Fallout 4 Mini Nukes and Fat Man Locations Guide

In Fallout 4, Mini Nukes may seem a like a rare weapon, but there are quite a lot of places where you can pick this portable nuke for your Fat Man.

For more help on Fallout 4, read our Fusion Cores Locations Guide, Unique Armor Locations and Unique Weapons Locations Guide.

Fallout 4 Mini Nukes and Fat Man Locations

Our guide details all the areas in the Wasteland where you can find Mini Nukes. However, do note that some of these areas require you to complete certain optional missions or main missions before allowing you to access them.

Furthermore, some of the Mini Nukes are acquired as reward for completing certain quests:

Mini Nukes Locations

Mini Nuke #1
Location: Natick and Glowing Sea, Abandoned Shack
Threat Level: 25+
You need to head to the base of the main subterranean chamber to find a Mini Nuke and some other goodies.

Mini Nuke #2
Location: Neighborhood; Charles Town, BADTFL Regional Office
Threat Level: 15-25
You need to visit the upper level locker in order to find a wide array of materials including Mini Nuke.

Mini Nuke #3
Location: Qunicy and Southern Commonwealth, Big John’s Salvage
Threat Level: 25+
This area contains a Mini Nuke as well a Fusion Core for your Power Armor.

Mini Nuke #
Location: Coastal Commonwealth, Boston Airport
Threat Level: 30+
Head over to the Arrivals Terminal and search the upper floor above the workshop to find a Mini Nuke there.

Mini Nuke #4
Location: Western Commonwealth, Boston Mayoral Shelter
Threat Level: 20+
Head over to the area and you’ll find the Mini Nuke (and Fat Man) on the main level.

Mini Nuke #5
Location: Neighborhood; Charles Town, Bunker Hill
Threat Level: 15-25
Head inside the interior of the area during the Faction Mission: The Battle of Bunker Hill and find a Mini Nuke inside.

Mini Nuke #6
Location: Neighborhood; Cambridge, C.I.T. Ruins
Threat Level: 6-14
You need to head over to the following location in order to find a Fusion Core and some ammo lying there.

Mini Nuke #7
Location: Beacon Hill, Cabot House
Threat Level: 15-25
Head over to basement level 1 in the said location in order to find a Mini Nuke as well as a Fat Man.

Mini Nuke #8
Location: Esplanade, Charles View Amphitheater
Threat Level: 6-14
Head over to amphitheater stage and find a Mini Nuke under one of the beds located there.

Mini Nuke #9
Location: Quincy and Southern Commonwealth, Coast Guard Pier
Threat Level: 20+
You need to head over to the very center of the area’s exterior and find a Mini Nuke lying there along with some other goodies.

Mini Nuke #10
Location: Neighborhood; Theater District, Combat Zone
Threat Level: 20+
Head over to the said location in order to find a Mini Nuke there.

Mini Nuke #11
Location: Coastal Commonwealth, Croup Manor
Threat Level: 45+
You’ll come across a Mini Nuke on the outside of the said location.

Mini Nuke #12
Location: Neighborhood; Theater District, D.B. Technical High School
Threat Level: 20+
Head to the first basement level and level one in the area in order to find a Mini Nuke as well as a Fat Man.

Mini Nuke #13
Location: Neighborhood; The Fens, Diamond City
Threat Level: 15-25
Head over to the area in order to find a Mini Nuke inside.

Mini Nuke #14
Location: Coastal Commonwealth, Dunwich Borers
Threat Level: 40+
You need to head over to the basement level 3 — underwater — in order to find 3x Mini Nukes lying there before surfacing.

Mini Nuke #15
Location: Coastal Commonwealth, East Boston Preparatory School
Threat Level: 30+
You’ll be able to find a Mini Nuke in the outside area of the school.

Mini Nuke #16
Location: Western Commonwealth, Federal Ration Stockpile
Threat Level: 6-14
You need to check the outside of the area in order to find a Mini Nuke as well as a Fat Man there.

Mini Nuke #17
Location: Western Commonwealth, Fort Hagen
Threat Level: 15-25
You need to head inside the Command Center and search the Armory there to find a Mini Nuke as well as a Fat Man.

Mini Nuke #18
Location: Coastal Commonwealth, Fort Strong
Threat Level: 35+
Head to the Fort Strong Armory and check the general’s desk in order to find a Mini Nuke there. Another couple of Mini Nukes can be found inside the Fort Strong sub-level.

Mini Nuke #19
Location: Neighborhood; Financial District, Goodneighbor
Threat Level: 20+
You need to head inside ‘Kill or be Killed’ and find a Mini Nuke as well as a Fat Man there.

Mini Nuke #20
Location: Neighborhood; Cambridge, Greenetech Genetics
Threat Level: 6-14
This is a pretty large area, but you can be sure to find a Mini Nuke as well as a Fat Man inside.

Mini Nuke #21
Location: Quincy and Southern Commonwealth, Gunners Plaza
Threat Level: 35+
You’ll find a Fusin Core on the first floor and another one on the second floor of the plaza.

Mini Nuke #22
Location: Western Commonwealth, Jalbert Brothers Disposal
Threat Level: 6-14
You need to head inside the garage in order to find a Mini Nuke inside a trunk.

Mini Nuke #23
Location: Coastal Commonwealth, Kingsport Lighthouse
Threat Level: 45+
You simply need to head inside the area in order to find a Mini Nuke there.

Mini Nuke #24
Location: Lexington and Northwest Commonwealth, Lexington
Threat Level: 6-14
Just before exiting the the Switchborad, make sure to pick up a Mini Nuke lying inside.

Mini Nuke #25
Location: Coastal Commonwealth, Libertalia
Threat Level: 35+
You need to head inside the captain’s cabin in order to find a Mini Nuke there.

Mini Nuke #26
Location: Northcentral Commonwealth, Malden Center
Threat Level: 20+
You need to head over to the first bottom level and the first floor in order to find a Mini Nuke and a Fat Man there. Pages: 1 2