Mystery Candy in Fallout 76 – Effects and How to Get

During the Halloween season, Fallout: 76 features a special objective where you can collect Mystery Candy, which inflicts a random effect on your character. These candies can be acquired in multiple ways, all of which are completely free. Due to their utility and novelty, Mystery Candy is a highly desired commodity in the spooky season. Here's an explanation of Mystery Candy in Fallout: 76.

Mystery Candy in Fallout 76, explained

What does Mystery Candy do?

Mystery Candy does not restore hunger, but it does randomly inflict one of five status effects. Here are each of the possible Mystery Candy effects.

• Lucky Break
  • +1 LUCK for 10 minutes
• Sugar Rush
  • +2 AGILITY for 10 minutes
  • -1 INTELLIGENCE for 10 minutes
• Sugar Vision
  • +1 PERCEPTION for 10 minutes
• Sugar Strength
  • +1 STRENGTH for 10 minutes
• Mystery Treat Surprise
  • Text: "You're blacking out!"

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How do you get Mystery Candy?

There are three ways you can obtain Mystery Candy. First, you can buy it from vendors in train stations, such as Berkeley Springs Station and Charleston Station. Second, you can collect it from player-owned Spooky Candy Bowls. These can be found at player C.A.M.P.s with an orange Jack-O'-Lantern icon. They emit a faint sound, making them easier to locate. You can only collect a Mystery Candy from the same player's bowl once an hour, however.

Finally, you can get Mystery Candy by killing Spooky Scorched, which spawn throughout the map at certain locations. These enemies will only spawn during the Halloween event, so make sure to pick up some Mystery Candy early. Here is a guide for the Spooky Scorched spawn locations and rates.

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