Forum:Non-crit build

I realized that 4 of my 5 characters all have finesse and better criticals. The one who's non crit based is kind of gimped and is having a hard time fighting deathclaws at level 28 despite stomping them earlier. I was just wondering if anyone had advice on a non-crit build for a shooter character Not a heavy handed brawler.

Well, non critical builds rely on heavy DAM and not critical/sneak attacks. Because of this it's best to choose weapons that cause higher damage on the target, like This Machine, Brush gun, Hunting revolver, Dinner Bell/Hunting Shotgun for an all purpose shotgun and Riot Shotgun for close encounters. Also, Hunting rifle is better than Gobbi/sniper rifle for this build, the same applying for LMG over Avenger/minigun. If you are thinking in using an SMG, the 12.7 mm is the best choice.

Since you don't rely on critical/sneak attacks, you can drop your luck to 1 if you want and spend your points on AG, EN and/or ST. Your perks also reflect this, you don't need finesse, better criticals and the various VATS perks that boost critical chance, you need Cowboy, Grunt, Blood Mess, Living Anatomy or Center of the Mass (more 15% damage when hitting the chest). If you have HH, Grunt and the Survivalist Rifle shred the deathclaws at Quarry Junction like leafs with usually 5 or 6 shots, I killed the Mother/Male deathclaw with it and they don't even got the chance to get close to me (I was at level 22).

This will impact on your player style, because you will be much more agressive, since you don't sneak, you go shooting. ;) Brfritos 21:19, May 31, 2011 (UTC)

Hey thanks for the quick input peeps. It's mucho appreciated. Going with explosives and guns with a focus on fpsing. I'm actually excited because even in 2 and 3 I always made crit builds.

I actually have just started my new character and have decided on my overall build. His name is Jeferton and he's big and chocolaty.(I just need a new character model to reflect this) He's going to be a general weapon master able to wield any weapon and with proficiently.

S8) P)1  E)9  C)1  I)9  A9)  L)3  Traits Heavy Handed Trigger Discipline  Tags Explosives Lockpick Survival

Not the most imaginative special but I never made a character with max int or high strength I'm going to try to keep all weapon skills leveled with perks going towards damage boosters str related perks and explosives

This build is a little bit more of a challenge for me than I thought it would be. I have to rely on chems and vats more to survive and pump out damage. Now that I'm branching into more explosive perks things have gotten smoother albeit a little more expensive. Grenade Launchers are insanely fun and would suggest them to any wanderer.