Level 12 Perks

Learn about fallout new vegas Level 12 Perks like Alertness, Fast Metabolism, and Ghastly Scavenger. Get details on requirements and effects.

Alertness

Requirements: Level 12, Perception 6-9

This perk grants a +2 Perception bonus when crouched and not moving, helping you detect enemies sooner. However, investing in Intensive Training for a permanent Perception boost or using the companion ED-E is often more beneficial.

Fast Metabolism

Requirements: Level 12

Fast Metabolism provides a 20% Health bonus when using Stimpaks. Given the low cost of Stimpaks, this perk offers minimal advantage.

Ghastly Scavenger

Requirements: Level 12, Cannibal Perk

When sneaking, Ghastly Scavenger allows you to eat Super Mutant or Feral Ghoul corpses for Health, but costs Karma and is considered a crime if witnessed. This perk is most useful in Hardcore mode and is limited to specific enemy types, making it less practical than other options.

Heavyweight

Requirements: Level 12, Strength 7

Weapons weighing over 10 lbs. are halved in weight. This benefit does not apply to modified weapons that drop below 10 lbs. Many effective weapons weigh less than 10 lbs., and the Strong Back perk, offering a permanent 50 lbs. carrying capacity increase, is generally more useful.

Hit the Deck

Requirements: Level 12, Explosives 70

Increases your Damage Threshold by 50% against Explosives, including your own. This perk is most effective if you exclusively use Explosives and have a base Damage Threshold of around 30. Otherwise, its utility is limited.

Hobbler

Requirements: Level 12, Perception 7

Significantly increases your chance to hit an opponent's legs in V.A.T.S. The Sniper perk, which focuses on headshots for quicker kills, is generally a superior choice.

Life Giver

Requirements: Level 12

(Effect not detailed in source material)