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'''Mysterious Stranger''' is a [[perk]] in ''[[Fallout]]'', ''[[Fallout 2]]'', ''[[Fallout 3]]'', ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'', ''[[Fallout 4]]'' and ''[[Fallout 76]]''.
  
'''Mysterious Stranger''' is a [[perk]] in ''[[Fallout]]'', ''[[Fallout 2]]'', ''[[Fallout 3]]'', ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'', ''[[Fallout 4]]'' and ''[[Fallout 76]]''.
   
 
==''Fallout'' and ''Fallout 2''==
  
==''Fallout'' and ''Fallout 2''==
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{{Quotation|With this Perk, you have gained the attention of a Mysterious Stranger, who will appear to help you from time to time. If your ally is lost in combat, do not expect him or her to be replaced.|''[[Fallout]]'' & ''[[Fallout 2]]'' description}}
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{{Quotation|With this Perk, you have gained the attention of a Mysterious Stranger, who will appear to help you from time to time. If your ally is lost in combat, do not expect him or her to be replaced.|''[[Fallout]]'' and ''[[Fallout 2]]'' description}}
   
 
Only in hostile random encounters, there is a chance that the character will gain a temporary ally in a leather jacket (male with a male character and female with a female character). The unidentified stranger's details depend on the player character's level.
  
Only in hostile random encounters, there is a chance that the character will gain a temporary ally in a leather jacket (male with a male character and female with a female character). The unidentified stranger's details depend on the player character's level.
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===''Fallout 2''===
  
===''Fallout 2''===
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Unlike in ''[[Fallout]]'', the Mysterious Stranger will now leave the map of the random encounter directly after ending combat. A few exceptions to this are caravan encounters, and encounters with a cave included.
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Unlike in ''[[Fallout]]'', the Mysterious Stranger will now leave the map of the random encounter directly after ending combat. A few exceptions to this are caravan encounters and encounters with a cave included.
   
 
====Statistics====
  
====Statistics====
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* If the Mysterious Stranger dies, he will never come back.
  
* If the Mysterious Stranger dies, he will never come back.
 
* The Mysterious Stranger perk in ''[[Fallout]]'' is stronger than in ''[[Fallout 2]]'', since the Mysterious Stranger is already at their maximum statistics and their [[Plasma rifle (Fallout)|plasma rifle]] is more powerful in ''Fallout'' than the [[H&K G11]] that the ''Fallout 2'' equivalent has.
  
* The Mysterious Stranger perk in ''[[Fallout]]'' is stronger than in ''[[Fallout 2]]'', since the Mysterious Stranger is already at their maximum statistics and their [[Plasma rifle (Fallout)|plasma rifle]] is more powerful in ''Fallout'' than the [[H&K G11]] that the ''Fallout 2'' equivalent has.
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* In ''[[Fallout 2]]'', they can be encountered in any random encounter. This also includes simply stopping on the map, and entering the map via the inverted triangle at your location.
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* In ''[[Fallout 2]]'', they can be encountered in any random encounter. This also includes simply stopping on the map and entering the map via the inverted triangle at the player character's location.
   
 
===Bugs===
  
===Bugs===
 
* The Mysterious Stranger with a hunting rifle actually spawns shotgun shells as ammunition instead of [[.223 FMJ]]. As such, the Mysterious Stranger only has the 10 shots already provided in the magazine.{{Verify|verified}}
  
* The Mysterious Stranger with a hunting rifle actually spawns shotgun shells as ammunition instead of [[.223 FMJ]]. As such, the Mysterious Stranger only has the 10 shots already provided in the magazine.{{Verify|verified}}
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* In ''[[Fallout 2]]'', if the game is saved during a random encounter when the Mysterious Stranger is still on the map and then reloaded, the Stranger will remain in place.{{Verify|verified}}
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* In ''[[Fallout 2]]'', if the game is saved during a random encounter when the Mysterious Stranger is still on the map and then reloaded, the Mysterious Stranger will remain in place.{{Verify|verified}}
   
 
==''Fallout 3'' and ''Fallout: New Vegas''==
  
==''Fallout 3'' and ''Fallout: New Vegas''==
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===Notes===
  
===Notes===
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* The [[Lawbringer]], [[Contract Killer]], and [[Grim Reaper's Sprint]] perks will not grant their benefits if the Mysterious Stranger takes credit for the kill.
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* The [[Lawbringer]], [[Contract Killer]] and [[Grim Reaper's Sprint]] perks will not grant their benefits if the Mysterious Stranger takes credit for the kill.
 
* In ''Fallout 3'', "mesmerizing" non-player characters with a [[Mesmetron]] in [[Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System|V.A.T.S.]] will sometimes make the Mysterious Stranger appear, resulting in him killing the victim.
  
* In ''Fallout 3'', "mesmerizing" non-player characters with a [[Mesmetron]] in [[Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System|V.A.T.S.]] will sometimes make the Mysterious Stranger appear, resulting in him killing the victim.
 
* The Mysterious Stranger will sometimes seek out other hostiles while in V.A.T.S., after he has killed the targeted one.
  
* The Mysterious Stranger will sometimes seek out other hostiles while in V.A.T.S., after he has killed the targeted one.
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* It is possible to attack and even cripple the Mysterious Stranger by accident in V.A.T.S, but this seems to have no effect whatsoever.
  
* It is possible to attack and even cripple the Mysterious Stranger by accident in V.A.T.S, but this seems to have no effect whatsoever.
 
* The Mysterious Stranger can be incapacitated by nearby explosions, sending him flailing about.
  
* The Mysterious Stranger can be incapacitated by nearby explosions, sending him flailing about.
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* If the Mysterious Stranger/Miss Fortune appears in gas-filled area, their gunfire will accidentally ignite the gas and hurt the player character and enemy alike.
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* If the Mysterious Stranger/Miss Fortune appears in gas-filled area, their gunfire will ignite the gas and hurt everyone caught in the conflagration.
 
* In ''Fallout: New Vegas'', after the Mysterious Stranger or Miss Fortune appears 15 times, the [[Friendly Help]] challenge is completed, increasing the probability for them to appear in combat.
  
* In ''Fallout: New Vegas'', after the Mysterious Stranger or Miss Fortune appears 15 times, the [[Friendly Help]] challenge is completed, increasing the probability for them to appear in combat.
 
* There is a chance for the Mysterious Stranger to miss all 6 shots from his .44 Magnum and the target will be completely unharmed.
  
* There is a chance for the Mysterious Stranger to miss all 6 shots from his .44 Magnum and the target will be completely unharmed.
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===Bugs===
  
===Bugs===
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* {{platforms|pc,ps3,xbox360}} The Stranger will sometimes be positioned unfavorably. This can include being stuck in a wall, being placed in water, being placed near a cliff, etc. This can result in his "death" (unconsciousness) or inability to effectively attack the enemy, or even in some cases to kill the player character if they are between him and his target. Because the Stranger never attacks, even if all enemies have died, he will be forever trapped inside the level geometry and the trigger to return the game to normal never happens. The only choice is to load a previous save.{{Verify|verified}}
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* {{platforms|pc,ps3,xbox360}} The Stranger will sometimes be positioned unfavorably. This can include being stuck in a wall, being placed in water, being placed near a cliff, etc. This can result in his "death" (unconsciousness) or inability to effectively attack the enemy, or even in some cases to kill the player character if they are between him and his target. Because the Mysterious Stranger never attacks, even if all enemies have died, he will be forever trapped inside the level geometry and the trigger to return the game to normal never happens. The only choice is to load a previous save.{{Verify|verified}}
 
* {{Platforms|pc,xbox360}} During [[Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System|V.A.T.S.]], it is common to hear the Mysterious Stranger jingle, even if he does not appear. This most likely happens at times when he would have appeared to finish off your enemy, but you killed the enemy instead. He may also have been affected by the bug above in some of these cases.{{Verify|verified}}
  
* {{Platforms|pc,xbox360}} During [[Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System|V.A.T.S.]], it is common to hear the Mysterious Stranger jingle, even if he does not appear. This most likely happens at times when he would have appeared to finish off your enemy, but you killed the enemy instead. He may also have been affected by the bug above in some of these cases.{{Verify|verified}}
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* {{Platforms|pc,ps3,xbox360}} Sometimes when the Mysterious Stranger appears, he does not shoot. He will just stand there, leaving you helpless. Another variant makes the Stranger reload his Magnum for the duration of his attack. If it jams, he may not attack at all. This also happens if his target is killed prematurely by an explosion or by you or a companion. V.A.T.S. will remain active for an extended time, leaving you open for attacks by any surrounding enemies.{{Verify|verified}}
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* {{Platforms|pc,ps3,xbox360}} Sometimes when the Mysterious Stranger appears, he does not shoot. He will just stand there, leaving you helpless. Another variant makes the Mysterious Stranger reload his Magnum for the duration of his attack. If it jams, he may not attack at all. This also happens if his target is killed prematurely by an explosion or by you or a companion. V.A.T.S. will remain active for an extended time, leaving you open for attacks by any surrounding enemies.{{Verify|verified}}
 
* {{Platforms|ps3,xbox360}} While in the ''[[Operation: Anchorage (add-on)|Operation: Anchorage]]'' [[Operation: Anchorage simulation|simulation]], the Mysterious Stranger will sometimes appear and then lie unconscious. When the V.A.T.S. sequence ends, gameplay will return to normal.{{Verify|verified}}
  
* {{Platforms|ps3,xbox360}} While in the ''[[Operation: Anchorage (add-on)|Operation: Anchorage]]'' [[Operation: Anchorage simulation|simulation]], the Mysterious Stranger will sometimes appear and then lie unconscious. When the V.A.T.S. sequence ends, gameplay will return to normal.{{Verify|verified}}
 
* {{platforms|pc,ps3,xbox360}} At times, the Mysterious Stranger will aid you during V.A.T.S., but there will be a 5-10 second delay between killing the target and returning to normal gameplay. This can pose problems when fighting multiple enemies, as they will continue to attack both you and your companions during the delay. On occasion, this bug may cause normal play to not resume.{{Verify|verified}}
  
* {{platforms|pc,ps3,xbox360}} At times, the Mysterious Stranger will aid you during V.A.T.S., but there will be a 5-10 second delay between killing the target and returning to normal gameplay. This can pose problems when fighting multiple enemies, as they will continue to attack both you and your companions during the delay. On occasion, this bug may cause normal play to not resume.{{Verify|verified}}
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The jingle for the Mysterious Stranger is a similar version of the one heard in ''[[Fallout 3]]'' although more high pitched. There are several variations of the Mysterious Stranger's appearance jingle and disappearance chime, which are randomized when he appears to assist the player character.
  
The jingle for the Mysterious Stranger is a similar version of the one heard in ''[[Fallout 3]]'' although more high pitched. There are several variations of the Mysterious Stranger's appearance jingle and disappearance chime, which are randomized when he appears to assist the player character.
   
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The Mysterious Stranger will have vanished from the map by the time your character exits [[Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System|V.A.T.S.]], meaning that it is impossible to interact with him, though some companions will comment on his brief appearance. [[Nick Valentine]] especially will react to an appearance of the Mysterious Stranger if he is the Sole Survivor's companion at the time, and has the Mysterious Stranger marked as an open case. A briefing of the case can be found under Nick's bed in his office.
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The Mysterious Stranger will have vanished from the map by the time the player character exits [[Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System|V.A.T.S.]], meaning that it is impossible to interact with him, though some companions will comment on his brief appearance. [[Nick Valentine]] especially will react to an appearance of the Mysterious Stranger if he is the Sole Survivor's companion at the time, and has the Mysterious Stranger marked as an open case. A briefing of the case can be found under Nick's bed in his office.
   
 
Unlike the previous games, the Mysterious Stranger's face is mostly obscured by his worn fedora.
  
Unlike the previous games, the Mysterious Stranger's face is mostly obscured by his worn fedora.
   
 
===Notes===
  
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* The appearance rate is 10% for the first rank, 12% for the second rank, and 14% for the third rank. This does not change with higher Luck.
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* The appearance rate is 10% for the first rank, 12% for the second rank and 14% for the third rank. This does not change with higher Luck.
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* Though the Mysterious Stranger is always depicted with a revolver, the death animation for the target will be based on the weapon the Sole Survivor is wielding, so they may be disintegrated if you have an equipped laser weapon or gooified if you have an equipped plasma weapon.
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* Though the Mysterious Stranger is always depicted with a revolver, the death animation for the target will be based on the weapon the Sole Survivor is wielding, so they may be disintegrated if they have an equipped laser weapon or gooified if they have an equipped plasma weapon.
 
* Enemies will sometimes attempt (futilely) to attack the Mysterious Stranger during his brief appearances. This is most noticeable with feral ghouls, who will attempt to perform their flying tackle on him, only to end up passing through thin air and sprawling onto the ground.
  
* Enemies will sometimes attempt (futilely) to attack the Mysterious Stranger during his brief appearances. This is most noticeable with feral ghouls, who will attempt to perform their flying tackle on him, only to end up passing through thin air and sprawling onto the ground.
   
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* {{Platforms|xboxone}} If the Mysterious Stranger appears while using [[V.A.T.S.]] on a [[Automated turret (Fallout 4)#Wall/ceiling mounted|ceiling turret]], he will appear in the ceiling and will not damage the turret, This may also sometimes cause game crashes.{{Verify|verified}}
  
* {{Platforms|xboxone}} If the Mysterious Stranger appears while using [[V.A.T.S.]] on a [[Automated turret (Fallout 4)#Wall/ceiling mounted|ceiling turret]], he will appear in the ceiling and will not damage the turret, This may also sometimes cause game crashes.{{Verify|verified}}
   
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==Fallout 76''==
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==''Fallout 76''==
 
{{Quotation|Who is he? Why does he help? Who cares!}}
  
{{Quotation|Who is he? Why does he help? Who cares!}}
 
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| The Mysterious Stranger will appear occasionally in V.A.T.S. to lend a hand.
  
| The Mysterious Stranger will appear occasionally in V.A.T.S. to lend a hand.
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| The Mysterious Stranger appears so much in V.A.T.S., he knows you by name.
  
| The Mysterious Stranger appears so much in V.A.T.S., he knows you by name.
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==Behind the scenes==
  
==Behind the scenes==
 
* The Mysterious Stranger perk was originally designed by [[Scott Bennie]].
  
* The Mysterious Stranger perk was originally designed by [[Scott Bennie]].
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* The Mysterious Stranger in ''[[Fallout 3]]'', ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'', ''[[Fallout 4]]'', and ''[[Fallout 76]]'' wields a [[.44 Magnum revolver|revolver]] whilst wearing a fedora and overcoat, like the protagonists of 1950s film noir.
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* The Mysterious Stranger in ''[[Fallout 3]]'', ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'', ''[[Fallout 4]]'' and ''[[Fallout 76]]'' wields a [[.44 Magnum revolver|revolver]] and wears a fedora and overcoat, like a protagonist of 1950s film noir.
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* There were several unfinished drafts of a book by Mark Twain titled "The Mysterious Stranger", in which the title character claims to be Satan's Nephew and that he was actually good all along, and states that Earth's other name is ".44". The character in this series is labeled as a Guardian Angel (The Devil is stated to be a fallen angel) and carries a .44 Magnum revolver. Though likely a coincidence, the comparison is interesting nonetheless.
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* There were several unfinished drafts of a book by Mark Twain titled "The Mysterious Stranger," in which the title character claims to be Satan's nephew and that he was actually good all along, and states that ".44" is Earth's other name. The character in this series is labeled a "Guardian Angel" (the devil is stated to be a fallen angel) and carries a .44 Magnum revolver.
   
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==

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“Looks like you could use some assistance.”— Mysterious Stranger, Fallout

Mysterious Stranger is a perk in Fallout, Fallout 2, Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4 and Fallout 76.

Fallout and Fallout 2

“With this Perk, you have gained the attention of a Mysterious Stranger, who will appear to help you from time to time. If your ally is lost in combat, do not expect him or her to be replaced.”— Fallout and Fallout 2 description

Only in hostile random encounters, there is a chance that the character will gain a temporary ally in a leather jacket (male with a male character and female with a female character). The unidentified stranger's details depend on the player character's level.

Fallout

The Mysterious Stranger remains on the map of the random encounter even after the end of the fight, until leaving. The stranger can be spoken to, but will not say much.

Statistics

Level 9-21
HP 100
AC 18
Normal resistance 4/30%
Laser resistance 6/50%
Fire resistance 4/20%
Plasma resistance 4/20%
Explode resistance 4/25%

Weapon

Enemy Normal enemy Super mutant
Weapons 10mm SMG or hunting rifle Plasma rifle

Fallout 2

Unlike in Fallout, the Mysterious Stranger will now leave the map of the random encounter directly after ending combat. A few exceptions to this are caravan encounters and encounters with a cave included.

Statistics

Level 9-14 15-18 19-22 20-26 27-29
HP 50-52 (female) 70 90 110 130
AC 21-22 (female) 26-27 (female) 21-22 (female) 31-32 (female) 31-32 (female)
Normal resistance 2/25% 3/25% 4/35% 6/40% 12/40%
Laser resistance 0/20% 1/20% 4/20% 5/40% 12/40%
Fire resistance 0/20% 1/25% 4/15% 5/35% 12/40%
Plasma resistance 0/10% 1/10% 4/25% 5/50% 10/40%
Explode resistance 0/20% 1/25% 4/30% 9/45% 20/50%

Weapons

Level 9-13 14-19 20-26 27-29
weapons Hunting rifle or FN FAL Assault rifle or combat shotgun Laser rifle or H&K CAWS H&K G11

Notes

  • If attacked, the Mysterious Stranger will attack back; however, he will be friendly again during the next hostile random encounter.
  • The inventory of the Mysterious Stranger is different at each random encounter.
  • If the Mysterious Stranger dies, he will never come back.
  • The Mysterious Stranger perk in Fallout is stronger than in Fallout 2, since the Mysterious Stranger is already at their maximum statistics and their plasma rifle is more powerful in Fallout than the H&K G11 that the Fallout 2 equivalent has.
  • In Fallout 2, they can be encountered in any random encounter. This also includes simply stopping on the map and entering the map via the inverted triangle at the player character's location.

Bugs

  • The Mysterious Stranger with a hunting rifle actually spawns shotgun shells as ammunition instead of .223 FMJ. As such, the Mysterious Stranger only has the 10 shots already provided in the magazine.[verified]
  • In Fallout 2, if the game is saved during a random encounter when the Mysterious Stranger is still on the map and then reloaded, the Mysterious Stranger will remain in place.[verified]

Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas

“Gives you your own personal guardian angel... armed with a fully loaded .44 Magnum. With this perk, the Mysterious Stranger appears occasionally in V.A.T.S. mode to lend a hand, with deadly efficiency.”— Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas description
Mysterious Stranger Coming Mysterious Stranger Missing

If the last target at the end of V.A.T.S. sequence has 150 health or less, there is a 10% chance that the character will gain a temporary ally in a fedora and overcoat that will finish off that target using his unique .44 Magnum.

Additional dialogue options

  • In the Fallout 3 add-on Mothership Zeta, when first arriving aboard Zeta, having the Mysterious Stranger perk opens up a new line of dialogue with Somah, with the option "Maybe, if we're lucky, a friend of mine will show up to help us."

Notes

  • The Lawbringer, Contract Killer and Grim Reaper's Sprint perks will not grant their benefits if the Mysterious Stranger takes credit for the kill.
  • In Fallout 3, "mesmerizing" non-player characters with a Mesmetron in V.A.T.S. will sometimes make the Mysterious Stranger appear, resulting in him killing the victim.
  • The Mysterious Stranger will sometimes seek out other hostiles while in V.A.T.S., after he has killed the targeted one.
  • His appearances have a counter ("Mysterious Stranger Visits") that is displayed randomly during the loading screens of Fallout 3, and on the Pip-Boy 3000 under the "Stats tab - General" in both Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas.
  • In Fallout: New Vegas, the Miss Fortune perk functions in the same way as this perk, but with different effects in combat.
  • Both the Mysterious Stranger and Miss Fortune perks can be chosen by the player character, but the characters will not appear together in the same V.A.T.S. sequence and taking both perks will not increase the chances of either one appearing.
  • When interrogating Silus at Camp McCarran, if he is being attacked by the Courier using V.A.T.S., Silus will be killed by the Mysterious Stranger should he appear. In this event, Carrie Boyd will not respond in any way to Silus' death.
  • It is possible to attack and even cripple the Mysterious Stranger by accident in V.A.T.S, but this seems to have no effect whatsoever.
  • The Mysterious Stranger can be incapacitated by nearby explosions, sending him flailing about.
  • If the Mysterious Stranger/Miss Fortune appears in gas-filled area, their gunfire will ignite the gas and hurt everyone caught in the conflagration.
  • In Fallout: New Vegas, after the Mysterious Stranger or Miss Fortune appears 15 times, the Friendly Help challenge is completed, increasing the probability for them to appear in combat.
  • There is a chance for the Mysterious Stranger to miss all 6 shots from his .44 Magnum and the target will be completely unharmed.
  • He may be seen reloading his weapon if he runs out of ammo. However, the Mysterious Stranger is never given the chance to finish.

Bugs

  • PCPC Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 Xbox 360Xbox 360 The Stranger will sometimes be positioned unfavorably. This can include being stuck in a wall, being placed in water, being placed near a cliff, etc. This can result in his "death" (unconsciousness) or inability to effectively attack the enemy, or even in some cases to kill the player character if they are between him and his target. Because the Mysterious Stranger never attacks, even if all enemies have died, he will be forever trapped inside the level geometry and the trigger to return the game to normal never happens. The only choice is to load a previous save.[verified]
  • PCPC Xbox 360Xbox 360 During V.A.T.S., it is common to hear the Mysterious Stranger jingle, even if he does not appear. This most likely happens at times when he would have appeared to finish off your enemy, but you killed the enemy instead. He may also have been affected by the bug above in some of these cases.[verified]
  • PCPC Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 Xbox 360Xbox 360 Sometimes when the Mysterious Stranger appears, he does not shoot. He will just stand there, leaving you helpless. Another variant makes the Mysterious Stranger reload his Magnum for the duration of his attack. If it jams, he may not attack at all. This also happens if his target is killed prematurely by an explosion or by you or a companion. V.A.T.S. will remain active for an extended time, leaving you open for attacks by any surrounding enemies.[verified]
  • Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 Xbox 360Xbox 360 While in the Operation: Anchorage simulation, the Mysterious Stranger will sometimes appear and then lie unconscious. When the V.A.T.S. sequence ends, gameplay will return to normal.[verified]
  • PCPC Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 Xbox 360Xbox 360 At times, the Mysterious Stranger will aid you during V.A.T.S., but there will be a 5-10 second delay between killing the target and returning to normal gameplay. This can pose problems when fighting multiple enemies, as they will continue to attack both you and your companions during the delay. On occasion, this bug may cause normal play to not resume.[verified]
  • PCPC Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 Xbox 360Xbox 360 Sometimes, the game can freeze in the zoomed-in style of V.A.T.S. when the Mysterious Stranger appears, making him stand there and watch.[verified]
  • Xbox 360Xbox 360 Occasionally, the game may register that the Mysterious Stranger has appeared (you receive a progress update) but he does not, nor does the opponent die. You remain frozen in V.A.T.S. unable to move or die.[verified]

Fallout 4

“Who is he? Why does he help? Who cares! The Mysterious Stranger will appear occasionally in V.A.T.S. to lend a hand, with deadly efficiency...”— Rank 1 description
Mysterious Stranger Appears Mysterious Stranger Vanishes

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Rank Requirements Description Base ID
1 LCK 4 Who is he? Why does he help? Who cares! The Mysterious Stranger will appear occasionally in V.A.T.S. to lend a hand, with deadly efficiency... 0004C929
2 LCK 4, LVL 22 The Mysterious Stranger appears more often in V.A.T.S. 001D2493
3 LCK 4, LVL 41 The Mysterious Stranger appears more often in V.A.T.S. When he kills an opponent, there is a chance your Critical meter gets filled. 001D2494
4 LCK 4, LVL 49 Nuka-World (add-on) The Mysterious Stranger appears more often in V.A.T.S. When he kills an opponent, there is a high chance your Critical meter gets filled. xx029B26


The Mysterious Stranger may appear in V.A.T.S.; he will then fire a single shot from his .44 Magnum to instantly deal a massive (but not always instant killing) amount of damage.

The jingle for the Mysterious Stranger is a similar version of the one heard in Fallout 3 although more high pitched. There are several variations of the Mysterious Stranger's appearance jingle and disappearance chime, which are randomized when he appears to assist the player character.

The Mysterious Stranger will have vanished from the map by the time the player character exits V.A.T.S., meaning that it is impossible to interact with him, though some companions will comment on his brief appearance. Nick Valentine especially will react to an appearance of the Mysterious Stranger if he is the Sole Survivor's companion at the time, and has the Mysterious Stranger marked as an open case. A briefing of the case can be found under Nick's bed in his office.

Unlike the previous games, the Mysterious Stranger's face is mostly obscured by his worn fedora.

Notes

  • The appearance rate is 10% for the first rank, 12% for the second rank and 14% for the third rank. This does not change with higher Luck.
  • Though the Mysterious Stranger is always depicted with a revolver, the death animation for the target will be based on the weapon the Sole Survivor is wielding, so they may be disintegrated if they have an equipped laser weapon or gooified if they have an equipped plasma weapon.
  • Enemies will sometimes attempt (futilely) to attack the Mysterious Stranger during his brief appearances. This is most noticeable with feral ghouls, who will attempt to perform their flying tackle on him, only to end up passing through thin air and sprawling onto the ground.

Bugs

  • PCPC If the Mysterious Stranger is hit by an attack that makes him stagger before he has fired his weapon, he might not end up getting a chance to fire. This appears to happen more often in confined spaces. This does not adversely affect his future performance.[verified]
  • PCPC Playstation 4Playstation 4 Xbox OneXbox One On occasions, the Mysterious Stranger will appear too close to the target, preventing him from taking a shot and killing the target. This appears to be related to the game trying to place the Mysterious Stranger on the same level as his target. This does not adversely affect his future performance.[verified]
  • Playstation 4Playstation 4 If one targets a Vertibird in V.A.T.S., the Mysterious Stranger may appear, but will not shoot at the Vertibird.[verified]
  • Xbox OneXbox One If the Mysterious Stranger appears while using V.A.T.S. on a ceiling turret, he will appear in the ceiling and will not damage the turret, This may also sometimes cause game crashes.[verified]

Fallout 76

“Who is he? Why does he help? Who cares!”
Rank Description Base ID
1 The Mysterious Stranger will appear occasionally in V.A.T.S. to lend a hand. 0004C929
2 The Mysterious Stranger appears more often when using V.A.T.S. 001D2493
3 The Mysterious Stranger appears so much in V.A.T.S., he knows you by name. 001D2494

Behind the scenes

  • The Mysterious Stranger perk was originally designed by Scott Bennie.
  • The Mysterious Stranger in Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4 and Fallout 76 wields a revolver and wears a fedora and overcoat, like a protagonist of 1950s film noir.
  • There were several unfinished drafts of a book by Mark Twain titled "The Mysterious Stranger," in which the title character claims to be Satan's nephew and that he was actually good all along, and states that ".44" is Earth's other name. The character in this series is labeled a "Guardian Angel" (the devil is stated to be a fallen angel) and carries a .44 Magnum revolver.

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Perks in Fallout
Level 3Awareness · Bonus HtH Damage · Earlier Sequence · Faster Healing · Healer · Night Vision · Presence · Quick Pockets · Scout · Smooth Talker · Strong Back · Survivalist · Swift Learner · Toughness
Level 6Bonus HtH Attacks · Bonus Move · Bonus Ranged Damage · Educated · Empathy · Fortune Finder · Friendly Foe · Ghost · Heave Ho! · More Criticals · Mysterious Stranger · Pathfinder · Rad Resistance · Ranger · Sharpshooter · Silent Running · Snakeater
Level 9Animal Friend · Better Criticals · Bonus Rate of Fire · Dodger · Explorer · Flower Child · Master Trader · Mutate! · Pickpocket · Scrounger
Level 12Action Boy/Action Girl · Cult of Personality · Lifegiver · Master Thief · Medic · Mr. Fixit · Speaker · Tag!
Level 15Mental Block
Level 18Silent Death · Slayer · Sniper
Weapon perksWeapon Accurate · Weapon Knockback · Weapon Long Range · Weapon Penetrate
Armor perksCombat Armor · Powered Armor
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Perks in Fallout 2
Level 3Awareness · Bonus HtH Damage · Cautious Nature · Comprehension · Earlier Sequence · Faster Healing · Healer · Here and Now · Kama Sutra Master · Night Vision · Presence · Quick Pockets · Scout · Smooth Talker · Stonewall · Strong Back · Survivalist · Swift Learner · Thief · Toughness
Level 6Adrenaline Rush · Bonus Move · Bonus Ranged Damage · Educated · Empathy · Fortune Finder · Gambler · Ghost · Harmless · Heave Ho! · Magnetic Personality · More Criticals · Negotiator · Pack Rat · Pathfinder · Quick Recovery · Rad Resistance · Ranger · Salesman · Silent Running · Snakeater
Level 9Better Criticals · Demolition Expert · Dodger · Explorer · Karma Beacon · Light Step · Master Trader · Mutate! · Mysterious Stranger · Pyromaniac · Scrounger · Sharpshooter · Speaker
Level 12Action Boy/Action Girl · Cult of Personality · Gain · HtH Evade · Lifegiver · Living Anatomy · Master Thief · Medic · Mr. Fixit · Tag! · Weapon Handling
Level 15Bonus HtH Attacks · Bonus Rate of Fire · Pickpocket
Level 18Silent Death
Level 24Slayer · Sniper
Special perksAlcohol Lowered Hit Points · Alcohol Lowered Hit Points II · Alcohol Raised Hit Points · Alcohol Raised Hit Points II · Autodoc Lowered Hit Points · Autodoc Lowered Hit Points II · Autodoc Raised Hit Points · Autodoc Raised Hit Points II · Expert Excrement Expeditor · Gecko Skinning · Vault City Inoculations · Vault City Training
Implant perksDermal Impact Armor · Dermal Impact Assault Enhancement · Phoenix Armor Implants · Phoenix Assault Enhancement
Weapon perksWeapon Accurate · Weapon Knockback · Weapon Long Range · Weapon Penetrate · Weapon Fast Reload · Weapon Flameboy · Weapon Night Sight · Weapon Scope Range
Armor perksArmor Advanced I · Armor Advanced II · Combat Armor · Powered Armor · Armor Charisma
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Perks in Fallout 3
Level 2Black Widow/Lady Killer · Daddy's Boy/Girl · Gun Nut · Intense Training · Little Leaguer · Swift Learner · Thief
Level 4Child at Heart · Comprehension · Educated · Entomologist · Iron Fist · Scoundrel
Level 6Bloody Mess · Demolition Expert · Fortune Finder · Gunslinger · Lead Belly · Toughness
Level 8Commando · Impartial Mediation · Rad Resistance · Scrounger · Size Matters · Strong Back
Level 10Animal Friend · Finesse · Here and Now · Mister Sandman · Mysterious Stranger · Nerd Rage! · Night Person
Level 12Cannibal · Fast Metabolism · Life Giver · Pyromaniac · Robotics Expert · Silent Running · Sniper
Level 14Adamantium Skeleton · Chemist · Contract Killer · Cyborg · Lawbringer · Light Step · Master Trader
Level 16Action Boy/Action Girl · Better Criticals · Chem Resistant · Tag!
Level 18Computer Whiz · Concentrated Fire · Infiltrator · Paralyzing Palm
Level 20Explorer · Grim Reaper's Sprint · Ninja · Solar Powered
Level 22Deep Sleep · Puppies! · Quantum Chemist
Level 24Devil's Highway · Escalator to Heaven · Karmic Rebalance · No Weaknesses
Level 26Nerves of Steel · Rad Tolerance · Warmonger
Level 28Party Girl/Party Boy · Rad Absorption
Level 30Almost Perfect · Nuclear Anomaly
Quest perksAnt Might · Ant Sight · Auto Axpert · Barkskin · Booster Shot · Covert Ops · Dream Crusher · Ghoul Ecology · Hematophage · Pitt Fighter · Power Armor Training · Punga Power! · Rad Regeneration · Survival Expert · Superior Defender · Wired Reflexes · Xenotech Expert
Cut contentGray Matters · Kamikaze · Mirelurk Ecology · Swing for the Fences
Italics denote perks available through add-ons.
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Perks in Fallout: New Vegas
Level 2Black Widow/Lady Killer · Cherchez La Femme/Confirmed Bachelor · Friend of the Night · Heave, Ho! · Hunter · In Shining Armor · Intense Training · Junk Rounds · Light Touch · Old World Gourmet · Rapid Reload · Retention · Swift Learner
Level 4Cannibal · Comprehension · Educated · Entomologist · Rad Child · Run 'n Gun · Travel Light
Level 6Bloody Mess · Demolition Expert · Ferocious Loyalty · Fortune Finder · Gunslinger · Hand Loader · Lead Belly · Mad Bomber · Shotgun Surgeon · The Professional · Toughness · Vigilant Recycler
Level 8Commando · Cowboy · Grunt · Home on the Range · Living Anatomy · Pack Rat · Quick Draw · Rad Resistance · Scrounger · Sneering Imperialist · Stonewall · Strong Back · Super Slam! · Terrifying Presence · Tribal Wisdom
Level 10And Stay Back · Animal Friend · Fight the Power! · Finesse · Here and Now · Math Wrath · Miss Fortune · Mister Sandman · Mysterious Stranger · Nerd Rage! · Night Person · Plasma Spaz
Level 12Alertness · Fast Metabolism · Ghastly Scavenger · Heavyweight · Hit the Deck · Hobbler · Life Giver · Long Haul · Piercing Strike · Pyromaniac · Robotics Expert · Silent Running · Sniper · Splash Damage · Unstoppable Force
Level 14Adamantium Skeleton · Center of Mass · Chemist · Jury Rigging · Light Step · Purifier
Level 16Action Boy/Action Girl · Better Criticals · Chem Resistant · Meltdown · Tag! · Weapon Handling
Level 18Computer Whiz · Concentrated Fire · Infiltrator · Paralyzing Palm · Walker Instinct
Level 20Atomic! · Explorer · Eye for Eye · Grim Reaper's Sprint · Mile in Their Shoes · Ninja · Solar Powered · Them's Good Eatin'
Level 22Irradiated Beauty · Laser Commander · Nuka Chemist · Spray and Pray · Voracious Reader
Level 24Slayer
Level 26Lessons Learned · Nerves of Steel · Tunnel Runner
Level 28Rad Absorption · Roughin' It
Level 30Burden to Bear · Implant GRX
Level 36Broad Daylight
Level 40Certified Tech
Level 50Ain't Like That Now · Just Lucky I'm Alive · Thought You Died
Companion perksBetter Healing · Enhanced Sensors · In My Footsteps · Quiet As The Waters · Ravenous Hunger · Regular Maintenance · Scribe Assistant · Search and Mark · Signal Interference · Spotter · Stealth Girl · Way of the Canaanite · Unclean Living · Well-Stacked Cairns · Whiskey Rose
Unique companion perksBonds of Steel · Calm Heart · Camarader-E · Causeless Rebel · Elijah's Last Words · Full Maintenance · Hand of Vengeance · Old Vaquero
Challenge and special perksAbominable · Animal Control · The Bear-Slayer · Beautiful Beatdown · Brainless/Big Brained · Bug Stomper · Camel of the Mojave · Coin Operator · Day Tripper · Dead Man's Burden · Dine and Dash · Divide Survivor · DNAgent · DNAvenger · Elijah's Ramblings · Fast Times · Free Radical · Friendly Help · Ghost Hunter · Heartless/Cardiac Arrest · Lonesome Road · Lord Death · Machine Head · Marked · Meat of Champions · Melee Hacker · Mutant Massacrer · Power Armor Training · Scourge of the East · Set Lasers for Fun · Sierra Madre Martini · Spineless/Reinforced Spine · Stealth Suit Mk II (perk) · Tough Guy
Implant perksAgility Implant · Charisma Implant · Endurance Implant · Implant C-13 · Implant M-5 · Implant Y-3 · Implant Y-7 · Intelligence Implant · Luck Implant · Monocyte Breeder · Perception Implant · Strength Implant · Sub-Dermal Armor
Unarmed perksKhan Trick · Legion Assault · Ranger Takedown · Scribe Counter
Cut content Cut contentChild at Heart · Corpse Finder · Pip Hacker · Prime Time · Survivalist
Italics denote perks available through add-ons.
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Perks in Fallout 4
SPECIAL perks
StrengthIron Fist · Big Leagues · Armorer · Blacksmith · Heavy Gunner · Strong Back · Steady Aim · Basher · Rooted · Pain Train
PerceptionPickpocket · Rifleman · Awareness · Locksmith · Demolition Expert · Night Person · Refractor · Sniper · Penetrator · Concentrated Fire
EnduranceToughness · Lead Belly · Life Giver · Chem Resistant · Aquaboy/Aquagirl · Rad Resistant · Adamantium Skeleton · Cannibal · Ghoulish · Solar Powered
CharismaCap Collector · Lady Killer/Black Widow · Lone Wanderer · Attack Dog · Animal Friend · Local Leader · Party Girl/Party Boy · Inspirational · Wasteland Whisperer · Intimidation
IntelligenceV.A.N.S. · Medic · Gun Nut · Hacker · Scrapper · Science! · Chemist · Robotics Expert · Nuclear Physicist · Nerd Rage!
AgilityGunslinger · Commando · Sneak · Mister Sandman · Action Boy/Action Girl · Moving Target · Ninja · Quick Hands · Blitz · Gun Fu
LuckFortune Finder · Scrounger · Bloody Mess · Mysterious Stranger · Idiot Savant · Better Criticals · Critical Banker · Grim Reaper's Sprint · Four Leaf Clover · Ricochet
Magazine perks
Astoundingly Awesome · Barbarian · Covert Operations · Guns and Bullets · Junktown Vendor · Live & Love · Massachusetts Surgery · Tesla Science · Tumblers Today · Unstoppable · Wasteland Survival · Islander's Almanac Far Harbor (add-on)  · SCAV! Nuka-World (add-on)
Companion perks
Berserk · Cloak & Dagger · Close to Metal · Combat Medic · Gift of Gab · Isodoped · Killshot · Know Your Enemy · Robot Sympathy · Shield Harmonics · Trigger Rush · United We Stand · Hunter's Wisdom Far Harbor (add-on)  · Lessons in Blood Nuka-World (add-on)
Add-on quest perks
Far HarborDestroyer of Acadia · Crusader of Atom  · Far Harbor Survivalist · Protector of Acadia · Inquisitor of Atom · Hunter's Wisdom
Nuka-WorldChosen Disciple · Ace Operator · Pack Alpha · Wasteland Warlord · Lessons in Blood · Lucky Rabbit's Foot · Smart Grenade
Temporary perks
Lover's Embrace · Quiet Reflection · Well Rested · Captain's Feast Far Harbor (add-on)
Survival perks
Adrenaline
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Perks in Fallout 76
StrengthBandolier · Barbarian · Basher · Bear Arms · Blocker · Bullet Shield · Expert Gladiator · Expert Heavy Gunner · Expert Shotgunner · Expert Slugger · Full Charge · Gladiator · Heavy Gunner · Incisor · Iron Fist · Lock and Load · Martial Artist · Master Gladiator · Master Heavy Gunner · Master Shotgunner · Master Slugger · Ordnance Express · Pack Rat · Pain Train · Scattershot · Shotgunner · Slugger · Strong Back · Sturdy Frame · Traveling Pharmacy
PerceptionArcher · Bow Before Me · Butcher's Bounty · Commando · Concentrated Fire · Crack Shot · Expert Archer · Expert Commando · Expert Picklock · Expert Rifleman · Exterminator · Fire in the Hole · Fortune Finder · Glow Sight · Green Thumb · Grenadier · Ground Pounder · Long Shot · Master Archer · Master Commando · Master Picklock · Master Rifleman · Night Eyes · Night Person · Pannapictagraphist · Percepti-bobble · Picklock · Refractor · Rifleman · Skeet Shooter · Sniper · Tank Killer
EnduranceAdamantium Skeleton · All Night Long · Aquaboy/Aquagirl · Cannibal · Chem Fiend · Chem Resistant · Cola Nut · Dromedary · Fireproof · Ghoulish · Good Doggy · Homebody · Hydro Fix · Iron Stomach · Ironclad · Lead Belly · Life Giver · Munchy Resistance · Natural Resistance · Nocturnal Fortitude · Photosynthetic · Professional Drinker · Rad Resistant · Radicool · Rejuvenated · Revenant · Slow Metabolizer · Solar Powered · Sun Kissed · Thirst Quencher · Vaccinated
CharismaAnimal Friend · Anti-Epidemic · Bloodsucker · Bodyguards · E.M.T. · Field Surgeon · Friendly Fire · Happy Camper · Happy-Go-Lucky · Hard Bargain · Healing Hands · Injector · Inspirational · Lone Wanderer · Magnetic Personality · Overly Generous · Party Girl/Party Boy · Philanthropist · Quack Surgeon · Rad Sponge · Spiritual Healer · Squad Maneuvers · Strange in Numbers · Suppressor · Team Medic · Tenderizer · Travel Agent · Wasteland Whisperer
IntelligenceArmorer · Batteries Included · Chemist · Contractor · Demolition Expert · Expert Hacker · First Aid · Fix It Good · Gunsmith · Hacker · Licensed Plumber · Makeshift Warrior · Master Hacker · Nerd Rage! · Pharmacist · Portable Power · Power Patcher · Power Smith · Power User · Robotics Expert · Science · Science Expert · Science Master · Scrapper · Stabilized · Weapon Artisan · Wrecking Ball
AgilityAction Boy/Action Girl · Adrenaline · Ammosmith · Born Survivor · Covert Operative · Dead Man Sprinting · Dodgy · Enforcer · Escape Artist · Evasive · Expert Guerrilla · Expert Gunslinger · Goat Legs · Guerrilla · Gun Fu · Gun Runner · Gunslinger · Home Defense · Light Footed · Marathoner · Master Guerrilla · Master Gunslinger · Mister Sandman · Modern Renegade · Moving Target · Ninja · Packin' Light · Secret Agent · Sneak · Thru-hiker · White Knight
LuckBetter Criticals · Bloody Mess · Can Do! · Cap Collector · Class Freak · Critical Savvy · Curator · Dry Nurse · Four Leaf Clover · Good with Salt · Grim Reaper's Sprint · Junk Shield · Last Laugh · Luck of the Draw · Lucky Break · Mysterious Savior · Mysterious Stranger · Mystery Meat · Pharma Farma · Psychopath · Quick Hands · Ricochet · Scrounger · Serendipity · Starched Genes · Storm Chaser · Super Duper · Tormentor · Woodchucker
Legendary perks
Ammo Factory · Blood Sacrifice! · Brawling Chemist · Collateral Damage · Detonation Contagion · Electric Absorption · Exploding Palm · Far-Flung Fireworks · Follow Through · Funky Duds · Hack and Slash · Legendary Agility · Legendary Charisma · Legendary Endurance · Legendary Intelligence · Legendary Luck · Legendary Perception · Legendary Strength · Master Infiltrator · Power Armor Reboot · Power Sprinter · Retribution · Sizzling Style · Survival Shortcut · Taking One for the Team · What Rads?
Cut perks
Arms Breaker · Botany Buddy · Exotic Weapons · Grease Monkey · Habitual User · Heavy Duty · Locksmith · Nerves of Steel · Nuclear Proliferator · Outlaw · Overcharged Core · Suited Up · Thin Skinned
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