Fallout 4 is a massive role-playing game. There's a ton of stuff you can do, both required and optional, but no matter how you choose to play, you will have to interact with the new Perks system. Bethesda has been releasing videos on the SPECIAL system and the Perks associated with it, but they don't offer a lot of detail on exactly how the system works. Even a recent post on Bethesda's official site may seem confusing at first, especially if you've never played a Fallout game before. Fear not, we're here to explain the new system so you have all the information you need when Fallout 4 arrives on November 10, 2015.

For Fallout 4 on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled 'how do you select perks?' Fallout 4 Perk Charts Perk is divided into the 10 levels based on S.P.E.C.I.A.L Stats which is based on 7 factors known as Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck. All these factors make S.P.E.C.I.A.L stats of the game. Every perk has different ranks associated with it and as you go down the level of the rank.

The SPECIAL System

The level up system in Fallout 4 is known as the SPECIAL system. That stands for Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility and Luck. Each category of the SPECIAL system has 10 ranks, a Perk associated with each rank. You can assign 28 points when you first start the game, then additional points every time you level up. Unlike Fallout 3, which had an initial level cap of 20, there is no level cap in Fallout 4, so how you build your character is completely open to fit however you wish to play the game.

When you first begin, you must select the starting value of each category in the SPECIAL system. This is where a lot of the customization comes in, as you can start with two categories at Rank 10 if you choose. This would give you a strong start in certain categories, but you'd be weak in others. If you're new to the series, it's best to evenly spread your 28 points, but keep in mind each time you level up (which will be much faster than it was in Fallout 3), you can select a new Perk from the SPECIAL system. By the end of the game you can unlock everything, so you don't need to be in a rush unless you know exactly what you want your character to excel in.

Perks

Different Perks will give you different abilities or enhance existing abilities. In addition, like the SPECIAL system, some Perks have ranks in and of their own. These additional abilities or enhancements are generally locked behind a level restriction. For example, the Iron Fist Perk gives you Paralyzing Palm at Rank 5. This ability paralyzes enemies through hand-to-hand combat. However, in order to unlock Paralyzing Palm you must be level 46 or above, and have already unlocked the Rank 1-4 Iron Fist abilities. It makes the Perk system almost a mini-tree within the SPECIAL system for creating a truly unique character.

Each SPECIAL category also includes a top-level Training perk. What this allows you to do is skip a normal Perk and instead increase the level of that SPECIAL category by one. We've all come across situations in which we don't want the next Perk, so this gives you the option of skipping that Perk in favor of increasing your SPECIAL level again. Once again, customization is key in Fallout 4, but you really need to map out how you want to level to ensure optimal use of your points.

The Perks in the SPECIALs system aren't the only ones available in Fallout 4. There are a plethora of in-game magazines that also contain Perks. At this point we're aware of over 100 magazines and comic books in the game, all of which grant special Perks you won't be able to get any other way. For example, there's a set of 10 issues of Grognak the Barbarian. Each one of these issues you find will give you an new rank for the Barbarian Perk. This is not a Perk you can find in the SPECIAL system, as it can only be found by collecting the Grognak the Barbarian comic book.

You'll definitely have to search around and work a bit to find and unlock all of the Perks in the game. Make sure to keep Prima Games bookmarked because we will have a healthy supply of Fallout 4 tips, tricks and walkthroughs as soon as the game becomes available on November 10. For now, be sure to check out a few tips on how to prepare for Fallout 4.

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This Fallout 4 guide will give you an in-depth look at the best perks in Fallout 4, explaining which ones you want to focus on early, and which ones you can avoid until later on. Setting perks up properly can be the difference between life and death, as certain perks are required for tasks like weapon modification, armor crafting, and even picking locks and hacking computer terminals. Come with us if you want to live.Should you need assistance with any other areas of Fallout 4, be sure to check out our, containing quest walkthroughs, as well as unique item locations like the X-01 Power Armor.The perks in Fallout 4 are controlled by your stats. Your stats are what you chose when that friendly Vault-Tec salesman came to your door during the prologue,. For example, if you don’t put at least 3 points on your Strength, you won’t be able to choose the Armorer perk, which allows you to access base level and Rank 1 armor mods.To access your perks, open your Pip-Boy and press the indicated button at the bottom of the monitor. That will take you to the Perk Chart.

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S.P.E.C.I.A.L.Although we have an already, we wanted to briefly go over the meaning of S.P.E.C.I.A.L., giving you an idea of what you’re working with when it comes to the Perks that are affected by your choices. S - Strength. P - Perception. E - Endurance. C - Charisma. I - Intelligence.

A - Agility. L - LuckYou should also know that none of the above categories are perks themselves.

Strike force heroes 3 hacked unblocked. These are your attributes, but the stronger you are in one category or another, the more perks that become available for you to choose and benefit from. For example, if you told the Vault-Tec dude you wanted to be Strength 5, you would have access to equipping the perks that come at Strength Level 05.It’s also worth noting that each individual perk has different Ranks. Let’s use the Level 1 Strength perk as an example. It’s called Iron Fist, and at Rank 1 it will give you 20 percent more punching power. At Rank 5 you will get double damage from punches, as well as the ability to paralyze your opponents with critical hits using V.A.T.S.

Each Rank of this perk will cost you one perk point, and you must meet the level. These requirements are listed under each perk.

Fallout 4 PerksThe Fallout 4 perk lists below will give you the general idea behind each Perk and what you can expect by choosing it. We should mention that we’re not going to explain each Perk and all of its Ranks.

Console players can view the individual Perk Rank bonus by pressing L1/R1 or Right Bumper/Left Bumper while it’s selected.