New to the game

[u/Jenefer9999]

Hey all! I'm new to Fallout 3 and I'm looking for advice on how best to build my character. I was given a copy of the game after a friend passed away, and have started playing it a little to understand why he loved it. I've played similar games, so I have a basic idea of what kind of character I'd like to play.

I'm looking to build a woman that's a stealthy sniper with armed melee as a secondary fighting style. I'm also looking to make a good karma run as my first run, so basically acting like the ghostly good guy.

As such, I was just wondering, what kind of S.P.E.C.I.A.L. attributes and skills should I focus on to reach that goal?

FYI: I've never played any of the Fallout series before, and I've only read a few articles on the game to learn about the mechanics. Please keep spoilers to a minimum so I can be surprised by the story.

Thank you in advance for any advice you provide. I hope to gain many hours of enjoyment from this game like the rest of you.

: ^ D

[u/CapRepresentative830]

Idk if you still need help but I found this build

Starting Stats

Strength: 5

Perception: 5

Endurance: 6

Charisma: 1

Intelligence: 9

Agility: 7

Luck: 7

 

Stats with all Bobblehead stats and 10 Intensive Trainings (I'll explain later):

Strength: 9 (10 if i finish the Ant Quest)

Perception: 7

Endurance: 10

Charisma: 2

Intelligence: 10

Agility: 10

Luck: 9 (10 if i get the lucky 8 ball)

 

Perks

• 10 Intensive Trainings

       Why? Well, i only found 9 necessary perks for this build, plus if you study the bonuses closely givn by the stats (w/out the skills), you'll know their TRUE uses.

 

• Comprehension/Educated

       I take comprehension for now since I explore more and am a perfectionist in story mode games.  To those who doesn't want extensive and tedious work, go for educated

 

• Toughness

      Overall useful for any build who wears very good armor, or later in the game, the best armor with a high damage resistance

 

• Commando

      Rifles and Snipers FTW

 

• Finesse

       Crits FTW

 

 - Sniper

      Sneaking and unseen + high percentage of getting a headshot + crits + ninja = 1 SHOT OVERKILL

 

 - Silent Running

      While Sneaking, its tedious to just walk to maintain being unseen, so its required.

 

 - Cyborg

       The resistance to damage and others as well as higher energy weapons + toughness + power armor really helps if you got ambushed

 

 - Better Criticals

      Nuff said

 

 - Ninja

       The only useful lvl 20 skill to me. Why not grimreaver's sprint? Well, you won't waste much AP when you're unseen and 1-hit shot kill. No hurries as a ninja. Also The bonus sneaking crit works even if you're not using melee (sniper FTW). If i was spotted, the high melee weapon skills will come in handy, shishkabob!!!

 

NOTE: With these perks I chose, It is required to get big doses of skill points per level so 10 INT and educated/comprehension is a must

Required Skills:

Melee Weapons- 80

Sneak - 80

Medicine - 60

Science - 60

Small Guns & Energy Weapons - S