Can I use previously not selected perks in the punch card machine?
From what I could find, the punch card machine allows to create a second build for the same character by redistributing and saving a new set of SPECIAL attributes and assign new perks. This means (again, to my understanding), that I can have, for example, a heavy gunner build and a shotgun build that I can switch between.
However, when I was leveling my basic shotgun build, I didn't choose any heavy guns related perks, as both shotgun and heavy guns use Strength as their main SPECIAL attribute. Hence now, I cannot simply switch from shotgun to HG, because while I've unlocked the Shotgunner (regular, expert and master) and the scattershot perks, I don't have any cards for the heavy guns (heavy gunner/ expert HG/ master HG /Bear Arms).
If I use the punch card machine, will I be able to re-select perks as I was leveling from lev 1 again, or does it only allow to select already unlocked perks?
Best Answer
I've finally tested it myself, and the answer is a flat "NO":
No matter which build you've selected in the Punch card Machine, you will have access to the same perks. This means that:
- You have to keep grinding levels to get more perks
- You have to be careful about leveling the perk cards: if one of your build uses lvl 1 card and you will upgrade this card in another build, you won't have access to that lvl 1 card at all (unless you will get it again on another level up).
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Can you swap perk cards in Fallout 76?
No, once you hit level 50, you will have a choice of changing your S.P.E.C.I.A.L. point allocation or choosing a new Perk Card. How do I rank up my existing Perk Cards? The only way to rank up a Perk Card is to combine duplicates of the same card.How does punch card machine work Fallout 76?
Visit a \u201cPunch Card Machine\u201d at any time to adjust your S.P.E.C.I.A.L. to your heart's content, change your Perk Card selections, and save your new custom setup into a slot. Your characters will gain access to S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Loadouts starting at level 25.Do perks stack in Fallout 76?
According to this Reddit post, they do not stack, primarily because when a teammate shares the perk, you have to equip it. The game already prevents you from equipping multiples of the same card, thus if you have to manually equip the shared card, you won't be able to stack any.Does sharing perk cards stack?
No they don't stack.How to use The Punch Card Machine !! - Fallout 76
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