10 Video Game Debuffs That Secretly Make You Stronger

10. Addiction - Fallout 76

Addiction is a mechanic that has always existed in the Fallout series. Starting with Fallout 1, consuming large amounts of drugs or alcohol would cause your character to become addicted to them and turn all of their advantages into a dependence that severely limited your abilities when not under the effect of your poison of choice.

The mechanic has a prominent place in other games, but Fallout 76 might be the only one that not only features perks that mitigate the negative effects of addiction but also makes your character even stronger thanks to them.

The Junkie build is one of several character builds in the game, whose main gimmick is turning your crippling addiction into crippling damage to your enemies.

The perks you pick up for the build allow you to stack your damage output for every type of drug and alcohol you're hooked on.While other characters suffer from dependencies and withdrawals, Junkies thrive with every bit of addictive substance that enters their bodies.

It may not make for the best life lesson, but being a junkie is the most effective way to live your life in Fallout 76.