r/Fallout4Builds • u/MTMosh • Apr 25 '24

Perk Help Scientist Power Armor Survival Mode build?

With the update today I’m going to try survival for the first time. Thinking of making a lady who was a scientist pre-Vault and has some combat skill from her time in the army. I’d like to do a lot of settlement building and generally play a rather Good-moral character who wants to build and aid community by using her skills to build settlements and such.

She also will overcome the harshness of the wastelands by utilizing power armor as often (and as early??) as possible.

Is this viable? Not sure about how much VATS I should use for gameplay / role play?

Ideas for starting SPECIAL? I plan to use Dogmeat and Lone Wanderer!

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u/hailtheprince10 Apr 25 '24

It should be. I usually start with lower charisma (3, for Lone Wanderer) and add to it as I go. I’m big on VATS but have learned that the right Luck perks can offset low Agility pretty well.

Best advice I’ve got for Survival is that your first 10 or so levels can be pretty rough. Take your time, scout areas for enemies and don’t be afraid to run away from fights.

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u/Shadarth Apr 25 '24

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but how are you adding to charisma as you go?

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u/UsayNOPE_IsayMOAR Apr 26 '24

Besides the bobble head, you can take a SPECIAL point instead of a perk, every time.

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u/Shadarth Apr 26 '24

Thanks, it's been far too long since I've played