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Fallout 3 Bobblehead Guide

Complete your stat-boosting collection with videos, maps, and detailed directions

Words: Tyler Nagata, GamesRadar US

If you've been playing Fallout 3, you've probably found a few Bobbleheads tucked away on dusty shelves and desks. You'll need to collect at least ten to unlock the "Yes, I Play with Dolls" achievement and all twenty for the "Vault-Tec C.E.O." achievement. But even if you don't give a hoot about your gamer score, you'll still need to collect every one of these wobbly figurines to create the ultimate, kickass, Wasteland survivor. That's because there are seven Bobbleheads that boost your core S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats, and thirteen that give a healthy bonus to your skills. This means you'll be able to spread out your points more every time you level-up, allowing you to max out even more skills.


Above: This is what your glorious collection will look like after following the directions in this most awesome guide 

Having trouble finding any of these stat-boosting collectibles? Read on for videos, maps, and detailed directions that explain how to find all twenty Bobbleheads. Although we've done our best to avoid any major spoilers, explaining how to find each one may reveal a few details that you may not want to see. So scroll on with care, fellow Wastelanders.

 

 

You’ll find the Strength Bobblehead in Lucas Simm’s home in Megaton. It’s the very first shack on your immediate right when you enter the city. It'll be locked, so you'll either have to pick the lock, steal the key from Lucas, kill Lucas and take the key, or get Mr. Burke to kill Lucas by reporting him. Enter the house, climb up the stairs and enter Lucas Simm’s bedroom on your left. Check the top of his desk for a boost to your Strength.

WARNING: If you’re planning to take the evil route by blowing up the city of Megaton, make sure you grab the Strength Bobblehead first! If you don’t, it’ll be blown to smithereens along with the rest of the city.


Above: Once you enter Megaton, you’ll see Lucas Simm’s house to your right 


Above: You’ll find the Bobblehead on Lucas Simm’s  desk 

 

 

The Republic of Dave is in the far northeast corner of the world map. Enter the camp and head into the Museum of Dave on your left. You'll find the Bobblehead on the shelf to your right.


Above: You’ll find the Perception Bobblehead on a shelf in the Museum of Dave 

 

 

Head northwest from Paradise Falls to reach Deathclaw Sanctuary. Head down the sloping path. You’ll find the Endurance Bobblehead near the brahmin corpse.


Above: As you may have guessed, there are lots of nasty Deathclaws waiting inside of Deathclaw Sanctuary. 


Above: Keep up the good work. Your character is getting stronger with each Bobblehead that you find 

 

 

You'll find Vault 108 on the eastern edge of the world map. Head south from the Republic of Dave to reach it. Once you enter the vault, head to your left when you see the big blood stain, and pass the power generators. Head down the stairs into the lab area and you'll find the Charisma Bobblehead on a desk.


Above: Nothing says pizzazz like a winning smile 

 

 

 Rivet City sits on the very southeast corner of the map, west of the Jefferson Memorial. You’ll find the Intelligence Bobblehead on a desk inside the Science Lab.



 

 

Head southwest from the Republic of Dave to reach the Greener Pastures Disposal Site. You’ll be exposed to lots of radiation while roaming through this area, so be sure pop some Rad-X pills beforehand.


Above: Greener Pastures has very high radiation levels


Above: You’ll find the Agility Bobblehead on a desk in the facility’s office 

 

 

The Arlington House is in the middle of the Arlington Cemetery. But to get there, you'll need to navigate the underground tunnel system. First, head into Marigold Station. Once you reach the first large room, jump down to the first floor on your left and take the left tunnel. Follow the Blue Line tracks and head through the door on your left when you reach the giant grates to exit at Falls Church. Head east till you reach the Falls Church/Arlington Metro Station. Once you reach the first large room, cut straight across the rubble and pass the Nuka-Cola machine.  Head east to discover Mama Dolce's. Then head north to enter the cemetary. The Arlington House lies between North Arlington and South Arlington. Head to the basement to find the Luck Bobblehead.

 


Above: You'll want to have at least six points in Luck for the Mysterious Stranger perk. It's the only way to get a Humphrey Bogart lookalike to randomly finish off your enemy when using V.A.T.S.


 
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thebigtarget1  - 1 year 16 days ago 
thanks awesome guide, no joke
Spartan523  - 1 year 16 days ago 
dude how the hell did u guys find these i never would have found some of them, any way great job as usual
FancyRat  - 1 year 16 days ago 
I love this, but y'know what I'd kill for? A full map of the Capitol Wasteland.
GamesRadarTylerNagata  - 1 year 16 days ago 
Note about the Strength Bobblehead
Lucas Simm's house is locked. To get in...
- Pick the lock
- Pickpocket the key from Lucas Simms
- Kill Lucas Simms for the key
OR
- Accept the quest to blow up Megaton and rat out the guy in the Saloon to Lucas Simms. Follow Lucas Simms to the Saloon and watch the guy who wants you to blow up Megaton kill Lucas Simms.
EvilZeus  - 1 year 16 days ago 
Although im more of a do-it-yerselfer (i havent read this guide but at least i now know it exists), ill probably end up using this guide on like my fourth or fifth time through the game because there aint no whay ima find em all on my own. so anyway, ill thank you now and in probably about 3 wks. dnE ehT.
eye of sith  - 1 year 16 days ago 
little mess up i found you put the perception vid instead of agility
bobyochen  - 1 year 15 days ago 
can you get the medicine after you complet the vault 101 quest?
GamesRadarTylerWilde  - 1 year 15 days ago 
You can get the medicine Bobblehead after you leave Vault 101 in the beginning, but you have to wait a bit.
knight5niper  - 1 year 15 days ago 
how do you get to the National Guard Depot??/
knight5niper  - 1 year 15 days ago 
nvm got it
jar-head  - 1 year 14 days ago 
I'm Just curious, why has their not been an End War review? I cant seem to find one here on Games Radar, nor on gamefaqs, and i've had my copy for about a week and loved it...just wandering....
tacmedic9  - 1 year 14 days ago 
I know this is not realated to any of the Bobbleheads but, Where is paladin Gunney??? I keep asking who can train me, they tell me hes near the lab at GNR but Where is the lab??? Ive completely circled the GNR every room and thesre isnt a lab. A little help please.
Devo85  - 1 year 14 days ago 
Paladin Gunney is found in the Citadel, not GNR.
bamb0o-stick  - 1 year 14 days ago 
It looks like you're able to use the PIP Boy as a flashlight, but I don't see the key to activate it in the game settings. Is this some kind of unlockable?
Samael  - 1 year 14 days ago 
@bamb0o

No its not an unlockable thing. In the 360 version you just hold down the B button. If you're playing PC, try holding down whatever the Pip-boy button is.
pdiddy0819  - 1 year 14 days ago 
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TENAXIS  - 1 year 14 days ago 
cool guide!! THANKS!! i like the video walkthrough...

although i must say the writings walkthrough is kinda confusing...

maybe its just me...
Yellowhat17  - 1 year 14 days ago 
There are actually three chances of grabbing the medicine bobblehead.

A) During the tutorial

B) In the quest ESCAPE!

C) In the quest where you return to Vault 101
polishlanman  - 1 year 13 days ago 
Hey Tyler, thanks a lot for the guide!

This is Bart's younger brother.

Are you guys planning on making a map of the entire main land?
dirt1996  - 1 year 13 days ago 
Freaky game!
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