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Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by chris-williams (19)
The Outer Worlds 2

Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by chris-williams (19)

Learn about Attributes, Skills, Aptitudes, Perks, Flaws, Companions, and Builds for character creation in The Outer Worlds 2.

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Learn about Attributes, Skills, Aptitudes, Perks, Flaws, Companions, and Builds for character creation in The Outer Worlds 2.

Walkthrough
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    Attributes: These are your core stats, influencing various abilities and potential outcomes.
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    Skills: These represent specific proficiencies, such as combat, technical, or dialogue skills, which improve with use and attribute allocation.
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    Aptitudes: These provide initial bonuses to certain skill categories.
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    Perks: These are special abilities or bonuses you can unlock as you level up, offering significant advantages.
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    Flaws: These are negative traits that can be acquired during gameplay, often presenting a challenge in exchange for an extra perk point.
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    Companions: While not directly part of character creation, understanding companion roles and how they synergize with your build is important.
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    Builds: Combining attributes, skills, perks, and aptitudes to create a specialized character, such as a combat-focused character, a dialogue specialist, or a technical expert.
Tips
  • Consider how your chosen attributes will affect your skills early on.
  • Think about the type of character you want to play – will you focus on combat, persuasion, or technical skills?
  • Perks can dramatically change your playstyle, so choose them wisely as you level up.
  • Flaws can be beneficial if you can manage their drawbacks, offering valuable perk points.

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