In Fallout 76, magazines are a valuable resource that can provide temporary bonuses to enhance gameplay. Unlike previous Fallout games, these magazines do not offer permanent benefits but instead grant bonuses for a full hour once consumed. If you find another copy of the same magazine, you can use it to extend the bonus duration. Here's a guide to help you locate these magazines across Appalachia.
Magazine Effects
Magazines in Fallout 76 offer a variety of effects, such as increased damage with specific weapons or improved survival skills. Some notable examples include:
Backwoodsman 2: +25% Tomahawk Damage
Live & Love 4: +10% AP Regen When in a Team
Unstoppables 4: +30% Chance to Avoid Melee Damage
Magazine Locations
Magazines can be found in various locations throughout the game world. While their spawn points may be fixed, the type of magazine that appears is often random. Here are some confirmed locations:
Toxic Valley
Wavy Willard's Water Park: Head into the maintenance tunnel near the main large gator. Magazines may be placed nearby the fusion core generator.
Savage Divide
Twin Lakes: Search the north end of Twin Lakes, where you might find a magazine by a skeleton sunbathing on a towel.
The Mire
Treetops: Climb to the top of the treehouse, often guarded by elite or legendary monsters. Magazines can be found on a dresser next to a red birdhouse.
Cranberry Bog
Appalachian Antiques: Behind the antique barn-like store, look for a smaller shed where magazines might be on the floor.
Forward Station Alpha: In one of the tents, magazines can be found on a bed bunk.
In Fallout 76, while exploring and collecting magazines is beneficial, it's also important to keep an eye on your Fallout 76 caps. Caps serve as the primary currency in the game and are essential for purchasing items from vendors and trading with other players. Managing your caps wisely allows you to maximize the benefits of using your magazines effectively, ensuring you have enough resources to enjoy the bonuses they provide without running out of essential supplies.
Other Locations
Vault 76: On the bedside computer table.
Twin Pine Cabins: Between two metal barrels at the entrance corner of the cabin with the green trunk.
Landview Lighthouse: One magazine is on a picnic table south of the lighthouse, and another is inside the lightkeeper's house on the dining table.
Alpine River Cabins: Magazines are on the bottom bunk bed next to the bear rug and in a treehouse south of the cabins.
Bolton Greens: On top of the service counter.
Camp Adams: Behind one of the cabins.
Camp McClintock: On a counter inside one of the buildings.
Clancy Manor: Behind a couch.
Lewis and Sons Farming Supply: Inside a shack on the back side of the property.
Morgantown Airport: On a desk at the top portion of the building.
Overlooked Cabin: Inside the cabin.
White Springs Golf Club: In a closet and under a bathroom sink.
Tiger Water Treatment: Next to a radio on a table.
Tyler County Fairgrounds: Inside a porta-potty.
Mountainside Bed and Breakfast: Inside a car or in a room upstairs.
Thunder Mountain Substation TM-03: On the floor next to a counter.
Shenandoah Visitor Center: In the male restroom and on a shelf in the visitor center.
Tips for Finding Magazines
Explore Thoroughly: Magazines can be hidden in various spots, so ensure you explore each location thoroughly.
Use Mods: For PC players, mods can highlight magazine locations, making them easier to spot.
Check Regularly: Since magazines can spawn randomly, revisit locations periodically to find different types.
By following this guide and exploring Appalachia, you can discover more magazines and enhance your gameplay experience in Fallout 76.