Easiest way to farm wood in Fallout 76

Modified May 12, 2024 18:03 IST

Best ways to farm wood in fallout 76. — Wood is a common material in Fallout 76 (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

You will need to farm wood in Fallout 76, as it's a core component for a wide variety of recipes in the game. Wood in Fallout 76, much like in other survival games with crafting systems, is a core component used in making various basic tools, items, and CAMP structures. Additionally, it's a key ingredient in almost all food recipes. Given the importance of cooking in the game, having a steady supply of wood is necessary for survival.

This guide covers everything you need to know to farm wood in Fallout 76, including all the various sources and locations.

How to farm wood in Fallout 76

Although scrapping Junk Items can provide a decent amount of wood, the most effective methods for farming wood in Fallout 76 is gathering logs and wood piles scattered throughout the wasteland or installing a Wood Extractor near wood piles at various workshops.

Also read: Extractor location for every resource

The Woodchucker perk in Fallout 76 (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

But before you go out to gather wood from the wasteland, equip the Luck-based Woodchucker perk, which doubles the amount of wood you collect.

Locations for farming wood in Fallout 76

Here are the best farming locations for wood in Fallout 76:

The Prickett's Fort is located in the Toxic Valley region (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

You can harvest approximately 50 wood piles at Prickett's Fort.

Helvetia is located in the Forest region (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

You will find about 40 wood piles in Helvetia.

The Gilman Lumber Mill is located in the Forest region (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

At Gilman Lumber Mill, you can gather around 26 wood piles and 13 logs.

The Sylvie & Sons Logging Camp is located in the Savage Divide region (Image via Bethesda Game Studios)

25 wood piles can be found in the Sylvie & Sons Logging Camp.

The West Virginia Lumber Company is located in the Forest region (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

You will find a significant number of wood piles at the West Virginia Lumber Company.

Workshops where you can place Wood Extractors in Fallout 76

Here are all the workshops where you can place Wood Extractors:

Dolly Sods Campground

The Dolly Sod Campground is located in the Mire region of Appalachia (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

Dabney Homestead

Gorge Junkyard

Lakeside Cabins

Thunder Mountain Power Plant

Also read: Black Titanium in Fallout 76.

With a little planning and the right strategy, you can ensure a steady supply of wood for your crafting and cooking needs in Fallout 76. Don't forget to equip the Woodchucker perk and visit the mentioned locations or workshops to farm wood efficiently.

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Edited by Angad Sharma