Enclave is one of the 35 Factions in Fallout 76, which grants members access to three Nuclear Sites along with other perks. The only bummer is that the organization does not openly recruit, making it pretty challenging for beginner players to apply.

However, there’s actually a straightforward way to join the Enclave early in the game and benefit from the membership bonuses; this guide explains it all.

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How to Join the Enclave Faction in Fallout 76

To become an Enclave member, find the Whitespring Access Card in the Abandoned Waste Dump and talk to MODUS, the AI that runs the Enclave facility. Basically, complete the Bunker Buster and One of Us quests to join the Faction. Here’s how to get each part done.

Bunker Buster: Find the Whitespring Bunker Card

image showing the abandoned waste dump location in fallout 76.

The quest for joining the Enclave starts with the Bunker Buster mission.

  • Head to the Abandoned Waste Dump. It’s on the far east flank of the map.
  • Cross the fences and enter the Cavern.
  • Look for the Agent’s body. Keep turning left in the cave until a dead body shows up.
  • Grab the Operation Summary–Blackwell Holotape.
  • Search for the Deathclaw Nest in the cave.
  • Retrieve the Bypass Holotape from the nest.
  • Play the Bypass Holotape in the broken elevator.
  • Turn off the Laser Grid. Throw the circuit breaker in the laundry room, open the air flue above the generator, and activate the circuit conduit in the upstairs vents.
  • Locate the dead senator’s office.
  • Unlock the hidden safe. Log the numbers written on the scattered documents into the keypad until it accepts one.
  • Grab the Whitespring Bunker Card. It’s behind the painting of a ship.
image showing how to solve the keypad puzzle in the bunker buster mission.

Players with a level-3 Hacking Skill can disable the Laser Grid at the Whitespring Bunker without a manual system security reset.

One of Us: Complete MODUS Missions

image showing modus, and ai companion, in fallout 76.

With the access card at hand, go to the Whitespring Resort and enter its bunker. Talk to the AI in charge, MODUS, and accept the new quests. These missions determine if the player deserves to join the Enclave. And here’s how to get them done.

  • Hack the SigInt system terminal. At the Signal Intelligence Base, take out the Protection Watchers and Robobrain Tacticians to reach the control room and insert the tape into the terminal.
  • Reconnect the Enclave satellite. Go to the National Radio Research Center’s roof and attach the satellite module to the panel. Finally, go back to the Whitespring Bunker and report to MODUS.

Once the One of Us mission is done, MODUS promotes the player to an official Enclave member and grants them access to other bunker sections.

After fixing the module during the MODUS’s satellite mission, don’t leave the roof immediately. Instead, wait for a meteor-like package to crash and loot it for two precious Beacons: Orbital Scan and Orbital Strike.

How to Become an Enclave General

Ranking up to an Enclave General is straightforward. Complete the Office on Deck quest at Camp McClintock and earn 10 Commendations afterward. A General has access to three Nuclear Silos (Site Charlie, Alpha, and Bravo) and can shop at the top-tier vendors of the Whitespring Bunker.

Players have four ways to earn Commendations: Killing Legendary creatures, completing Extermination Operations, Robot Patrol missions, and Resource Drop tasks.

To rank up to Enclave General faster, farm Scorchbeasts at the Fissure Site Prime. This helps to earn the needed Commendations as quickly as possible.

How to Get the X0-1 Power Armor at the Enclave Base

image showing the x0-1 power armor plan at the enclave bunker.

After achieving the Enclave General status, go to the Armory at the Whitespring Bunker in the Military Wing. Turn on the Archival Terminal (the red computer), open the Schematic Archives, and read Prototype Power Armor Schematic. This file unlocks the X0-1 Power Armor, which can be crafted at a workbench.

Fallout 76 is available now for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.

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