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Earning Caps in Fallout 76 is essential for buying gear, plans, and other valuable items. While there are many ways to make money in the wasteland, some methods are far more efficient than others. If you're looking to maximize your daily earnings, here are the best Caps farming strategies that can net you over 18,000 Caps per day.

1. Vendor Cap Limit Reset

Every 20 hours, the game resets the 1,400-Cap limit for NPC vendors across Appalachia. To maximize profits:

• Sell high-value items like purified water, chems (e.g., Rad-X, RadAway), and excess legendaries.

• Visit all seven faction vendors (Raider, Settler, Whitespring, etc.) to sell items quickly.

• Use the Hard Bargain perk (Charisma) and grape mentats for better prices.

2. Water Purification Farming

Industrial water purifiers are a passive but highly profitable method:

• Build multiple large purifiers at your CAMP near a water source.

• Collect and sell purified water (each sells for 5 Caps with Hard Bargain).

• With enough purifiers, you can easily earn 1,000+ Caps per collection cycle.

3. Loot & Sell High-Value Junk

Some junk items sell for surprisingly high prices:

• Desk fans, typewriters, and microscopes (found in offices and labs).

• Gold and silver scrap (melted from jewelry).

• Excess bulk junk (if you have surplus materials).

Vendors pay well for these, and they’re easy to find in locations like the Charleston Herald or Sugar Grove.

4. Events & Daily Quests

Many events reward Caps directly or provide valuable loot to sell:

• "Uranium Fever" (Scrap weapons from Mole Miners).

• "Leader of the Pack" (Sell excess leather armor).

• "Path to Enlightenment" (Bonus Charisma for better prices).

Completing dailies like "Heart of the Enemy" or "Waste Not" also adds a steady income.

5. Player Vending & Trading

If you have rare plans, ammo, or legendaries, set up a player vending machine:

• Price competitively to attract buyers.

• Popular items include .45 ammo, fusion cores, and mutation serums.

• Some players prefer to buy Fallout 76 Items directly, so stocking in-demand goods can speed up sales.

6. Cap Stash Farming

Cap stashes respawn and can be located with the "Cap Collector" perk (Luck):

• High-density areas: Morgantown, Tyler County Fairgrounds, and the Whitespring.

• Equip "Fortune Finder" (PER) to see stashes on your compass.

7. Buy Fallout 76 Caps Online (Alternative Option)

For players short on time, some choose to buy Fallout 76 Caps online from trusted traders. While farming is more rewarding, this can be a quick solution for those needing an immediate boost.

Final Thoughts

By combining these methods—vendor sales, water farming, event rewards, and smart trading—you can easily exceed 18,000 Caps daily. Consistency is key, so rotate between strategies to keep your income flowing.