Daddy-O is a chem in Fallout 76 that temporarily enhances specific SPECIAL stats, offering strategic advantages for players. It primarily raises Intelligence and Perception while lowering Charisma for a limited duration.
What is Daddy-O?
In the world of Fallout, Daddy-O is a pre-War pharmaceutical. Before the Great War, it was popular with beatniks and intellectuals due who sought enhanced mental acuity. Its unique blend of effects makes it a utility chem rather than a combat-focused one, often used for specific non-combat scenarios where its stat buffs are beneficial.
Effects of Daddy-O
Upon consumption, Daddy-O alters three of your core SPECIAL attributes for a temporary period. The exact changes are as follows:
| Stat Affected | Change | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence | +2 | Enhances your crafting abilities, increases XP gain from actions, and improves your ability to hack terminals. |
| Perception | +2 | Boosts your accuracy in V.A.T.S., improves your ability to detect enemies, and helps with lockpicking. |
| Charisma | -2 | Reduces your effectiveness in social interactions, lowers trade prices with vendors, and impacts group buffs from certain perks. |
The duration of these effects is for a limited period, making it crucial to time its use for optimal benefit.
Lore and Usage
In Fallout 76, players can utilize Daddy-O to gain an edge in activities that heavily rely on Intelligence or Perception. For instance:
- Crafting and Modding: The boost to Intelligence can lead to better crafting results, more efficient repairs, or a higher chance of learning new plans when scrapping items.
- Exploration and Combat: Increased Perception can help players spot hidden enemies or traps from a distance, or improve their accuracy during V.A.T.S. targeting, especially useful for snipers.
- XP Farming: A higher Intelligence stat directly correlates with increased experience point gain from all sources, making Daddy-O a valuable chem for power-leveling.
Conversely, the reduction in Charisma means it's generally ill-advised to use Daddy-O when engaging in player-to-player trading, bartering with NPC vendors, or attempting to pass persuasion checks, as these activities will become less favorable.
Obtaining Daddy-O
Daddy-O can be found throughout Appalachia in various locations, typically in medical containers, chem boxes, or on defeated enemies. It can also sometimes be purchased from Responder, Raider, or Enclave vendors.
