The Cryolator is one of the first heavyweight weapons you will come through as you start your journey in Fallout 4. The protagonist will come across this weapon even before it endeavors into the wasteland right inside Vault 111.

About The Cryolator

Imagine a weapon that shoots ice instead of fire – well, that’s the Cryolator for you. The overseer of Vault 111 created this cool gadget using materials found within the vault. The Cryolator is a freeze spray that temporarily turns most enemies into ice. Some enemies may need more exposure to be affected.

However, it has a downside – it uses cryo cells as ammo, and they can be scarce. To make the most of the Cryolator, consider perks like Bloody Mess, Demolition Expert, and Heavy Gunner. Also, reading Astoundingly Awesome Tales 5 gives you a 5% damage boost with the Cryolator.

Cryolator Modifications

The Cryolator only comes with a handful of modifications, so there’s not a lot of room for improvement here. Here are all the modifications you can make:

Barrel: You can upgrade the stock barrel to a crystalizing barrel for improved damage, higher accuracy, and range.

Stock: The standard stock can be upgraded to a recoil-compensating stock for better accuracy.

Sights: The stock sight can have improved accuracy thanks to a glow sight.

Adhesive, plastic, steel, and screw are some of the components you will need to upgrade the parts of the Cryolator in Fallout 4.

While you’re at it, do check out our guide on leveling up quickly on Palworld.

How To Get The Cryolator

As mentioned before, you’ll spot the Cryolator early in the game, but you can’t grab it right away. To unlock the case holding the Cryolator, you need a master lockpicking skill. When the protagonist sees the weapon, they express excitement, saying, “Nice! Coming back later for you.” For players eager to use the Cryolator, there are two straightforward methods to acquire it and unleash its power.

First Method

The first method is the clean way to get your hands on this one-of-a-kind weapon.

-Get to level 18 at least

-Make sure your Locksmith perk is upgraded to master level

-Return to Vault 111, locate the locked case, and use your lockpicking skills to unlock the case and get your hands on the Cryolator.

Second Method

The second method will help you get the Cryolator earlier than if you follow the first method:

-Make sure Dogmeat is available to be your companion

-Select Dogmeat as your companion

-Head to Vault 111 with Dogmeat alongside you

-Trade and give Dogmeat a bobby pin

-Make your way to the front of the Cryolator

-Look at Dogmeat and use command

-Use fetch on Dogmeat and then click on items

-Dogmeat will then proceed to unlock the Cryolator case for you.

If for some reason it didn’t work the first time, get out of the Vault and come back after a while. Try your luck at it again and it should work.

Let us know if you’ve gotten your hands on the Cryolator in Fallout 4.