Bethesda’sFalloutspin-off,Fallout Shelter, follows the story of a Vault that is designed by players. Players are given the opportunity to design their Vault and fill it with whoever they want and truly simulate theFalloutexperience.

The game also features the ability tosend Vault Dwellers out into the Wastelandthat is the world. In the Wasteland, Vault Dwellers may find tons of different items to bring back and help the Vault survive and thrive. Here’s how to send them into the Wasteland.

Fallout Shelter - In-Game Wasteland Deacription

The Wasteland in Fallout, Explained

The Wasteland is the outside world in Fallout Shelter where Vault Dwellers can explore and find items. Since Vault-Tec’s Vaults are where the Vault Dwellers stayed during the nuclear fallout of the world,the Wasteland is everywhere where the fallout happened. The areafeatures some iconic locationsfrom the franchise, and is littered with different creatures (such as theones seen in theFalloutTV show) and hazards that Vault Dwellers need to be careful of.

While the Wasteland is dangerous, it is essential that Vault Dwellers go into it every once so often. While a Vault Dweller is exploring the Wasteland,they may come across some valuable items that they can bring home. These items can include CAPS, junk (which can be used to craft items), outfits and weapons, and they can even sometimes run into pets or other survivors that can come back to the Vault with them. The items they receive are completely random; however, the longer they are in the Wasteland, the better the items are that they will find.

Fallout Shelter - Picking Up A Vault Dweller

How To Send Vault Dwellers To The Wasteland

Sending Vault Dwellers into the Wasteland is an extremely easy process for players. to do so,players just need to drag the Vault Dweller into the Wasteland.From there, players canselect the “explore” option, which will send the Vault Dweller into the area to explore and hopefully bring back some valuable items.

While sending Vault Dwellers into the Wasteland is important, they need to be prepared for the occasion.They need to be equipped with outfits and weapons that are strong enough to help them survive for a period of time. If they have a pet, they can also have more help in the Wasteland, especially if that pet has special features that allow it to boost Wasteland finds. Finally, they need to have some Stimpaks and RadAway, which will be crucial to ensure that they are able to survive. Once they are ready to go, they can be sent out.

Fallout Shelter - A Vault Dweller Exploring The Wasteland

Tips For Sending Vault Dwellers Into The Wasteland

Here are a few tips and tricks to get players started in the Wasteland. While there are certainly a lot of things to consider, these will hit the major aspects of Wasteland exploring.

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