Fallout 76: How To Get & Use The Foundry Smelter Plan

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The update in introduced an array of useful items and structures that players can utilize at their base. Among these unique structures is the Foundry Smelter, a rare item that can only be crafted by acquiring the Foundry Smelter Plans. These plans are exceedingly rare to find, and there are very few means to acquire them.

For those who are interested in the Rad-inducing structure but aren't sure where to get the plans, or what to do with them, there are a few steps you can take for the process. Ensure that you are well-leveled, as some of these methods can be challenging, and the Foundry Smelter itself, if not utilized correctly, can be harmful to careless players.

To find Brahmin and acquire their materials and consumables in Fallout 76, visit various locations around Appalachia, where the cows frequently roam.

There are a handful of ways that the Foundry Smelter Plan can be acquired in, most of which are a little challenging. There is a chance that players can obtain it by completing the Daily OP, or 'Daily Operation', which is aPvE game mode that was introduced as part of Fallout 76's update,.

The Daily Op consists of a randomized dungeon, allowing players to partake in clearing missions that last 8 minutes, which can also be repeated. While this is designed for experienced players, they rotate every day at 1 pm EST, giving you a good chance of obtaining the Foundry Smelter Plan.

While there's no guarantee, if you complete the Daily Op quickly, you're more likely to get lucky. Jenn Dowden on YouTube completed a Daily Op in 7 minutes and 50 seconds and still managed to obtain the Foundry Smelter Plan under Rare Rewards, showcasing that it is possible.

The Foundry Smelter Plan is also a tradable item, meaning that you can check various online trading forums for Fallout 76 and see if other players are willing to part with it for something valuable you may have to offer.

The Foundry Smelter Plan can also be part of Minerva's stock during one of her sales