AFEB Team

In Fallout 76, workshops are one of the most underrated but powerful ways to earn caps passively. If used strategically, workshops can generate valuable resources, items, and even direct cap payouts without the need for constant player input. Whether you're a solo explorer or part of a squad, learning to leverage workshops can greatly boost your Fallout 76 caps income.

This guide offers a step-by-step approach for using workshops effectively—especially helpful for Fallout 76 caps Xbox players looking to keep their stash full and their caps climbing.

What Are Workshops in Fallout 76?

Workshops are public claimable locations scattered throughout the map. When you take control of a workshop, it becomes your territory until it’s contested by another player or overrun by enemies. Each workshop can be built up with resource extractors, defenses, and crafting stations—and most importantly, they generate items over time that can be sold or used.

Step-by-Step Guide to Earning Passive Caps with Workshops

Step 1: Choose the Right Workshop

Not all workshops are equal. The best ones for caps typically have rare resource nodes and are located in less-contested regions of the map. Great options include:

• Poseidon Energy Plant WV-06 – generates fusion cores

• Sunshine Meadows Industrial Farm – produces food and fertilizer

• Gorge Junkyard – provides a variety of junk components

• Charleston Landfill – offers concrete and steel

These resources can be turned into bulk items or sold to players for caps.

Step 2: Claim the Workshop

To claim a workshop:

1. Fast travel to the location and clear out any hostile enemies.

2. Locate the red workshop terminal.

3. Spend a small number of caps to claim it.

4. Once claimed, the area is yours to build on and defend.

Make sure you’re well-equipped, as other players can challenge you for control.

Step 3: Set Up Resource Extractors

Once you've claimed the workshop, locate the resource deposits around the area. Use the workshop menu to place extractors on nodes like:

• Steel

• Lead

• Aluminum

• Oil

• Acid

• Junk

These resources will accumulate over time. Combine them into bulk materials at a Tinker’s Workbench, then sell them to NPC vendors or players through your vending machine.

Step 4: Build Defenses and Generators

Workshops are public areas, so enemies will try to retake them periodically. Use some of your budget to build:

• Turrets (machine gun and laser)

• Traps

• Walls or barriers

• Generators to power extractors

If you're on Fallout 76 Xbox, set up a CAMP nearby so you can fast travel and check on your workshop regularly.

Step 5: Harvest and Sell the Resources

Visit the workshop periodically to harvest the resources you've collected. Then:

• Use a Tinker’s Workbench to convert raw materials into bulk junk

• Sell bulk junk to NPC vendors for caps (especially if you're hitting your vendor cap limit)

• Or list it in your vending machine to sell to other players at better rates

You can also craft items using these materials—such as ammo, food, or gear—and sell those instead.

Bonus: Workshop Events for Extra Income

Occasionally, you'll be prompted to defend your workshop during an event. Successfully defending it can grant:

• Caps

• XP

• Legendary gear

• Random rewards

These events are short and solo-friendly, making them a great way to earn a little extra while protecting your investment.

Tips for Xbox Players

• Join a public team with a Charisma or Intelligence bonus to earn more caps per sale and faster leveling.

• Use perks like Hard Bargain and Cap Collector to maximize your cap returns.

• Consider claiming multiple workshops if you’re on a quiet server or playing during off-peak hours.

Workshops are a low-effort, high-reward system for passively earning Fallout 76 caps. With a bit of setup and regular check-ins, they can supplement your income while you explore, quest, or trade. For Fallout 76 caps Xbox players who want a passive strategy that works behind the scenes, this is one of the most reliable methods available.

So next time you walk past a workshop, don’t ignore it—claim it, build it up, and let it work for you.