| For an overview of bodyguard characters, see Bodyguard. For the perk found in Nuclear Winter, see Nuclear Winter perks. |
“Friends are nice - bodyguards are better!”
Bodyguards is a Charisma-based perk in Fallout 76.
Effects
Increases Damage and Energy Resistance when in a team
+4 / 15 / 24 / 32 / 43 Damage Resistance & Energy Resistance at 1 / 15 / 30 / 60 / 100 Charisma
Magnitude is multiplied by 1x/2x/3x with 1/2/3 Teammates
Magnitude scales linearly between listed Special values
Ranks
| Rank | Cost | Description | Form ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | 1 | Gain Damage & Energy Resistance based on your CHA and number of teammates. | 00310BF5 |
Notes
Bodyguards is not the only Damage and Energy Resistance perk in Fallout 76, and similar perks may be used instead of or in addition to it, including:
- Barbarian (Strength perk): Scales based on Strength - Damage Resistance
- Ironclad (Endurance perk): Up to 25% more protection. Double if wearing a matching set - Damage & Energy Resistance
- Iron Stomach (Endurance perk): Scales based on Endurance - Damage & Energy Resistance
- Junk Shield (Luck perk): Scales based on junk + Luck - Damage & Energy Resistance
- Lone Wanderer (Charisma perk) Scales based on Charisma - Damage & Energy Resistance
- Refractor (Perception perk): Scales based on Perception - Energy Resistance