Everything you should probably know about Fallout’s irradiated weirdos is right here.

But just what is a Ghoul?

Here’s everything you should probably know about the irradiated creatures that once were human.

Fallout TV Show, Ghouls

What Are the Ghouls in Fallout?

Warning - The rest of this article contains spoilers forFallout.

Ghouls are humans that have undergone mutation due to a process known as ghoulification.

Walton Goggins as The Ghoul in Fallout

How Do Ghouls Become Ghouls?

If left unchecked, Ghouls can turn into Feral Ghouls over time.

These Ghouls have become increasingly hostile toward others and have lost nearly all sense of sanity.

Martha Ghoul in Fallout

Roger and Martha are shown to become Feral Ghouls inFallout’s fourth episode.

Yellow vials can temporarily slow down the deterioration and ward off the descent into becoming a Feral Ghoul.

How Long Do Ghouls Live?

Neal Huff as Roger the Ghoul in Fallout

Despite their grim exteriors, one benefit of becoming a Ghoul is the prolonged lifespan granted to the creatures.

This can effectively make Ghouls immortal, so long as they still consume suitable nutrition like regular humans.

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