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Fallout 76has gained an audience years after its messy release. The successfulFalloutTV show, as well as steady updates, has revitalized the post-apocalyptic multiplayer game. The recent Skyline Valley and Milepost Zero updates have added more areas to explore along with changes to make the game easier to jump into.
Fallout 76has more survival mechanics than previous games. You have to manage yourcharacter’s hunger and thirstalongside the regular upkeep of your health/weapons. There are also diseases that your Vault Dweller can catch while exploring, fighting certain enemies, and eating food. Agas maskis an important part of keeping your character healthy. This guide will explainwhere you may find gas masks and how they keep your character safe inFallout 76.
Why Do You Need a Gas Mask?
Damage and Disease Prevention
There are many diseases you can catch inFallout 76.These will apply debuffs to your character’s stats until you cure them. Some areas havetoxic airthat can give you diseases simply by walking around them.
TheAsh Heapregion to thesouth of Vault 76is polluted by old mining gear and fires. You can contract Sludge Lung by exploring this area and its many mines. The swamps of theMireandCranberry Bogregions on the eastern side of the map have some poisonous plants that can also give you diseases.
Gas Masks and other face coverings will prevent the toxic airfrom affecting your character, and it’s important to have one equipped when exploring these areas. The game will warn you when you’ve entered an area with toxic air. Keep one on to avoid catching these annoying airborne diseases. You can wear gas masks, along with many other types of helmets and head coverings, for a unique post-apocalyptic look.
The Best Gas Mask Stockpile
Knife Edge
Knife Edge is an abandoned raider camp. This location hasfour gas masksyou can find. The small camp is tothe east of The Crater, but be careful; there will usually be a trio of radscorpions in the area.
Two gas masks can be found on the top of thecentral tower,with a note to stock up on masks. Two more can be found in thetentbehind the tower on a shelf. The camp has the highest number of masks in any one area, so visit it to get some for your whole squad.
Notable Gas Mask Locations
(But not all of them)
Here are some more places where you’re able to find gas masks.
