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The Broadsider is a naval cannon that can be carried around to shoot things with. Who doesn't want to shoot a Radstag in the face with a massive cannonball?Loading screen

The Broadsider is a ranged weapon in Fallout 76.

Characteristics[]

The Broadsider is a naval cannon which has been fitted to a metal chassis. The powder is fired electronically with a button rather than via fuse. The whole cannon swivels upward to load cannonballs through the muzzle.

Weapon modifications[]

Barrel
ModDescriptionRange changeAccuracy changeAP cost changeRequirementsResources
Standard barrelStandard.
Adhesive x2
Screw x7
Steel x18
Light barrel
(Fluted)
Better hip-fire accuracy.+6
Gunsmith 4 to craft
Adhesive x4
Aluminum x8
Lead x3
Oil x2
Screw x7

Grip
ModDescriptionAccuracy changeAP cost changeRequirementsResources
Standard gripStandard.
Screw x6
Steel x18
Comfort grip
(Comfort Grip)
Better recoil and hip-fire accuracy.+2-5%
Gunsmith 4 to craft
Adhesive x5
Aluminum x8
Rubber x4
Screw x8
Spring x7

Slot canister
ModDescriptionEffectsDamage changeFire rate changeRange changeAccuracy changeAmmo capacity changeAP cost changeRequirementsResources
Standard shot canister
Adhesive x1
Steel x6
Multi shot canister
(Repeating)
Better ammo capacity. Poor accuracy.-16+2+20%
Gunsmith 4 to craft
Adhesive x3
Aluminum x6
Screw x4
Spring x5

Variants[]

Locations[]

Legendary effects[]

  • Despite being an explosive weapon, the Broadsider can drop with Quad.
Available Legendary Effects
1 star
Anti-Armor Can dropAristocrat's Can dropAssassin's Can dropBerserker's Can dropBloodied Can drop
Executioner's Can dropExterminator's Can dropFurious Can dropGhoul Slayer's Can dropGourmand's Can drop
Hunter's Can dropInstigating Can dropJuggernaut's Can dropJunkie's Can dropMedic's Can drop
Mutant Slayer's Can dropMutant's Can dropNocturnal Can dropQuad Can dropStalker's Can drop
Suppressor's Can dropTroubleshooter's Can dropTwo Shot Can dropVampire Can dropZealot's Can drop
2 star2 star
Basher's Can dropCrippling Can dropExplosive Can't dropExplosive (Shotguns) Can't dropHitman's Can drop
Inertial Can dropLast Shot Can't dropLucky Can dropRapid Can dropVATS Enhanced Can drop
3 star3 star3 star
Agility Can dropDurability Can dropGhost's Can dropLightweight Can dropLucky Can drop
Nimble Can dropPerception Can dropRapid Can dropResilient Can dropSteadfast Can drop
VATS Enhanced Can drop

Notes[]

  • An unobtainable Broadsider with a boxing glove protruding from the barrel is located inside an inaccessible room in the Rusty Pick.
  • No powder is loaded into the Broadsider's barrel when reloading despite being a cannon that visually produces smoke and gunshots when fired.
  • Despite the multi shot canister mod increasing ammo capacity by 2, users wielding the Broadsider will always insert a single projectile into the weapon while reloading, regardless of how many were left in the cannon.
  • A Quad multi-shot Broadsider can carry 6 cannonballs at a time, not 12, because Quad multiplies a weapon's base ammo capacity, not its capacity with mods.

Behind the scenes[]

  • The term "broadsiding," or "firing broadside," is a naval term, referring to firing all the cannons (in jargon referred to as 'guns') that can be pointed to one side of a ship, all at the same time.
  • The Broadsider's cannon barrel has two engravings; "1820", which is likely the year it was cast, and King George II's royal cypher.

Gallery[]

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