DNAgent

	Perk DNAgent
	Old World Blues Requirements X-8 Data Retrieval Test: Complete various challenges Ranks 1 Effects +10% damage increase to nightstalker base id xx009617

 

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Studying schematics on the abominations created at the Big MT has granted you a damage bonus (+10%) against nightstalkers.

”— Fallout: New Vegas description

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Your study of the abominations created at the Big MT has granted you a damage bonus (+10%) against nightstalkers.

”— Fallout: New Vegas obtaining message

DNAgent is a quest perk in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Old World Blues.

Requirements

Complete the Dog Run I, Dog Gone II, Who let the... III, and Snake Skins challenges as part of the quest, X-8 Data Retrieval Test.

Effects

You gain +10% damage to nightstalkers.

Behind the Scenes

• The name of this perk could be a reference to Eclipse Comics' 1983 series The DNAgents by Mark Evanier and Will Meugniot.

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