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Fallout 76 Brain Fungus Locations

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On a map this big, no matter how long you've been playing, you're bound to have trouble tracking down specific items. We have plenty of tips and tricks for beginners and returning players alike, including how to track down these essential resources, such as the consumable item Brain Fungus. There are plenty of places you can harvest this item, but you'll need to prepare yourself to delve into a dangerous region. Take a look below at all the best locations!

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Where to find Brain Fungus in Fallout 76

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Brain Fungus can be found primarily in the Cranberry Bog region of the map, toward the eastern side. Though they can be found all around the place in this region, they are more common in several caves and dungeons and some of the most dangerous places to explore. You can look more specifically at these locations:

  • Wendigo Cave: x100
  • Kerwood Mine: x57
  • Big Bend Tunnels: x52
  • Carleton Mine: x40
  • Glassed Cavern: x38
  • Abandoned Bog Town: x30
  • Abandoned Waste Dump: x28
  • Uncanny Caverns: x29
  • Gauley Mine: x26
  • Fort Defiance: x20
  • Atlas Substructure: x19
  • Whitespring Service Entrance: x15
  • Emmett Mountain Disposal Site: x15
  • Carson Family Bunker: x7
  • The Deep: x7
  • Enclave Research Facility: x4
  • Gnarled Shallows: x3
  • The Kill Box: x3
  • Vault 63: x2
  • Flatwoods: x2
  • Raleigh Clay's Bunker: x2
  • Horizon's Rest: x1
  • Hornwright Summer Villa: x1
  • Helvetia: x1

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What is Brain Fungus in Fallout 76?

Brain Fungus is a consumable item in Fallout 76 that resembles a brain. It can be used to consume to restore hunger, cook in meals for better nutritional value, or even used to craft specific items. Consuming it raw can potentially come with diseases, so it's better to cook it before eating. It can also include some perks after eating it a number of times. Take a look at all the stats below:

  • Type: Food
  • Food: 5%
  • Rads: +5
  • Disease: 2%
  • Weight: 0.25
  • Value: 6 Caps

No matter what you need this resource for, you can find plenty of it at the locations shown above, but you'll want to come prepared. You may have to fight off some dangerous creatures and enemies in the Cranberry Bog, so bring plenty of ammo, and wear armor to protect yourself.

Looking for more Pro Game Guides Fallout 76 content? Check out our guides on Where to find Grafton Monster in Fallout 76 or Where to get High Radiation Fluids in Fallout 76!


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