Radstags are disturbing mutations born of the radioactive climate left by the Great War. Yet despite their post-nuclear aesthetic, these genetically mutated deer still provide for settlers and raiders alike in Fallout 76.
You can harvest their meat, hides, and blood for survival and trade (aka crafting and questing). While these deer are still fairly commonplace even after the fallout, there are specific locations you should hunt first if you need the kills or materials pronto.
Updated on February 26, 2023, by Branden Lizardi: With regular updates and the continued support for events like Fasnacht and Meat Week, there's always more reason to need to stock up on Radstag meat or hide. So whether you're just stocking up on meat (who doesn't love that extra carry capacity?), completing goals for more Atom, or working toward the current season, we've updated this guide to ensure that all of the best and most reliable radstag spawn locations are provided, regardless of why you need them.
The Most Reliable Radstag Locations
Radstags don't necessarily roam expansive regions throughout Appalachia. Though you can happen upon them randomly, there are several particular locations where small herds of them can be found with some regularity.
Area |
Location |
Description |
---|---|---|
Toxic Valley |
The Crater |
A bit West-Northwest of the Crater, along the border, is a small herd of Radstag. |
Savage Divide |
Thomas Farmouse |
An unlisted location east of Dent & Sons Construction on the southern edge of the Divide. Multiple Albino Radstag spawn here. |
Savage Divide |
Twin Lakes |
Start at the Marigold Pavilion and head Southeast, you will find Radstag near the topmost lake. |
The Forest |
Whistepring Golf Club |
Radstag can be found on the path up into the mountains. |
Savage Divide |
Whitespring Resort |
Behind one of the houses in front of the resort is a backyard pond where Radstag spawn. |
The Forest |
Lakeside Cabins / Summerville |
Between the two locations, along Route 87, Radstag will appear in random numbers. |
Toxic Valley |
Hemlock Holes |
West of here is a junkyard that Radstag spawn in. |
Forest Region |
Wixon Homestead |
Near the Gilman Lumber Mill that you discover early on, the homestead frequently has Scorched around, but also Radstag. |
Be sure to check the title before filling any albino Radstags full of bullets. There is a variant of albino Radstags called "Observant Radstag" that is rumored to lead you to valuable stashes as part of a random encounter known as "Follow The Trail."