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The Best Weapons And Armor For A Tank Build
The Best Stats For A Tank Build
Fallout 76 has many weapons and armor sets to acquire. Each piece of equipment is unique in its own way, but some items are notably stronger than others. Although you can choose from a plethora of armor sets, Power Armor remains the strongest option if you want to create a tank build.
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Tank builds are useful because they can withstand lots of damage, which is necessary if you're fighting powerful enemies alone or playing with a group. Here's everything you need to know about how to build a powerful tank in Fallout 76.
The Best Weapons And Armor For A Tank Build
There are multiple weapon types and armor sets that work well with a tank build. These are a few of the best Power Armor sets you can use, along with the strongest weapon types.
Excavator Power Armor
Excavator Power Armor isn't the best Power Armor set in Fallout 76, but it's relatively easy to get and grants you 163-240 ballistic resistance, 163-240 energy resistance, and 244-366 radiation resistance. You can find out how to get Excavator Power Armor in this guide.
T-65 Power Armor
If you want the strongest set of Power Armor in Fallout 76, then look no further from the T-65 Power Armor. A suit of T-65 Power Armor grants you 565 ballistic resistance, 470 energy resistance, and 470 radiation resistance.
To buy the plans for the T-65 Power Armor, you first need to complete the "All That Glitters" mission or "Secrets Revealed" mission. You can then purchase the plans from Regs in Vault 79. You can craft a full set of T-65 Power Armor with 60 Black Titanium, 45 Gears, 14 Circuitry, 17 Glass, 90 Aluminum, 56 Oil, 10 Nuclear Material, 84 Silver, 40 Rubber, 80 Plastic, 30 Springs, 90 Screws, and 156 Steel.
The Best Weapon Type For A Tank Build
You can use any weapon type you want with a tank build, but melee weapons are the best since you can withstand the damage you'll receive while standing close to enemies. Unarmed weapons are equally useful in this regard.
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Heavy weapons are another viable option for tank builds since they deal a lot of damage, which is great if you want to become a one-person army. Heavy weapons are diverse, but choices such as the Gatling Laser and Gauss Minigun are powerful options because of their high fire rate.
The Best Power Armor Modifications
Power Armor modifications are one of the best ways to customize your armor set and add a unique touch to your individual build. There are many modifications to choose from, but a few are useful if you're trying to absorb damage and move around the battlefield quickly.
Jetpacks are one of the best modifications you can craft for your Power Armor suits. You can use a jetpack to fly over your enemies and reach high places quickly. This modification is particularly useful if you use ranged weapons since you can gain high ground quickly, which gives you an advantage over your enemy. Since you can craft a jetpack onto your T-65 Power Armor, this is a powerful upgrade.
The Cooling Vent modification is available for the Excavator Power Armor, and it makes your fusion cores drain five percent slower. If you use Power Armor a lot, then fusion cores are essential for your playthrough.
The Best Legendary Effect For A Tank Build
Overeater is an immensely useful legendary effect. Its ability allows your armor to defend against up to six percent more damage when your hunger and thirst bars are full.
The Best Stats For A Tank Build
There are multiple things you need to know about customizing your tank build. This section will explain which SPECIAL stats to prioritize, which mutation you should acquire, and the best Perk Cards you can equip to become a mighty tank.
The Best SPECIAL Stat Allocation For A Tank Build
SPECIAL stats are a unique feature in the Fallout franchise that determines which Perk Cards you can equip. You gain a new SPECIAL point each time you level up until you reach level 50. Along with the seven points you earn for creating your character, there are 56 points you can use in total. You can increase your SPECIAL stats further with legendary perks.
The following SPECIAL stats are beneficial if you want to absorb damage as efficiently as possible. Intelligence is important depending on which modifications you plan to craft for your Power Armor.
SPECIAL Stat | Number Of Points |
|---|---|
Strength | 15 |
Perception | 4 |
Endurance | 15 |
Charisma | 4 |
Intelligence | 10 |
Agility | 2 |
Luck | 6 |
The Best Perk Cards For A Tank Build
Perk Cards grant you special bonuses that can aid you inside and outside of combat. Every Perk Card belongs to a specific SPECIAL stat and has a number near its name. If you have an Agility Perk Card with the number three, then you need to have at least three free Agility points available to equip it.
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The following eight Perk Cards are worth using for a tank build. You may come across other perk cards you want to use with your build, so these aren't the only Perk Cards that may benefit your individual play style.
Perk Card | SPECIAL Stat Requirement | Base Effect | Level Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
Portable Power | Intelligence 1 | Power Armor Parts Weigh 25% Less | Level 49 |
Ricochet | Luck 1 | 6% Chance To Send Ranged Damage Back To The Attacker | Level 38 |
Life Giver | Endurance 2 | Gain 15 Health Points | Level 50 |
Power Patcher | Intelligence 1 | Power Armor Costs Less To Repair And Loses Durability 20% Slower | Level 44 |
Power User | Intelligence 1 | Your Fusion Cores Last 30% Longer | Level 50 |
Heavy Gunner | Strength 1 | Non-Explosive Heavy Weapons Deal 10% More Damage | Level 30 |
Power Smith | Intelligence 1 | Allows You To Craft Stronger Power Armor Modifications | Level 41 |
Stabilized | Intelligence 1 | Heavy Weapons Are More Accurate And Ignore 15% Of The Enemy's Armor While You're Wearing Power Armor | Level 36 |
The Best Legendary Perks For A Tank Build
Legendary Perks are different from Perk Cards because you only unlock this feature once you reach level 50. You unlock a new slot at levels 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, and 300. These are the six best Legendary Perks for a tank build in Fallout 76.
Legendary Perks | Base Effect |
|---|---|
Power Armor Reboot | 15% Chance To Revive Yourself With Full Health When An Enemy Kills You In Power Armor |
Electric Absorption | 10% Chance Your Armor's Fusion Core Will Recharge When You Get Hit By An Enemy's Energy Attack |
Far-Flung Fireworks | Enemies Have A 10% Chance To Explode When You Kill Them With A Ranged Weapon |
Funky Duds | Gain 50 Poison Resistance When You Wear Every Piece Of The Same Armor Set |
Sizzling Style | Gain 50 Fire Resistance When You Wear Every Piece Of The Same Armor Set |
Power Sprinter | Sprinting While Inside Power Armor Uses 20% Fewer Action Points |
The Best Mutation For A Tank Build
Multiple mutations work with a tank build. However, the best mutation is Scaly Skin because it grants you 50 extra damage and energy resistance. The extra resistance is helpful if you're trying to tank damage while fighting many types of enemies. You can gain mutations by becoming irradiated.
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