The wasteland biome is one of the harshest areas in the early-to-mid game, where acidic toxic fumes, damage, and radiation-like hazards constantly eat away at the player. Fallout Flush is a consumable that “temporarily reduces hazard effects and boosts movement speed” in that very wasteland. As the name suggests, it’s easiest to think of it as a boost drink that flushes the toxins out of your body so you can sprint straight through.
When to Use It
It truly shines when crossing and exploring the wasteland. The high-tier loot in the wasteland (military facilities, Tier 5 quest destinations, and the like) is tempting, but the health you lose to hazards along the way is a real headache. Drink one beforehand and you’ll take reduced damage while gaining a movement speed boost, so tactics like:
- Rushing quickly to your target building
- Passing through danger zones in the shortest time possible
- Shaking off pursuers and breaking away during a retreat
become far more reliable. Since the effect is “temporary,” drinking it right before you enter the wasteland or just as you begin your crossing keeps it from going to waste.
How to Obtain and Craft It
Given that its internal name is foodAtomicSmoothie—a food-category smoothie—it’s natural to see it as a consumable you craft yourself via a cooking or mixing recipe. Once you can make it, stocking up on a few before heading out on a wasteland expedition will give you peace of mind. The exact numbers for effect duration and reduction amount can change between versions, so try drinking one to get a feel for it firsthand, and carry some along as “insurance” for your expeditions.
Combine it with equipment (armor MOD slots or resistance-type items) and you can extend your time in the wasteland even further.