You will likely stumble upon various items in Fallout 76 that, at first glance, appear entirely useless. I mean, who is going to consume a fungus growing in a Mirelurk-infested abandoned house? We will, apparently. Here is where to get Brain Fungus in Fallout 76!
Where to Find Brain Fungus in Fallout 76
Why Brain Fungus? It’s one of Fallout 76’s most grotesque items you can and probably will consume. This raw fungus appears eerily similar to that of a brain, hence the name, and satisfies a bit of hunger. But conversely, it also doses you with radiation and increases your risk of disease. But you can cook it to help alleviate some of the concerns!
You can find Brain Fungus primarily throughout the Cranberry Bog and The Mire, paying particular attention to the following points of interest:
- Wendigo Cave
- Kerwood Mine
- Big Bend Tunnel West
- Big Bend Tunnel East
- Uncanny Caverns
- Gauley Mine
- Fort Defiance
- Emmet Mountain Disposal Site
If you require a lot of Brain Fungus, check Wendigo Cave and Kerwood Mine, as they spawn copious amounts. The former will often contain approximately 100 samples to scoop up!
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Brain Fungus Stats and Info
- Type: Food – Raw – Vegetable – Fungus
- Food: 5%
- Radiation +5
- Disease: 2%
- Weight: 0.25
- Value: 6 Caps
If you intend to skip raw consumption altogether, you should know that Brain Fungus is a key ingredient in the following cooking recipes:
- Berry Mentats
- Brain Bombs
- Brain Fungus Soup
- Detoxing Salve (Mire)
- Fermentable Hoppy Hunter IPA
- Mentats
The Guide Hall spent a lot of time sorting through the debris and loot of Fallout 76 in search of fungi you can use. We’ll have additional in-depth guides from Appalachia shortly!