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INTELLIGENCE

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	==INTELLIGENCE==		==INTELLIGENCE==
	A high [[Intelligence]] is rarely needed in this game, mainly since there is no [[Levels\|level]] cap. IN 4 allows you to get most [[PvE]] quests and enables some dialogue options, but [[Mentats]] can fix that if your IN is 3 or even 2. When choosing a character's Intelligence, it's common to choose all of the other [[SPECIAL]]s first, and see what's left over. Exceptions include:		A high [[Intelligence]] is rarely needed in this game, mainly since there is no [[Levels\|level]] cap. IN 4 allows you to get most [[PvE]] quests and enables some dialogue options, but [[Mentats]] can fix that if your IN is 3 or even 2. When choosing a character's Intelligence, it's common to choose all of the other [[SPECIAL]]s first, and see what's left over. Exceptions include:
	* Avoid [[IN]] 1 because it often prevents you from getting certain perks, even by [[Levels\|Level]] 30.		* Avoid [[IN]] 1 because it often prevents you from getting certain perks, even by [[Levels\|Level]] 30 unless you know what you're doing.
	* [[IN]] 2 is bare minimum for non-SG snipers who need to get [[Even More Criticals]] by level 29.		* [[IN]] 2 is bare minimum for non-SG snipers who need to get [[Even More Criticals]] by level 29.
	* [[IN]] 2 is bare minimum for non-SG bursters who need to get [[More Ranged Damage]] by level 29.		* [[IN]] 2 is bare minimum for non-SG bursters who need to get [[More Ranged Damage]] by level 29.

Henry at 00:41, 4 January 2021

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	==STRENGTH==		==STRENGTH==
	Except to qualify for certain ~~perks~~, the [[Strength]] requirement for weapons can mostly be ignored in this game. That's because the penalty is easily offset by a higher gun skill, and any ~~character~~ can eventually get their weapon skill to 300 since there is no level cap. A sniper might intend to use a [[Laser Rifle]], which has a ST requirement of 6. But experienced players will usually choose ST 1, even though they will suffer ~~a 100~~-point penalty to [[Hit Chance]]. They simply keep leveling, and raise their Energy Weapons skill 100 points higher to get the equivalent of 5 additional ST points. Those points are needed in [[Luck]] anyway, for all snipers. Extreme snipers will get maximum gun skill, and benefit from a ST [[Implants\|implant]]. Most use [[Buffout]], and others even use [[Psycho]].		This is often very important for a ''physical'' fighter, who uses [[Close Combat]], especially for pugilists who punch with [[Mega Power Fist]]s. The knockdown affect from [[Heavy Handed]] is optimal with ST 10.

			Except to qualify for certain [[Perks]], the [[Strength]] requirement for ranged weapons can mostly be ignored in this game. That's because the penalty is easily offset by a higher gun skill, and any [[Character]] can eventually get their weapon skill to 300 since there is no [[Levels\|level]] cap. A sniper might intend to use a [[Laser Rifle]], which has a ST requirement of 5. But experienced players will usually choose ST 1, even though they will suffer an 80-point penalty to [[Hit Chance]]. They simply keep leveling, and raise their [[Energy Weapons]] skill 100 points higher to get the equivalent of 5 additional [[ST]] points. Those points are needed in [[Luck]] anyway, for all snipers. Extreme snipers will get maximum gun skill, and benefit from a ST [[Implants\|implant]]. Most use [[Buffout]], and others even use [[Psycho]].

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	* Enough [[CH]] to meet some quest or dialogue requirement, of which there are few.		* Enough [[CH]] to meet some quest or dialogue requirement, of which there are few.
	* [[CH]] 9 might be the only way to become a [[Vault City]] citizen.		* [[CH]] 9 might be the only way to become a [[Vault City]] citizen.
			* [[CH]] 4 in order to get a total of 4 extra [[Hit Points]] from [[Alcohol Raised HP]].
			* [[CH]] 3 in order to get a total of 2 extra [[Hit Points]] from [[Alcohol Raised HP]].
	* [[CH]] 3 in order to get 4 Companion followers, which is the maximum.		* [[CH]] 3 in order to get 4 Companion followers, which is the maximum.
	* [[CH]] 3 to get [[Way of the Fruit]], a Support Perk which allows you to eat rad-apples for +16 [[HP]] with no [[Radiated\| radiation]] penalty.		* [[CH]] 3 to get [[Way of the Fruit]], a Support Perk which allows you to eat rad-apples for +16 [[HP]] with no [[Radiated\| radiation]] penalty.
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	A high [[Intelligence]] is rarely needed in this game, mainly since there is no [[Levels\|level]] cap. IN 4 allows you to get most [[PvE]] quests and enables some dialogue options, but [[Mentats]] can fix that if your IN is 3 or even 2. When choosing a character's Intelligence, it's common to choose all of the other [[SPECIAL]]s first, and see what's left over. Exceptions include:		A high [[Intelligence]] is rarely needed in this game, mainly since there is no [[Levels\|level]] cap. IN 4 allows you to get most [[PvE]] quests and enables some dialogue options, but [[Mentats]] can fix that if your IN is 3 or even 2. When choosing a character's Intelligence, it's common to choose all of the other [[SPECIAL]]s first, and see what's left over. Exceptions include:
	* Avoid [[IN]] 1 because it often prevents you from getting certain perks, even by [[Levels\|Level]] 30.		* Avoid [[IN]] 1 because it often prevents you from getting certain perks, even by [[Levels\|Level]] 30.
			* [[IN]] 2 is bare minimum for non-SG snipers who need to get [[Even More Criticals]] by level 29.
			* [[IN]] 2 is bare minimum for non-SG bursters who need to get [[More Ranged Damage]] by level 29.
	* [[IN]] 3 to get [[Sharpshooter]]		* [[IN]] 3 to get [[Sharpshooter]]
	* [[IN]] 6 to get [[Swift Learner]] on a [[Builds: A Leveling Build\|leveling character]].		* [[IN]] 6 to get [[Swift Learner]] on a [[Builds: A Leveling Build\|leveling character]].
			* [[IN]] 7 to get [[Rad Resistance]] for routinely diving into highly radiated places like [[Glow]]
	* [[IN]] 10 combined with the [[Dismantler]] perk on a [[Builds: A Leveling Build\|leveling build]], might yield back the most resources.		* [[IN]] 10 combined with the [[Dismantler]] perk on a [[Builds: A Leveling Build\|leveling build]], might yield back the most resources.

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 ==STRENGTH==
 Except to qualify for certain perks, the [[Strength]] requirement for weapons can mostly be ignored in this game. That's because the penalty is easily offset by a higher gun skill, and any character can eventually get their weapon skill to 300 since there is no level cap. A sniper might intend to use a [[Laser Rifle]], which has a ST requirement of 6. But experienced players will usually choose ST 1, even though they will suffer a 100-point penalty to [[Hit Chance]]. They simply keep leveling, and raise their Energy Weapons skill 100 points higher to get the equivalent of 5 additional ST points. Those points are needed in [[Luck]] anyway, for all snipers. Extreme snipers will get maximum gun skill, and benefit from a ST [[Implants|implant]]. Most use [[Buffout]], and others even use [[Psycho]].

Henry at 00:15, 4 January 2021

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	\| notes = [[Builds: Strong Explorer]]<br>[[Builds: Universal Soldier]]<br>[[Builds: Turbo Miner]]<br>[[Builds: A Leveling Build]]<br>[[Builds: Fire Leader]]		\| notes = [[Builds: Strong Explorer]]<br>[[Builds: Universal Soldier]]<br>[[Builds: Turbo Miner]]<br>[[Builds: A Leveling Build]]<br>[[Builds: Fire Leader]]
	}}		}}
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	==STRENGTH==		==STRENGTH==
	Except to qualify for certain perks, the [[Strength]] requirement for weapons can mostly be ignored in this game. That's because the penalty is easily offset by a higher gun skill, and any character can eventually get their weapon skill to 300 since there is no level cap. A sniper might intend to use a [[Laser Rifle]], which has a ST requirement of 6. But experienced players will usually choose ST 1, even though they will suffer a 100-point penalty to [[Hit Chance]]. They simply keep leveling, and raise their Energy Weapons skill 100 points higher to get the equivalent of 5 additional ST points. Those points are needed in [[Luck]] anyway, for all snipers. Extreme snipers will get maximum gun skill, and benefit from a ST [[Implants\|implant]]. Most use [[Buffout]], and others even use [[Psycho]].		Except to qualify for certain perks, the [[Strength]] requirement for weapons can mostly be ignored in this game. That's because the penalty is easily offset by a higher gun skill, and any character can eventually get their weapon skill to 300 since there is no level cap. A sniper might intend to use a [[Laser Rifle]], which has a ST requirement of 6. But experienced players will usually choose ST 1, even though they will suffer a 100-point penalty to [[Hit Chance]]. They simply keep leveling, and raise their Energy Weapons skill 100 points higher to get the equivalent of 5 additional ST points. Those points are needed in [[Luck]] anyway, for all snipers. Extreme snipers will get maximum gun skill, and benefit from a ST [[Implants\|implant]]. Most use [[Buffout]], and others even use [[Psycho]].

Henry at 01:16, 5 August 2019

2019-08-05T01:16:40Z

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	* A taxi character whose intention is to travel with unusually large parties on the map.		* A taxi character whose intention is to travel with unusually large parties on the map.
	* Enough [[CH]] to meet some quest or dialogue requirement, of which there are few.		* Enough [[CH]] to meet some quest or dialogue requirement, of which there are few.
			* [[CH]] 9 might be the only way to become a [[Vault City]] citizen.
	* [[CH]] 3 in order to get 4 Companion followers, which is the maximum.		* [[CH]] 3 in order to get 4 Companion followers, which is the maximum.
	* [[CH]] 3 to get [[Way of the Fruit]], a Support Perk which allows you to eat rad-apples for +16 [[HP]] with no [[Radiated\| radiation]] penalty.		* [[CH]] 3 to get [[Way of the Fruit]], a Support Perk which allows you to eat rad-apples for +16 [[HP]] with no [[Radiated\| radiation]] penalty.
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	==INTELLIGENCE==		==INTELLIGENCE==
	A high [[Intelligence]] is rarely needed in this game, mainly since there is no [[Levels\|level]] cap. IN 4 allows you to get most [[PvE]] quests and enables some dialogue options, but [[Mentats]] can fix that if your IN is 3 or even 2. When choosing a character's Intelligence, it's common to choose all of the other [[SPECIAL]]s first, and see what's left over. Exceptions include:		A high [[Intelligence]] is rarely needed in this game, mainly since there is no [[Levels\|level]] cap. IN 4 allows you to get most [[PvE]] quests and enables some dialogue options, but [[Mentats]] can fix that if your IN is 3 or even 2. When choosing a character's Intelligence, it's common to choose all of the other [[SPECIAL]]s first, and see what's left over. Exceptions include:
			* Avoid [[IN]] 1 because it often prevents you from getting certain perks, even by [[Levels\|Level]] 30.
	* [[IN]] 3 to get [[Sharpshooter]]		* [[IN]] 3 to get [[Sharpshooter]]
	* [[IN]] 6 to get [[Swift Learner]] on a [[Builds: A Leveling Build\|leveling character]].		* [[IN]] 6 to get [[Swift Learner]] on a [[Builds: A Leveling Build\|leveling character]].
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	* [[AG]] 10 means it's not planned for an AG implant at all, but maybe [[Buffout]] and [[Nuka-Cola]].		* [[AG]] 10 means it's not planned for an AG implant at all, but maybe [[Buffout]] and [[Nuka-Cola]].

	The target base [[AG]] is always 10 ~~(not counting [[Action Boy]]s)~~. If you're just starting out as an [[Builds: Strong Explorer\|all-round explorer]], it is advised to register [[AG]] 10. Implants are tough to get, and their extremely high value likely means you will want to only implant extreme combat characters later anyway. Your lead-in character will usually not need them.		The target base [[AG]] is always 10. If you're just starting out as an [[Builds: Strong Explorer\|all-round explorer]], it is advised to register [[AG]] 10. Implants are tough to get, and their extremely high value likely means you will want to only implant extreme combat characters later anyway. Your lead-in character will usually not need them.

	==LUCK==		==LUCK==
	The effects of [[Luck]] are meant to be somewhat of a mystery. The easy part: max [[Luck]] 10 is very important for snipers. When deciding what Luck your characters will have, consider which perks he will have. Some are crit-related, so high [[Luck]] is usually important. The harder part: there may be some situations when the engine rolls against [[Luck]] more than once related to a single action. Your aimed-shot specialist sniper, for example, will only be optimal with [[Luck]] 10. Depending on his role though, your [[Luck]] 1 character might seem to function just fine for a whole season. However, be advised that the lower your [[Luck]], the worse and more frequent will be your critical weapons malfunctions. Your guns can explode (or be dropped), and that's a lot more likely to happen with very low [[Luck]] (and is based also on weapon condition). Your success and failure with [[First Aid]] is also tied to your [[Luck]]; you will suffer far more critical failures with [[First Aid]] with low [[Luck]], and see far fewer critical successes.		The effects of [[Luck]] are meant to be somewhat of a mystery. The easy part: max [[Luck]] 10 is very important for snipers. When deciding what Luck your characters will have, consider which perks he will have. Some are crit-related, so high [[Luck]] is usually important. The harder part: there may be some situations when the engine rolls against [[Luck]] more than once related to a single action. Your aimed-shot specialist sniper, for example, will only be optimal with [[Luck]] 10. Depending on his role though, your [[Luck]] 1 character might seem to function just fine for a whole season. However, be advised that the lower your [[Luck]], the worse and more frequent will be your critical weapons malfunctions. Your guns can explode (or be dropped), and that's a lot more likely to happen with very low [[Luck]] (and is based also on weapon condition). Your success and failure with [[First Aid]] is also tied to your [[Luck]]; you will suffer far more critical failures with [[First Aid]] with low [[Luck]], and see far fewer critical successes.

	It also seems that with Luck 1, you're much more likely to slip an fall down when running over [[Brahmin Dung]].		It also seems that with Luck 1, you're much more likely to slip and fall down when running over [[Brahmin Dung]].

	==Chapters==		==Chapters==

Henry at 17:38, 1 June 2019

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	\| description = Forget the builds you used in Fallout 2. The builds in this game are different.		\| description = Forget the builds you used in Fallout 2. The builds in this game are different.
	\| season = 3		\| season = 3
	\| status = ~~Will add a Builds Template~~		\| status = Build template added
	\| complete = 95%		\| complete = 95%
	\| authors = [[User:Henry\|Henry]]		\| authors = [[User:Henry\|Henry]]

Henry at 17:37, 1 June 2019

2019-06-01T17:37:36Z

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	\| authors = [[User:Henry\|Henry]]		\| authors = [[User:Henry\|Henry]]
	\| chapter = SPECIAL Points		\| chapter = SPECIAL Points
	\| chapters = [[Build Advice\|Build Advice: Title Page]]<br>[[Build Advice: SPECIAL]]<br>[[Build Advice: Traits]]<br>[[Build Advice: Perks]]<br>[[Build Advice: Skills]]		\| chapters = [[Build Advice\|Build Advice: Title Page]]<br>[[Build Advice: SPECIAL]]<br>[[Build Advice: Traits]]<br>[[Build Advice: Perks]]<br>[[Build Advice: Skills]]<br>[[Build Advice: Conclusion]]
	\| notes = [[Builds: Strong Explorer]]<br>[[Builds: Universal Soldier]]<br>[[Builds: Turbo Miner]]<br>[[Builds: A Leveling Build]]<br>[[Builds: Fire Leader]]		\| notes = [[Builds: Strong Explorer]]<br>[[Builds: Universal Soldier]]<br>[[Builds: Turbo Miner]]<br>[[Builds: A Leveling Build]]<br>[[Builds: Fire Leader]]
	}}		}}

Henry at 17:32, 1 June 2019

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	==Chapters==		==Chapters==
	* Previous Chapter: [[Build Advice~~: Title Page~~\|Title Page]]		* Previous Chapter: [[Build Advice\|Title Page]]
	* Next Chapter: [[Build Advice: Traits\|About Traits]]		* Next Chapter: [[Build Advice: Traits\|About Traits]]

Henry at 17:31, 1 June 2019

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	It also seems that with Luck 1, you're much more likely to slip an fall down when running over [[Brahmin Dung]].		It also seems that with Luck 1, you're much more likely to slip an fall down when running over [[Brahmin Dung]].

			==Chapters==
			* Previous Chapter: [[Build Advice: Title Page\|Title Page]]
			* Next Chapter: [[Build Advice: Traits\|About Traits]]

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	~~'''Go to next chapter:''' [[Build Advice: Traits\|About Traits]]~~

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Henry at 17:19, 1 June 2019

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	\| authors = [[User:Henry\|Henry]]		\| authors = [[User:Henry\|Henry]]
	\| chapter = SPECIAL Points		\| chapter = SPECIAL Points
	\| chapters = [[Build Advice\|Build Advice: Title Page]]<br>[[Build Advice: SPECIAL]]<br>[[Build Advice: Traits]]<br>[[Build Advice: Perks]]<br>[[Build Advice: Skills]]~~<br>~~[[Builds: Strong Explorer]]<br>[[Builds: Universal Soldier]]<br>[[Builds: Turbo Miner]]<br>[[Builds: A Leveling Build]]<br>[[Builds: Fire Leader]]		\| chapters = [[Build Advice\|Build Advice: Title Page]]<br>[[Build Advice: SPECIAL]]<br>[[Build Advice: Traits]]<br>[[Build Advice: Perks]]<br>[[Build Advice: Skills]]
	~~\| notes = Expect changes in S3~~		\| notes = [[Builds: Strong Explorer]]<br>[[Builds: Universal Soldier]]<br>[[Builds: Turbo Miner]]<br>[[Builds: A Leveling Build]]<br>[[Builds: Fire Leader]]
	}}		}}