Welcome to IGN's Fallout 3 Wiki guide, which features one of the biggest, most complex and complete guides in the series' decade-long history. After all, the Capital Wasteland is one hell of a place to try to survive on your own. That's why we'll hold your hand from beginning to end.

Our Basics section covers all of Fallout 3's many fundamentals, so that new players can learn the game's complicated mechanics and style-of-play, while veterans to this type of game can simply brush up on their skills. The Walkthrough and Side Quests sections will hold the player's hand through each and every aspect of the game, complete with plenty of explanations and screenshots. And finally, our Appendices section is our vast compendium of knowledge, with information on items, weapons, armor, enemies, and much, much more.

Getting Started in Fallout 3

Learn the Basics of your adventure in Fallout 3, with everything from Advanced Tactics to your very own Capital Wasteland Map, and see our essential Tips for survival.

Fallout 3 Walkthrough

Don't get lost with our guide to the Main Quest and all the Side Quests, including the Wasteland Survival Guide and all of the different events located around the wasteland.

Fallout 3 Collectibles

Our comprehensive Appendices includes the locations of all of the collectible Bobbleheads, as well as information on Perks and all the Enemies you'll face.

Fallout 3 DLC

The fight doesn't have to be over in the Capital Wasteland, with all of the DLC released by Bethesda for Fallout 3. See all of the guides for the main quests in Broken Steel, Mothership Zeta, Operation: Anchorage, The Pitt, Point Lookout, and The Arsenal.

Fallout 3 Cheats and Secrets

Half the fun of wandering the wastelands is having a Fat Man with unlimited Mini Nukes - check out all of the PC Console Cheats and PC Mods, as well as Xbox 360 Cheats and PS3 Cheats too.