Build Advice: Perks

Build Advice
Forget the builds you used in Fallout 2. The builds in this game are different.
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Key Perks

Notice below that no matter which build type you choose, a few Perks are considered nearly mandatory for all characters. They include:

• At least one Lifegiver because Hit Points are that important.
• Even Tougher for tanks. Even some snipers use this one.
• Bonus Rate of Fire or Bonus HtH Attacks so you shoot (or punch) faster.

Avoid These Perks

• All medical perks, unless you're trying a Role-Play character.
• Earlier Sequence is not a strong benefit in Real-Time compared to Adrenaline Rush.
• Weapon Handling. ST-related penalties to Hit Chance are offset with higher gun skill.
• Gambler because Gambling is not working yet.
• Tree Trunk Thighs
• All of the GAIN perks
• Ghost
• Iron Grip
• All of the AC perks, unless you really want an Armor Class specialist, but remember that AC only works when your character is running: Livewire, Dodger, Dodger+, HtH Evade

For Tanky Characters

For treasure hunters and other PvE explorers, or even some PvP fighters:

• Level 3: Adrenaline Rush or Quick Recovery
• Level 6: Toughness or Quick Pockets
• Level 9: Even Tougher
• Level 12: Lifegiver
• Level 15: Lifegiver or Man of Steel
• Level 18: Bonus Rate of Fire
• Level 21: Action Boy or Bonus Ranged Damage
• Level 24: Stonewall or More Ranged Damage

For Snipers

• Level 3: More Critical
• Level 6: Even More Criticals
• Level 9: Sharpshooter
• Level 12: Better Criticals
• Level 15: Right Between the Eyes
• Level 18: Bonus Rate of Fire
• Level 21: Action Boy or Lifegiver
• Level 24: Action Boy or Hit the Gaps

Other Fun Perks

Not mentioned above are some perks for builds that can be fun, like Sneakers, Pyromaniacs, Turn-Based builds, Throwers, Rocketeers, etc. Some are:

• Heave Ho, Heave Ho+
• In Your Face! and all of the HtH perks
• Silent Death and Silent Running

This guide won't cover everything - there are many thing you can experiment with later.