The upcoming Fallout 76 update, Atlantic City update, brings with it a range of quality-of-life changes, including the new Battle Ready dweller feature.
One of the most exciting new quality-of-life changes coming with the Fallout 76 Atlantic City update is that new players can start their new playthrough as a Battle Ready dweller. It’s intended to give them a jump start on the game and eliminate a portion of the early game grind. However, newcomers may not be sure what it means in the long term or how it affects the overall game. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered. Below, we explain everything there is to know about the new Battle Ready feature in Fallout 76.
What Is the Fallout 76 Battle Ready Dweller?
The Battle Ready Dweller feature in Fallout 76 allows players to start their adventure automatically at level 20. Additionally, they’ll be able to select from 5 preset loadouts, that have varying weapons, perks, and Special stat distribution. You will make this choice as soon as you leave Vault 76 but before heading out into Appalachia.
This feature is intended to help returning players avoid the early-game grind or get new players off to a strong start without needing to worry about being overwhelmed by early-game enemies. Of course, you can still choose to start the game as a “Fresh Dweller”. This is essentially how the game used to be, starting you off at level 1 with nothing more than the most basic equipment that all other players were given.
What Are the Fallout 76 Battle Ready Dweller Loadouts?
There are 5 loadouts available to players who pick the Battle Ready Dweller option at the start of Fallout 76. They are called Commando, Slugger, Gunslinger, Shotgunner, and Specialist. Each loadout comes equipped with different weapons, perks, and points in Special stats. Below, we outline what each of these loadouts comes with and what playstyle they suit best:
Commando
The Commando is perfect for players wanting to engage from a safe distance with automatic weapons. The Commando loadout includes:
- Weapon: Automatic Rifles
- Special Stat Distribution
- Strength: 3 (Travelling Pharmacy lvl 3)
- Perception: 7 (Ground Pounder lvl 3, Concentrated Fire lvl 1, Commando lvl 3)
- Endurance: 1 (Rejuvenated lvl1)
- Charisma: 4 (Lone Wanderer lvl 4)
- Intelligence: 3 (First Aid lvl 3)
- Agility: 4 (Evasive lvl 3, Action Boy lvl 1)
- Luck: 4 (Serendipity lvl 3, Scrounger: lvl 1)
- Inventory Perk Cards
- Inspirational lvl 2
- Bodyguards lvl 2
- Thru Hiker lvl 1
- Armor
- Full Set of leather armor
- A small backpack with custom skins
- Items
- Chems
- Plans
- Bobbleheads
- Additional
- 6 Perk Card Packs
- Perks and Weapons auto-equipped
Slugger
The Slugger loadout is for melee-focused players who want to use heavy weapons to bash and chop their enemies into oblivion. The Slugger Loadout includes:
- Weapon: Two-Handed Melee Weapons
- Special Stat Distribution
- Strength: 9 (Travelling Pharmacy lvl 3, Slugger lvl 3, Martial Artist lvl 3)
- Perception: 1 (Picklock lvl 1)
- Endurance: 1 (Rejuvenated lvl1)
- Charisma: 4 (Lone Wanderer lvl 4)
- Intelligence: 3 (First Aid lvl 3)
- Agility: 4 (Evasive lvl 3, Action Boy lvl 1)
- Luck: 4 (Serendipity lvl 3, Can Do: lvl 1)
- Inventory Perk Cards
- Inspirational lvl 2
- Bodyguards lvl 2
- Thru Hiker lvl 1
- Armor
- Full Set of leather armor
- A small backpack with custom skins
- Items
- Chems
- Plans
- Bobbleheads
- Additional
- 6 Perk Card Packs
- Perks and Weapons auto-equipped
Gunslinger
The Gunslinger loadout is perfect for players who prefer a high-mobility build with slow-firing weapons that can pack a mean punch. The Gunslinger loadout includes:
- Weapon: Pistols
- Special Stat Distribution
- Strength: 3 (Travelling Pharmacy lvl 3)
- Perception: 4 (Crack Shot lvl 3, Concentrated Fire lvl 1)
- Endurance: 1 (Rejuvenated lvl 1)
- Charisma: 4 (Lone Wanderer lvl 4)
- Intelligence: 3 (First Aid lvl 3)
- Agility: 7 (Gunslinger lvl 3, Modern Renegade lvl 3, Action Boy lvl 1)
- Luck: 4 (Serendipity lvl 3, Scrounger: lvl 1)
- Inventory Perk Cards
- Inspirational lvl 2
- Bodyguards lvl 2
- Thru Hiker lvl 1
- Armor
- Full Set of leather armor
- A small backpack with custom skins
- Items
- Chems
- Plans
- Bobbleheads
- Additional
- 6 Perk Card Packs
- Perks and Weapons auto-equipped
Shotgunner
The Shotgunner is a great build for players who prefer a high-risk, high-reward playstyle, allowing them to get right into the action to deal large bursts of damage. The Shotgunner build includes:
- Weapon: Shotguns
- Special Stat Distribution
- Strength: 7 (Travelling Pharmacy lvl 1, Shotgunner lvl 3, Scattershot lvl 3)
- Perception: 3 (Skeet Shooter lvl 3)
- Endurance: 1 (Rejuvenated lvl 1)
- Charisma: 4 (Lone Wanderer lvl 4)
- Intelligence: 3 (First Aid lvl 3)
- Agility: 4 (Evasive lvl 3, Action Boy lvl 1)
- Luck: 4 (Serendipity lvl 3, Scrounger: lvl 1)
- Inventory Perk Cards
- Inspirational lvl 2
- Bodyguards lvl 2
- Thru Hiker lvl 1
- Armor
- Full Set of leather armor
- A small backpack with custom skins
- Items
- Chems
- Plans
- Bobbleheads
- Additional
- 6 Perk Card Packs
- Perks and Weapons auto-equipped
Specialist
The Specialist allows new players to experiment with V.A.T.S. and overcome enemies by targeting limbs using the RNG-based system. The V.A.T.S. Specialist Loadout includes:
- Weapon: V.A.T.S.
- Special Stat Distribution
- Strength: 3 (Travelling Pharmacy lvl 3)
- Perception: 5 (Crack Shot lvl 2, Awareness lvl 2, Concentrated Fire lvl 1)
- Endurance: 1 (Rejuvenated lvl1)
- Charisma: 4 (Lone Wanderer lvl 4)
- Intelligence: 3 (First Aid lvl 3)
- Agility: 4 (Action Boy lvl 3, Gunslinger lvl 1)
- Luck: 6 (Serendipity lvl 3, Psychopath: lvl 3)
- Inventory Perk Cards
- Inspirational lvl 2
- Bodyguards lvl 2
- Thru Hiker lvl 1
- Armor
- Full Set of leather armor
- A small backpack with custom skins
- Items
- Chems
- Plans
- Bobbleheads
- Additional
- 6 Perk Card Packs
- Perks and Weapons auto-equipped
That’s everything you need to know about the Battle Ready Dweller feature in the Fallout 76 Atlantic City update. For more guides on the game, make sure to check out our Games Hub.