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{{Infobox stat
 
{{Infobox stat
|name =Small Guns
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|type =skill
|type =skill
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|image =Small Guns skill icon.png
|image =Small Guns.png
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|games1 =FO1
 
|modifies1 =Accuracy for [[:Category:Fallout Small Guns skill weapons|Small Guns]]
|px =160px
 
|games1 =FO1
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|governed by1 =[[Agility]]
 
|initial value1 =35% + (1% x Agility)
|modifies1 =Accuracy for [[:Category:Fallout Small Guns skill weapons|Small Guns]]
 
|govstat1 =[[Agility]]
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|related perks1 =[[Sniper]]
 
|related traits1 =[[Small Frame]]
|initial1 =35% + (1 x [[Agility]])
 
|perks1 =[[Sniper]]
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|games2 =FO2, FOT
 
|modifies2 =Accuracy for [[:Category:Small Guns skill weapons|Small Guns]]
|traits1 =[[Small Frame]]
 
 
|governed by2 =[[Agility]]
|games2 =FO2, FOT
 
 
|initial value2 =5% + (4% x Agility)
|modifies2 =Accuracy for [[:Category:Small Guns skill weapons|Small Guns]]
 
|govstat2 =[[Agility]]
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|related perks2 =[[Sniper]]
 
|related traits2 =[[Small Frame]]
|initial2 =5% + (4 x [[Agility]])
 
 
|games3 =FO3
|perks2 =[[Sniper]]
 
 
|modifies3 =Accuracy and damage done by [[:Category:Fallout 3 Small Guns skill weapons|Small Guns]]
|traits2 =[[Small Frame]]
 
|games3 =FO3
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|governed by3 =[[Agility]]
 
|initial value3 =2 + (2 x [[Agility]]) + ceil([[Luck]]/2)
|modifies3 =Damage done by [[:Category:Fallout 3 Small Guns skill weapons|Small Guns]]
 
 
|related perks3 =[[Gun Nut]], [[Covert Ops]] (''[[Operation: Anchorage (add-on)|Operation: Anchorage]]'')
|govstat3 =[[Agility]]
 
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|games4 =FOBOS2
|initial3 =2 + (2 x [[Agility]]) + ceil([[Luck]]/2)
 
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|modifies4 =Damage inflicted by small guns
|perks3 =[[Gun Nut]], [[Covert Ops]] (''[[Operation: Anchorage (add-on)|Operation: Anchorage]]'')
 
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|governed by4 =Unspecified
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|initial value4 =?
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|footer =[[file:Small Guns.png|150px]]<br />''Fallout'' skill icon
 
}}{{Games|FO1|FO2|FO3|FOT|FOBOS2}}
   
 
{{Quotation|The use, care and general knowledge of small firearms - pistols, SMGs and rifles.|In-game description}}
 
{{Quotation|The use, care and general knowledge of small firearms - pistols, SMGs and rifles.|In-game description}}
   
'''Small Guns''' is a ''[[Fallout]]'', ''[[Fallout 2]]'', ''[[Fallout 3]]'' and ''[[Fallout Tactics]]'' [[skill]].
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'''Small Guns''' is a ''[[Fallout]]'', ''[[Fallout 2]]'', ''[[Fallout 3]]'' and ''[[Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel|Fallout Tactics]]'' [[skill]]. It was also going to appear as a [[Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel 2 skills|weapon skill]] in ''[[Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel 2]]'', the equivalent of skills in other [[Fallout series|''Fallout'' games]]
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In ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'', it was merged into a more general [[Guns]] skill with [[Big Guns]], similar to the canceled ''[[Van Buren]]'', which would have merged the skills into the [[Firearms]] skill.
   
 
==''Fallout''==
 
==''Fallout''==
:<math>\text{Initial level}\%=35+\text{Agility}</math>
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:<math>\text{Initial level}\%=35+\text{Agility}</math>.
   
 
Example: A starting [[Agility]] of 5.
 
Example: A starting [[Agility]] of 5.
 
:<math>35+5=40\%</math>
 
:<math>35+5=40\%</math>
   
Small Guns are the staple weapons of choice for the post apocalyptic nuclear war survivor. Although small guns lack the wide devastation possible with [[Big Guns]] and [[Energy Weapons]], they are more than capable of holding their own in a fight. Small Guns, unlike Big Guns or Energy Weapons, can be quickly trained with books and is naturally high to begin with. Ammunition is also plentiful and can usually be bought or looted when you run low which is seldom.
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Small Guns are the staple weapons of choice for the post apocalyptic nuclear war survivor. Although small guns lack the wide devastation possible with [[Big Guns]] and [[Energy Weapons]], they are more than capable of holding their own in a fight. Small Guns, unlike Big Guns or Energy Weapons, can be quickly trained with books and is naturally high to begin with. Ammunition is also plentiful and can usually be bought or looted from containers and bodies.
   
The small guns character can easily exploit these advantages by building a gunfighter or sniper character. There are several [[perk]]s available that directly increase this skill, the most powerful being "[[Sniper]]".
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The small guns character can easily exploit these advantages by building a gunfighter or sniper character. There are several [[perk]]s available that augment this combat style, the most powerful being "[[Sniper]]."
   
 
Also, some of the most unique and powerful weapons (read: [[Red Ryder LE BB gun]]) are available for those who specialize in small guns.
 
Also, some of the most unique and powerful weapons (read: [[Red Ryder LE BB gun]]) are available for those who specialize in small guns.
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Example: A starting [[Agility]] of 5.
 
Example: A starting [[Agility]] of 5.
:<math>5+(4\times5)=25\%</math>
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:<math>5+(4\times5)=25%</math>
   
 
As with ''Fallout'', Small Guns operates in much the same way in ''Fallout 2'' and ''Fallout Tactics''.
 
As with ''Fallout'', Small Guns operates in much the same way in ''Fallout 2'' and ''Fallout Tactics''.
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==''Fallout 3''==
 
==''Fallout 3''==
[[File:Bobblehead Small Guns.png|thumb|140px|''"Because it's easier to have courage from a safe distance away."'']]
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[[File:Bobblehead Small Guns.png|thumb|150px|''"Because it's easier to have courage from a safe distance away."'']]
 
:<math>\text{Initial level}=2+(\text{Agility}\times2)+\left\lceil\frac{\text{Luck}}{2}\right\rceil</math>
 
:<math>\text{Initial level}=2+(\text{Agility}\times2)+\left\lceil\frac{\text{Luck}}{2}\right\rceil</math>
   
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:<math>2+(5\times2)+\left\lceil\frac{5}{2}\right\rceil=15</math>
 
:<math>2+(5\times2)+\left\lceil\frac{5}{2}\right\rceil=15</math>
   
In general, Small Guns skill raises the players accuracy and/or damage with any weapon that is affected by the skill. The higher the Small Guns skill, the lower the projectile spread, and the more stable scoped weapons such as the [[Sniper rifle (Fallout 3)|sniper rifle]] or the [[scoped .44 magnum]] will be when aiming through the scope. At 100 points, scoped-weapons have no sway at all; however, having either arm [[cripple]]d will still result in severe sway while using the scope.
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In general, the Small Guns skill raises the [[Lone Wanderer]]'s accuracy and/or damage with any weapon that is affected by the skill. The higher the Small Guns skill, the lower the projectile spread, and the more stable scoped weapons such as the [[Sniper rifle (Fallout 3)|sniper rifle]] or the [[scoped .44 Magnum]] will be when aiming through the scope. At 100 points, scoped-weapons have no sway at all; however, having either arm [[cripple]]d will still result in a severe sway while using the scope.
   
 
On average, increasing Small Guns by 5 points will increase Small Gun weapon damage by ~3.5%. There is also a diminishing margin of return. In general, increasing Small Guns from 5 to 10 will increase weapon damage more than increasing it from 95 to 100.
 
On average, increasing Small Guns by 5 points will increase Small Gun weapon damage by ~3.5%. There is also a diminishing margin of return. In general, increasing Small Guns from 5 to 10 will increase weapon damage more than increasing it from 95 to 100.
 
===Ways to increase Small Guns===
 
; Permanent
 
* [[Level|Leveling up]] (+15) (up to +23 with maximum [[Intelligence]] and [[Educated]] perk)
 
* [[Bobblehead - Small Guns]] (+10)
 
* [[Guns and Bullets (Fallout 3)|Guns and Bullets]] (+1 or +2 with [[Comprehension]])
 
* [[Gun Nut]] (+5 with each rank, max 3 ranks)
 
* {{icon|FO3OA|link=Operation: Anchorage (add-on)}} [[Covert Ops]] (+3)
 
* [[Tag!]] (+15) (
 
: ''Note: Only items adding +5 or more are included.''
 
* [[Fire ant nectar]] (+2-8 depending on [[Agility]], a perfect Agility of 10 will see no benefit.)
 
* [[Armored Vault jumpsuit]] (+5)
 
* [[Security uniform]] (includes [[Rivet City]] and [[Tenpenny Tower]]) (+5)
 
* [[Ranger battle armor]] (+10)
 
* [[Wanderer's leather armor]] (+10)
 
* [[Colonel Autumn's uniform]] (+5)
 
* [[Chinese_Jumpsuit#Dirty_Chinese_jumpsuit|Dirty Chinese jumpsuit]] (+5)
 
* [[Red's jumpsuit]] (+5)
 
* [[Regulator duster]] (+5)
 
* [[Sheriff's duster]] (+5)
 
* [[Vance's longcoat outfit]] (+10)
 
* {{icon|FO3TP|link=The Pitt (add-on)}} [[Hat of the People]] (+5)
 
* {{icon|FO3MZ|link=Mothership Zeta (add-on)}} [[General Chase's overcoat]] (+10)
 
* {{icon|FO3MZ|link=Mothership Zeta (add-on)}}[[Paulson's outfit]] (+10)
 
* {{icon|FO3PL|link=Point Lookout (add-on)}} [[Desmond's eyeglasses]] (+5)
 
* {{icon|FO3PL|link=Point Lookout (add-on)}} [[Grifter's Fit]] (+5)
 
   
 
===Affected weapons===
 
===Affected weapons===
 
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===Perks that require Small Guns skill===
 
===Perks that require Small Guns skill===
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Perks that improve V.A.T.S. accuracy:
==Interactions that requires Small guns skill==
 
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* [[Gunslinger]] improves V.A.T.S. accuracy for pistols (or similar one-handed weapons).
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* [[Commando]] improves V.A.T.S. accuracy for rifles (or similar two-handed weapons).
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* [[Sniper]] improves V.A.T.S. accuracy when targeting the head.
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* [[Wired Reflexes]] improves V.A.T.S. accuracy for all weapons by 10%.
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* [[Concentrated Fire]] increases V.A.T.S. accuracy against a body part by +5% each time it is targeted.
   
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Perks that improve damage:
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* [[Black Widow]] improves damage by 10% vs. male humans/ghouls.
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* [[Lady Killer]] improves damage by 10% vs. female humans/ghouls.
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* [[Entomologist]] improves damage by 50% vs. insects.
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* [[Robotics Expert]] improves damage by 25% vs. robots.
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* [[Bloody Mess (perk)|Bloody Mess]] improves damage by 5% against all targets.
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* [[Finesse (perk)|Finesse]] increases the chance of getting a critical hit by the equivalent of 5 points in Luck.
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* [[Better Criticals]] increases the damage of critical hits by 50%.
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* [[Survival Expert]] increases the chance of a critical hit by 1, 2 or 3%.
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* [[Ghoul Ecology]] improves damage by +5 against ghouls (bugged and affects all targets).
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* [[Superior Defender]] improves damage by +5 when standing still.
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Consumables that improve damage:
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* [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 3)|Yao guai meat]] improves damage by 10%.
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* [[Psycho (Fallout 3)|Psycho]] improves damage by 25%.
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===Interactions that require Small Guns skill===
 
* An undisclosed amount is required to fix [[Pek]]'s weapon in the unmarked quest ''[[The Lost Initiate]]'' - although the [[Repair]] skill and [[Gun Nut]] perk will also work.
 
* Small Guns 50 is required to teach the citizens of [[Big Town]] how to use conventional firearms during the quest [[Big Trouble in Big Town]]. This is only one of several ways to complete this section, however.
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===Ways to increase Small Guns===
 
; Permanent
 
* [[Level|Leveling up]] (10+[[Intelligence|INT]] (+3 by [[Educated]] perk))
 
* [[Bobblehead - Small Guns]] (+10)
 
* [[Guns and Bullets (Fallout 3)|Guns and Bullets]] (+1 or +2 with [[Comprehension]])
 
* [[Gun Nut]] (+5 with each rank, max 3 ranks)
 
* {{Icon|FO3OA|link=Operation: Anchorage (add-on)}} [[Covert Ops]] (+3)
 
* [[Tag!]] (+15)
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; Temporary
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* [[Fire ant nectar]] (+2-8 depending on [[Agility]], a perfect Agility of 10 will see no benefit.)
 
* [[Armored Vault 101 jumpsuit]] (+5)
 
* [[Security uniform]] (includes [[Rivet City]] and [[Tenpenny Tower]]) (+5)
 
* [[Ranger battle armor]] (+10)
 
* [[Wanderer's leather armor]] (+10)
 
* [[Colonel Autumn's uniform]] (+5)
 
* [[Chinese jumpsuit#Dirty_Chinese_jumpsuit|Dirty Chinese jumpsuit]] (+5)
 
* [[Red's jumpsuit]] (+5)
 
* [[Regulator duster]] (+5)
 
* [[Sheriff's duster]] (+5)
 
* [[Vance's longcoat outfit]] (+10)
 
* {{Icon|FO3TP|link=The Pitt (add-on)}} [[Hat of the People]] (+5)
 
* {{Icon|FO3MZ|link=Mothership Zeta (add-on)}} [[General Chase's overcoat]] (+10)
 
* {{Icon|FO3MZ|link=Mothership Zeta (add-on)}}[[Paulson's outfit]] (+10)
 
* {{Icon|FO3PL|link=Point Lookout (add-on)}} [[Desmond's eyeglasses]] (+5)
 
* {{Icon|FO3PL|link=Point Lookout (add-on)}} [[Grifter's Fit]] (+5)
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===Notes===
* An undisclosed amount is required to fix [[Initiate_Pek|Pek]]'s weapon in the unmarked quest [[The_Lost_Initiate|The Lost Initiate]] - although the [[Repair]] skill and [[Gun_Nut|Gun Nut]] perk will also work.
 
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* Common [[Raider (Fallout 3)|raider]] and [[Vault 87 super mutant|super mutant]] guns such as the [[Hunting rifle (Fallout 3)|hunting rifle]], [[Assault rifle (Fallout 3)|assault rifle]] and [[Chinese assault rifle (Fallout 3)|Chinese assault rifle]] are also efficient weapons that one can reliably keep in good condition for the entire game.
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* Unlike the [[Gauss rifle]] from previous ''Fallout'' games, the [[Gauss rifle (Operation: Anchorage)|Gauss rifle]] found in the ''[[Operation: Anchorage (add-on)|Operation : Anchorage]]'' add-on is affected by the [[Energy Weapons]] skill instead of the Small Guns skill.
   
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===Small Guns list===
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{{see|Fallout 3 weapons}}
   
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==''Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel 2''==
* Small guns 50 is required to teach how to use conventional firearms to the citizens of [[Bigtown|Big Town]] during the quest [[Big_Trouble_in_Big_Town|Big Trouble in Big Town]]. This is only one of several ways to complete this section, however.
 
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{{FOBOS2}}
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Small Guns was going to appear as a weapon skill. It increases the base damage inflicted by small guns.<Ref>[[Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel 2 design document#Page 8|Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel 2 design document - Page 8]]</Ref> Assuming ''Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel 2'' would have used a points based system like its predecessor, it is able to be increased.
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{{FOBOS2|End}}
   
==Notes==
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==References==
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{{References}}
In ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'', it was merged into a more general [[Guns]] skill with [[Big Guns]], similar to the cancelled ''[[Van Buren]]'', which would have merged the skills into the [[Firearms]] skill.
 
   
 
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[[Category:Fallout Tactics skills]]
 
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The use, care and general knowledge of small firearms - pistols, SMGs and rifles.— In-game description

Small Guns is a Fallout, Fallout 2, Fallout 3 and Fallout Tactics skill. It was also going to appear as a weapon skill in Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel 2, the equivalent of skills in other Fallout games

In Fallout: New Vegas, it was merged into a more general Guns skill with Big Guns, similar to the canceled Van Buren, which would have merged the skills into the Firearms skill.

Fallout

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Example: A starting Agility of 5.

Small Guns are the staple weapons of choice for the post apocalyptic nuclear war survivor. Although small guns lack the wide devastation possible with Big Guns and Energy Weapons, they are more than capable of holding their own in a fight. Small Guns, unlike Big Guns or Energy Weapons, can be quickly trained with books and is naturally high to begin with. Ammunition is also plentiful and can usually be bought or looted from containers and bodies.

The small guns character can easily exploit these advantages by building a gunfighter or sniper character. There are several perks available that augment this combat style, the most powerful being "Sniper."

Also, some of the most unique and powerful weapons (read: Red Ryder LE BB gun) are available for those who specialize in small guns.

Affected weapons

Fallout 2 and Fallout Tactics

Example: A starting Agility of 5.

As with Fallout, Small Guns operates in much the same way in Fallout 2 and Fallout Tactics.

Affected weapons

Fallout 2
Fallout Tactics

Fallout 3

Bobblehead Small Guns

"Because it's easier to have courage from a safe distance away."

Example: A starting Agility of 5 and Luck of 5.

In general, the Small Guns skill raises the Lone Wanderer's accuracy and/or damage with any weapon that is affected by the skill. The higher the Small Guns skill, the lower the projectile spread, and the more stable scoped weapons such as the sniper rifle or the scoped .44 Magnum will be when aiming through the scope. At 100 points, scoped-weapons have no sway at all; however, having either arm crippled will still result in a severe sway while using the scope.

On average, increasing Small Guns by 5 points will increase Small Gun weapon damage by ~3.5%. There is also a diminishing margin of return. In general, increasing Small Guns from 5 to 10 will increase weapon damage more than increasing it from 95 to 100.

Affected weapons

Perks that require Small Guns skill

Perk Required Level Additional Requirements
Concentrated Fire 60 18 Energy Weapons 60

Perks that improve V.A.T.S. accuracy:

  • Gunslinger improves V.A.T.S. accuracy for pistols (or similar one-handed weapons).
  • Commando improves V.A.T.S. accuracy for rifles (or similar two-handed weapons).
  • Sniper improves V.A.T.S. accuracy when targeting the head.
  • Wired Reflexes improves V.A.T.S. accuracy for all weapons by 10%.
  • Concentrated Fire increases V.A.T.S. accuracy against a body part by +5% each time it is targeted.

Perks that improve damage:

  • Black Widow improves damage by 10% vs. male humans/ghouls.
  • Lady Killer improves damage by 10% vs. female humans/ghouls.
  • Entomologist improves damage by 50% vs. insects.
  • Robotics Expert improves damage by 25% vs. robots.
  • Bloody Mess improves damage by 5% against all targets.
  • Finesse increases the chance of getting a critical hit by the equivalent of 5 points in Luck.
  • Better Criticals increases the damage of critical hits by 50%.
  • Survival Expert increases the chance of a critical hit by 1, 2 or 3%.
  • Ghoul Ecology improves damage by +5 against ghouls (bugged and affects all targets).
  • Superior Defender improves damage by +5 when standing still.

Consumables that improve damage:

Interactions that require Small Guns skill

  • An undisclosed amount is required to fix Pek's weapon in the unmarked quest The Lost Initiate - although the Repair skill and Gun Nut perk will also work.
  • Small Guns 50 is required to teach the citizens of Big Town how to use conventional firearms during the quest Big Trouble in Big Town. This is only one of several ways to complete this section, however.

Ways to increase Small Guns

Permanent
Temporary

Notes

Small Guns list

Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel 2

Small Guns was going to appear as a weapon skill. It increases the base damage inflicted by small guns.[1] Assuming Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel 2 would have used a points based system like its predecessor, it is able to be increased.

References