The ruins of post-war Appalachia can be deadly. Players need to be well-armed to survive. Luckily,Fallout 76has lots of weapon options for players to use. Out of all the weapons in the game, the only ones that are really useful are legendary weapons.Legendary weapons are special variants of base weaponsthat have unique buffs.
Finding legendary weapons may seem difficult at first, but it doesn’t take long for new players to figure out how to get them. There are a few great ways of finding legendary weapons inFallout 76.
Updated June 04, 2025, by Benjamin Joe:Fallout 76has seen a huge increase in player count since the release of theFalloutTV series. It’s not onlyFallout 76that is seeing this rise in popularity, as fans of the show are playing everyFalloutgame ever made. With that in mind, players will need to know everything they can about getting the best weapons in-game. While there are lots of ways that players can get their hands on legendary weapons in Fallout 76, one method was left out of the original version of this article:crafting.
What Are Legendary Weapons & How Do They Work?
As mentioned, legendary weapons are special weapons that give players certain benefits. They come in three different forms: 1-star, 2-star, and 3-star weapons. A 1-star weapon will have one legendary effect, while a 3-star will have three legendary effects.Players should always focus on 3-star legendary weaponsfor obvious reasons. The more legendary effects a weapon has,the better it will be in combat.
Not every legendary effect is good. Some of them are redundant. However, there are some effects that players should be looking out for. These include:
7Crafting Legendary Weapons
Save Up Some Modules And Craft Legendary Weapons
Crafting plays a big part inFallout 76.Players can craft everything from Chems to armor to, of course, weapons. After crafting a weapon, players can choose to add a 1-star, 2-star, or 3-star roll to it. For the most part,players should avoid rolling 1 and 2-star weaponsas they are a waste of resources. Instead, focus on 3-star legendary weapons. To craft legendary weapons, players will need:
Players can re-roll existing legendary weapons in the hopes of getting better effects, but this usually isn’t worth doing. Instead, if the player has the resources, they should craft multiple weapons and apply a 3-star legendary roll to each one. That way, if the weapon doesn’t have good legendary effects, it can be sold for Scrip or to player vendors for Caps.
Legendary Modulescan be obtained in a few different ways. The best way is to purchase them fromPurveyor Murmrghat the Rusty Pic. They cost 50 Scrip per module, andplayers can buy a maximum of 100 modules from her per day.Players can also get Legendary Modules as seasonal awards, or by completing Expeditions. Every time the player completes an Expedition, they will receive at least one module, along with 6 different legendary items.
Players obtain Legendary Cores by completing events. The best events to complete for these cores are:
To roll a weapon for three legendary effects, the player will need 5 Legendary Cores and 4 Legendary Modules. This is pretty costly, so use cores and modules wisely.
6Legendary Enemies
Kill Enemies For Legendary Rewards
There are lots of different enemy types inFallout 76.There are Ghouls, Super Mutants, Cultists, Scorched, and many more types of enemies that are looking to kill the player.Some of those enemies will have a star icon next to their health bar.These are legendary enemies. Legendary enemies will drop a legendary weapon or armor piece when they are killed. If the enemy is a 1-star enemy, then it will drop a 1-star item. Players will want to keep an eye out for 3-star enemies as they will dropthe best legendary items.
Players can find legendary enemies roaming around the map. Since they roam randomly, it can be hard to find them. Luckily, there are a few events that guarantee to spawn at least one 3-star legendary enemy. Those events include:
5Completing Certain Events
Some Events Give Players Legendary Items
As mentioned above, there area few events inFallout 76that will spawn a 3-star legendary enemy. Players should also note thatsome events have the chance to give players an extra 3-star item upon completion.
Not only that, but there are also a handful of events that give players the chance to obtain a named legendary weapon. Named legendary weapons can be pretty useful for new players as they come with some pretty useful effects on them. Some of the best events for named legendary weapons can be seen below:
Beasts of Burden
Ogua Gauntlet | Holy Fire | Elder’s Mark
Out of all the events that players can do to earn legendary weapons, the best one is Eviction Notice. This event spawns in countless waves of Super Mutants, many of which are legendary.This event is the fastest way to obtain legendary weapons inFallout 76.
4Completing Expeditions
Leave The Main Map For Timed Excursions
Expeditions have been a part of the game for quite some time.There are a total of five expeditionsthat players can go on. However, the most beneficial one is called The Most Sensational Game. This expedition sees players complete challenges against the clock.
It is a fairly easy expedition to complete. With a good team, it can be done in as little as 10 minutes. Upon completing any expedition,players will receive a handful of legendary items.These include at least one legendary weapon.
3Completing Daily Operations
A Timed Special Operation
Similar to the previous entry,Daily Operations (Daily Ops)are timed missions that players can do to earn Scrip, Caps, Ammo, legendary items, and more. Each day, the objective of the Daily Operation will change. The player will either be tasked with taking over two checkpoints and wiping out a boss enemy or taking out enemies, followed by small bosses leading up to a fight with a big boss. The enemies will all have a mutation, which will give them a bonus. From extracting toxic gas upon death to healing while in proximity to others, enemies can have a few different mutations.
The rewards that the player receives will depend on how fast they manage to complete the Daily Operation. The best rewards are reserved for players who complete the mission in under 8 minutes. This is pretty easy when in a team. Upon completing a Daily Op, players will receive a couple of legendary items.These usually include a legendary weapon.
2Completing Quests
Some Events Reward Players With Legendary Weapons
There are lots of quests inFallout 76.From main storyline quests and side quests to daily quests, there are lots of quests to keep players busy.Some quests give players a guaranteed legendary weapon,like the quest Flavors of Mayhem, which awards players with the Black Diamond.
Story quests usually don’t give players particularly good weapons. However, there is a small chance of obtaining a legendary weapon by completing any daily quest. Since these can be completed once every day, they can be a decent way of getting a few extra legendary weapons.
1Player Vending Machines
Spend Caps To Buy Legendary Weapons
Buying items from other players is a feature that has been in the game for a few years. Players can build a vending machine at their CAMP and sell items to other players for Caps. Other players can see whether a CAMP has an active vending machine on their map. They can also see a breakdown of what a player is selling.
Some players sell 3-star legendary weapons.While lots of players overprice their weapons, there are a few people out there who sell good weapons at fair prices. So, should a player come across another player’s CAMP, it’s always worth checking to see ifthey have a vending machine, just in case they have any good weapons for sale.
