Introduction
"Sins of the Father" is a pivotal quest in Fallout 76, part of a series that concludes with a dramatic confrontation in Atlantic City. This walkthrough will guide you through the process of confronting Antonio, a crucial step in the quest, and address common issues that may arise during this part of the journey.
Prerequisites
Before starting "Sins of the Father," ensure you have completed the following quests:
Opportunity Knocking
All the World's a Stage
Honor Bound
These quests are located at the Rose Room, east of Morgantown and Morgantown High School.
Confronting Antonio
Initial Steps: Begin by visiting the Rose Room to initiate the quest. Speak with Vin to start your journey.
Travel to Atlantic City: Once the quest begins, you will need to travel to Atlantic City, specifically the Flooded City Center.
Meet Gene and Antonio: Inside the chem lab, you will meet Gene and Antonio. This is where you learn about the Jersey Devil and the need to lure it using devil pheromones.
Common Issue - Antonio Being Busy: If Antonio appears "busy" and you cannot interact with him, exit the game and log back in. This should resolve the issue and allow you to proceed with the conversation.
Dialogue Progression: After resolving any bugs, engage in the conversation with Antonio. He will lead you to a secret area where you'll discover more about the Jersey Devil.
Throughout the journey in "Sins of the Father," acquiring and utilizing crucial Fallout 76 items such as Stimpaks, grenades, and the right gear will significantly enhance your combat efficiency and survival chances during encounters like the fight with the Jersey Devil. Ensuring you have these key items will improve your overall experience and facilitate smoother progression through the quest.
Spreading Devil Pheromones and Defeating the Jersey Devil
Spread Pheromones: Travel to five specific locations in the Flooded City Center to spread the devil pheromones. This will lure the Jersey Devil.
Battle Preparation: Ensure you are well-prepared for the fight against the Jersey Devil. Stimpaks and grenades are highly recommended.
Defeat the Jersey Devil: Engage in combat with the Jersey Devil. This fight can be challenging, so stay alert and use your resources wisely.
Choices and Consequences
After defeating the Jersey Devil, you will have three choices regarding Antonio's plan:
Convince Antonio: Suggest that taking more than needed could harm relationships, leading Abbie to stay with her family and take the antidote.
Neutral Stance: Express concern about the plan's potential consequences, resulting in Abbie taking the antidote but leaving her family.
Encourage Antonio: Support his idea, leading to Abbie not taking the antidote and running away.
Return to Gene: Depending on your choices, return to Gene to either deliver the blood sample or inform him about Abbie's decision.
Final Rewards: The quest concludes at the Rose Room, where you will receive rewards including 300 Caps, various plans, and useful items.
Troubleshooting
Game Freezes: If the game freezes during conversations, try exiting and re-entering the area or restarting the game.
Dialogue Issues: If dialogue doesn't progress, ensure you've completed all prerequisites and try logging out and back in.
By following this walkthrough and troubleshooting tips, you should be able to successfully confront Antonio and complete the "Sins of the Father" quest in Fallout 76.