Fallout 76: Rifleman Build Guide

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You have the opportunity to use a plethora of weapons in Fallout 76, and you can create a build around any of them with the right customization. Rifles are one of the most common weapons types in the Wasteland, so it's no surprise that so many players want to create Rifleman builds.

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Rifles are more than just common; they're also a hard-hitting weapon type with a lot of unique advantages. This guide will walk you through how to pick the best weapon for a rifle build, along with the optimal stats and perks you can use to maximize your build's potential.

There are a lot of rifles to pick from in Fallout 76. Like all weapon types, not all rifles are equal, so it's not too difficult to pick the best rifle for your play style. The following weapons offer unique advantages that make them worth using over other rifles in Fallout 76.

The Fixer shares many similarities with the Combat Rifle; however, it has multiple unique effects. The Fixer offers faster movement speed while you're sneaking, a stealth bonus while traveling inside shadows, and 20 percent extra damage.

The Fixer deals 33-48 base damage and has a clip size of twenty. This rifle is ideal if you need a powerful automatic rifle or want to pair your rifle build with stealth gameplay. You get The Fixer as a reward for completing the "Wolf In Sheep's Clothing" quest at the Garrahan Estate.

If you aren't creating a sniper build, but you prefer to use non-automatic rifles, then the Railway Rifle may be the perfect weapon for you. The Railway Rifle deals 75-95 base damage and staggers enemies that you hit. This rifle has a base clip size of ten.

You can buy a Railway Rifle from Vendor Bot Wallace in Berkeley Springs Station, which you