Is Fallout 76 a beginner-friendly MMO?

Fallout 76 newcomers might wonder if the game's a beginner-friendly MMO. With its integration of multiplayer elements into a series traditionally focused on single-player experiences, gamers fear it might have a steep learning curve. The Elder Scrolls Online, another MMORPG by Bethesda Softworks, is renowned for its shift from traditional combat systems to a complex MMORPG-oriented game design.

So, it's reasonable to expect that Fallout 76 might adopt a similar approach. However, this isn't the case. , as the game is designed to be a beginner-friendly MMO.

This article covers everything you need to know about why Fallout 76 is a beginner-friendly MMO.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the writer's opinion.

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Is Fallout 76 hard for beginners?

You can choose between starting at Level 20 or Level 2 at the beginning of the game. (Image via Bethesda Game Studios)

While Fallout 76 introduces multiplayer elements, it stays faithful to the gameplay systems and mechanics of other games in the series. As you begin your adventure, these systems are introduced in an approachable manner.

Before venturing into the vast open-world wasteland upon leaving the vault, you're presented with the choice of starting the game as either a Level 2 or a Level 20 character with a basic build.

The various loadout choices (Image via Bethesda Game Studios)

Opting for the latter doesn't necessarily make the game easier since enemies scale with your character level. However, it does provide you with a weapon of your choice and a basic build.

While this might seem overwhelming, you can easily select the former option and begin the game at Level 2. Either way, regardless of the build you initially choose, you can always respec later on. So, there are no wrong choices in the game that could potentially "brick" your character as you learn to play.

Furthermore, while adhering to a meta build can certainly make the game easier, you're not required to follow a specific build guide. In fact, the game encourages you to familiarize yourself with its systems and explore a variety of perks, armor, and weapon types, making it exceptionally beginner-friendly in that regard.

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Can you opt out of PvP in Fallout 76?

You can turn on Pacifist Mode in the Game settings. (Image via Bethesda Game Studios)

Many newcomers to Fallout 76 are concerned about its multiplayer elements, particularly whether PvP is compulsory or if there's an option to avoid it. This concern stems from encountering higher-level players in the game, where victory is impossible, and defeat results in losing hard-earned resources.

However, once you reach Level 5, you can activate Pacifist Mode in your game settings. Enabling this mode reduces the damage you take from other players, allowing you to escape from potentially dangerous situations.

Furthermore, the game is exceptionally welcoming to beginners because you can play most of it solo without having to interact with other players.

If you're considering giving the game a try, be sure to check out our 10 beginner tips for Fallout 76 to help kickstart your journey in the wasteland.

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