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Level 2 Perks
Fallout: New Vegas

Level 2 Perks

Learn about Level 2 Perks in fallout new vegas, including Black Widow, Friend of the Night, Heave Ho!, Hunter, In Shining Armor, Intense Training, Junk Rounds, and Light Touch.

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Learn about Level 2 Perks in fallout new vegas, including Black Widow, Friend of the Night, Heave Ho!, Hunter, In Shining Armor, Intense Training, Junk Rounds, and Light Touch.

Black Widow / Certified Bachelor / Cherchez La Femme / Lady Killer

Requirements: Level 2

Walkthrough
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    These perks grant +10% damage against opponents of a specific gender (male or female) in combat.
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    Outside of combat, they may unlock unique dialogue options with certain NPCs.
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    Note that only human enemies have a gender; this does not apply to Feral Ghouls, Animals, Insects, Robots, or Abominations.
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    Most affected enemies are male, such as NCR Troopers, Caesar’s Legion Soldiers, Raiders, or Gang Members.

Friend of the Night

Requirements: Level 2, Perception 6, Sneak 30

Walkthrough
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    Your eyes adapt to low-light conditions indoors and at night, effectively granting night vision.
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    This effect can be duplicated with Cateye, and you also have a Pip-Boy light.

Heave, Ho!

Requirements: Level 2, Strength 5, Explosives 30

Walkthrough
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    All thrown weapons fly farther and faster.

Hunter

Requirements: Level 2, Survival 30

Walkthrough
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    You do +75% Critical Damage against animals and mutated animals in combat.
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    This does not include Ghouls, Insects, or Abominations.

In Shining Armor

Requirements: Level 2, Repair 20, Science 70

Walkthrough
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    You gain an additional +5 Damage Threshold against energy weapons while wearing any metal armor.
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    You gain an additional +2 Damage Threshold against energy weapons while wearing reflective eyewear.

Intense Training

Requirements: Level 2 (10 Ranks available)

Walkthrough
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    Allows you to put one point into any of your S.P.E.C.I.A.L. attributes.

Junk Rounds

Requirements: Level 2, Luck 6, Repair 45

Walkthrough
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    Craft ammo at a Reloading Bench using alternate materials like Scrap Metal and Tin Cans instead of standard components (except for ammo casings).
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    For example, crafting .308 ammo might require .308 cases, scrap metal, and tin cans instead of lead and rifle powder.

Light Touch

Requirements: Level 2, Agility 6, Repair 45

Walkthrough
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    While wearing light armor, you gain a +5 Critical Hit Chance.
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    Your enemies suffer a -25% Critical Hit Chance while you are wearing light armor.
Tips
  • The gender-specific damage perks (Black Widow, Lady Killer, etc.) are generally considered less impactful than other options due to limited dialogue uses and the specific nature of the damage bonus.
  • Friend of the Night is often considered redundant as its effects can be replicated by items like Cateye and the Pip-Boy light.
  • Heave, Ho! can be bypassed by using weapons like the Grenade Rifle or Missile Launcher.
  • Hunter's bonus is significant but may become less relevant as you acquire better weapons that can dispatch animals quickly.
  • In Shining Armor offers a defensive bonus against energy weapons, but its overall effectiveness is debated due to the prevalence of melee attacks and the value of other perks.
  • Intense Training is a flexible perk that allows you to boost any S.P.E.C.I.A.L. attribute, making it a solid choice if you don't want a gender-specific perk.
  • Junk Rounds allows for ammo crafting with alternative materials, but the necessity and practicality of gathering large amounts of scrap for ammo are questionable.
  • Light Touch provides a valuable Critical Hit Chance bonus when using light armor, making it a strong contender for characters focused on light armor builds.

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