User Guide

Primary Statistics
Adjusting the seven
primary statistics will
give you the most control
over your character. See
page 22 for more detailed
information on primary
statistics.
ST - Strength - The physical strength of your
character. This statistic affects your ability to
carry inventory items, do damage with melee weapons
and use powerful weapons effectively.
PE - Perception - The ability to see and hear. A
high Perception is critical for sharpshooting
characters.
EN - Endurance - How tough your character is.
Characters with a high Endurance can take more
damage, and they are more resistant to poison and
radiation.
CH - Charisma - The ability to look good and act
charming. If your character has a good Charisma,
it will make your relationships with non-player
characters (NPCs, see page 85) in the game easier.
AG - Agility - How well your character moves. How
far you can move in combat is directly related to
the Agility score of your character. It will also
affect the rating of many physical skills.
IN - Intelligence - How bright and smart your
character is. The number of skill points you get
each experience level, and the starting ratings of
many mental skills, is based on your character’s
Intelligence.
LK - Luck - This is the most unusual of all of the
primary statistics. It covers nothing at all, a
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