How to Get Elder Maxson’s Gun
The Elder Scrolls V: Fallout 4 is a beloved game, and for good reason. The post-apocalyptic world, rich storylines, and exciting combat mechanics all come together to create an immersive experience that keeps players engaged. Among the many interesting quests and characters, one particularly unique and challenging quest stands out: retrieving Elder Maxson’s gun. This quest is considered one of the most difficult in the game, requiring a great deal of exploration, exploration, and determination. So, how can you get your hands on this highly coveted weapon? Let’s find out!
Why Is Elder Maxson’s Gun So Hard to Get?
Elder Maxson’s gun is known for its extraordinary damage and effectiveness in combat. But obtaining it requires a considerable amount of effort and strategic thinking. The weapon can only be obtained through completing a challenging quest involving stealth, hacking, and a bit of luck.
Quest Requirements and Restrictions
Before attempting to obtain Elder Maxson’s gun, make sure you’ve completed the following prerequisites:
- Finish the Independence quest line.
- Have a minimum level of 45.
- Defect from the Brotherhood of Steel.
- Gain the Boots of Springheel Jak.
With these requirements out of the way, it’s time to start your journey. To begin, head to the Castle‘s armory and steal Boots of Springheel Jak from the pedestal.
Phase 1: Infiltrating the Museum
- Move into the Castle.
- Sneak into the armory.
- Acquire the Boots of Springheel Jak (required for the quest).
Phase 2: Hacking the T-Sec Server
- Reach The Glowing Sea.
- Find and disable the T-Sec patrol.
- Hack the T-Sec server to disable the area.
- Plant a Mole Mine in the T-Sec server.
- Restart the system to reactivate the patrol, which will now patrol past the server.
Phase 3: Extracting the Server Data
- Wait until the T-Sec patrol passes the server.
- Wait patiently as the guard enters the server.
- Kill the guard and obtain Server Data from his body.
- Store the data in your Storage for later use.
Phase 4: Installing the Malfunctioned Component
- Reach the Castle’s armory.
- Equip Boots of Springheel Jak.
- Disable the alarm in the armory using your Silent Casting skill.
- Move past the Guards without detection.
- Open the terminal and select the Modify Terminal Options.
- Choose an option to malfunction a component (this is essential for progress).
- The armory will start smoking, which will draw in the nearby guards.
- Defeat the guards while avoiding traps to obtain the Key Card.
- Exit the armory and re-enter the server room with your Boots of Springheel Jak.
- Use the Server Data you obtained earlier and the Key Card to open the secure locker.
- Remove the malfunctioned component.
- Wait for a little while for the T-Sec team to find and repair the malfunction.
Phase 5: Extracting the Gun
- Wait for the T-Sec team to repair the component.
- Head to the storage room, located near the server room.
- Disable the trap inside the room using Science skill.
- Defeat the T-Sec guards patrolling the storage room.
- Extract the Elder Maxson’s gun from the storage crate.
In Conclusion
Obtaining Elder Maxson’s gun is no easy task. It requires patience, persistence, and a keen eye for detail. Remember to stay silent, as you’ll be sneaking through heavily guarded areas to steal the Boots of Springheel Jak, and later use them to reach the secure locker.
Table: Requirements and Restrictions
