's
Sneak Attack Damage +100%
Hitman's
+25% Damage While Aiming
Swift
Reload Speed: +15%
Thrill-Seeker's
+3% Reload Speed & Melee Attack Speed Per Kill While on Kill Streak
Stealth in Shadows +0.15, Sneaking Speed +100%
Modifications
Hardened Receiver
Weight: +30%
Recoil: +30%
AP Cost: +15%
Damage: +35%
True Long Barrel
Range: +50%
Weight: +33%
Spread (hip-fire): +20%
Recoil: +16%
AP Cost: +20%
Sighted Transition: +6%
Spread (sighted): -15%
True Stock
Weight: +15%
Spread (sighted): -15%
Piercing Magazine
Armor Penetration +25%
Suppressor
Silences weapon.
Long Scope
Weight: +15%
Spread (sighted): -24%
Stalker's Suppressed 10mm Pistol
Stalker's
Hitman's
Swift
Bully's
lvl 45
327
Fire Rate
43
shots per
10 sec
Semi-Auto
Ammo
1210mm
Range
0
48
95
100%50%
AP Cost
20 (5%) 20 shots before AP is depleted
6.225
522
Legendary effects
Stalker's
Sneak Attack Damage +100%
Hitman's
+25% Damage While Aiming
Swift
Reload Speed: +15%
Bully's
+25% Damage per Crippled Limb Your Target Has
Modifications
Hardened Receiver
Weight: +30%
Recoil: +30%
AP Cost: +15%
Damage: +35%
True Short Barrel
Weight: +15%
Spread (sighted): -15%
True Grip
Weight: +15%
Spread (sighted): -15%
Piercing Magazine
Armor Penetration +25%
Suppressor
Silences weapon.
Reflex Sight (Dot)
Weight: +10%
Spread (sighted): -15%
Sighted Transition: -15%
Weapon
Throwables
Throwing Knife
851
AP Cost20
Throwable

Armor Sets

Chameleon BioCommMesh Covert Scout Armor Chest Piece
Chameleon
Become Invisible While Sneaking and Not Moving
Agility
Agility +2
Secret Agent's
Reduce Detection Chance +25%, Less Noise While Sneaking +25%
Ranger's
Ranged Weapons Deal +5% Bonus Damage (up to +25% on Full Stack)
Shadowed
Stealth in Shadows +0.05
BioCommMesh
Chem Duration +0.5
lvl 50
57
62
15
30
16
16
A
 
+2
Grocer's Backpack
Grocer's
-90% Food and Drink Weight
Standard Backpack
lvl 50
0
0
0
0
0
0
Carry Weight
 
+60
Protective Marine Wetsuit
Prevents Damage and Disease from Waterborne Hazards.
Enclave Style
Perception +4, Intelligence +2, Agility +4
Protective Lining
Improved Strength, Perception and Endurance.
lvl 1
48
23
10
10
10
10
P
 
+4
I
 
+2
A
 
+4
Chameleon Stablized Covert Scout Armor Left Arm
Chameleon
Become Invisible While Sneaking and Not Moving
Agility
Agility +2
Secret Agent's
Reduce Detection Chance +25%, Less Noise While Sneaking +25%
Ranger's
Ranged Weapons Deal +5% Bonus Damage (up to +25% on Full Stack)
Shadowed
Stealth in Shadows +0.05
Stabilized
Scope Stability +0.15
lvl 50
29
31
8
16
9
9
A
 
+2
Chameleon Stablized Covert Scout Armor Right Arm
Chameleon
Become Invisible While Sneaking and Not Moving
Intelligence
Intelligence +2
Secret Agent's
Reduce Detection Chance +25%, Less Noise While Sneaking +25%
Ranger's
Ranged Weapons Deal +5% Bonus Damage (up to +25% on Full Stack)
Shadowed
Stealth in Shadows +0.05
Stabilized
Scope Stability +0.15
lvl 50
29
31
8
16
9
9
I
 
+2
Overeater's Muffled Covert Scout Armor Left Leg
Overeater's
Increases Max Health up to +40 as you Fill Your Hunger and Thirst Meters
Agility
Agility +2
Secret Agent's
Reduce Detection Chance +25%, Less Noise While Sneaking +25%
Ranger's
Ranged Weapons Deal +5% Bonus Damage (up to +25% on Full Stack)
Shadowed
Stealth in Shadows +0.05
Muffled
Stealth While Moving +0.15
lvl 50
29
31
8
16
9
9
A
 
+2
HP
 
+40
Chameleon Muffled Covert Scout Armor Right Leg
Chameleon
Become Invisible While Sneaking and Not Moving
Agility
Agility +2
Secret Agent's
Reduce Detection Chance +25%, Less Noise While Sneaking +25%
Ranger's
Ranged Weapons Deal +5% Bonus Damage (up to +25% on Full Stack)
Shadowed
Stealth in Shadows +0.05
Muffled
Stealth While Moving +0.15
lvl 50
29
31
8
16
9
9
A
 
+2
Armor stats
Set:
Covert Scout Armor
full (5 / 5)
 
221
 
209
 
57
 
104
 
62
 
62
A
 
+12
I
 
+4
P
 
+4
Carry Weight
 
+60
HP
 
+40
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: 100% (357.5 / 358)
Rads: 0
Caps: 40000 / 40000
Fully Fed
Max HP +35, Disease Resistance +35%, STR +1
Fully Hydrated
AP Regen +35%, Disease Resistance +35%, END +1
No Team
Day
Addictions
0
Mutations
3
Standing
Not Sprinting
Normal Attacks
Hip Fire
Kill Streak
10 / 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
8
22
10
6
8
34
14
S.
P.
E.
C.
I.
A.
L.
Carry Weight
250
AP
400
HP
358
XP
+34%
Resistances
221
209
57
304
62
62
0
Evasion Chance
0
Incoming Damage
x0.958
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