In The Outer Worlds 2, players can choose from over 90 perks that enhance gameplay and allow for character customization. Perks are unlocked at every even character level, with new tiers available after acquiring five perks. Specific skills must be invested in to fully utilize certain perks.
Known perks include:
- Bulletshield: 10% damage resistance and increased max health, but enemies target you more.
- Trophy Hunter: +5% critical chance, +20% against bosses.
- Commando: Unlocks an additional weapon equipment slot.
- Sharpshooter: Increased damage for marksman and sniper rifles at distances over 20 meters.
- Pickpocket: Ability to pickpocket unaware individuals.
- Foodie: Enhanced healing from food and drinks, and extra inhaler charges from drugs.
- Survivalist: Creatures always drop raw meat.
- Heavy Handed: Melee power attacks can knock down enemies.
- Ninja: Increased evasion chance while sprinting or sliding, especially in light or medium armor.
- Serial Killer: Grants max health bonus for each human heart collected.
- Assassin: Increases movement speed significantly after a stealth kill.
The complete list of perks includes Bulletshield, Trophy Hunter, Commando, Sharpshooter, Pickpocket, Heavy Handed, Assassin, Space Ranger, Ninja, Scrapper, Point Blank Artist, Manual Reset, Duelist, Treasure Hunter, Ghost, Pyromaniac, Two Birds, One Bullet, Restricted Access, Inspiring Commander, Psychopath, Automech Jammer, Bag Check, Shiny New Toy, Tossball Winger, Crabble Rancher, Brand Enthusiast, Bandolier Nerd, Serial Killer, Momentous Entry, Foodie, Through the Keyhole, Supersonic Arms, Electro-Therapist, Rapid Recharge, Duelist, Survivalist, Deep Drums, Run and Gun.
