The Best Stats To Increase Early In Fallout 4
Despite being released in 2015, continues to attract new players, helped in no small part by Amazon Prime's hit series. As with many RPGs, allows you to create different character builds based on seven core stats that can be increased as you level up. But with so many build options, and the optional Survival Mode to consider, it can be difficult for those starting out to know which stats to focus on first.
When starting in, you will be asked to choose your starting stats at the door by the Vault-Tec Rep during the pre-war introduction. It is here that any build being used should be considered. For example, a gunslinger build would want high Agility, whereas a melee character would want to focus on Strength. Each stat influences different aspects of the character and unlocks key Perks, but some are good for any build.
, just like previous games in the franchise, uses the SPECIAL stats to determine how well the Sole Survivor performs in certain areas. Although these stats use slightly different names, they should be familiar to anyone who has played an RPG or TTRPG. At the start, you will have one point in each stat, with 21 points available to distribute to create a desired build.
Stat
Effect In Game
Strength
Carry weight, melee damage.
Perception
Accuracy in V.A.T.S.
Endurance
Health, Action Point drain from sprinting.
Charisma
Better prices at merchants, dialogue checks, settlement population size.
Intelligence
Amount of XP earned, hacking skill.
Agility
Number of Action Points, sneaking.
Luck
How quickly critical hits recharge, increased chance of finding certain items.
It is possible to get all stats past 10 through leveling, locating all the relevant bobbleheads, chems, and clothing. Although only the bobbleheads will provide a permanent boost. There is also a SPECIAL book, under Shaun’s crib in Sanctuary after leaving the Vault, which can apply one point to a chosen stat.
The question then becomes which order to focus on when leveling up to get the best
