Fallout 76: Tadpole Swimming Test Guide for Spruce Knob Lake

To get your Tadpoles Swimming Badge, you will have to traverse a radioactive lake that is home to several Mirelurks. Here's how to pass Fallout 76's Lake Tadpole Swimming Test.

How to begin Fallout 76

's Spruce Knob Lake Swimming Challenge

In Fallout 76, you must first begin the challenge in order to get your Swimming Badge. Exclusive to Pioneer Scouts, a pre-war survivalist group, is this swimming challenge. So if you're not already a member of their organization, visit their camp in Appalachia.

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The location of this swimming test is at Spruce Knob Lake, which is seen in the above photograph.

Because there is a mirelurk queen in this location, there is a mirelurk infestation, thus proceed with extreme caution when you approach the area.

You must prepare a swimsuit before beginning the assignment. Don't worry if you don't already have a swimsuit; there are a few around the cabin by the lake, in the Footlocker, and in a Portaloo.

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You are now prepared to start the Tadpole Swimming Challenge with the swimwear equipped.

Approach the speaker located on the little wooden pier that separates the cabin from the lake, , but don't turn it on just yet. To make the task much simpler to complete, there are a few things you should do before starting.

How to finish Fallout 76

's Spruce Knob Lake Swimming Challenge

In Fallout 76, the Spruce Knob Lake Swimming Challenge isn't that tough on its own since all you have to do is .Swim to five of the lake's floating buoys then back once again. But the radiation and the Mirelurks make this struggle especially tough.

Make sure to down a Rad-X before you begin the task and enter the lake . By doing this, the radiation from the lake won't be able to destroy your whole health.

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After that, begin battling the Mirelurks. If you aim for the gooey areas under their shells, you should have no trouble defeating them. The queen could notice this, but you can choose to ignore her. It will be much simpler for you to finish the task fast if you thin the herd. You may complete half of the task without facing any danger since the Mirelurk Queen is located at the far end of the lake.

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The challenge may begin after you engage with the speaker to dispatch the majority of the Mirelurks. You have five minutes to swim to each of the five buoys and touch them.Because of how small the water is, you'll mostly be sprinting to the first few spots until the Mirelurk Queen notices you. Because of her scary nature rather than her strength, concentrate on the challenge by striking the remaining buoys before going back to the speaker to wrap it up.You may leave as soon as you can when the challenge is over. to avoid being struck down by the Mirelurk Queen and her children. Alternatively, you may try to outwit her .if you have enough equipment and are at a high enough level.Having learned how to get your Tadpole Swimming Badge, don't forget to bring your Rad-X. If not, you'll transform into a ghoul before you realize it.

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