U4GM - Beginner’s Guide: How to Earn Fallout 76 Caps from Day One
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 5:42 am
Starting your journey in Fallout 76 can be overwhelming, especially when you’re short on Fallout 76 Caps, the game’s primary currency. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your gear, fast travel, or simply survive the wasteland, having enough Caps is essential. As someone who struggled early on, I’ve learned several effective ways to earn Caps quickly—even from day one.
1. Loot and Sell Everything
One of the easiest ways to earn Fallout 76 Caps is by scavenging and selling junk, weapons, and armor. Vendors scattered across Appalachia will buy your unwanted items, but they have a daily Cap limit (1,400 per faction). Prioritize high-value items like unused chems, excess ammo, and rare junk (e.g., gold and silver scrap).
2. Complete Events and Daily Quests
Public events and daily quests often reward Caps upon completion. Early-game events like Fertile Soil and Collision Course are beginner-friendly and provide a decent payout. Additionally, the Retirement Plan quest in the Ash Heap rewards a sizable amount of Fallout 76 Caps.
3. Set Up a Player Vendor
Once you unlock C.A.M.P., consider setting up a vending machine. Players are always looking for ammo, plans, and rare apparel. Pricing items competitively will help you attract buyers. I made my first 5,000 Caps by selling excess .308 ammo and spare crafting plans!
4. Farm and Sell Purified Water
Purified water is an easy commodity to produce. Build industrial water purifiers at your C.A.M.P., collect the water, and sell it to vendors. It’s a steady, passive income method that helped me fund my early-game purchases.
5. Take Over Workshops
Capturing workshops (like the Gorge Junkyard) grants resources and occasional Caps as rewards. Just be cautious—other players might contest them in PvP.
6. Trade with Other Players
If you find rare items but don’t need them, trading with other players can be lucrative. Some players are willing to buy Fallout 76 Caps or trade high-value items for them.
By combining these methods, you’ll quickly build a steady flow of Fallout 76 Caps, making your wasteland survival much smoother.
1. Loot and Sell Everything
One of the easiest ways to earn Fallout 76 Caps is by scavenging and selling junk, weapons, and armor. Vendors scattered across Appalachia will buy your unwanted items, but they have a daily Cap limit (1,400 per faction). Prioritize high-value items like unused chems, excess ammo, and rare junk (e.g., gold and silver scrap).
2. Complete Events and Daily Quests
Public events and daily quests often reward Caps upon completion. Early-game events like Fertile Soil and Collision Course are beginner-friendly and provide a decent payout. Additionally, the Retirement Plan quest in the Ash Heap rewards a sizable amount of Fallout 76 Caps.
3. Set Up a Player Vendor
Once you unlock C.A.M.P., consider setting up a vending machine. Players are always looking for ammo, plans, and rare apparel. Pricing items competitively will help you attract buyers. I made my first 5,000 Caps by selling excess .308 ammo and spare crafting plans!
4. Farm and Sell Purified Water
Purified water is an easy commodity to produce. Build industrial water purifiers at your C.A.M.P., collect the water, and sell it to vendors. It’s a steady, passive income method that helped me fund my early-game purchases.
5. Take Over Workshops
Capturing workshops (like the Gorge Junkyard) grants resources and occasional Caps as rewards. Just be cautious—other players might contest them in PvP.
6. Trade with Other Players
If you find rare items but don’t need them, trading with other players can be lucrative. Some players are willing to buy Fallout 76 Caps or trade high-value items for them.
By combining these methods, you’ll quickly build a steady flow of Fallout 76 Caps, making your wasteland survival much smoother.