Flaws

Learn how Flaws work in The Outer Worlds 2, the penalties they impose, and how you can manage them to gain an advantage with extra perks.

Alright, let's talk about Flaws in The Outer Worlds 2. Think of them as character defects that pop up when you do something too often or when something bad happens to you. They sound bad, and yeah, they do come with penalties, but here's the kicker: for every Flaw you accept, you get to take an extra Perk. So, a minor Flaw might actually be a good trade-off!

You've always got the option to refuse a Flaw, even on Supernova difficulty, so don't worry about being stuck with something you hate. However, there's a trophy called 'Flawed Hero' that requires you to accept three Flaws. If you want the trophy but not the permanent disability, just remember you can reload a save after unlocking it.

Some Flaws, like the 'Addiction' types, will keep hitting you with their penalty unless you satisfy the craving when withdrawal kicks in. Others, like the '...phobia' types, only activate when you're around specific enemies. For example, Robophobia will trigger if you're near automechanicals, and this also applies when SAM is with you.