Perks (Level 2)

Fallout: New Vegas Walkthrough -> Perks (Level 2)

Unlike previous games, in Fallout: New Vegas, characters gain one ability (perk) every two levels. There are 88 core perks, 8 companion perks, 16 challenge perks, 9 implants, and 3 special attacks. Challenge perks are unlocked by meeting certain conditions, while implants can be purchased with Caps.


Rapid Reload - The Rapid Reload ability allows you to reload weapons 25% faster.

Requirements: Weapon 30, Dexterity 5. Ranks: 1. ID: 001377fd


Intense Training - The "Intense Training" ability allows you to add one point to any of your SPECIAL stats.

Requirements: - Ranks: 10. ID: 00044cb1


Hunter - In combat, you deal +75% critical damage to animals and mutated animals.

Requires: Survival 30. Rank: 1. ID: 00135f18


Diligent Student - With each level of the Diligent Student perk, you gain an additional 10% to your total experience points whenever they are earned.

Requirements: Intelligence 4. Ranks: 3. ID: 00031dd3


Good Memory - Triples the duration of skill-boosting bonuses from reading scientific journals.

Requirements: Intelligence 5. Ranks: 1. ID: 0010f09e


Wife Killer/Black Widow - When fighting a male enemy (Black Widow) or a female enemy (Woman Killer), you deal +10% damage, and out of combat, you sometimes have unique dialogue options when speaking to the opposite sex.

Requirements: - Rank: 1. ID: 00094eb9, 00094eb8


Confirmed Bachelor/Cherchez la Femme  - When fighting a male opponent (Confirmed Bachelor) or a female opponent (Cherchez la Femme), you deal +10% damage, and outside of combat, you sometimes have unique dialogue options when talking to someone of the same gender.

Requirements: - Ranks: 1. ID: 001361b4, 001361b3


Friend of the Night - You are a true "Friend of the Night." Your eyes quickly adapt to low-light conditions and the darkness of night.

Requirements: Perception 6, Stealth 30. Ranks: 1. ID: 00165118


Swing - You are highly trained. All thrown weapons fly farther and faster.

Requirements: Explosives 30, Strength 5. Ranks: 1. ID: 0014609c


Source: wasteland.ag.ru


Perks in Fallout: New Vegas, (4), (6), (8), (10), (12), (14-16), (18-28).


See also:

Fallout: New Vegas - Features

Fallout: New Vegas - Perks (18-28)

Fallout: New Vegas - Snow Globes