If you prefer to talk your way out of trouble, manipulate situations, and lead a crew, a social and charisma-focused build is perfect. These builds excel in dialogue, trading, and faction interactions.
Diplomat/Trader:
- Background: Diplomat or Industrialist
- Key Skills: Persuasion, Commerce, Negotiation, Leadership, Instigation, Xenosociology, Scavenging, Weight Lifting.
- Weapons: Any reliable weapon for when diplomacy fails.
- Strategy: Maximize your chances of success in dialogue challenges. Get better prices when buying and selling. Leadership improves companion effectiveness. Scavenging and Weight Lifting help with accumulating valuable trade goods.
Faction Leader:
- Background: Diplomat or Gangster
- Key Skills: Leadership, Negotiation, Persuasion, Intimidation, Piloting, Ship Command, Targeting Control Systems.
- Weapons: Whatever suits your chosen faction's style.
- Strategy: Focus on building strong relationships with companions and influencing faction outcomes. Ship Command allows for more crew members, boosting ship performance. Intimidation can bypass combat entirely.