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Fallout: New Vegas

Survival

Learn how the Survival skill in Fallout: New Vegas impacts HP from food/drink, campfire crafting, and its crucial role in Hardcore mode for Bighorner Steaks.

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Learn how the Survival skill in Fallout: New Vegas impacts HP from food/drink, campfire crafting, and its crucial role in Hardcore mode for Bighorner Steaks.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The Survival skill increases the Hit Points you receive from food and drink.
  2. 2
    It also helps you create consumable items at campfires.
  3. 3
    If playing in Hardcore mode, invest in Survival to increase the usefulness of consumables and craft better ones at campfires.
  4. 4
    If not playing in Hardcore mode, Survival is less essential as eating and drinking are not required.
  5. 5
    15 points of Survival makes Purified Water restore 15 more H20.
  6. 6
    100 points of Survival reduces the need for food and water by half.
  7. 7
    If playing in Hardcore mode, reach 50 Survival as soon as possible to prepare Bighorner Steaks for food needs.
Tips
  • Survival is crucial for Hardcore mode players to manage hunger and thirst effectively.
  • Consider Survival if you frequently use food and drink for healing or hydration.

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