Learn how to maximize your Science skill in Fallout: New Vegas. Discover its uses for hacking terminals, recycling weapons and ammo, and crafting essential items.
Walkthrough
- 1The Science skill is primarily used to hack restricted computer terminals, with hack difficulties ranging from Very Easy (0 Science) to Very Hard (100 Science).
- 2It can also be used to recycle Energy Weapons and ammunition at workbenches.
- 3Crafting Stimpaks requires a Science score of 70 and specific components, though buying them with Caps may be more efficient.
- 4Other useful crafting, such as Doctor's Bags or ammo recycling, typically has lower Science skill requirements.
- 5To overcome the final 20 points needed for Very Hard hacks, you can use a Programmer's Digest if you have the Comprehension perk.
Tips
- Focus on increasing your Science skill to at least 75 to handle most Hard terminals.
- Consider the trade-off between crafting Stimpaks and purchasing them with Caps.
- The Programmer's Digest can be a valuable tool for reaching 100 Science for the most difficult hacks, provided you have the Comprehension perk.
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