Fallout 4: Magazines in Cambridge - Sector 5 Fallout 4 Guide

Last update: 17 April 2024

The table below shows all magazines that you can find in the fifth sector of the world map, near the city of Cambridge. More detailed information about specific secrets can be found further in the chapter.

	Astoundingly Awesome Tales Dogmeat takes 10% less damage while traveling with you.	Location: ITW Ruins (the Institute) [107] This collectible is in the Institute HQ under ITW ruins. You can visit this location only later into the main storyline (after you have built the teleporter). The issue is on the table on the external balcony in the central part of the Institute. See below for detailed walkthrough.
	Grognak the Barbarian Critical hits in melee combat (without weapons or with melee weapons) deal 5% more damage.	Location: Corvega Assemply Plant [10] Secret is inside the upper part of the factory where cars are dismantled. It can be found in the small room to which you can get through the balcony. A detailed description can be found below.
	Guns and Bullets Critical hits of ballistic weapons deal 5% more damage.	Location: Fraternal Post 115 [23] The secret is lying on a rostrum in the main room of the building where Dead Eye was residing. Detailed description is available below.
	Guns and Bullets Critical hits of ballistic weapons deal 5% more damage.	Location: BADTFL Regional Office [24] The secret is lying on the desk in the room in the western part of the building, behind closed door. Detailed description is available below.
	Guns and Bullets Critical hits of ballistic weapons deal 5% more damage.	Location: Cambridge Police Station [98] The secret is inside the safe in chief's of police office. You can obtain the magazine only after you start cooperating with the Brotherhood of Steel, once reinforcements arrive at the station. Detailed description is available below.
	Guns and Bullets Critical hits from ballistic weapons deal 5% more damage.	Location: Monsignor Plaza [109] This collectible is inside the Ticonderoga building and you get there during Railroad's quest Operation Ticonderoga. The issue is in the North-Western office at the top floor.
	La Coiffe Unlocks new haircut.	Location: USS Constitution [28] Secret is inside a laundry near the crossroads west from the USS Constitution ship. Detailed description is available below.
	Live & Love Your companions deal 5% more damage.	Location: College Square [32] The secret is hidden in an underground location, in a closed room found before reaching the metro station. Detailed description is available below.
	Live & Love You receive 25% more experience points for successful persuasion attempts used on men.	Location: Bunker Hill [33] The secret is at the very top of the monument, a spiral stairs lead to it.
	Massachusetts Surgical Journal Increases damage dealt to limbs by 2%.	Location: Cambridge Polymer Labs [40] Secret is on the first floor of the building, in the office of the director of the facility. The office is protected by door with master lock. Detailed description is available below.
	Massachusetts Surgical Journal Increases damage dealt to limbs by 2%.	Location: Greenetech Genetics [95] Secret is inside the building unlocked in the Hunter Hunted quest. It is lying on the table near the coaches at one of the lower floors. Detailed description is available below.
	Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor Better prices while buying items from merchants	Location: Mystic Pines [52] The secret is on the table, next to a TV, to the left from the main entrance.
	Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor Better prices while buying items from merchants	Location: Super-Duper Mart [53] The secret is on the magazine rack in the northern part of the store. A detailed description can be found below.
	Total Hack You obtain source code for hacking protectrons (a type of robots).	Location: Wattz Electronics [65] This collectible is in the basement of the electronics shop and it is being guarded by robots. The magazine is on the table in the Northern part of the basement.
	U.S. Covert Operations Manual Decreases the risk of being detected by enemies while sneaking.	Location: USS Constitution [28] This collectible is on one of the lower decks of the ship, i.e. in the captain's cabin. It is on a small table in the corner of the cabin. See below for details.
	Wasteland Survival Guide You regain 50% more health when eating fruits and vegetables.	Location: The wreck of USS Riptide [89] Secret is on the desk of the ship advanced to the west - the one closest to the partially raised bridge. It is guarded by bandits and it is lying on a small table with a lamp turned on.

Astoundingly Awesome Tales - ITW Ruins (the Institute) [107]

You can start searching for this collectible only after you have found the Institute HQ and you have been allowed to explore it freely. For this, in the main quest - Institutionalized, you need to agree to Father's offer that you work for them. The issue is on the triangular table of the balcony, in one of the rooms of the Institute's workers. The exact location of this item has been shown in the above screenshots.

Grognak the Barbarian - Corvega Assembly Plant [10]

It is one of the best hidden secrets. You can easily get lost when exploring the factory. First you should try to secure the territory by getting rid of all enemies and defense turrets. Start in the main lower entrance to the factory. Don't use it, instead go left and select the small ramp leading up. Turn right there and go to the door leading to the upper part of the factory.

After using the door, you should see a large room where the cars are dismantled. Eliminate another group of opponents that can be found there. The comic you seek can be found in the upper left control room. The place has been marked on the picture above.

Turn left and reach the metal balcony. Go upstairs and press the button in order to extend the balcony leading to the room with the secret. Now you can go there and pick the secret (its location is shown on the pictures above).

Guns and Bullets - Fraternal Post 115 [23]

After entering the post territory, you must get to the main room on the ground floor of the building. Dead Eye, an elite supermutant, can be found there. Try to kill him before he activates the alarm, otherwise new supermutants will appear in the building. Additionally, you must watch out for mine traps. The magazine is lying on the rostrum marked on the picture above.

Guns and Bullets - BADTFL Regional Office [24]

You must get to the western part of the building occupied by bandits. There is a small office there, access to it is guarded by the door with an easy-to-open lock. Once you take care of the closed door, walk towards the desk. The location of the secret has been shown on the pictures above.

Guns and Bullets -Cambridge Police Station [98]

The secret can be found on the police station territory. You can gain access to it later in the game, once you start cooperating with the Brotherhood of Steel. Later in the game, after the ship of the Brotherhood arrives, the station will become the quarter of more than a dozen of soldiers of this faction. Explore the station again, more specifically the leader's office. In this office you will find a closed safe with the lock on expert level - it is shown on the picture above. The magazine is hidden in this safe.

La Coiffe - USS Constitution [28]

You must go west from USS Constitution ship and find the Charlestown Laundry shown on the pictures above. It is near the crossroad. The magazine is lying on the machines inside the building.

Live & Love - College Square [32]

Once you get to the College Square location, you must use the door leading underground. Walk down to one of the lower levels. Before you reach the station itself, you should bypass a room with cash registers shown on the picture 1 - that's where the secret is hidden. Before you enter the room, you must open the closed door. This will require expert skills from you. Pick the lock and walk towards the secret. Precise location of the secret has been marked on the picture 2.

Massachusetts Surgical Journal - Cambridge Polymer Labs [40]

After walking into the building, you can ignore the robot in the reception and go straight to the first floor. Find the door locked with a master lock. Open it. Inside you will find the director's office shown on the picture 1. You must kill the director (he transformed into a ghoul). Once the battle is over, check the large desk. The secret can be found in the place shown on the picture number 2.

Massachusetts Surgical Journal- Greenetech Genetics [95]

You can start searching for the ship after starting the Hunter Hunted quest - that is when the access to it will be unlocked. Start exploring lower floors of the skyscraper. Take interest in the northern room shown on the pictures above. It's the room through which you walk on the way to the top floor. The magazine is lying on a round table between two red coaches.

Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor - Super-Duper Mart [53]

When you enter, start exterminating all the Ghouls. Make your way to the northern part of the building. The secret is on a magazine rack, in the location shown above.

U.S. Covert Operations Manual - USS Constitution [28]

To get this collectible, you first need to board USS Constitution and you do that by crossing the destroyed building that is supporting the ship. After you get to the lowest deck, use ladders to upper levels, twice. You then need to go to the captain's cabin and you can do this straight away, or this will be possible only after you have met with first mate (if this is your first time around). The magazine is in the captain's cabin in the spot shown in the above screenshot - it is a small table in one of the cabin's corners, under the flag hanging under the ceiling.