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Punch foes to death with a giant yellow fist. And that's one of the more subtle blunt melee weapons.Fallout 76 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide; p.107

The power fist is a melee weapon in Fallout 76.

Background[]

This pre-War model of the power fist was originally used by construction crews for demolition. After the war, it became utilized as a moddable weapon.[Non-game 1]

Characteristics[]

Although it cannot be used in conjunction with power armor, the fist is a potent close quarters combat weapon for just about any build relying on Unarmed damage to survive. It requires level 30 to first equip and is then available in two more grades at level 40 and 50.

Crafting[]

Weapon modifications[]

Upgrade
ModDescriptionEffectsDamage changeAP cost changeRequirementsResources
No upgradeStandard.Known by default
Heating coil
(Heated)
Adds energy damage.+(6.7/8.4/10) Fire damagePlan Read Plan: Powerfist heating coil to learn
Makeshift Warrior 5 to craft
Adhesive x6
Asbestos x4
Circuitry x5
Copper x11
Puncturing
(Puncturing)
Armor piercing. Superior damage.+10% Physical damage
15% Armor pen.
Scrap to learn (20% chance)
Makeshift Warrior 5
Learned from scrapping (20%) to craft
Adhesive x4
Aluminum x8
Concrete x5

Upgrade
ModDescriptionEffectsDamage changeAP cost changeRequirementsResources
Standard appearanceStandard.
Raider paint
(Icebreaker)
Raider Paint.
Not available Atomic Shop to craft
Icebreaker paint
(Icebreaker)
Icebreaker Paint.
Cold Steel S.C.O.R.E. to craft
Oil x1

Variants[]

  • Steel Reign Face Breaker Quest - A unique variant of the power fist obtained as a quest reward from A Knight's Penance. It has a unique dark yellow skin and a white skull drawing inscribed.

Locations[]

Notes[]

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. Hunter: "You might be a prized fighter, but I doubt you'll be able to punch a Radstag to death."
    (Hunter's dialogue)

Non-game

  1. The Art of Fallout 4 p. 234: "Chapter 5 WEAPONS
    It's not all about the guns, of course. The melee selection was expanded as well, with a eye toward entertaining builds designed to deliver massive (and painful) physical damage. Some of these weapons were initially intended for purposes other than inflicting harm. The power fist and super sledge are prewar hardware originally used by construction crews for demolition. But it certainly didn't take much imagination to find alternative uses for them."
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