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Gauss
Fallout 76
build
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lvl
300+
Buffs
  • Blight soup | Sweet Mutfruit Tea / 125% Crit dmg

  • Brain Bombs / +8 INTELLIGENCE

  • Company Tea / +25% AP Regen

  • Cranberry Relish / +25% XP

  • Pumpkin Pie / +100 Health

  • Carrot Soup / +5 PER

  • Silt Bean soup / +5 END

  • Infused Soot Flower Tea / +50 Max AP | Simple Soot Flower Tea or Tato Juice is ok / +25 Max AP

  • Big Guns Bobblehead / +20% Heavy Gun dmg | Or a leader if you reaaally need 5% XP

  • Tesla 9 Magazine / +100% Heavy Gun Crit dmg | Live & Love 8 if you reaaaaly need 5%XP

  • Psycobuff / 25% Dmg & +3 STR & +3 END & +65 Max HP | Overdrive is harder to get but better / 15% Dmg & 30% Crit Dmg

  • Coffee for AP Regen | Birthday Cake, Slime Cake, Pumpkin Pie Slice, Nuka Candy. all also are all coffee like buffs that work

S
10
+5
3
Bullet Storm

Gain 9% damage per 30 ammo spent. 10 max stacks.

lvl
30
3
Bringing the Big Guns

Your Bullet Storm stack limit is increased by 10.

lvl
50
3
Easy Target

+75% ranged damage to crippled targets.

lvl
5
2
Lock and Load

You keep half of your Bullet Storm stacks when you reload. +1% reload speed per stack.

lvl
37
2
Tightly Wound

Weapons spin up 60% faster.

lvl
40
2
Brick Wall

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

lvl
100
P
13
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
1
Down Ranger

You do +10% ranged damage to far enemies.

lvl
2
3
Number Cruncher

Your weapons have 2% increased damage per AP cost.

lvl
40
2
Tormentor

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

lvl
37
2
Tank Killer

Your ranged weapons ignore 40% armor.

lvl
30
E
2
+5
3
Glowing Gut

Irradiated food and drink grant 300% more rads.

lvl
80
2
LifeGiver

Gain more max HP per point in END.

lvl
50
1
Starched Genes

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

lvl
30
1
Ironclad

Armor provides 15% more protection. Double if wearing a matching set.

lvl
30
C
6
2
Tenderizer

Each attack makes your target take increased damage.

lvl
46
1
Strange In Numbers

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

lvl
42
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
I
7
+5
2
Batteries Included

Energy weapon ammo weighs 90% less.

lvl
28
2
Good With Salt

Food in your inventory will spoil 90% slower.

lvl
9
2
Science!

Increase energy damage based on your INT.

lvl
20
3
Science Monster

While you have Glow, gain 15% bonus damage for 10 seconds upon getting hit.

lvl
100
3
Demolition Expert

Your explosives do +60% damage.

lvl
10
A
8
+5
1
Packin' Light

Your Action Points regenerate faster when not over encumbered.

lvl
9
2
Jaguar Speed

You now sprint 20% faster when your Glow is high.

lvl
60
2
Gunslinger Expert

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

lvl
15
3
Gunslinger

Your ranged weapons do +12% weak spot damage.

lvl
2
2
Guerrilla Expert

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

lvl
20
3
Guerrilla Master

+5% ranged damage to close enemies per Onslaught stack, +5 max stacks.

lvl
40
L
10
+5
3
Better Criticals

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

lvl
47
3
Critical Savvy

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

lvl
44
2
Faulty Spots

Weak point damage is increased by 15%.

lvl
75
3
Glowing Criticals

When your Glow is high, Gain 50% bonus Critical damage in V.A.T.S.

lvl
100
3
One Gun Army

Heavy guns gain a 12% stagger chance and +75% limb damage.

lvl
31
1
Four Leaf Clover

Misses in V.A.T.S. now contribute to the Critical Meter based on your LCK.

lvl
29
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Legendary perks

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

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

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 Agility

+5 AGI and +5 AGI 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
Legendary Intelligence

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

lvl
50

Effects (8)

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

Eagle Eyes

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

Egg Head

INT +6, STR -3, END -3

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.

add effects
8 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

Furious Tesla Dynamo Gauss Minigun
Furious
Rapid
V.A.T.S. Optimized
Pin-Pointer's
lvl 50
275
65
Fire Rate
141
shots per
10 sec
Automatic
Ammo
6002mm EC
Range
0
95
189
100%50%
AP Cost
11 (3%) 30.9 shots before AP is depleted
19.8
1747.5
-10
Legendary effects
Furious
+5% Damage per Onslaught stack, +9 max stacks
Rapid
Speed: +25%
V.A.T.S. Optimized
AP Cost: -35%
Pin-Pointer's
Damage to Weak Point +20%
Modifications
No Sights
Tesla Coil Dynamo
Ammo Capacity: +20%
Damage: -25%
Weight: +10%
Reload Speed: -15%
Energy Damage: +44%
AP Cost: +10%
Penta Barrel
Speed: +30%
Range: -25%
Spread (hip-fire): +15%
Spread (sighted): +20%
Sighted Transition: +15%
Damage: +10%
Swap
Quad Recoil Compensated Automatic Ultracite Laser Rifle
Quad
Explosive
Nimble
Stabilizer's
lvl 50
195
Fire Rate
Infinity
shots per
10 sec
Automatic
Ammo
83Cell
Range
0
36
72
100%50%
AP Cost
28 (8%) 12.1 shots before AP is depleted
5.925
1860
Legendary effects
Quad
Ammo Capacity: +300%
Explosive
Projectiles Explode for +20% Weapon Damage
Nimble
+100% Faster Movement Speed While Aiming
Stabilizer's
Improves Weapon Cone of Fire, Recoil, and Stability by 40%
Modifications
Hair Trigger Capacitor
Speed: +25%
Weight: +15%
Stabilized Automatic Barrel
Range: -17%
Ammo Capacity: +50%
Damage: -30%
Weight: +23%
Reload Speed: -10%
Energy Damage: -30%
Cryo Damage: -30%
Fire Damage: -30%
Poison Damage: -30%
Radiation Damage: -30%
Critical Damage Multiplier: -20%
Spread (hip-fire): +10%
Recoil: +35%
Spread (sighted): +15%
Stabilized Stock
Bash Damage: +20%
Weight: +40%
Recoil: -15%
Sighted Transition: +10%
Spread (hip-fire): -25%
Spread (sighted): +15%
Beam Splitter
Fires 4 additional beams with each shot.
Standard Sights
Weapon
Throwables
Throwable
Grenades, mines and thrown blades. One is carried at a time; extras become swap-ins.

Armor Sets

Lucid Jet Pack Civil Engineer Armor Chest Piece
Lucid
Increases Damage Reduction up to +6% as you Fill Your Feral Meter
Powered
Action Point Regen +5
Active
Max AP increased by +20
Limit-Breaking
Each Worn Armor Piece Reduces the Cost of Critical Hits by -10% (up to -50% 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
AP Regen
 
+5
AP
 
+19
Grocer's Backpack
Grocer's
-90% Food and Drink Weight
Standard Backpack
lvl 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Carry Weight
 
+10
Resistant Marine Wetsuit
Prevents Damage and Disease from Waterborne Hazards.
Raider Style
Perception +2, Agility +3, Luck +5
Resistant Lining
Improved Strength, Perception and Endurance.
lvl 1
6
10
10
15
31
31
P
 
+2
A
 
+3
L
 
+5
Lucid Strengthened Civil Engineer Armor Left Arm
Lucid
Increases Damage Reduction up to +6% as you Fill Your Feral Meter
Powered
Action Point Regen +5
Active
Max AP increased by +20
Limit-Breaking
Each Worn Armor Piece Reduces the Cost of Critical Hits by -10% (up to -50% on Full Stack)
Buttressed
Physical Resistance: +65%
Weight: +30%
Strengthened
Limb Damage Resistance +20%
lvl 50
43
52
14
11
26
9
AP Regen
 
+5
AP
 
+20
Lucid Strengthened Civil Engineer Armor Right Arm
Lucid
Increases Damage Reduction up to +6% as you Fill Your Feral Meter
Powered
Action Point Regen +5
Active
Max AP increased by +20
Limit-Breaking
Each Worn Armor Piece Reduces the Cost of Critical Hits by -10% (up to -50% on Full Stack)
Buttressed
Physical Resistance: +65%
Weight: +30%
Strengthened
Limb Damage Resistance +20%
lvl 50
43
52
14
11
26
9
AP Regen
 
+5
AP
 
+20
Lucid Strengthened Civil Engineer Armor Left Leg
Lucid
Increases Damage Reduction up to +6% as you Fill Your Feral Meter
Powered
Action Point Regen +5
Active
Max AP increased by +20
Limit-Breaking
Each Worn Armor Piece Reduces the Cost of Critical Hits by -10% (up to -50% on Full Stack)
Buttressed
Physical Resistance: +65%
Weight: +30%
Strengthened
Limb Damage Resistance +20%
lvl 50
43
52
14
11
26
9
AP Regen
 
+5
AP
 
+20
Lucid Strengthened Civil Engineer Armor Right Leg
Lucid
Increases Damage Reduction up to +6% as you Fill Your Feral Meter
Powered
Action Point Regen +5
Active
Max AP increased by +20
Limit-Breaking
Each Worn Armor Piece Reduces the Cost of Critical Hits by -10% (up to -50% on Full Stack)
Buttressed
Physical Resistance: +65%
Weight: +30%
Strengthened
Limb Damage Resistance +20%
lvl 50
43
52
14
11
26
9
AP Regen
 
+5
AP
 
+20
Armor stats
Set:
Civil Engineer Armor
full (5 / 5)
 
264
 
320
 
92
 
81
 
187
 
83
P
 
+2
A
 
+3
L
 
+5
AP Regen
 
+25
AP
 
+99
Carry Weight
 
+10
Incoming Damage
 
x0.734
Armor set

Power Armor Sets

VATS Vulcan Helmet
V.A.T.S. Matrix Overlay
+10% V.A.T.S. Accuracy
lvl 50
362
399
183
47
26
29
Nocturnal Dynamo Vulcan Torso
Nocturnal
+4 PER and AGI while Cloaked
Powered
Action Point Regen +5
Thru-hiker's
Food, Drink, and Chem Weights Reduced by 20%
Limit-Breaking
Each Worn Armor Piece Reduces the Cost of Critical Hits by -10% (up to -50% on Full Stack)
Kinetic Dynamo
Restore Action Points by 20% of Damage Taken
lvl 50
607
667
313
81
42
47
AP Regen
 
+5
Nocturnal Gimbal Bracers Vulcan Left Arm
Nocturnal
+4 PER and AGI while Cloaked
Powered
Action Point Regen +5
Active
Max AP increased by +20
Limit-Breaking
Each Worn Armor Piece Reduces the Cost of Critical Hits by -10% (up to -50% on Full Stack)
Gimbal Bracers
Scoped Accuracy +0.15, Hip-Fire Accuracy +0.15
lvl 50
362
399
183
47
26
29
AP Regen
 
+5
AP
 
+20
Nocturnal Gimbal Bracers Vulcan Right Arm
Nocturnal
+4 PER and AGI while Cloaked
Powered
Action Point Regen +5
Active
Max AP increased by +20
Limit-Breaking
Each Worn Armor Piece Reduces the Cost of Critical Hits by -10% (up to -50% on Full Stack)
Gimbal Bracers
Scoped Accuracy +0.15, Hip-Fire Accuracy +0.15
lvl 50
362
399
183
47
26
29
AP Regen
 
+5
AP
 
+20
Nocturnal Calibrated Vulcan Left Leg
Nocturnal
+4 PER and AGI while Cloaked
Powered
Action Point Regen +5
Thru-hiker's
Food, Drink, and Chem Weights Reduced by 20%
Limit-Breaking
Each Worn Armor Piece Reduces the Cost of Critical Hits by -10% (up to -50% on Full Stack)
Calibrated Shocks
Carry Weight +50
lvl 50
362
399
183
47
26
29
Carry Weight
 
+50
AP Regen
 
+5
Chameleon Calibrated Vulcan Right Leg
Chameleon
Become Invisible While Sneaking and Not Moving
Powered
Action Point Regen +5
Thru-hiker's
Food, Drink, and Chem Weights Reduced by 20%
Limit-Breaking
Each Worn Armor Piece Reduces the Cost of Critical Hits by -10% (up to -50% on Full Stack)
Calibrated Shocks
Carry Weight +50
lvl 50
362
399
183
47
26
29
Carry Weight
 
+50
AP Regen
 
+5
Armor stats
Set:
Vulcan
full (6 / 6)
 
2417
 
2662
 
1228
 
316
 
172
 
192
S
 
+10
AP Regen
 
+25
AP
 
+40
Carry Weight
 
+100
Power armor
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Ghoul
In Power Armor
HP: 100% (394.286 / 394)
Glow: 1000
Caps: 0 / 40000
Feral meter: Above 80%
+3 Strength, +3 Endurance, +30 max HP
Casual Team
Intelligence +1 per teammate
Day
Addictions
0
Mutations
8
Sneaking
Not Sprinting
Normal Attacks
Hip Fire
Kill Streak
0 / 10
Onslaught
20 / 20
Bullet Storm
20 / 20
Character stats
23
24
13
12
26
24
21
S.
P.
E.
C.
I.
A.
L.
Carry Weight
390
AP
340
HP
394
AP Regen
+25
XP
+78%
Resistances
2417
2662
1228
316
172
192
0
Evasion Chance
0
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