All those years of stepping on insects have come back to bite us in the butt. Like the many other creatures in the Appalachian Wasteland of Fallout 76, insects have evolved to become some of the most terrifying enemies around. Despite that, insects are one of the more convenient enemy types to eliminate for the Big Game Hunter daily quest. So grab your insect repellent and weapon of choice; we’re showing you all of the best insect locations in Fallout 76.
All insect locations in Fallout 76
Of the many insect locations across the Appalachian Wasteland, Aaronholt Homestead, Carson Family Bunker, and Fort Defiance are the best for completing quick and easy daily quests. Each of those locations has a high number of insects that are on the easier end of the spectrum, such as Radroaches, Bloodbugs and Bloatflies.
Map Marker | Location | Insects |
1 | Aaronholt Homestead | Bloodbugs, Bloatflies |
2 | Carson Family Bunker | Radroaches |
3 | Fort Defiance | Ants, Bloatflies, Bloodbugs |
4 | New River Gorge Bridge | Bloodbugs, Bloatflies |
5 | Tanagra Town | Crickets |
6 | Autumn Acre Cabin | Bloodbugs, Bloatflies |
7 | Big Maw | Bloatflies, Ticks, Stingwings |
8 | Sons of Dane Compound | Various insects |
9 | Middle Mountain Cabins | Honey Beasts |
10 | Freddy’s House of Scares | Honey Beasts |
11 | Grafton Dam | Honey Beasts |
12 | Crater Watchstation | Bloodbugs, Radscorpions |
Every insect event in Fallout 76
If you’ve ever wanted to roleplay a post-apocalyptic exterminator, the various insect events in Fallout 76 can make your dreams (or nightmares) come true. Events are some of the best sources for a high volume of enemies to put your builds to the test. So either grab a friend or a big gun, lest you fall to a swarm of insects in these events:
Event | Insects |
Campfire Tales | Ants, Bee Swarms, Bloatflies, Bloodbugs, Radroaches, Radscorpions, Stingwings, Ticks |
Project Paradise | Ants, Bloatflies, Bloodbugs, Cave Crickets, Fireflies, Fog Crawlers, Honeybeasts, Radroaches, Stingwings, Ticks |
Spin the Wheel | Ants, Bee Swarms, Fog Crawlers, Honeybeasts |
Tea Time | Ants, Bloodbugs, Ticks |
Fasnacht Day (Seasonal event) | Honeybeasts |
Irrational Fear | Bee Swarms, Honeybeasts |
Project Beanstalk | Stingwings |
Moonshine Jamboree | Fog Crawlers |
Primal Cuts | Fog Crawlers, Honeybeasts |
The Mothman Equinox | Mothmen |
Path to Enlightenment | Mothmen |
While Project Paradise has many rare drops and a variety of insect enemies, it requires coordination between many players to maximize the rewards. However, the other events on the list are much more manageable for solo players or small groups.
List of all insects in Fallout 76
Fallout 76 is teeming with creepy crawlies, from the poor Radroaches that introduce us to combat in every Fallout game to the menacing Fog Crawlers that don’t take kindly to shrimp-fried rice jokes. Here is the complete list of insects you can encounter in Fallout 76:Â
- Ants
- Bee Swarms
- Bloatflies
- Bloodbugs
- Cave Crickets
- Fireflies
- Fog Crawlers
- Honeybeasts
- Mothmen
- Radroaches
- Radscorpions
- Stingwings
- Ticks
If you’ve ever walked the path of vengeance in Fallout: New Vegas, you’ll be pleased to hear that the Cazadores haven’t returned in Fallout 76. That isn’t to say that the insects in West Virginia are to be underestimated. Appalachia hosts a wide variety of insects that embody the spirit of Muhammad Ali. Some of them float like butterflies, and all of them sting like bees.
Published: May 11, 2024 04:00 pm