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Buffout is a consumable item in Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel.
Background[]
Buffout is a brand of highly advanced steroids that increase strength, reflexes, and endurance,[Non-game 1] sold before the Great War in bottles of 50 tablets each.[1] Although highly addictive,[2] it was a popular choice among pre-War athletes,[3] Their clandestine - and illicit - use of the drug made its use by amateurs popular and widespread.[3][Non-game 2] as well as some service members of the U.S. military.[4] With it, they could run longer and work out harder without the burden of "unnecessary" training.[5] The popularity of the drug resulted in a number of hybridized variants, including Bufftats (mixed with Mentats) and Psychobuff (military modification, combined with Psycho).[6] However, unlike Psycho, Buffout was never officially authorized for military use.[4]
Buffout's popularity persists well after the nuclear holocaust, due to its properties. The increase in strength allows a wastelander to punch through several wooden boards with ease and pummel opponents into submission.[7] As such, it's typically banned in places like Vault City[8] or entertainment venues. For example, casino and bar patrons in New Reno were banned from indulging in Buffout.[9]
Characteristics[]
Due to the wide SPECIAL stat increases Buffout provides, anyone can really take advantage of using Buffout simply to increase skills. However, the extra Strength or Endurance does not provide extra health.
Ironically, hand-to-hand focused fighters may see the least benefit, as while they gain a small damage bonus and a similar accuracy bonus, some ranged skills get disproportionate bonuses from Agility (both Throwing and Unarmed get +4% from each Agility).
Regardless, characters whose relevant skills are already high will have a greater benefit from using Buffout, as gaining even just 2 points in an untagged Melee or Unarmed skill at 150% is equivalent to 6 skill points. This is even greater for Small Guns or Throwing, especially if either is tagged. While Buffout will not transform a weak fighter into a fighting machine, a single or double dose can amplify an already skilled combatant.
Locations[]
- It is found in a locked chest in Horus's lair.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Texture in Fallout 4
- ↑ Fallout Demo, Fallout and Fallout 2 item description: "{8700}{}{Buffout}"
"{8701}{}{Highly advanced steroids. While in effect, they increase strength and reflexes. Very addictive.}"
(PRO ITEM.MSG (demo), PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout), PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2)) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fallout 4 loading screens: "Buffout is a powerful steroid that gained popularity with athletes before the Great War. It grants temporary bonuses to Strength, Endurance and maximum Health."
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Soldier: "Thought never officially condoned by the authority, I find Buffout provides an effective physical boost without compromising mental stability."
(Soldier's dialogue in Wastelanders) - ↑ Rose's Raider Radio: "Take yourself some Buffout. Run longer, and hit harder! You'll be a star athlete in no time, no training required!"
- ↑ Drug variants in Fallout 4 and Fallout 76.
- ↑ Goodneighbor terminals; Fred Allen's Terminal, Chem Diary: Buffout: "Experiment One: Punch through a board.
Results: Oh yeah. That was easy.
Experiment Two: Punch through TEN boards.
Results: I'm invincible! This is like, some comic-book level strength.
Experiment Three: Punch through STEEL boards, man!
Results: Typing with my left hand. Gotta cook some Stimpaks." - ↑ Vault City gate guard: "{187}{}{All right. Before you go in, we have to search your belongings first.}"
The Chosen One: "{189}{}{What for?}"
Vault-City gate guard: "{202}{}{Sometimes Outworlders try to smuggle alcohol or addictive drugs into Vault City: Buffout, Jet, Psycho, Mentats...that sort of thing.}"
(VCGATGRD.MSG) - ↑ Shark Club, Desperado, Maltese Falcon, and Salvatore's bartenders: "{219}{}{We don't let customers take Buffout in here, pal.}"
(NcBarten.msg)
Non-game
- ↑ Fallout: The Roleplaying Game p. 166: "A powerful and quick-acting steroid which gained popularity with athletes prior to the Great War. For a few minutes, it makes one stronger and tougher."
- ↑ Fallout 2 Official Strategies & Secrets, p. 66
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