The Onslaught mechanic is a new combat feature introduced in Fallout 76 as part of the Ghoul Within update. It allows players to accumulate stacks of a damage-boosting buff by landing consecutive hits on enemies. Each stack provides a +5% damage increase, making it a powerful tool for enhancing weapon performance.
Key Features of Onslaught
Stack Accumulation: Stacks are gained by hitting enemies with any weapon, including melee and ranged options. Misses do not accumulate stacks.
Stack Decay: Stacks decay at a rate of one per second unless refreshed by additional hits.
Maximum Stacks: The base maximum is 9 stacks with the Furious legendary mod, but this can be increased with specific perk cards.
Perk Cards: New and reworked perk cards like Guerilla Expert, Gunslinger Expert, Guerilla Master, and Gunslinger Master enhance Onslaught by increasing the maximum stacks and providing additional benefits.
Reverse Onslaught: Equipping the Gunslinger Master perk allows stacks to accumulate over time without decay, but they are consumed upon attacking.
To optimize the Onslaught mechanic, players should strategically collect and utilize various Fallout 76 items such as specific perk cards and legendary mods like Furious. These items significantly enhance the effectiveness of Onslaught by increasing the maximum stacks and providing additional damage boosts. By incorporating these items into their builds, players can maximize their damage output and explore diverse playstyles, making the game even more engaging and challenging.
Benefits and Strategies
Automatic Weapons: Ideal for maintaining a steady attack rhythm to maximize Onslaught stacks.
Pistol Builds: Onslaught makes pistols viable by significantly increasing their damage potential.
Build Versatility: Onslaught can be integrated into various builds, including commando and rifleman setups, offering a new endgame playstyle.
Legendary Mod Changes
The Furious legendary mod now requires Onslaught stacks to function, providing up to 150% increased damage when combined with the right perks and a full Onslaught build. This change makes Furious a key component of Onslaught-based strategies.