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

For Other

Level 3: Adrenaline Rush
Level 6:
Level 9:
Level 12: Lifegiver
Level 15:
Level 18: Bonus Rate of Fire
Level 21:
Level 24:

None of this mentions some perks for builds that can be fun, like Sneakers or Pyromaniacs, or Turn-Based builds, or Throwers, Rocketeers, etc. This guide won't cover everything - there are many thing you can experiment with later.