Fallout 76: The Slasher Update Guide – Start the Story, Craft Uniques, Earn Legacy Rewards
The Slasher update brings a weekly horror story, unique item crafting with a fourth Legendary Mod, Legacy Seasons, fall fish, and Season 26 rewards. Here's how to dive in.
Fallout 76’s The Slasher update brings a weekly horror storyline, long-requested unique item crafting, the return of past seasons, and new fall fish. Here’s a practical guide to each major addition.
How to Begin The Slasher Story
Chaos is spreading across Appalachia as a cult of fanatics sows mayhem. To start the experience, open your Pip-Boy and tune into the “Breaking News” broadcast station. From there, expect in-game updates from The Debunker Radio telling you what’s happening and what to do next. The story unfolds over the weeks following the update, so check in every week for new parts of The Slasher storyline. Rumors even suggest the return of The Pint-Sized Slasher himself.
How to Craft and Modify Unique Weapons
Unique Item Crafting lets you give new life to your favorite unique weapons and armor. At a Workbench, you can now change their Legendary Mods and add a 4th Legendary Mod. The update also adjusts Workbench crafting costs, so review those before you commit. Example effects include Old Guard (+10% Deflect Chance), Nailer (blocking inflicts Bleeding), and Meteoritic Sword (grants Radicool Perk). The full notes cover more unique weapon changes and Workbench cost updates, opening loads more opportunities for your builds.
How to Earn Missed Rewards with Legacy Seasons
Legacy Seasons let you earn rewards from past seasons you might have missed. Starting with The Slasher update, one past season returns alongside the current one. The first Legacy Season is “Armor Ace and the Power Patrol in Cold Steel,” running the full length of the season. Legacy Seasons use the same ticket pool as normal seasons, so spend tickets however you choose. Next up: Season 10: Red Rocket ‘Across America’ Presents: The City of Steel, available with the Winter update.
How to Catch New Fall Fish and Earn Season 26 Rewards
On September 22, the Autumnal equinox brings new Seasonal Fish to Appalachian waterways, along with new seasonal food recipes. For fishers, Captain Raymond has a note with clues to where these new fish can be caught. Meanwhile, Season 26: Beware The Blood Moon is live, offering rewards inspired by the upcoming spooky season. What happens beneath the crimson moon? Earn rewards to find out.
