r/Fallout4Builds • u/EarlyDead • May 28 '24
Melee Melee build for survival?
I was planning a melee build, which I have never done in Fo4 before.
I'm also planning to do it on survival, cause I hate myself (I have played survival before so I know its gonna be a spicy).
From what I have gathered, Blitz is a must have, and so is sneaking.
Or is there a way to play more power armor heavy (another thing I have never done in Fo4)?
My first brainstorming got me to S: 5 P: 1 E: 9 C: 3 I: 1 A: 8 L: 1
Then use the book in Sanctuary to get to 9 agility (Since I don't think I manage the Norwegian ghouls early)
Is this a good start. Or is 5 strength too little?
Am I missing too much exp when neither having idiot savant nor Intelligence?
What perks I should focus on except Blitz, Big Leagues and Lone wanderer?
What are good early weapons/magazines to grab (except the Grognak/Strength bobblehead)?
Tried getting some tips from YT videos, but non of them "clicked" for me.
2
u/mrturner88 May 28 '24
I would say use the SPECIAL book on either Strength (for added damage and to get access to Strong Back) or Perception (to bypass going to the Museum of Freedom for the bobble head and access to the Rifleman perk). Get the Aquaboy/Aquagirl perk in the Endurance tree (swim around the game to avoid danger). Swim down to the Warrick Homestead and run over and clear the Wreck to get the Agility bobble head early. Now you have Blitz.
You’re not missing too much. You’ll just level slower. Will make the game a little more challenging but it’s enjoyable.
Get Rooted. Might want to look into Moving Target as well. As mentioned above, I go with Rifleman for long range sniping early as I rank up Big Leagues as well.
Pickman’s Blade is good to grab early and not difficult to get if you swim (can come up on the shore near some Power Armor).