How to Make Caps Fast in Fallout 76

You’re a nubile Vault Dweller who just stepped out of Vault 76, and the first thing you realize is that everything in Appalachia runs on caps. From trading with vendors and buying gear from other players to Fast Travel, you can’t get far without a solid stash of caps. But if you’re feeling broke and lost, don’t worry. You’re not alone.

Making money in Fallout 76 might feel slow at first, but once you know how to work the game’s economy, you’ll never feel short on caps again. Whether you’re a low-level looter or a high-level boss hunter, there are consistent and easy ways to start building your fortune.

Here’s how to make caps fast in Fallout 76 from day one, with tips that scale as you grow stronger.

Loose caps found at Freak Show

Loot Everything and Sell

The first thing you need to understand is that almost everything has value. As an experienced loot goblin across many a’game, I know looting everything at a low level is important. I don’t just hoard legendary weapons and gear; junk and common loot can turn into a steady income if you play it right.

Focus on picking up the following items as you travel through Appalachia:

• Weapons and armor you don’t plan to use

• Pre-War Money (lightweight and valuable)

• Alcohol and chems (especially Buffout, Mentats, and Whiskey)

Find robot vendors at railroad stations and major settlements. Each vendor shares a cap pool with their faction, but you can sell to multiple vendors by hopping between stations. Your first vendor encounter will likely be Duchess who owns The Wayward. Also, Whitespring, Charleston, and Watoga all have vendors with individual caps, so you can clear your stash in a loop. Make sure you equip the Perk card Hard Bargain, which gives you 7 Charisma, which gives you better deals at Railroad vendors. Also, don’t forget to look on tables, counters, and floors for loose caps.

Sell Goods at Your CAMP Through Your Vending Machine

Once you’ve set up your CAMP, set up a vending machine, stock it with gear, plans, and mats other players may need, and let the caps roll in while you’re out doing quests.

In-demand items to sell include:

• Bulk ammo (especially .45, 5.56, and shotgun shells)

• Legendary weapons and armor (2-star and up)

• Rare plans, recipes, or event items

• Serums or cosmetic items you’ve found duplicates of

Be competitive in your pricing. If you’re unsure, check player markets or use third-party trading apps to gauge value. Placing your CAMP near high-traffic fast travel points will bring more eyes to your shop. I always price items to sell. Some people like to play the market. I prefer to sell fast.

Red Nuka Cola Cash Register Vending Machine

Farm Flux and Craft High-Demand Items

When you’re ready for higher-level content, go to nuclear zones and start farming Raw Flux. You’ll need a hazmat suit or power armor with radiation resistance. After nukes drop, you can gather colored flora and other resources to refine into Stable Flux.

Stable Flux is used in endgame crafting and sells well to other players. You can also use it to craft:

• Repair Kits

• Ammo in bulk

• High-tier weapons or armor

Put your crafted gear in your vending machine or trade directly. Either way, you’ll earn more than just selling junk.

Workshops Offer Easy Passive Income

Claiming public workshops is a great way to farm caps in Fallout 76. Workshops include Poseidon Energy, Sunshine Meadows, and Grafton Steel Yard. They offer resources like junk piles, silver, lead, food, or water.

After claiming a workshop, you will have to defend it from enemy waves and then let the generators do the work. Every few minutes, you’ll collect valuable resources that you can turn into bulk junk or sell outright to other players or vendors.

Even if someone takes the workshop later, the time you spent farming there is usually worth the investment.

Complete Events and Daily Ops

Public events pay a lot of caps and rewards. Events like Radiation Rumble, Eviction Notice, and A Colossal Problem give you XP, legendary loot, and straight-up caps just for completing objectives.

Many of these events scale to your level, and anyone can join once the notification appears. Even if you’re under-level, participating in events alongside stronger players still pays off.

Some of the best events for easy daily caps include:

• Guided Meditation: Short and sweet, with a small cap reward

• Eviction Notice: Legendary enemies, high loot value

• Radiation Rumble: Tons of XP and gear you can sell or scrap

You can also run Daily Ops for rewards like Treasury Notes and Scrip, which can be used to get legendary weapons or sellable items.

Hard Bargain Perk card in under Charisma

Build Around Bartering and Perks

The right perk cards can seriously increase how much you earn. If you’re serious about making money, invest in the following:

• Cap Collector (Luck): Helps you find hidden cap stashes

• Traveling Pharmacy (Strength): Cuts down weight of chems for more efficient looting

• Hard Bargain (Charisma): Increases vendor prices when selling

A high Charisma build combined with the right gear can help you get top dollar from robot vendors and fellow players.

Don’t forget to scrap weapons and armor for mods before selling them. Items with mods fetch a higher price, and you gain mod knowledge you can use in crafting or flipping gear later.

The best ways to make money in Fallout 76 come down to mixing passive and active tactics. You don’t need to grind for hours. Set up a vending machine, run one or two events a day, and keep an eye on your loot.

If you’re short on time, just hitting a few high-value events and vending ammo can bring you some easy daily caps without much effort. Even without a high-traffic CAMP location, you can go from broke scavenger to cap-stacked Wastelander in no time because players can see your CAMP location and type of resources you’re selling on the map.