The summary of ‘Fallout 76 – Which Weapons Are Buffed By The Science Perks Change?’

This summary of the video was created by an AI. It might contain some inaccuracies.

00:00:0000:05:19

In the video, the host explores the impact of the Season 14 update on science-based perks in Fallout 76, particularly focusing on the new energy damage bonuses. They highlight that stacking the Science, Science Expert, and Science Master perks can yield a cumulative 30% energy damage increase. However, this bonus is not applicable to all weapons—specifically, heavy guns such as the Gatling Laser and Plasma Caster, as well as most melee weapons like the serrated Chinese Officer Sword and Mr. Handy Buzz Blade, are excluded. Additionally, some energy weapons like the Plasma Bow and Crusader Pistol with a fusion receiver do not receive these perks.

The video further details which weapons do benefit from the science perks. These include the electrified Auto Ax, Alien Blaster, Alien Disintegrator, Gamma Gun, Gas Pistol, Gauss Rifle, Gauss Shotgun, Laser Gun, Plasma Pistol, Saltron Head, Tesla Rifle, and Ultrasight Laser Gun. The creator also mentions an electrified mod requirement for the Auto Ax and states that the Gamma Gun benefits ballistically. Viewers are encouraged to check the video description for a complete list of compatible weapons and to interact with the content.

00:00:00

In this part of the video, the host discusses changes to science perks in Fallout 76 brought by the Season 14 update, which now grants energy damage bonuses. They illustrate that stacking three science perks (Science, Science Expert, and Science Master) can provide up to a 30% energy damage bonus. However, the host clarifies that this bonus does not apply universally. Heavy guns (like the Gatling laser and plasma caster) and most melee weapons (such as the serrated Chinese Officer sword and Mr. Handy Buzz Blade) do not benefit from these perks. Additionally, some energy weapons like the plasma bow and Crusader pistol with a fusion receiver do not receive any bonus. The host plans to provide a comprehensive list of weapons that do benefit from these science perks.

00:03:00

In this part of the video, the creator discusses various weapons in a game that benefit from science perks. The electrified Auto ax requires the electrified mod to benefit from these perks. The Alien Blaster also benefits regardless of the magazine used. Other weapons mentioned include the Alien Disintegrator, the Gamma Gun (which benefits ballistically), Gas Pistol, Gauss Rifle, Gauss Shotgun, the Laser Gun, Plasma Pistol, Saltron Head, Tesla Rifle, and the Ultrasight Laser Gun – all of which get improved with science perks. The creator promises a complete list in the video description and encourages viewers to engage with the content.

Scroll to Top