Aptitudes

Choose your Aptitude during character creation in the outer worlds. Get a +1 skill bonus or 3% damage resistance.

During character creation in the outer worlds, you will select an Aptitude that represents your character's past profession. These Aptitudes offer small bonuses, such as a one-point boost to a skill or 3% damage resistance to a specific type. It's important to note that these skill bonuses do not count towards unlocking new skills and function similarly to temporary bonuses from gear or companions.

Here is a list of the Aptitudes and their effects:

• “No Discernible Aptitude”: Determination +1
• Beverage Service Technician: Drink Effect Duration +3%
• Bureaucrat, Rank 0: Block +1
• Cashier, Sub-Grade, Non-Supervisory: Persuade +1
• Construction, Electrician Class, Wire Spooler: Shock Damage Received -3%
• Elevator Operations Specialist: Engineering +1
• Factory Worker, Conveyor Operator: Dodge +1
• Farmer, Dirt: N-ray Damage Received -3%
• Food Additive Tester: Food Effect Duration +3%
• Janitor, Sanitation Class: Corrosion Damage Received -3%
• Tossable Team Mascot: Inspiration +1
• Medical Technician, Junior Grade: Medical +1
• Safety Inspector: Plasma Damage Received -3%
• Scientist Assistant, Level 0, Class A: Science +1
• Sub Sous Chef: 1-Handed Melee +1