Summary
Watch out for The Ghoul in Amazon’s Fallout – his high level in the wasteland makes him nearly unbeatable.
The Ghoul’s stats and abilities in the show mirror those from the video games, showcasing his strength.
The Fallout series delves into The Ghoul’s past, revealing his military background, making him an interesting and powerful character.
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Amazon’s Fallout has several powerful characters, but The Ghoul appears to be the strongest, which is explained through one game mechanic. Based on the hit video game franchise, Fallout has proven to be an incredible success, heading straight to number 1 on Amazon’s charts. The video game adaptation implements many features from its source material, including one mechanic that helps explain why The Ghoul is so powerful. His exposure to radiation turns him from a charismatic actor into a cold-blooded bounty hunter who has to take drastic measures to survive, making him one of the wasteland’s most dangerous survivors.
Given the video connections that Walton Goggins’ The Ghoul has, it is no surprise the games help explain the character’s strength. The series does reveal that The Ghoul had a military background before the apocalypse, back when he was known as Cooper Howard. However, that doesn’t explain why he’s more durable and menacing than any Fallout character, including other Ghouls. This is where the games come into play, as one feature that Fallout players can relate to offers the perfect explanation for The Ghoul’s seemingly unstoppable nature and incredible gunslinging skills.
The Ghoul Is A Higher Level Than All Other Characters In Fallout’s Show
The Ghoul’s 200+ Years In The Wasteland Makes Him A Much Higher Level Than The Other Fallout Characters
While Amazon’s Fallout doesn’t have stats, The Ghoul appears to be at a much higher level than the show’s other characters. In the Fallout games, both the player and enemies have levels, indicating how strong they are. Naturally, when the player first starts the game, they start at a lower level before gaining experience and perks as they progress. Given The Ghoul has been alive for over 200 years, he is essentially at the maximum level, meaning he is way tougher than any other character. This allows him to kill almost anything and makes him so hard to defeat.
During the fight in Filly, he battles Maximus who is wearing power armor and still doesn’t die, showing just how much damage he can resist. The Ghoul even mentions getting sidetracked in Fallout’s third episode, a subtle reference to the games’ side quests, which indicates he is just like a playable character. Despite spending some time buried underground, The Ghoul has likely outlived most characters in Fallout and gained some invaluable skills throughout that time. Therefore, the leveling mechanic of the games showcases why The Ghoul is so strong and how he can defeat even the toughest of enemies.
Related 8 Most Controversial Changes The Fallout Show Makes To The Games’ Lore The Fallout series was an incredibly faithful re-creation of the games’ universe, but made some significant, world-altering changes to the franchise.
What Fallout Reveals About The Ghoul’s Stats & Abilities
The Fallout Show Gives A Bit Of An Insight Into The Ghoul’s Capabilities
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Although Fallout doesn’t directly reference stats or abilities, some aspects of the show provide an insight into The Ghoul’s skill set. One example is The Ghoul possessing the Bloody Mess perk. While this perk works slightly differently depending on the game, it essentially allows the player to kill their enemies in a particularly gory fashion. The Ghoul’s ability to blow his enemies’ limbs off and turn them into a bloody mess demonstrates that this is one of his many abilities in the show. The three central characters’ S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats were also officially revealed, offering more insight into The Ghoul’s prowess.
These stats were taken from Fallout Shelter, meaning they may not be a like-for-like representation, but it does showcase how high The Ghoul’s endurance, charisma, and agility are. His impressive firearm skills mean he could have numerous gun-related perks, but the show features him eating human meat, indicating he also has the Cannibal perk. Amazon’s Fallout may not reveal every skill or attribute The Ghoul possesses, but it does help explain where his strength comes from. His special Fallout stats surpass the other characters, indicating why he is so powerful and one of the show’s best characters.
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has officially been renewed for a second season.
Fallout
Based on the video game franchise of the same name, Fallout is a drama series set in post-apocalyptic Los Angeles. The series follows the survivors of the human race in an alternate 1950s timeline, where nuclear war laid waste to the Earth, spawning large irradiated areas and mutated humans who now roam the planet.
Cast Walton Goggins , Ella Purnell , Kyle MacLachlan , Xelia Mendes-Jones , Aaron Moten
Release Date April 10, 2024
Seasons 1
Writers Lisa Joy , Jonathan Nolan
Showrunner Lisa Joy , Jonathan Nolan
Creator(s) Graham Wagner , Geneva Robertson-Dworet