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Commando Bow Leveling
Fallout 76
Just a full build I can use to level using bows and later commando
build
by titaniumcoder
Published · Updated

This is my current build for leveling as bow up to level 200-300 before switching to a commando build. No idea how good it works.

I will probably later add a fourth tab how I would start early on without special points or minimal ones, just to get a feeling.

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lvl
300+
Building Order
  • Tab 1 is the initial bow tab where you easily remove skills without having any problem with damage and kill speed.
  • Tab 2 is the commando build that I want to use and will go to once I have weapons - it allows to also use bigger guns, I think very similar to what I see a lot of people running around with
  • Tab 3 is for crafting and home building, some must be moved around there
S
4
+5
3 pts unused
2
Scattershot
lvl
18

20% of the damage dealt to a limb is applied to all limbs on your target.

3
Easy Target
lvl
5

+75% ranged damage to crippled targets.

1
Barbarian
lvl
14

Gain Damage Resistance based on your STR. Doubled when not wearing armor.

P
13
+5
2
Tormentor
lvl
37

You deal 20% more damage per crippled limb your target has.

2
Tank Killer
lvl
30

Your ranged weapons ignore 40% armor.

1
Green Thumb
lvl
4

Reap twice as much when harvesting flora.

2
Awareness
lvl
20

Gain more VATS accuracy based on your PER.

2
Bow Before Me
lvl
6

Your bows and crossbows ignore 40% armor and have a 10% chance to stagger.

3
Hat Trick
lvl
2

Arrows and throwing weapons bounce towards three additional targets dealing 70% damage.

3
Number Cruncher
lvl
40

Your weapons have 2% increased damage per AP cost.

E
11
+5
2 pts unused
1
Vaccinated
lvl
16

Increased Disease Resistance based on END.

1
Starched Genes
lvl
30

You will never mutate from rads and RadAway will never cure mutations.

1
Ironclad
lvl
30

Armor provides 15% more protection. Double if wearing a matching set.

2
LifeGiver
lvl
50

Gain more max HP per point in END.

2
Thru-hiker
lvl
7

Food and drink weights are reduced by 90%.

1
Radicool
lvl
38

The greater your Rads, the greater your Strength (max +5 STR)!

3
Hardy
lvl
27

Take 45% less damage from explosions.

1
Iron Stomach
lvl
4

Increased Damage and Energy Resistance based on END while not diseased.

1
Natural Resistance
lvl
10

Increased Elemental Resistances based on END while not diseased.

C
2
1
Strange In Numbers
lvl
42

Positive mutation effects are +25% stronger if teammates are mutated too.

1
Inspirational
lvl
2

Gain more XP while on a team based on your CHA.

2
Squad Maneuvers
lvl
37

Run 20% faster when part of a team.

1
Travel Agent
lvl
26

You can Fast Travel while over encumbered at an increased cost.

I
6
2
Field Surgeon
lvl
15

Stimpaks and RadAway heal 60% faster.

2
Cryologist
lvl
40

Increase cryo damage based on your INT.

2
Nerd Rage!
lvl
46

While your Health is low, gain increased damage and AP regen.

A
13
+5
2
Ninja
lvl
15

Bows, throwing, and melee weapons do +100% sneak attack damage.

1
Goat Legs
lvl
32

Take no damage from falling.

1
Escape Artist
lvl
35

Sneak to lose enemies, and running no longer affects stealth.

2
Mister Sandman
lvl
37

Your silenced weapons do an additional 100% sneak attack damage.

3
Gunslinger Master
lvl
35

Gain Onslaught stacks over time and spend them on attacks, +10 max stacks.

3
Guerrilla Master
lvl
40

+5% ranged damage to close enemies per Onslaught stack, +5 max stacks.

3
Born Survivor
lvl
3

Falling below 40% health will automatically use a Stimpak, once every 20s.

L
7
+5
3 pts unused
1
Serendipity
lvl
5

While below 30% health, gain a chance to Evade based on LCK. (No Power Armor)

1
Ricochet
lvl
38

Gain a chance to Deflect ranged attacks based on LCK.

1
Four Leaf Clover
lvl
29

Misses in V.A.T.S. now contribute to the Critical Meter based on your LCK.

3
Critical Savvy
lvl
44

Critical Hits now only consume 55% of your critical meter.

3
Better Criticals
lvl
47

V.A.T.S. criticals now do +100% damage.

1
Lucky Break
lvl
24

Slight chance your equipped armor will repair itself when struck.

1
Luck of the Draw
lvl
14

Slight chance your weapon will repair itself when hitting an enemy.

1
Junk Shield
lvl
10

Gain Resistances based on your LCK and amount of junk held.

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Legendary perks

Total Perk Coins cost:
1800
(~500 level-ups)
Legendary Agility
lvl
50

+5 AGI and +5 AGI Perk Points. Perk Points cap at 15.

Legendary Endurance
lvl
50

+5 END and +5 END Perk Points. Perk Points cap at 15.

Legendary Luck
lvl
50

+5 LCK and +5 LCK Perk Points. Perk Points cap at 15.

Legendary Strength
lvl
50

+5 STR and +5 STR Perk Points. Perk Points cap at 15.

Legendary Perception
lvl
50

+5 PER and +5 PER Perk Points. Perk Points cap at 15.

Follow Through
lvl
50

Ranged sneak damage increases damage to target by 40% for 10 seconds.

Effects (8)

Adrenal Reaction

+5% DMG per kill while on a Kill Streak. Max HP -50.

Bird Bones

AG +4, Fall from heights more gradual, STR -4

Eagle Eyes

Critical Damage +60%, PER +4, STR -4

Egg Head

INT +6, STR -3, END -3

Herbivore

Vegetables provides x2 benefit and no disease. Eating meat doesn't satisfy hunger.

Herd Mentality

-2 SPECIAL solo, +2 SPECIAL grouped

Marsupial

Carry weight +20, +jump height, INT -4

Speed Demon

Movement speed +20%, faster reload +20%, +50% drain on hunger and thirst while moving.

add effects
8 mutations, 0 addictions

Consumables

Consumables

Chems, food, drinks, magazines, and bobbleheads. Their combined buffs are counted into your stats.

Raw food, plain drinks and other consumables without build effects are not listed.

Weapons

Elder's Mark
submachine-gun
Furious
lvl 45
221
Fire Rate
67
shots per
10 sec
Automatic
Ammo
100Ultracite .45
Range
0
92
183
100%50%
AP Cost
14 (3%) 35.6 shots before AP is depleted
16.625
400
Legendary effects
Furious
+5% Damage per Onslaught stack, +9 max stacks
+2% V.A.T.S. Critical Damage per Onslaught stack
Modifications
Prime Receiver
Damage to Scorched +65%
Short Light Barrel
Weight: +15%
Spread (hip-fire): -25%
Short Stock
Bash Damage: +20%
Weight: +25%
Recoil: -15%
Sighted Transition: +10%
Large Drum
Ammo Capacity: +100%
Weight: +50%
Reload Speed: -35%
Sighted Transition: +35%
Suppressor
Silences weapon.
Glow Sights
Weight: +5%
AP Cost: -20%
Swap
Ticket to Revenge
railway
Furious
lvl 50
394
Fire Rate
45
shots per
10 sec
Automatic
Ammo
24Spike
Range
0
106
212
100%50%
AP Cost
20 (4%) 25 shots before AP is depleted
12.195
245.7
Legendary effects
Furious
+5% Damage per Onslaught stack, +9 max stacks
+3% Armor Penetration per Onslaught stack
Modifications
Automatic Piston Receiver
Speed: -0.5
Range: -17%
Ammo Capacity: +50%
Damage: -30%
Weight: +8%
Reload Speed: -10%
Energy Damage: -30%
Cryo Damage: -30%
Fire Damage: -30%
Poison Damage: -30%
Radiation Damage: -30%
Critical Damage Multiplier: -20%
Spread (hip-fire): +35%
Recoil: +35%
Long Barrel
Range: +50%
Weight: +18%
Spread (hip-fire): +20%
Recoil: +16%
AP Cost: +20%
Sighted Transition: +6%
Standard Stock
Reflex Sight
Weight: +10%
Spread (sighted): -15%
Sighted Transition: -15%
Furious Glow-Sighted Compound Bow
Furious
Vital
Lucky Hit
Pin-Pointer's
lvl 50
519
260
Fire Rate
20
shots per
10 sec
Semi-Auto
Ammo
1Arrow
Range
0
144
289
100%50%
AP Cost
16 (3%) 31.2 shots before AP is depleted
3.45
528.75
-4
-7%
Legendary effects
Furious
+5% Damage per Onslaught stack, +9 max stacks
Vital
Critical Damage Multiplier: +0.5
Lucky Hit
Critical Charge: +15
Pin-Pointer's
Damage to Weak Point +20%
Modifications
Cryo Arrows
Damage: -40%
Weight: +10%
Cryo Damage: +60%
Glow Sights
Weight: +5%
AP Cost: -20%
Furious Prime .50 Cal Machine Gun
Furious
Explosive
V.A.T.S. Optimized
Conductor's
lvl 45
203
Fire Rate
82
shots per
10 sec
Automatic
Ammo
250Ultracite .50
Range
0
110
219
100%50%
AP Cost
11 (2%) 45.4 shots before AP is depleted
27.9
2073.75
Legendary effects
Furious
+5% Damage per Onslaught stack, +9 max stacks
Explosive
Projectiles Explode for +20% Weapon Damage
V.A.T.S. Optimized
AP Cost: -35%
Conductor's
Critical Hits Restore 10 Health & Action Points instantly and 100 more over 5 seconds for Player & Teammates Within a 100ft Radius
Modifications
Prime Receiver
Damage to Scorched +65%
Heavy Barrel
Weight: +25%
Recoil: +20%
AP Cost: +10%
Damage: +25%
Medic's Tactical Automatic Tesla Rifle
Medic's
Explosive
Swift
Conductor's
lvl 50
86
Fire Rate
91
shots per
10 sec
Automatic
Ammo
23Cell
Range
0
77
153
100%50%
AP Cost
17 (3%) 29.4 shots before AP is depleted
9.4
2079
Legendary effects
Medic's
Attacks will Heal Friendly Targets by 5% Health
Explosive
Projectiles Explode for +20% Weapon Damage
Swift
Reload Speed: +15%
Conductor's
Critical Hits Restore 10 Health & Action Points instantly and 100 more over 5 seconds for Player & Teammates Within a 100ft Radius
Fires an electrical discharge that arcs between targets.
Modifications
Automatic Barrel
Spread (hip-fire): +35%
Recoil: +35%
Range: -17%
Ammo Capacity: +50%
Damage: -30%
Weight: +8%
Reload Speed: -10%
Energy Damage: -30%
Cryo Damage: -30%
Fire Damage: -30%
Poison Damage: -30%
Radiation Damage: -30%
Critical Damage Multiplier: -20%
Reflex Sight
Weight: +10%
Spread (sighted): -15%
Sighted Transition: -15%
Weapon
Throwables
Throwable
Grenades, mines and thrown blades. One is carried at a time; extras become swap-ins.

Armor Sets

Unyielding Jet Pack Brotherhood Recon Chest Piece
Unyielding
Gain up to +3 to All S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Stats (except END) when Health is Low
Poisoner's
Poison resistance: +50
Thru-hiker's
Food, Drink, and Chem Weights Reduced by 20%
Limit-Breaking
Each Worn Armor Piece Reduces the Cost of Critical Hits by -10% (up to -50% on Full Stack)
Buttressed
Weight: +30%
Physical Resistance: +65%
Jetpack
Max AP: -1
Weight: +20%
lvl 40
155
34
18
63
30
18
L
 
+3
A
 
+3
I
 
+3
S
 
+3
P
 
+3
C
 
+3
AP
 
-1
Refrigerated Backpack
Refrigerated
-0.5% Food Spoilage Rate. Does not stack with Good with Salt Perk
Standard Backpack
lvl 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Carry Weight
 
+5
Shielded Vault 94 Jumpsuit
Raider Style
Perception +2, Agility +3, Luck +5
Shielded Lining
Weight: +40%
lvl 1
23
31
48
6
6
6
P
 
+2
A
 
+3
L
 
+5
Unyielding Ultra-Light Brotherhood Recon Left Arm
Unyielding
Gain up to +3 to All S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Stats (except END) when Health is Low
Powered
Action Point Regen +5
Thru-hiker's
Food, Drink, and Chem Weights Reduced by 20%
Tanky's
+200 Damage Resist for 10s When Standing Still (20s Cooldown) (up to +1000 on Full Stack)
Buttressed
Exceptional Damage Resistance, Radiation Resistance and Energy Resistance.
Ultra-Light Build
Action Points +10
lvl 40
76
18
9
7
15
9
L
 
+3
A
 
+3
I
 
+3
S
 
+3
P
 
+3
C
 
+3
AP Regen
 
+5
Unyielding Ultra-Light Brotherhood Recon Right Arm
Unyielding
Gain up to +3 to All S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Stats (except END) when Health is Low
Powered
Action Point Regen +5
Thru-hiker's
Food, Drink, and Chem Weights Reduced by 20%
Tanky's
+200 Damage Resist for 10s When Standing Still (20s Cooldown) (up to +1000 on Full Stack)
Buttressed
Exceptional Damage Resistance, Radiation Resistance and Energy Resistance.
Ultra-Light Build
Action Points +10
lvl 40
76
18
9
7
15
9
L
 
+3
A
 
+3
I
 
+3
S
 
+3
P
 
+3
C
 
+3
AP Regen
 
+5
Unyielding Sleek Brotherhood Recon Left Leg
Unyielding
Gain up to +3 to All S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Stats (except END) when Health is Low
Powered
Action Point Regen +5
Thru-hiker's
Food, Drink, and Chem Weights Reduced by 20%
Tanky's
+200 Damage Resist for 10s When Standing Still (20s Cooldown) (up to +1000 on Full Stack)
Buttressed
Exceptional Damage Resistance, Radiation Resistance and Energy Resistance.
Sleek
Sneaking Speed +5%
lvl 40
76
18
9
7
15
9
L
 
+3
A
 
+3
I
 
+3
S
 
+3
P
 
+3
C
 
+3
AP Regen
 
+5
Unyielding Sleek Brotherhood Recon Right Leg
Unyielding
Gain up to +3 to All S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Stats (except END) when Health is Low
Powered
Action Point Regen +5
Thru-hiker's
Food, Drink, and Chem Weights Reduced by 20%
Tanky's
+200 Damage Resist for 10s When Standing Still (20s Cooldown) (up to +1000 on Full Stack)
Buttressed
Exceptional Damage Resistance, Radiation Resistance and Energy Resistance.
Sleek
Sneaking Speed +5%
lvl 40
76
18
9
7
15
9
L
 
+3
A
 
+3
I
 
+3
S
 
+3
P
 
+3
C
 
+3
AP Regen
 
+5
Armor stats
Set:
Brotherhood Recon
full (5 / 5)
 
482
 
137
 
102
 
97
 
96
 
60
L
 
+20
A
 
+18
I
 
+15
S
 
+15
P
 
+17
C
 
+15
AP
 
-1
AP Regen
 
+20
Carry Weight
 
+5
Armor set

Power Armor Sets

Power armor
A full frame with six pieces. The first set is worn, extras become swap-ins.
Character state switchboard
Some perks and legendary effects depend on your character's state.
Set it here to see what they really contribute.
Human
In Regular Armor
HP: 20% (88.59999999999998 / 443)
Rads: 800
Caps: 30000 / 40000
Fully Fed
Max HP +35, Disease Resistance +35%, STR +1
Fully Hydrated
AP Regen +35%, Disease Resistance +35%, END +1
Casual Team
Intelligence +1 per teammate
Day
Addictions
0
Mutations
8
Standing
Sprinting
Normal Attacks
Hip Fire
Kill Streak
6 / 10
Onslaught
12 / 24
Bullet Storm
No Bullet Storm stacks in this build (Bullet Storm perk).
Character stats
22
43
17
20
32
44
35
S.
P.
E.
C.
I.
A.
L.
Carry Weight
290
AP
499
HP
443
AP Regen
+20
XP
+118%
Resistances
625
203
102
135
134
98
44
Evasion Chance
0.267
Incoming Damage
x1
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