Discover the best early-game recruits and perk/skill combinations for your Fallout Tactics squad. Learn how to build a balanced team for any playstyle.
Alright, let's talk about building your squad in Fallout Tactics. This isn't just about picking the strongest folks; it's about crafting a team that fits *your* playstyle. Since you can't just swap members on a whim, especially on tougher difficulties, getting your initial squad right is key. I usually go for recruits available early on, so I have them for the long haul. Plus, I'm not exactly a fan of getting up close and personal – I prefer to keep my distance and blast enemies from afar, and sneaking around is my jam. So, I'm always on the lookout for characters who excel in Small Guns, Big Guns, Energy Weapons, and Sneak. A good Medic is a must, and having someone with Lockpick and Steal skills can open up a lot of opportunities.
My first squad looked something like this:
- Me: Sniper (Perks: Gifted, Finesse, Sharpshooter, Bonus Rate of Fire, More Criticals x3)
- Farsight: Sniper (Skills/Perks: Sharpshooter, Mutate(Fast Shot), Bonus Rate of Fire, Energy Weapons)
- Stevie: Sniper (Skills/Perks: Sharpshooter, Mutate(Fast Shot), Bonus Rate of Fire, Energy Weapons)
- Babs: Sniper/Thief (Perks: Leader, Mutate(Fast Shot), Bonus Rate of Fire, Energy Weapons)
- Brian: Gunner (Perks: Gain IN PE LK, Bonus Rate of Fire, Bonus Ranged Damage x2)
- Mandy: Gunner (Perks: Mutate(Fast Shot), Bonus Rate of Fire, Big Guns, Bonus Ranged Damage x2)
For that squad, I maxed out Babs' Barter skill to 100 and made Mandy the dedicated Medic by boosting her Doctor skill to 100. It worked out pretty well!
Now, for a replay, I'm thinking of a different setup to see how things shake out:
- Brian: Gunner
- Jax: Gunner
- Mandy: Sniper/Medic
- Rage: Sniper/Scout
- Target: Grenadier
- Me: Charismatic Sniper/Thief (This is to test how charisma affects the recruit pool and to snag the 'Divine Favor' perk).
Experimenting with different squad compositions is part of the fun, so don't be afraid to try out new builds!
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