How to Wait in Fallout 4

You can wait and pass the time by sitting on a chair in Fallout 4 (FO4). Find out how to wait and learn what the uses of waiting are!

How to Wait

1. Find A Chair
2. Sit and Wait

Find A Chair

Finding a chair is the first step to waiting in Fallout 4. Whether it's a stool, a couch, an ottoman, or a bench. as long as you see the option to Sit, then you can utilize it.

Chairs are spread all over the maps creatively and once you find one, waiting will be a breeze.

Craft Chairs

In the scenario where you cannot find any chairs or are too preoccupied to do so, you can opt to craft one if you ever stumble upon a Workbench.

Chairs are part of the Furnitures so you will see it in this category.

Sit And Wait

Once sat, a prompt will appear on the screen asking you to input how long you want to wait. It's optimal to put 12 Hours if you want to switch between Day and Night immediately.

Can't Wait While In Battle

If ever you are in a battle with an enemy or an enemy is attacking you, you cannot wait and will have to defeat the enemies first.

Uses of Waiting

1. Pass The Time
2. Wait For Certain Stores To Be Open
3. More Stealthy At Night

Pass The Time

The most basic use of Waiting is to pass the time. This can help if you think it's too bright to go on an adventure during the Day, or if you can't see well in the dark during the Night.

Wait For Certain Stores To Be Open

During the night, stores will be closed and you will have to wait until morning for them to open again. Waiting is an effective counter to this.

More Stealthy At Night

At nighttime, you become more stealthy as enemies won't see you as much in the dark as in daylight. Use this to your advantage and wait until night to hunt down enemies and farm materials.

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