Fallout Shelter by Bethesda Game Studios is a post-apocalyptic simulation game where players build and manage their own fallout shelter. A key part of the game is training your vault dwellers to improve their skills and abilities for surviving and thriving in the harsh wasteland environment. However, training dwellers takes precious time that could be used for other important tasks. In this article, we will provide a detailed guide to Fallout Shelter training times.
We will cover how long it takes dwellers to train in all the various room types like power generators, water treatment plants, and more. You’ll learn optimized training strategies to boost your vault efficiency. With Fallout Shelter’s survival mode, training your dwellers quickly is more crucial than ever. Follow our guide on training durations to get the most out of your dwellers and make your fallout shelter thrive in the shortest time possible.
A) Weight Room
Strength is the SPECIAL stat that may be improved in the gym. 24 people must be present in the room before it may be unlocked. As with other rooms, you can horizontally connect up to three Weight rooms to enhance the room’s size and the number of assignable occupants. Every improvement to the weight room will improve a resident’s training time.
Training Times
The time required to develop your Strength stat from level one to level two is depicted in the chart below.
The following times are based on one Dweller who has completed training for high happiness (+10% bonus). Time spent training may be impacted by:
- They are adding more Dwellers to the training area, even if they are at their highest level.
- Renovating the training facility to a higher standard.
- The Contentment in your Vault.
Strength Level Base 1st Upgrade 2nd Upgrade 1 >>> 2 26m 25m 24m 2 >>> 3 1h 20m 1h 16m 1h 13m 3 >>> 4 2h 40m 2h 32m 2h 26m 4 >>> 5 4h 27m 4h 14m 4h 3m 5 >>> 6 6h 41m 6h 22m 6h 5m 6 >>> 7 9h 21m 8h 55m 8h 31m 7 >>> 8 12h 28m 11h 53m 11h 21m 8 >>> 9 16h 2m 15h 17m 14h 36m 9 >>> 10 20h 3m 19h 6m 18h 15m
B) Athletics Room
You can access the Athletics Room once you have 26 Dwellers in your Vault. Your dwellers in your Vault can train in an athletic room to improve their agility over time.
Training Times
The time required to train your Agility stat from level to level is depicted in the table below.
The times that follow are based on a single Dweller training. Training can be shortened by:
- Adding more Dwellers to the training area, even if they are at their highest level.
- Renovating the training facility to a higher standard.
- Increasing your Vault’s happiness.
Agility Level Base 1st Upgrade 2nd Upgrade 1 >>> 2 26m 25m 24m 2 >>> 3 1h 20m 1h 16m 1h 13m 3 >>> 4 2h 40m 2h 32m 2h 26m 4 >>> 5 4h 27m 4h 14m 4h 3m 5 >>> 6 6h 41m 6h 22m 6h 5m 6 >>> 7 9h 21m 8h 55m 8h 31m 7 >>> 8 12h 28m 11h 53m 11h 21m 8 >>> 9 16h 2m 15h 17m 13h 31m 9 >>> 10 20h 3m 19h 6m 17h 12m
C) Armory
You can access the Armory once you have 28 Dwellers in your Vault. Your Vault Dwellers can practice and gradually improve their Perception by constructing an Armory.
Training Times
The time required to train your Perception stat from level to level is depicted in the table below.
The times that follow are based on a single Dweller training. Training can be shortened by:
- Adding more Dwellers to the training area, even if they are at their highest level.
- Renovating the training facility to a higher standard.
- Increasing your Vault’s happiness.
Perception Level Base 1st Upgrade 2nd Upgrade 1 >>> 2 26m 25m 24m 2 >>> 3 1h 20m 1h 16m 1h 13m 3 >>> 4 2h 40m 2h 32m 2h 26m 4 >>> 5 4h 27m 4h 14m 4h 3m 5 >>> 6 6h 41m 6h 22m 6h 5m 6 >>> 7 9h 21m 8h 55m 8h 31m 7 >>> 8 12h 28m 11h 53m 11h 21m 8 >>> 9 16h 2m 15h 17m 13h 31m 9 >>> 10 20h 3m 19h 6m 17h 12m
D) Classroom
Before opening the Classroom, you must have 30 Dwellers in your Vault. Your Vault Dwellers can train and gradually raise their Intelligence by creating a Classroom.
Training Times
The time it takes to train your Intelligence stat from one level to another is depicted in the chart below.
The times that follow are based on a single Dweller training. Training can be shortened by:
- Adding more Dwellers to the training area, even if they are at their highest level.
- Renovating the training facility to a higher standard.
- Increasing your Vault’s happiness.
Intelligence Level Base 1st Upgrade 2nd Upgrade 1 >>> 2 26m 25m 24m 2 >>> 3 1h 20m 1h 16m 1h 13m 3 >>> 4 2h 40m 2h 32m 2h 26m 4 >>> 5 4h 27m 4h 14m 4h 3m 5 >>> 6 6h 41m 6h 22m 6h 5m 6 >>> 7 9h 21m 8h 55m 8h 31m 7 >>> 8 12h 28m 11h 53m 11h 21m 8 >>> 9 16h 2m 15h 17m 13h 31m 9 >>> 10 20h 3m 19h 6m 17h 12m
E) Fitness Room
Before you may unlock the Fitness Room, you must have 35 Dwellers in your Vault. Your dwellers in your Vault can work out and gradually improve their endurance by constructing a fitness room.
Training Times
The time required to train your Endurance stat from one level to the next is depicted in the chart below.
The times that follow are based on a single Dweller training. Training can be shortened by:
- Adding more Dwellers to the training area, even if they are at their highest level.
- Renovating the training facility to a higher standard.
- Increasing your Vault’s happiness.
Endurance Level Base 1st Upgrade 2nd Upgrade 1 >>> 2 26m 25m 24m 2 >>> 3 1h 20m 1h 16m 1h 13m 3 >>> 4 2h 40m 2h 32m 2h 26m 4 >>> 5 4h 27m 4h 14m 4h 3m 5 >>> 6 6h 41m 6h 22m 6h 5m 6 >>> 7 9h 21m 8h 55m 8h 31m 7 >>> 8 12h 28m 11h 53m 11h 21m 8 >>> 9 16h 2m 15h 17m 13h 31m 9 >>> 10 20h 3m 19h 6m 17h 12m
F) Lounge
The Lounge can only be opened once you have 40 Dwellers in your Vault. Your Dwellers can train and gradually improve their Charisma in your Vault by constructing a Lounge.
Training Times
The time required to train your Charisma stat from one level to the next is depicted in the chart below.
The times that follow are based on a single Dweller training. Training can be shortened by:
- Adding more Dwellers to the training area, even if they are at their highest level.
- Improving the training facility’s status.
- Increasing the Vault’s happiness.
Charisma Level Base 1st Upgrade 2nd Upgrade 1 >>> 2 26m 25m 24m 2 >>> 3 1h 20m 1h 16m 1h 13m 3 >>> 4 2h 40m 2h 32m 2h 26m 4 >>> 5 4h 27m 4h 14m 4h 3m 5 >>> 6 6h 41m 6h 22m 6h 5m 6 >>> 7 9h 21m 8h 55m 8h 31m 7 >>> 8 12h 28m 11h 53m 11h 21m 8 >>> 9 16h 2m 15h 17m 13h 31m 9 >>> 10 20h 3m 19h 6m 17h 12m
G) Game Room
Before opening the Game Room, you must have 50 Dwellers in your Vault. Your Vault Dwellers can practice and gradually improve their Luck by creating a Game Room.
Training Times
The time required to develop your Luck stat from level one to level two is depicted in the chart below.
The times that follow are based on a single Dweller training. Training can be shortened by:
- Adding more Dwellers to the training area, even if they are at their highest level.
- Improving the training facility’s status.
- Increasing the Vault’s happiness.
Luck Level Base 1st Upgrade 2nd Upgrade 1 >>> 2 26m 25m 24m 2 >>> 3 1h 20m 1h 16m 1h 13m 3 >>> 4 2h 40m 2h 32m 2h 26m 4 >>> 5 4h 27m 4h 14m 4h 3m 5 >>> 6 6h 41m 6h 22m 6h 5m 6 >>> 7 9h 21m 8h 55m 8h 31m 7 >>> 8 12h 28m 11h 53m 11h 21m 8 >>> 9 16h 2m 15h 17m 13h 31m 9 >>> 10 20h 3m 19h 6m 17h 12m
Final Thoughts
Managing training times for vault dwellers is a key factor in effective base-building in Fallout Shelter. Our guide has provided concrete training durations for all facility rooms that enhance dweller abilities. By optimizing your training strategies and understanding the time investments required, you can maximize your vault efficiency.
Your dwellers will gain skills faster, allowing you to better explore the wasteland and overcome threats. With the tips in this article, you can build a flourishing vault faster than ever. The key is balancing training schedules with the many other essential tasks. Now that you know precisely how long it takes to train dwellers in Fallout Shelter, you have the knowledge needed to create an unstoppable vault. Use these tips to thrive as you build your underground civilization in the post-nuclear apocalypse.
