Big Boy is a unique heavy weapon with the Two-missile effect, and you can purchase it from a merchant in Fallout 4.
Big Boy is a unique heavy weapon that has the potential to cause the most damage in the game, with an area-of-effect explosion that can take out a pack of ghouls on impact. Moreover, it comes with the Two missile effect, doubling the damage you can cause.
Big Boy Location and where to find in Fallout 4:
- Location: Diamond City Market; purchase Arturo Rodriguez at the Commonwealth Weaponry
- Dropped by/Looted From: This gun does not drop from enemies in the game; it can only be purchased at Commonwealth Weaponry
How to Get Big Boy in Fallout 4
To get Big Boy in Fallout 4, you must find Arturo Rodriquez at the Commonwealth Weaponry at Diamond City Market. Diamond City Market is one of the main locations in Fallout 4, and the third main story quest, ‘Jewel of the Commonwealth,’ will lead you to it. Additionally, you can come across Diamond City Market independently while exploring.
However, Big Boy is the most expensive weapon in the game. If you do not have any points in Charisma or additional bobblehead or magazine perks, it can set you back over 14,000 caps. Therefore, there is no reason to rush to this location in the early game, as it will likely take some time for you to build up a stash of caps large enough to afford it.
Big Boy Stats, Perks, & How to Use It in Fallout 4
Big Boy Stats and Effects in Fallout 4:
- Weapon Type: Unique Heavy Weapon
- Effect(s): Two Shot
- Base Damage: 18 Physical, 450 Explosion
- Ammo: Mini Nuke
- Clip Size: 1
- Fire Rate: 1
- Range: 117
- Accuracy: 75
- Value: 5012
- Weight: 30.7
How to use Big Boy
In Fallout 4, Big Boy is potentially the most powerful weapon in the game, with a two-shot effect that boosts damage and a powerful explosion from which you need to keep your distance. The Two Shot modifier means that two projectiles are launched each time you fire the gun. Furthermore, what’s great about this effect is that it does not impact your ammo stock. The second projectile is ‘free.’ However, the downside is that you will have somewhat reduced accuracy and have a chance at a much greater recoil. This weapon is enhanced by a Demolition expert, a heavy gunner, and bloody mess perks. We recommend this build for any Demolition Expert or Explosive build in Fallout 4.
Especially with the extra mini-nuke, the Big Boy is capable of massive damage. Consequently, we’ve ranked it in the number two spot in our Best Heavy Weapons Tier List. However, this is a weapon you will want to use at long (or carefully judged medium) range only. If you’re too close, the mini nukes’ explosion can backfire and damage you, too!
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