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In Fallout 76, Caps are the lifeblood of the wasteland economy, whether you’re trading for gear, buying plans, or simply stocking up on supplies. While combat-focused builds can earn Caps through looting and quests, some players prefer a more peaceful approach. If you’d rather avoid firefights while stacking Caps, here are seven builds designed to maximize your earnings without firing a shot.

1. The Master Trader

This build focuses on Charisma and Barter perks like Hard Bargain and Traveling Pharmacy to buy low and sell high. Set up camp near high-traffic areas like Whitespring or Foundation, and stock your vending machine with high-demand Fallout 76 items for sale, such as rare plans, bulk junk, or serums. Players looking to buy Fallout 76 Caps often seek out well-stocked vendors, making this a steady income source.

2. The Passive Scavenger

With perks like Scrounger and Can Do!, this build specializes in looting containers for Caps, ammo, and chems. Hit up locations like Morgantown Airport or Watoga for easy pickings. Since you’re avoiding combat, stealth perks like Escape Artist help you stay undetected while clearing out areas.

3. The Water Baron

Purified water is a simple but effective way to earn Caps. Invest in Home Defense and Contractor to build industrial water purifiers at your C.A.M.P. With high Charisma and Hard Bargain, you can sell hundreds of purified water daily to robot vendors. It’s a low-effort, high-reward strategy.

4. The Itinerant Merchant

This build revolves around Pharma Farma and Super Duper to farm and craft valuable chems like Stimpaks and RadAway. Sell excess chems to vendors or other players. Since chems are always in demand, you’ll rarely struggle to find buyers.

5. The Event Grinder

Some Public Events, like Tea Time or Feed the People, reward Caps and items without requiring combat. Stack Inspirational (for team bonuses) and Happy-Go-Lucky (for better vendor prices) to maximize gains. Events also often drop Fallout 76 items for sale, like rare apparel or mods.

6. The Workshop Claimer

Workshops generate passive resources, which can be sold for Caps. Take over uncontested workshops like Poseidon Energy Plant (for fusion cores) or Grafton Steel (for steel scrap). Just be ready to server-hop if PvP players show up.

7. The Crafting Tycoon

With Ammosmith and Super Duper, craft and sell ammo—especially .45, 5.56, and fusion cells—in bulk. Many players prefer to buy Fallout 76 Caps rather than farm materials, making ammo a hot commodity.

Final Tips

• Always max out the 1,400 daily vendor Cap limit.

• Use Grape Mentats before selling for better prices.

• Check U4GM for market trends if you’re unsure what sells well.

Whether you’re a pacifist or just looking for a change of pace, these builds prove that Caps can flow without a single bullet fired.