Summary
- Legendary weapons like the Quad Fixer and Two Shot Alien Blaster can fetch millions of Caps due to their powerful effects.
- Vampire's Enclave Plasma Rifle and Bloodied Enclave Plasma Rifle are sought after for their rare mods and high damage output.
- The Quad Tesla Rifle is a great choice for leveling up fast, especially during events like Radiation Rumble in Fallout 76.
Legendary weapons are crucial in Fallout 76. While a non-legendary weapon can be used early on, it quickly becomes obsolete. When it comes to legendary effects on weapons, there's a lot to choose from. While weapon value is somewhat subjective, there are a few weapons in the game that are considered top-tier.
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Top-tier weapons can be kept for personal use or traded with other players for high-value apparel, armor, consumables, and other top-tier weapons. The ruins of post-war Appalachia are dangerous, so being armed to the teeth with good weapons is a must. There are five main ways to get legendary weapons in Fallout 76. Legendary weapons can be awarded to players for completing an event, looting a legendary enemy corpse, buying from player vendors, buying Legendary Modules or legendary items from Purveyor Murmrgh, or trading with other players either in-game or via online forums.
Updated on November 2, 2024, by Benjamin Joe: Fallout 76 has recently undergone a major change regarding how players craft legendary weapons. While this has dramatically changed the value of most of the weapons in the game, there are still plenty of top-tier weapons that players work towards getting. Because there are still lots of high-value weapons out there, this article has been updated with a few new entries. It's important to keep in mind that weapon value is subjective, but there are some that are seen as high value items by the majority of the Fallout community.
15 Vampire's/Anti Armor/Bloodied Minigun
Shred Enemies To Pieces
Effects
- Vampire's/Bloodied/Anti-Armor
- 50% Bash Damage
- 90% Reduced Weight
Some players may be surprised to learn that this type of weapon doesn't need bullets to be powerful. For some reason, if the player applies the shredder mod to the weapon, it can be used in a similar way to an automatic melee weapon. While the Vampire's effect is usually the most desired effect, Bloodied and Anti-Armor work very well on the Minigun.
It's a strange top-tier weapon, as it doesn't seem like Bethesda meant for this to be a part of the game. That said, players who love heavy weapons and melee attacks will thoroughly enjoy taking down the most dangerous beasts in Appalachia without having to fire a single shot.
14 Quad Elder's Mark
Re-Roll A Named Weapon
Effects
- Quad
- Explosive / 50% Critical Damage
- 25% VATS Reduction Cost
The Elder's Mark was introduced with the Once in a Blue Moon update. It's an automatic rifle variant that packs a punch. Unlike some of the other named legendary weapons, the Elder's Mark can be re-rolled for new legendary effects.
While there are lots of effects that work well on the Elder's Mark, like with most automatic rifles, the Quad effect is one of the most highly sought-after effects. Combine that with either the explosive or critical damage boost effect and this gun can be devastating. Also, if the player is fortunate enough to get one with the VATS cost reduction effect, then this weapon becomes unstoppable.
13 Bloodied/Vampire's Deathclaw Gauntlet
An Often Overlooked Melee Weapon That Is Incredibly Powerful
Effects
- Bloodied/Vampire's
- 40% Faster Swing Speed
- +3 Strength
The Deathclaw Gauntlet is a naturally hard-hitting weapon. While there are other melee weapons that cause more damage, such as the chainsaw, the Deathclaw Gauntlet has the potential to take down enemies with just a single hit.
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The plan to craft this weapon is pretty easy to come by. Players can often find it on the bodies of enemies like Super Mutants and the Sheepsquatch. Ideally, most players will want to have this weapon with the Bloodied effect due to the large damage increase that it offers. Coupled with a faster swing speed and a boost to strength, the Deathclaw Gauntlet is a great yet relatively affordable weapon that is incredibly fun to use.
12 Bloodied Elder's Mark
A Great Alternative To The Bloodied Fixer
Effects
- Bloodied
- 25% Faster Fire Rate
- 25% Vats Cost Reduction
While the Quad effect works well on the Elder's Mark, the Bloodied effect really makes this weapon shine. This version of the Elder's Mark has been steadily growing in popularity due to its fast rate of fire, minimal recoil, and surprisingly hard-hitting shots. Players can get this weapon by completing the Beasts of Burden event. This is a public event that will trigger randomly on any given server.
This is a very versatile weapon that can fit into multiple build types, making it the perfect choice for players who like to change things regularly. As for its usefulness in battle, this weapon can be used to fight pretty much every type of creature. From Scorchbeasts to the Blue Devil, this variant of the Elder's Mark has enough firepower to take down pretty much everything that gets in its way.
It's also worth noting that the explosive effect is a great secondary effect. While the faster fire rate effect does slightly better in combat, the explosive effect will help players to earn extra XP as it will tag nearby enemies.
11 Vampire's Chainsaw
Cut Down Enemies With Ease
Effects
- Vampire's
- 40% Power Attack Damage
- +1 Strength
While not as devastating as the Auto Axe, the Chainsaw is a very powerful weapon. With the right build, players can become borderline immortal. The Vampire's effect works perfectly with the Chainsaw's fast swing speed, which means that players will constantly be regenerating their health while using this weapon.
When using the Chainsaw, it will constantly be in power attack mode. So, the secondary effect that improves power attack damage will constantly be working in the background. Having lots of points in the strength category is a must, as it directly impacts the Chainsaw's output. So, if the Chainsaw has a +1 to Strength, then players will do even more damage.
10 Bloodied Fixer
Fast-Firing And Hard-Hitting
Effects
- Bloodied
- +50% Critical Damage
- 25% VATS Reduction Cost
The B/50C/25 Fixer has been a very valuable weapon since it was brought into the game in 2019 with the Wild Appalachia update. Fixers are very popular weapons due to their rapid-fire rate, damage output, and how cheap the ammo tends to be.
Bloodied weapons are generally popular, as many players run Bloodied builds (low-health builds). With the right perks and buffs, players can maximize their damage output while at 20% health. The B/50C/25 Fixer isn't just good for players with Bloodied Builds; it works well with full-health builds, too. This particular weapon can take down most enemies in just a couple of shots.
9 Quad LMG
A Heavy Gunner's Dream
Effects
- Quad
- Explosive
- 90% Reduced Weight or 15% Faster Reload Speed
The LMG or Light Machine Gun is a fast-firing heavy gun that can take out high-level enemies with ease. The LMG has a fairly large ammo capacity; the base weapon has an ammo capacity of 75 rounds. With the Quad perk, that increases to 300.
This weapon does have one downside: the ammo. It takes 308 rounds, which isn't the cheapest ammo out there, and it eats through the ammo very quickly. However, since enemies drop contextual ammo, it isn't too hard to stock up on 308 rounds. Also, the ammo is commonly sold by players in their CAMP Vendors.
8 Vampire's Enclave Plasma Rifle
Enclave Weapons Are A Worthwhile Investment
Effects
- Vampire's
- 25% Faster Fire Rate
- 15% Faster Reload Speed
The Enclave Plasma Rifle, or EPR, is a highly sought-after weapon. Unfortunately, getting mods for this weapon can be quite a challenge, especially the rarer mods. For this roll, an Aligned Flamer Barrel is a must. This mod typically costs between 30k and 40k if a seller can be found.
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As for the weapon itself, it is a full-health build weapon. But it also works with bloodied builds. The Vampire's effect heals the player each time an enemy is hit. With the flamer barrel and the 25% faster fire rate, players will die considerably less while using one of these, as they will constantly be gaining health while firing.
7 Bloodied Enclave Plasma Rifle
A Devastating Rifle
Effects
- Bloodied
- 50% Critical Damage
- 25% VATS Reduction Cost
Staying with the EPRs, Bloodied is an excellent roll for this type of weapon. That said, an automatic barrel is typically the better option. The 50% Critical Damage effect helps to make this weapon a killing machine. By combining the extra Critical Damage with a reduced VATS cost, this weapon has the potential to be unstoppable.
For those wanting to Roll an EPR, completing the Dropped Connection event has the chance to award the player with an EPR. This can then be rolled using Legendary Modules for the chance to get these effects.
6 Quad Tesla Rifle
The XP Gainer
Effects
- Quad
- 25% Faster Fire Rate
- 15% Increased Reload Speed
For players who want to level up fast, a Quad Tesla Rifle is among the best weapons to have. With the right mods, this weapon has a special effect where it not only hits the target but also hits other nearby targets, which awards players more XP.
This weapon is particularly good during the Radiation Rumble event, due to the number of high-level enemies in an enclosed space. The ammo for Tesla Rifles is easy to come by, and it has good durability, making it a well-rounded weapon.