Should I give the deathclaw egg back?
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The decision to give the deathclaw egg back to its nest or deliver it to Wellingham in Diamond City depends on the player’s goals and preferences, as both options have their own rewards and consequences, with returning the egg allowing for a unique interaction with the friendly deathclaw and delivering it to Wellingham providing caps and Wellingham’s recipe. Ultimately, the choice to give the deathclaw egg back is a personal one, influenced by the player’s approach to the Fallout 4 storyline and their character’s development.
Introduction to the Deathclaw Egg Quest
The deathclaw egg is a key item in the The Devil’s Due quest, where the player must decide whether to return the egg to its nest or deliver it to Wellingham, with both options having significant implications for the game’s storyline and the player’s character development.
The Consequences of Returning the Deathclaw Egg
Returning the deathclaw egg to its nest allows the player to interact with the friendly deathclaw, which can lead to a unique and rewarding experience, and also completes the The Devil’s Due quest, providing a sense of accomplishment and closure.
The Consequences of Delivering the Deathclaw Egg to Wellingham
Delivering the deathclaw egg to Wellingham provides the player with caps and Wellingham’s recipe, which can be useful for the player’s character development and progression, and also completes the The Devil’s Due quest, offering an alternative sense of completion.
FAQs
1. What happens if I try to leave the area without returning the deathclaw egg?
If you try to leave the area without returning the deathclaw egg, the friendly deathclaw will turn hostile, making it necessary to either return the egg or prepare for a fight.
2. Can I fast travel while the deathclaw is still friendly?
Yes, you can still fast travel while the deathclaw is still friendly, allowing you to move quickly around the map without worrying about the deathclaw’s hostility.
3. What is the pristine deathclaw egg used for?
The pristine deathclaw egg is used in the The Devil’s Due quest, where you must either return it to its nest or deliver it to Wellingham in Diamond City.
4. Who wants the pristine deathclaw egg?
Wellingham in Diamond City wants the pristine deathclaw egg, and the player must decide whether to deliver it to him or return it to its nest.
5. How do I return the deathclaw egg to its nest?
To return the deathclaw egg to its nest, head to the north central edge of The Commonwealth to Lynn Woods, and carefully place the egg in the nest without confronting the nearby deathclaw.
6. Is the deathclaw gauntlet good?
The deathclaw gauntlet is the strongest unarmed weapon in terms of damage, disregarding Damage Resistance from any type of armor and having an x5 critical chance multiplier.
7. How do I save the deathclaws in Vault 13?
It is impossible to save the deathclaws in Vault 13 with a vanilla copy of Fallout 2, due to a scripting error, but you can kill Dr. Schreber and fix Vault 13’s main computer.
8. Can I get a deathclaw companion?
Yes, you can get a deathclaw companion by getting the Wasteland Whisperer perk in the Charisma tree, allowing you to have a deathclaw companion as long as you keep your gun out and don’t zone.
9. How rare is the deathclaw mask?
The standard deathclaw mask has a 0.625% chance to be received for completing the seasonal Fasnacht Day event with the best performance.
10. Is there a deathclaw companion in Fallout 4?
Goris is the only available deathclaw companion to appear in the canon titles, while other deathclaw companions include Krldraav, Mother, Shaav, and Shriek from Fallout Tactics.
11. Can I have a pet deathclaw?
Yes, you can have a pet deathclaw by getting the Wasteland Whisperer perk to level 3 and having at least 9 Charisma, allowing you to pacify and command a deathclaw.
12. Can you tame the deathclaw on Deathclaw Island?
No, you cannot tame the deathclaw on Deathclaw Island, as it is a permanent spawn location, but you can tame friendly deathclaws that spawn as random encounters.
13. Can you tame a mythic deathclaw?
Yes, it is possible to encounter and possibly tame a mythic deathclaw as early as level 16, through the deathclaw cage in the Wasteland Workshop add-on.
14. Can you save the vault 13 deathclaws?
No, there’s nothing you can do to stop the deathclaws from being wiped out in Vault 13, other than simply not witnessing the blood stains they leave behind.
15. What is the strongest deathclaw variant?
The mythic deathclaw from Fallout 4 is the mightiest deathclaw variant, with 1,360 hit points and dark scales that act as armor, making it highly resistant to physical and energy damage.