Guns

Master the Guns skill in Fallout: New Vegas! Learn about weapon types, ammo, perks, and why Guns is a top-tier choice for dealing damage at any range.

Alright, let's talk about the Guns skill in Fallout: New Vegas. This is your go-to for pretty much any weapon that shoots bullets – think everything from your basic 9mm Pistol all the way up to the beastly Anti-Material Rifle. Seriously, the variety here is nuts, with ammo types like .22 LR, .357 Magnum, 5mm, 10mm, 5.56mm, .308, and .45-70 Gov’t. You'll be using these for everything from close-quarters brawls to sniping enemies from way across the map.

Guns is in direct competition with Energy Weapons for your main firepower, and honestly, a lot of players find Guns to be the better choice. They usually pack a bigger punch, especially if you get into hand-loading ammo. Plus, the Strength requirement for most guns is pretty manageable, usually around six, even for heavy hitters like the Sniper Rifle. The biggest challenge with Guns might actually be having too many awesome options to choose from!

You'll have to make some tough calls. Do you go for the Brush Gun because it uses less Action Points and synergizes with the Cowboy perk, especially if you've got 90 points in Repair to make .45-70 Gov’t Hand Load ammo? Or maybe you prefer sticking with the Sniper Rifle, Gobi Rifle, or The Machine and using .308 Hand Load ammo? You could even go the revolver route with the Ranger Sequoia. No matter your preference, you're going to be dealing a ton of damage, whether you're up close, at mid-range, or even sniping from beyond your enemy's sightline. It’s a seriously powerful and versatile skill, and if you want to be effective at taking down enemies, putting at least 75 points into Guns is a solid bet.

Related Attribute: Agility