The world model of an atomic cocktail is a novelty drink mixer shaped like a rocket ship, with a black logo on one side shaped like the words "atomic cocktail" surrounding an atom. When consumed the player is resistant to fire and energy weapon damage. Sleep is greatly reduced, while Dehydration and Radiation are increased.
Effects of Survival skill[]
Level
Effect
Level
Effect
10
+30 Energy Resistance, +30 Fire Resistance, +36 Dehydration, -120 Sleep
60
+55 Energy Resistance, +55 Fire Resistance, +66 Dehydration, -220 Sleep
20
+35 Energy Resistance, +35 Fire Resistance, +42 Dehydration, -140 Sleep
70
+60 Energy Resistance, +60 Fire Resistance, +72 Dehydration, -240 Sleep
30
+40 Energy Resistance, +40 Fire Resistance, +48 Dehydration, -160 Sleep
80
+65 Energy Resistance, +65 Fire Resistance, +78 Dehydration, -260 Sleep
40
+45 Energy Resistance, +45 Fire Resistance, +54 Dehydration, -180 Sleep
90
+70 Energy Resistance, +70 Fire Resistance, +84 Dehydration, -280 Sleep
50
+50 Energy Resistance, +50 Fire Resistance, +60 Dehydration, -200 Sleep
100
+75 Energy Resistance, +75 Fire Resistance, +90 Dehydration, -300 Sleep
Note: radiation levels are not affected by the Survival skill level.
Prior to patch 1.2.0.314, atomic cocktails required an additional 1 Nuka-Cola Victory, 1 vodka, and a bottle of wine to craft.
Behind the scenes[]
The atomic cocktail was an alcoholic drink served (among other places on the strip) during nuclear weapons testing in the 1950s in Sky Rooms, where tourists could view mushroom clouds form at the Nevada proving grounds from a distance. This was a considerable tourist draw from 1951-1963 when Las Vegas was also known as "Atomic City". Las Vegas businessmen had, at the time, a penchant for marketing everything as "atomic".[1]
