How do you throw Explosive Bait in Fallout 76?

Answered by John Hunt

To throw Explosive Bait in Fallout 76, you’ll first need to make sure you have it in your inventory. Explosive Bait is a craftable item that can be created at a chemistry station using various resources such as adhesive, steel, and fertilizer. Once you have crafted the Explosive Bait, it will appear in your aid section of the Pip-Boy.

To equip the Explosive Bait, open your Pip-Boy menu and navigate to the aid section. Find the Explosive Bait in your inventory and select it. This will equip the item and allow you to use it.

Now that you have the Explosive Bait equipped, you can throw it by using the appropriate button on your gaming platform. On Xbox, you will press RB, on PlayStation, it is R1, and on PC, you will press the ALT button. Pressing this button will throw the Explosive Bait in the direction you are facing.

Throwing Explosive Bait can be a useful strategy in Fallout 76, as it can attract enemies and then explode, causing damage to them and potentially other nearby enemies. It can be particularly effective in luring enemies into traps or creating distractions during combat.

It’s important to note that throwing Explosive Bait requires some careful timing and positioning. You’ll want to make sure you throw it at the right moment to maximize its effectiveness. Additionally, be cautious not to throw it too close to yourself or your teammates, as the explosion can cause damage to you as well.

In my personal experience, I’ve found that using Explosive Bait can be a great way to take down groups of enemies or create diversions when I need to escape a dangerous situation. It adds an element of strategy to the game and can be a lot of fun to experiment with different throwing techniques.

To summarize, to throw Explosive Bait in Fallout 76, you need to equip it from your inventory and then press the appropriate button (RB/R1/ALT) to throw it in the desired direction. Be mindful of timing and placement to maximize its effectiveness, and remember to use it strategically in combat situations.