The recent updates in Fallout 76 have introduced a new combat mechanic called Onslaught, which significantly enhances damage output for players. This mechanic is particularly effective when combined with the reworked Furious legendary mod and new Onslaught Perk Cards. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to create an Onslaught build in Fallout 76.
Understanding Onslaught
Onslaught is a stacking buff that increases damage output based on the number of stacks accumulated. Each stack provides a +5% damage boost, and stacks can be gained by landing consecutive hits on enemies. The stacks decay over time at a rate of one stack per second, making it crucial to maintain a steady attack rhythm, especially with automatic weapons.
Key Components for an Onslaught Build
1. Furious Legendary Mod
The Furious mod now serves as the base for the Onslaught mechanic, providing +5% damage per stack and increasing the maximum stack limit by 9.
With a full Onslaught build, Furious can offer up to 150% increased damage when combined with the right Perk Cards.
2. Onslaught Perk Cards
Guerilla Expert: +1% reload speed per Onslaught stack, +3 max stacks.
Gunslinger Expert: +1% ranged weak spot damage per Onslaught stack, +3 max stacks.
Guerilla Master: +5% ranged damage to close enemies per Onslaught stack, +5 max stacks.
Gunslinger Master: Gain Onslaught stacks over time and spend them on attacks, +10 max stacks. This card enables "Reverse Onslaught," where stacks are generated passively and consumed upon attacking.
Building an effective Onslaught build in Fallout 76 not only requires a solid understanding of the mechanic itself but also strategic management of your in-game finances, including Fallout 76 caps. Caps are essential for purchasing necessary gear, mods, and Perk Cards from vendors or the Purveyor Legendary Vendor. Efficiently accumulating caps by farming, trading, or completing specific quests allows you to tailor your build with the best possible equipment, ensuring that your Onslaught stacks translate into maximum damage potential. Furthermore, caps can also be used to repair and improve your gear, maintain your C.A.M.P., and enhance your character's survival capabilities in the harsh world of Appalachia. By balancing cap management with Onslaught strategies, you can optimize your build for maximum effectiveness.
Building Strategies
Automatic Weapons Build
Ideal for: High-fire-rate weapons like machine guns.
Perks: Combine Furious with Guerilla Expert, Gunslinger Expert, and Guerilla Master for a total of 20 max stacks, offering up to 100% bonus damage.
Playstyle: Maintain a steady fire rate to keep stacks high.
Single-Shot Weapons Build (Reverse Onslaught)
Ideal for: Pistols, rifles, or revolvers.
Perks: Use Furious with Gunslinger Master for passive stack generation.
Playstyle: Take advantage of the time between shots to accumulate stacks, which are consumed upon attacking.
Melee Build (Feral Ghoul)
Ideal for: Feral Ghoul melee builds using auto axes.
Perks: Utilize Furious and Pounders on melee weapons to achieve high damage output with Reverse Onslaught.
Playstyle: Leverage the Feral status for increased melee damage while managing Onslaught stacks.
The Onslaught mechanic offers a versatile and powerful tool for players in Fallout 76, capable of enhancing both ranged and melee builds. By combining the Furious mod with strategic Perk Card choices, players can create builds that significantly outperform previous meta builds, offering a fresh and exciting playstyle for both human and Ghoul characters.