After the recentsuccess of the Fallout TV show, people are flocking to check out theFalloutgames. The Fallout TV show has some of the most memorable characters, and since the Fallout games allow players to role-play, they can recreate their favorite character from said TV show.

Speaking of playing as characters from the Fallout TV show, did you know you could play as a Ghoul (like Walton Goggins) inFallout 4? Interestingly, many players do not know this is an option. Keeping this in mind, this guide will cover everything there is to know about playing as a Ghoul inFallout 4, along with other useful information.

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How to Play as a Ghoul in Fallout 4

It is worth noting that you cannot become a Ghoul in vanillaFallout 4, but there is a perk that will allow you to easily survive the radioactive world around you.The Ghoulish perk can be acquiredfrom the Perks and S.P.E.C.I.A.L. skill tree.

To get the Ghoulish perk, you need to have Level 9 Endurance. The best thing about this perk is that radiation will heal you and, if you max out this perk, radiation will become a non-issue for you. If this workaround does not cut it for you because you want your avatar to look like a Ghoul, then you will need to install mods.

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you’re able to install mods via the in-game mod browser, and there are a couple of mods that will allow you to live out your fantasies by playing as a Ghoul inFallout 4. For instance, Cebius’Revamped Playable Ghoul modis worth checking out.

To install the mod, here is what you need to do:

Once the mod is enabled, you can continue your game as a Ghoul, but you will likely want to start over from scratch.

By combining the mod with the Ghoulish perk, you can role-play as a Ghoul. Unfortunately, nobody will react to your appearance, but this could be fixed with later updates to the mod. Now that you know how to play as a Ghoul inFallout 4, make the most of this information and play the game as you desire, which is what Bethesda games excel at.