Uncontrollable Fear

Frightened is a condition that can be applied by powerful and imposing enemies. The effect was added in the Fallout 76 update Wastelanders.

Overview
The only enemies that can cause the frightened condition are the wendigo colossus and Earle Williams. The attack comes in a burst and is applied to any and all players in proximity from the attack regardless of the stats.

Once afflicted by the attack, the perspective switches to third-person (if in first-person), and the characters run away in the opposite direction of the enemy that caused the attack with a frightened Vault Boy icon appearing above the head of those affected. The effect lasts for a short time before control is regained.