Forum:Is Perception even important?

I just think that having E-DE is better than having perception at 5 or 6. Also does it even affect accuracy? Because it says that it does on the vigor tester. Bdude5 09:32, November 11, 2010 (UTC)

On every playthrough on Fallout 3 and New Vegas, I have always had one stat really low. First few on Fallout 3 it was luck. Then I smoothed into low charisma, which conitnued through to my frist FNV playthrough. In my current, I have 2 perception, with all other stats over 6. Perception is useless, and I don't even have ED-E. Next game, Perception will be 1. Luck seems to be the top stat if you are a high-roller like me, with a luck of 7 to start with, plus 2 for intense training/implant, raking in the caps. Liam Spencer 09:47, November 11, 2010 (UTC)

I meant by saying ED-E because of the perk it gives you where you see enemies for miles away. Bdude5 10:18, November 11, 2010 (UTC)

A high perception is important in two scenarios: for sniper builds that want to engage at the maximum possible range (very useful against fast, deadly melee mobs a la Cazadors, Deathclaws, and Giant Radscorps), and for qualifying for the phenomenal perk Better Criticals. Zhukov 14:21, November 11, 2010 (UTC)

It has been shown to slightly affect accuracy, it's just not particularly significant. As Zhukov points out, though, most builds benefit a great deal from Better Criticals, which requires 6 Perception. Schneidend 18:19, November 11, 2010 (UTC)