Summary
One of the most complete western RPGs of all time,Fallout New Vegashas hundreds of hours worth of content for players to explore, and that’s just the base game and all of it officially has to offer. When fans start diving into the complexities ofFallout New Vegas' customizationand build systems, that’s where the real replayability can be found, with players being able to spend dozens of hours creating their ideal character, only to restart and do it all over again, as many times as they wish.
Fallout New Vegashas almost limitless build potential, and it can be as complex or as simple as players want it to be. If newcomers just want to jump straight into the action, then they can just choose fromFallout New Vegas' build presets, and do exactly that. But if players want to customize every single aspect of their character, from visual appearance to traits to base stats to weapons, then that option’s right there for the taking. And whileFallout New Vegashas plenty of potential builds for players to try, the Gunslinger build might just be one of its most satisfying to use.
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Fallout New Vegas' Gunslinger Build Explained
Fallout New Vegas' Gunslinger build, also known as the Pistol build, sees players live out their wildest post-apocalyptic cowboy fantasies. The very first place any prospective Gunslinger should start is choosing their pistol. WhileFallout New Vegashas some great energy pistols, it’s the game’s vast selection of revolvers that’ll truly make the player feel like a Gunslinger. The Ranger Sequoia is an excellent choice for any Gunslinger build, as is the Mysterious Magnum, but really any revolver will make the player look the part.
The real meat and potatoes of the Gunslinger build, however, come from the many different stats and modifiers that need to be applied. Right at the start of the game, players will need to allocate their40 S.P.E.C.I.A.L. pointsvery carefully. The vast majority of these points should be put into Agility, as that’s the stat that governs the player’s ballistic damage, which is essential for using a pistol. Aside from that, it’s a good idea to pump some points into Perception and Luck, as these stats will improve the player’s V.A.T.S. capabilities.
Atthe start ofFallout New Vegas, players will also be able to choose three skills to boost by 15 points. Going for a Gunslinger build, players will want to prioritize the Guns skill, ensuring that ballistic weapons receive a healthy boost right out of the gate. Aside from Guns, players can really put their remaining skill points into anything they wish, though Repair is a good shout as that’ll allow them to maintain their weapons more effectively. Whenever a player levels up, they’ll have another set of skill points to invest, and Gunslingers should always be prioritizing the Guns skill.
Perks are another essential aspect ofFallout New Vegas' Gunslinger build. Available once every two level-ups, Perks will grant players unique bonuses to various character and weapon stats. One of the most important Perks isthe Gunslinger Perkitself, which grants players a 25% accuracy increase for all one-handed weapons. Run ‘N Gun is another must-have Perk for this build, reducing the spread of bullets from a one-handed weapon by 50% when moving. The Professional will give players a 20% damage boost from critical hits from pistols and revolvers, though it does require a hefty Sneak level of 70 to obtain. Better Criticals and Grunt should also both make the list as well, with the former granting 50% extra damage on critical hits, and the latter increasing pistol damage by 25%.
Fallout: New Vegasis available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
