Gold Scrap is needed for crafting, weapon mods and CAMP structures. Needless to say, during your time in Fallout 76 you needed these resources at one point or another. While is a bit rare, there are places where you can always find enough Gold Scrap get the job done.
Gold Scrap can be obtained through two main methods: breaking down specific items and mining gold ore nodes.
Scrap Junk to Produce Gold
Certain junk items in the game can be scrapped to yield Gold Scrap. Here are some of the items to look out for:
- Gold Plated Flip Lighter
- Gold Fork
- Arthur Wood’s Lighter
- Gold-Plated Glass
- Gold Pocket Watch
- Grey & Gould Lighter
- Gold Table Knife
- High Int Rock
- Unstoppables! Board Game
- Gold Table Spoon
- Red Star Pin
These items are scattered throughout the world inside houses and buildings. Break them down to get Gold Scrap in FO76.
Fallout 76 Gold Scrap Locations
Appalachian Antiques: This location often contains several Gold Plated Flip Lighters and occasionally some Gold Pocket Watches.
The Burrows: Feral Ghouls in this area have a high chance of dropping Gold Pocket Watches and Flip Lighters.
Whitesprings Resort: Gold Plated Glasses can sometimes be found resting on tables in this area.
Whitesprings Golf Club: A great place to find various junk items that can be broken down for Gold Scrap.
Garrahan Estate: This location often has valuable junk items for Gold Scrap.
New River Gorge Resort: Another spot to find junk items that yield Gold Scrap when broken down.
In these locations you can find a ton of Gold Scrap.
