Fallout 76: Tips for completing raids

Summary

• Raids in Fallout 76 are incredibly difficult and should not be taken lightly, even by experienced players.

• Power Armor, communication and teamwork are key to success in raids.

• Carrying more weapons, consumables and knowing when to start again can increase the chances of completion.

Raids are the newest game mode Fallout 76. Players will need to be well armed and prepared as this is by far the hardest mission series in the game. Even experienced players struggle to complete the raid in its entirety. This game mode is definitely not aimed at newer players.

While there are a few things players can do to make raids more manageable, they are still incredibly difficult to complete and should not be taken lightly. This list will contain some helpful tips for players to keep in mind when it comes to completing raids.

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Never enter alone

Raiding with a team is difficult, but raiding alone is almost impossible

While it may seem tempting to go on a raid alone, it's not a good idea. Even with a full team of experienced players, completing a raid is incredibly difficult. Needless to say, if it's tough in four people, it's almost impossible to complete the raid alone.

There are some incredibly talented players working on ways to complete raids on their own. However, these players are rare. The chances of most regular players completing the raid alone is virtually zero. So it's always best to join a team when trying to complete a raid.

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Don't lead a team until you're ready

First, decide to be a team member

Unlike Daily Ops and Expeditions, players should think twice before starting a raid team. If the player doesn't have enough experience clearing raids, they should spend some time server hopping and joining existing teams.

Raids are incredibly fast. If a player leads a team and doesn't know what they are doing, then the chances of survival are slim at best. Unfortunately, if the team leader dies, team members often leave to find a more experienced leader. Until a player is confident that they can lead a team, they should consider playing as a team member to gain some valuable experience.

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Power Armor Is King

Craft the highest level Power Armor set

While it is possible to raid using normal armor, it is much more difficult. This game mode is significantly easier if the player is wearing a full set of top tier Power Armor like T-65, Union or Hellcat. When it comes to completing raids, players need as much stamina as possible.

Poison resistance is a must for this game mode, making Union Power Armor a very valuable piece of kit. If possible, the player should work towards unlocking the full set as it offers a very good poison resistance bonus when wearing the full set.

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Use Funky Duds to make things easier

One of the best legendary perks for completing raids

There are many enemies in this game mode that deal a lot of poison damage, especially the Ultracite Terror. It's best to max this card because it costs a lot of legendary perk coins. Still, players can get away with using this perk at level 1 or 2. However, the higher the level, the better. Combined with a full set of Union Power Armor, this legendary perk becomes very useful. In fact, it can mean the difference between success and failure.

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Bring several weapons suitable for each boss

Turn well armed

Each of the main stages of the raid contains a different type of enemy. There are robots, mole miners, humans and more. Players should bring at least one weapon that is useful for clearing each of the raid missions.

For example, the first stage requires players to take down a robot: EN06 Guardian. Bring a good Troubleshooter weapon to maximize damage. If the player has one weapon for each individual phase of the raid, then their chances of completing the raid increase.

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Communicate with teammates

Take down bosses as a unit

Most players turn off their microphones while playing. However, this should not prevent players from communicating with each other. Whether it's through messages or in-game actions like signaling to other players which enemy to attack, players should try their best to communicate with others.

Completing a raid is much easier if all team members work in unison. For example, the second phase requires players to defend the exercise while collecting fuel. Instead of having all the players running around trying to do both jobs at once, it is much more beneficial to split the team into two sub-teams, one to defend the exercise and the other to gather fuel.

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Know when to start over

Sometimes the best option is to start over

Players have one life per section. If a player dies during a raid segment and the rest of the team doesn't complete it, the mission will fail and all participants will have to try again. This can be frustrating. However, sometimes it's better to die and start over.

If a player is taking on Ultracite Terror and two teammates die within the first few minutes, it may be best to die on purpose. Although it may sound counterintuitive, knowing when to start over can be very helpful. Not only does this help conserve ammo, but it also keeps other team members engaged, making them less likely to quit.

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Bring plenty of supplies

Bobbleheads, magazines and food can help increase your chances of winning

Players will need all the support they can get to complete the raid. While weapons, armor, and perks are key, some players overlook consumable buffs like Bobbleheads and magazines.

Before starting a raid, players should look at their loadout and weapon selection and bring any consumable that offers them support. For example, Bobblehead heavy weapons give players a decent boost to their heavy weapon damage. Players should spend some time collecting as many useful consumables as possible before starting a raid.