In Fallout, the creation and development of your character is under your control. The decisions you make at character creation and at level-ups, as well as the gameplay choices you make, contribute to your specific character build.
Considerations for building a character[]
Building a character is largely a matter of mathematics. Consider each of the following factors, and then crunch the numbers in order to achieve your desired build.
Pre-made character[]
When starting the game there is the option to either create a custom character or choose a pre-made one. It is recommended for most players to create a custom one, though the pre-made ones are options should the player wish to choose one. The options for pre-made characters are:
- Albert Cole - Speech
- Max Stone - Combat
- Natalia Dubrovhsky - Stealth
Maximum level[]
In Fallout, level 21 is the standard maximum level attainable for any character.
SPECIAL[]
One begins the game with various primary statistic points to allocate during character creation.
- starting skill levels.
- which perks will become available at level-ups.
- one's derived statistics.
SPECIAL stats can be raised during the game by:
- choosing traits at character creation;
- wearing clothing and armor items;
- choosing perks at level up.
The maximum value for a SPECIAL stat is 10, and the minimum is 1.
Skills[]
Initial skill levels are determined by your primary stats. During character creation, you will choose three skills that can be leveled up faster.
Skills can be raised during the game by
- choosing traits at character creation;
- distributing points at level-ups;
- choosing perks at levelup;
- reading skill books (permanent)
- wearing clothing and armor items;
Each skill book, when read, raises the corresponding skill.
Traits[]
Traits are chosen during character creation, you can choose up to 2 traits that both help and hurt you. Some of them can be off-set with perks later on.
Perks[]
Some perks directly affect your primary stats and skills. Others have a variety of gameplay effects.
Which perks become available to you depends on
- your level.
- your SPECIAL stats.
- your skills.
- your gameplay choices.
You get to choose one perk at every even level-up.
Equipment[]
Clothing and armor can have a direct effect on your SPECIAL stats and skills but won't fulfill any skill or SPECIAL requirements for perks.
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