The Devil's Due is one of the most memorable side quests in Fallout 4, blending eerie atmospheric investigation with high-stakes decision-making. Triggered by rumors surrounding the historic Museum of Witchcraft, players are tasked with uncovering the grisly fate of a Gunner mercenary squad. Navigating this mission leads to an intense confrontation and presents a moral choice that determines your ultimate reward.
Investigating the Museum of Witchcraft
To begin the quest, travel to the northeast edge of the Commonwealth map to locate the Museum of Witchcraft. You will find the front doors locked from the inside, forcing you to look around the exterior for another point of entry. Search the grounds near the cellar hatch to discover Private Hart's body and play the attached holotape to gain access.
Once inside the basement, proceed cautiously through the dimly lit halls while listening to the ominous thuds above. As you make your way to the upper floor, you will encounter a hostile deathclaw feasting on the fallen mercenaries. Defeat this formidable creature and retrieve Sergeant Lee's holotape along with a Pristine Deathclaw Egg from the room.
Delivering the Egg to Diamond City
After acquiring the egg, you face a pivotal choice regarding how to complete the quest. Your first option is to fulfill the original Gunner contract by delivering the undamaged egg to Wellingham in Diamond City. Wellingham can be found working as a bartender outside the Colonial Taphouse in the city market area.
Handing over the item earns you a payout of caps, which can be increased using charisma speech checks during dialogue. In addition to the monetary reward, Wellingham grants you a unique cooking recipe known as Deathclaw Wellingham. This choice offers a straightforward financial return for players focused on collecting caps and rare consumable recipes.
Returning the Egg to the Deathclaw Nest
Alternatively, you can choose to return the intact egg to its original nest located near Lynn Woods. Traveling to this location allows you to interact with the nest and safely place the egg back among the pile. Completing this action renders the guarding deathclaw neutral toward you, providing a rare non-violent encounter with one of the wasteland's most dangerous beasts.
Choosing to restore the egg rewards you with the Deathclaw Gauntlet, a powerful unarmed melee weapon lying directly next to the nest. This weapon is exceptionally valuable for melee builds and serves as one of the most reliable ways to acquire it in the game. Returning the egg is widely favored by players looking for unique equipment rather than standard currency.
Evaluating the Quest Rewards
Deciding between the two quest endings depends entirely on your current character build and playstyle. Players who rely on unarmed combat will benefit immensely from securing the Deathclaw Gauntlet early. Meanwhile, collectors and general adventurers may prefer the caps bonus and exclusive food crafting recipe.
Both paths grant substantial experience points upon completion, making the journey to the Museum of Witchcraft well worth the trip. Regardless of which option you select, resolving the mystery behind the Gunners' failed contract stands out as a highlights of Commonwealth exploration.