Summary
Leveling up is an important part of most video games, andFallout 76is no exception. There are many methods that players can use to level up inFallout 76.That said, some methods are better than others.The first 50 levels can be achieved in just a few hours. But with the right methods, players can level up in mere minutes.
There’s a lot that players can do to gain experience inFallout 76. But, by selecting the right events, grinding the right side missions, and applying the right consumables, it is possible to speed up the leveling-up process.
Updated June 03, 2025 by Benjamin Joe:Fallout 76 has received the Raids update. This new update has introduced a game mode that is specifically aimed at high-level players. While the game mode itself is incredibly challenging, it’s also very rewarding, particularly when it comes to earning XP. Also, legendary crafting has undergone some major changes.
Players can now earn and unlock box mods, one of which is great for gaining some extra XP. There are also a few existing entries that require some minor changes to bring this article up to date with the latest things that have happened inFallout 76.
1Sleep
Having A Rest Means More XP Earned
Sleeping inFallout 76comes with a couple of benefits, the main one being a boost to XP. The boost lasts for two real-world hours. If a player sleeps in a random bed, they willreceive a 5% XP boostafter around 30 seconds of sleep. If a player sleeps near an ally or romantic partner, the time that the boost is active is increased to three real-world hours.
Players can also get a 5% XP boost for sitting around a community fire pit or in a hot tub for 30 seconds. While the boost may not seem like much, having a 5% XP boost for relaxing or resting is a good reward. Something that should be noted is that sleeping in a sleeping bag isn’t a good idea as there’s a chance that the player will pick up diseases while snoozing. To prevent this from happening, be sure to sleep on a bed that actually has some kind of frame to keep the mattress off the floor.
2Lunchboxes
Grants Additional XP For Each Lunchbox Consumed
Lunchboxes are a great way to speed up the leveling-up process. They can be obtained in several ways:
Each Lunchbox grants a 25% XP boost for one hour. They are stackable up to 100%. So,opening four lunchboxes will grant the player a 100% XP boost. Opening Lunchboxes will also grant an XP boost to all nearby players, and it isn’t uncommon to see players opening up lunchboxes at various public events for all to enjoy. While it isn’t necessarily worth buying lunchboxes with Atoms or Gold Bullion, there are usually plenty available as season rewards to keep players stocked up.
3Other XP-Boosting Consumables
Foods And Meds That Boost Player XP
There are lots ofconsumables inFallout 76that affect the amount of XP players receive. Some of the most popular ones include:
There areplenty of options for XP-boosting consumables,depending on the player’s build. While it can be a little time-consuming to collect all the XP-boosting items, the rewards are more than worth it. Some of the items mentioned above can be further boosted by using the Herbivore and Carnivore mutations.
4SPECIALS & Perks
SPECIAL Stats And Perks Can Impact XP Gain
When it comes to SPECIAL stats, intelligence is the one that affects the amount of XP a player receives.A point in intelligence increases the amount of XP earned by a little over 3%. This stacks, so by having 15 in Intelligence, players will receive a good boost to XP gain that doesn’t have a timer.A high intelligence buildis particularly useful during the early stages of the game, when players are pretty limited on perk points.
As for perks, the Inspirational perk offers players a boost to XP gain. To activate this perk, the player needs to be on a public team. Inspirational has three levels to it, and it can be found in the Charisma category.
5Use Intelligence Boosting Consumables And Armor Pieces
Intelligence Equals XP
Because each point of intelligence equates to roughly a 3% boost to XP gain, there are several things players can do to maximize their intelligence level. While players can only have a maximum of 15 in their perk loadout, they can actually go way beyond that number.
If the player opens up their Pip-Boy and goes to stats, they will see their Special attributes.Here, they will find their overall intelligence. The higher this number, the better. Some of the things that players can do to maximize their intelligence level can be seen in the table below:
- 3 Intelligence (+6 If The Player Is A Herbivore)
90 minutes
6An Intelligence Boosting Box Mod
Stack Intelligence Points For A Healthy XP Boost
Legendary crafting has undergone some major changes. Players now have a small chance when scrapping a legendary item to eithergain a box modfor one of the attached effects or learn how to craft one of the scrapped item’s effects.There’s a 3-star effect called Intelligence. And, as its name suggests, this mod increases the player’s intelligence level.
If this mod is placed on a weapon, then the player will receive +3 to intelligence while using the weapon. However, if this mod is attached to an armor piece, then the player receives +3 to intelligence as long as they are wearing the armor piece. Provided the player has enough box mods, it’s possible to craft one for each armor piece, meaning that players can receive up to a +10 to their intelligence if all armor pieces have this mod attached. As mentioned a couple of times in previous entries, the higher the player’s intelligence level, the more XP they earn.
7Complete Raids
A Tough Game Mode For Tough Players
Raids isFallout 76’sfirst game mode that is specifically aimed toward high-level players. It’s important to note that this is not for inexperienced players. Even those who have been playing the game for a long time often struggle to complete raid missions. Raids are broken down into five segments. Each progressive section is harder than the last, finishing with taking down the Ultracite Terror.
The missions within the Gleaming Depthsoffer lots of XP points. By using a combination of Lunchboxes and other XP-boosting items,it’s possible to gain well over 100,000 XP for taking down the Ultracite Terror.While the other segments don’t offer as much XP as the final mission, they still offer considerably more than pretty much every other mission/event in the game. The sections for raids can be seen below:
Excluding exploits, a team of talented veteran players can complete a raid from start to finish within around 30–45 minutes. Depending on their XP buffs and mods, a player can easily earn upwards of 200,000 XP per run. This makes completing Raids one of the fastest ways to gain XP outside of using bugs and exploits.
8Hand In Technical Data
Easy XP
Technical Data can be found in a few specific locations. The best place to find it isinside the desks of the Military Wing of the Whitespring Bunker.Each piece of Technical Data can be handed in at Fort Atlas or Camp Venture. Every piece of Technical Data handed in will award the player some random loot and some XP. There’s also a small chance that the player will receive a rare plan for turning over Technical Data.
Players should be sure to hand in only one piece of Technical Data at a time. If they have more than one piece of Technical Data, then they should store all but one in their stash box and hand it in one piece at a time. Handing in more than one piece at a time doesn’t really offer any benefits to the player in terms of XP gain. Also, players should be sure to open a few lunchboxes and activate a few other XP-boosting consumables to maximize the amount of XP gained per piece of Technical Data.
9Use Mutations
Mutations Can Help Players Level Up Faster
Since intelligence directly impacts the amount of XP that a player can gain,using intelligence-boosting mutationsis a great and simple way of gaining some extra XP. The Egg Head mutation boosts the player’s intelligence level by 6. This can be further increased if the player is using the perk Strange in Numbers. Also, by utilizing either the Carnivore or Herbivore mutation, the player can further boost the rate at which they gain XP.
As mentioned in a previous entry, some consumables boost the amount of XP the player earns.The Carnivore and Herbivore mutations will increase the XP boost of certain items. For example, Cranberry Relish is a fruit-based meal, and therefore, it is affected by the Herbivore mutation. So, instead of the player receiving a 10% XP boost, they will receive a slightly increased boost to the standard 10% boost.
10Joining A Public Team
Team Up For Extra Boosts
Each public team comes with a unique boost. The most popular one is the Casual Team.A full Casual Team grants each player a +4 to Intelligence,which, as mentioned, boosts XP gained. If a player wants to play an Expedition or a Daily Operation, then there are team options that are designed for that.
For an extra boost to XP, being close to a teammate can award the player extra XP for kills made by teammates. It is important to note that this only works while the player is close to their teammates.
