What Resources Does Mr. Handy Collect in Fallout Shelter?

Mr. Handy, the beloved robotic assistant in Fallout Shelter, is a valuable asset to any thriving vault. His primary function revolves around the efficient collection of resources, freeing up your time to focus on other aspects of vault management. In short, Mr. Handy collects basic resources, stimpaks, and radaway, as well as bottle caps when sent to the wasteland. He also does not level up dwellers, regardless of resources collected. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

Mr. Handy’s Resource Gathering Capabilities

Mr. Handy is designed to automate resource collection on a single floor of your vault. This means you assign him to a specific floor, and he will then roam that entire level collecting:

• Food: From cafeterias and gardens.
• Water: From water treatment plants.
• Power: From power generators.
• Stimpaks: When produced in a medbay.
• Radaway: When produced in a science lab.

It’s essential to note that Mr. Handy focuses on the resources within the assigned floor. Therefore, you should strategically place him on floors where production is maximized. For optimum efficiency, having a full floor dedicated to any single resource is recommended, as Mr. Handy will continuously circulate collecting as soon as they are available.

Beyond Basic Resources

While Mr. Handy is a resource-gathering powerhouse, his collection capabilities extend further when sent to the wasteland. In this scenario, he becomes a bottle cap harvester. When exploring the wasteland, he’ll collect caps at varying rates. The more time he spends exploring, the higher the potential cap range he’ll find.

Key Takeaway: Mr. Handy is a collector, not a generator

It’s crucial to understand that Mr. Handy doesn’t produce resources himself. He only collects resources that are being generated in your vault by your dwellers. He functions as an efficient automation tool, saving you the manual tapping required to gather these resources.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further clarify how Mr. Handy works and his role within Fallout Shelter:

1. Does Mr. Handy collect resources while offline?

No, Mr. Handy does not actively collect resources while you are completely offline. While the game does simulate production for a brief period after closing (about 3 minutes), Mr. Handy won’t collect beyond this short window. He’s not a passive income machine during long periods of inactivity.

2. How fast does Mr. Handy collect caps in the wasteland?

When sent to the wasteland, Mr. Handy collects bottle caps on a schedule. In the beginning, this occurs roughly every 5 minutes and can be as low as 2-5 caps. As time progresses, the rate of collection will vary from 5 to as often as 15 minutes with an increasing range of caps collected. He does not take damage in the wasteland, unlike your human dwellers.

3. Does Mr. Handy count as a weapon?

Surprisingly, yes. Mr. Handy counts as a weapon for certain objectives, specifically the “Kill X enemies without a weapon” objective. He must land the killing blow to trigger the objective, otherwise it will not count.

4. Can you recharge Mr. Handy?

Mr. Handy doesn’t require traditional “recharging,” but he can be destroyed during incidents. If destroyed, he can be repaired for 2000 caps. He will then be available again for resource collection.

5. Where should I place Mr. Handy?

Strategically, Mr. Handy should be placed on the most resource-intensive floor of your vault. This could be a floor dedicated to food, water, or power production depending on your vault’s needs. Placing him on a full floor will maximize his efficiency.

6. How do you get Mr. Handy?

Mr. Handy can be acquired through various means including:

• As rewards from certain Quests.
• As prizes in Lunchboxes.
• Through purchasing a Starter Pack.

7. What are the limitations to his collection?

Mr. Handy’s primary limitation is that he is restricted to a single floor at a time. You will need multiple Mr. Handies to fully automate resource gathering in your vault. He also cannot level dwellers.

8. How do I remove a Mr. Handy?

There isn’t a specific removal option. However, if you allow him to be destroyed by raiders or other incidents, you can effectively remove one from a specific level. However, it will result in a permanent loss of a Mr. Handy and is not recommended for players who wish to use all their robotic helpers.

9. Is it worth it to manually click resources instead of using Mr. Handy?

While manually clicking is an option, Mr. Handy is significantly more efficient due to his automation capabilities. You are often better off using Mr. Handy if you have him. Manual collection can be tedious compared to Mr. Handy’s effortless collection style.

10. How does Luck affect Mr. Handy?

Luck primarily impacts dweller explorations and the critical hit rate during combat. It does not directly affect Mr. Handy’s resource gathering capabilities.

11. Can Mr. Handy level up dwellers?

No, Mr. Handy does not level up dwellers. His role is strictly limited to collecting resources and caps. Dwellers level up through training and experience.

12. Does Mr. Handy take damage in the wasteland?

No, Mr. Handy does not take any damage while exploring the wasteland. He is essentially an indestructible cap collector in this scenario.

13. Does the game run when closed?

Yes, while the game is closed, certain processes continue. These include quest progress, wasteland exploration, dweller training, and crafting. However, Mr. Handy does not actively collect resources outside of a brief window after closing the app. Additionally, random incidents no longer occur when not in the game.

14. Do I need to put dwellers in the storage room?

Dwellers do not need to be in storage rooms to collect resources, but it is a good place to have dwellers stand if you run out of other locations. If a dweller’s highest stat is endurance, they are happy in this role. Additionally, a room left completely empty risks an infestation of radroaches.

15. Can you obtain multiple Mr. Handies?

Yes, you can obtain multiple Mr. Handies. This allows you to automate resource collection on multiple floors of your vault, significantly improving efficiency and reducing manual labor.

Conclusion

Mr. Handy is more than just a friendly robot in Fallout Shelter; he’s an indispensable tool for managing your vault’s resources. His ability to automate the collection of food, water, power, stimpaks, and radaway, as well as bottle caps during wasteland explorations, saves valuable time and effort. By understanding his limitations and capabilities, you can strategically utilize Mr. Handy to build a thriving and efficient vault. Remember to place him on your most productive floor and send him out on wasteland adventures to fully harness his potential.