How to get the Railway Rifle in Fallout 76

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Getting the railway rifle in Fallout 76 is no joke, but this unique and powerful weapon allows players to shoot railway spikes at high velocities, causing significant damage to enemies.

How to get the Railway Rifle in Fallout 76

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To obtain the railway rifle, players can follow these steps:

Get the schematic in three ways
1. Buy the Railway Rifle schematic from Tulip in the Underworld
2. Look for the Railway Rifle schematic in the MDPL-13 power station.
3. Get the Railway Rifle schematic as a reward for completing the quest “Stealing Independence.”
4. Purchase it from other players
Gather the necessary materials and craft the rifle

Visit Tulip in Underworld to get the Railway Rifle in Fallout 76

Tulip, a ghoul character, can be found in the Underworld, a settlement in the Capital Wasteland. She is known to sell the railway rifle schematic in exchange for caps. The Underworld is in the Museum of History, specifically in the eastern mall area.

Search MDPL-13 Power Station

The MDPL-13 Power Station in the Capital Wasteland is another place players can find the railway rifle schematic. Players may come across the schematic on the workbench as a possible loot item inside the substation. Be sure to search thoroughly, as the workbench may contain other valuable resources.

Complete the quest “Stealing Independence” to get the Railway Rifle in Fallout 76

Players can also obtain the railway rifle schematic as a reward for completing the quest “Stealing Independence.” Abraham Washington, located in Rivet City, the largest settlement in the Capital Wasteland, gives this quest. Players must travel to the National Archives and retrieve the Declaration of Independence. Upon completing the quest, Abraham Washington may reward them with the railway rifle schematic.

Purchase from other players

In Fallout 76, players can trade and barter with other players. It is possible to find the railway rifle schematic sold by other players in their player vending machines or through direct player-to-player trading. Keep an eye out for other players who may have the schematic in their inventory or vending machines, and negotiate a trade or purchase to obtain it.

Craft the Railway Rifle in Fallout 76

Once you have obtained the railway rifle schematic, you must have the necessary materials and perks to craft the weapon at a weapons workbench. The schematic will allow you to learn the recipe for crafting the railway rifle, and you will need to gather the required resources, such as steel, gears, and screws, to craft the weapon. Then, with the railway rifle in hand, you’ll be ready to shoot railway spikes at your enemies and use this unique and powerful weapon in the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout 76.