How to Unlock Legendary Dwellers
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To unlock legendary dwellers in Fallout Shelter, you can obtain them through rare loot from lunch boxes or by breeding two max stat dwellers with each other, which gives you a 6.6% chance of having a legendary baby. By understanding the breeding mechanics and optimizing your dweller’s SPECIAL stats, you can increase your chances of getting these rare and powerful dwellers in your vault.
Understanding Legendary Dwellers
Legendary dwellers are named after characters from Fallout 3 and Fallout 4 and can be found randomly through opening lunchboxes. There are 23 legendary dwellers in total, each with unique abilities and strengths.
Breeding Legendary Dwellers
To breed legendary dwellers, you need to have two max stat dwellers with high SPECIAL stats. When these dwellers have a baby, there is a chance that the baby will be legendary or rare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the chances of getting a legendary baby?
The chance of getting a legendary baby is 6.6% when breeding two max stat dwellers.
How many legendary dwellers are there?
There are 23 legendary dwellers in Fallout Shelter, each named after characters from Fallout 3 and Fallout 4.
Can you get legendary dwellers from quests?
Yes, some legendary dwellers can be obtained by completing their respective quests from the overseer’s office.
How do you get high-level dwellers?
You can improve your dwellers’ SPECIAL stats through training rooms and selective breeding.
How do you get a vault dweller pregnant?
Assign two dwellers to the living quarters, and once they get to know each other, they will move out of sight and the female dweller will become pregnant.
Why won’t my vault dweller give birth?
Pregnant dwellers will give birth after a few hours if they are happy and there is enough space in the vault.
Can dwellers age in Fallout Shelter?
No, dwellers do not age in Fallout Shelter, but they can die in a fight.
Can you get legendary dwellers from lunchboxes?
Yes, legendary dwellers can be found randomly through opening lunchboxes.
Can dwellers give birth while working?
Yes, pregnant dwellers can still work, but you need to assign 1-2 male dwellers to work with them.
Can siblings breed in Fallout Shelter?
No, you cannot mate full- or half-siblings in Fallout Shelter.
Can you breed father and daughter in Fallout Shelter?
No, dwellers sharing a parent cannot mate, nor can they mate their own parent or grandparent.
How do you get super babies in Fallout Shelter?
To get super babies, the parents’ total SPECIAL must be 122 or higher, and two fully maxed out parents will have a 6.6% chance of producing a legendary child.
What happens if a dweller dies during a quest?
You can only revive a dweller that died on a quest after you have chosen to end the quest and send your team of dwellers back to the vault.
What happens if a dweller has 0 happiness?
Even if you get your entire vault down to 0 happiness, you still get 20 caps a day, and a lunchbox after the whole week.
Can dwellers stats go over 10?
Yes, although attributes can only be trained to a maximum of 10, they can still be increased to up to 17 through clothing bonuses.
How do you make people 100% happy in Fallout Shelter?
To achieve 100% happiness, assign dwellers to the correct job, ensure they have enough food, water, and power, and rush rooms successfully to raise their happiness.
What is the 200 dwellers limit in Fallout Shelter?
At 200 dwellers, your radio station and dwellers stop showing up unless you find one in a lunchbox, and your radio stations stop flashing.