Wasteland 3 Complete Skills And Perks List
Want to plan out your Wasteland 3 ranger team? We've got every single skill and perk listed out so you can plan ahead for the perfect party lineup!
InXile's Wasteland 3 sees big changes on the skill front from Wasteland 2, with several skills condensed down and perks arriving at a different schedule. This time around perks no longer unlock automatically at specific skill tiers — you have to actually buy them with perk points along the way starting at Level 4.
The perks themselves have seen a major overhaul, and now even non-combat skills have some decent advantages. Small Arms, for instance, has eight separate perks available, while Lock Picking has none and Armor Modding only has a single perk available all the way at the end when you hit Level 10.
Combat Skills and Perks
Automatic Weapons
| Automatic Weapons | Perks | Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Assault Rifle Hit +3% Submachine Gun Hit +3% |
| Level 2 | Puncturing Shot (5 AP) Hits multiple enemies Damages armor +100% damage vs stunned |
Assault Rifle Hit +6% Submachine Gun Hit +6% |
| Level 3 | Gopher Hunter Enemies have 25% less cover benefit |
Assault Rifle Hit +9% Submachine Gun Hit +9% |
| Level 4 | Spray 'N' Pray (5 AP) Fires 2X SMG bullets but -25% hit chance |
Assault Rifle Hit +12% Submachine Gun Hit +12% |
| Level 5 | None | Assault Rifle Hit +15% Submachine Gun Hit +15% |
| Level 6 | Reckless +15% submachine gun damage when not in cover |
Assault Rifle Hit +18% Submachine Gun Hit +18% |
| Level 7 | Double Tap Second attack against the same target with an assault rifle is always a critical |
Assault Rifle Hit +21% Submachine Gun Hit +21% |
| Level 8 | Stormer Next submachine gun attack costs no AP if you move 6 or more spaces |
Assault Rifle Hit +24% Submachine Gun Hit +24% |
| Level 9 | None | Assault Rifle Hit +27% Submachine Gun Hit +27% |
| Level 10 | Trigger Happy Gain +3 AP when killing with an assault rifle (only 1x per turn) |
Assault Rifle Hit +30% Submachine Gun Hit +30% |
Big Guns
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Heavy Machine Gun Hit +3% Flamethrower Hit +3% |
| Level 2 | Move Up +0.5 combat speed on 1st turn when using a big gun |
Heavy Machine Gun Hit +6% Flamethrower Hit +6% |
| Level 3 | Suppressing Fire (5 AP) Fire twice as man bullets in wide area dealing -50% damage but reducing enemy combat speed and hit chance, also deals +100% damage vs demoralized foe |
Heavy Machine Gun Hit +9% Flamethrower Hit +9% |
| Level 4 | Terrorizer Flamethrower attacks engulf targets and reduce hit chance -15% |
Heavy Machine Gun Hit +12% Flamethrower Hit +12% |
| Level 5 | None | Heavy Machine Gun Hit +15% Flamethrower Hit +15% |
| Level 6 | None | Heavy Machine Gun Hit +18% Flamethrower Hit +18% |
| Level 7 | Pressure Cooker (5 AP) 100% weapon damage flamethrower attack on enemy vehicle, deals 40% of vehicles CON as damage over 2 turns, prevents vehicle from taking any actions |
Heavy Machine Gun Hit +21% Flamethrower Hit +21% |
| Level 8 | Steady Shot +20% evasion and hit chance when using a heavy machine gun in low cover |
Heavy Machine Gun Hit +24% Flamethrower Hit +24% |
| Level 9 | None | Heavy Machine Gun Hit +27% Flamethrower Hit +27% |
| Level 10 | Wide Spread +35% firing arc for flamethrowers and heavy machine guns |
Heavy Machine Gun Hit +30% Flamethrower Hit +30% |
Brawling
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Brawling Weapon Hit +3% |
| Level 2 | Shaolin Surprise (2 AP) Starts brawling combo on target, granting you +2 armor penetration and you deal +10 damage for each brawling attack on the enemy. Deals +100% damage to demoralized enemies. |
Brawling Weapon Hit +6% |
| Level 3 | None | Brawling Weapon Hit +9% |
| Level 4 | None | Brawling Weapon Hit +12% |
| Level 5 | Extreme Combo Brawling combo meter maximum increased to 10x |
Brawling Weapon Hit +15% |
| Level 6 | None | Brawling Weapon Hit +18% |
| Level 7 | Deadly Combo Brawling combo crit chance increased 2x |
Brawling Weapon Hit +21% |
| Level 8 | None | Brawling Weapon Hit +24% |
| Level 9 | None | Brawling Weapon Hit +27% |
| Level 10 | Flurry Of Blows Brawling attacks cost -1 AP |
Brawling Weapon Hit +30% |
Melee Combat
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Blunt Weapon Hit +3% Bladed Weapon Hit +3% |
| Level 2 | Bleeding Strike (4 AP) Blade attack that deals 200% damage at a -20% chance; applies bleeding and deals +200% damage on burning enemies. |
Blunt Weapon Hit +6% Bladed Weapon Hit +6% |
| Level 3 | None | Blunt Weapon Hit +9% Bladed Weapon Hit +9% |
| Level 4 | Stunning Blow (5 AP) Blunt attack that deals 100% weapon damage at a -15% chance, and applies stun. +100% damage if enemy is Frozen |
Blunt Weapon Hit +12% Bladed Weapon Hit +12% |
| Level 5 | Striking Distance +0.5 combat speed when wielding two melee weapons |
Blunt Weapon Hit +15% Bladed Weapon Hit +15% |
| Level 6 | Bloodsport Blade or Blunt attacks automatically cause critical hits against Stunned or Blinded enemies |
Blunt Weapon Hit +18% Bladed Weapon Hit +18% |
| Level 7 | Hack 'N' Slash Attacking the same target twice with a Blade attack automatically executes a free extra attack |
Blunt Weapon Hit +21% Bladed Weapon Hit +21% |
| Level 8 | Pursuit Next Blade attack has +25% critical chance if you move 3 spaces first, increases to +100% against Slowed enemy |
Blunt Weapon Hit +24% Bladed Weapon Hit +24% |
| Level 9 | None | Blunt Weapon Hit +27% Bladed Weapon Hit +27% |
| Level 10 | Shrug It Off Gain +2 armor for every adjacent enemy when wielding a Blunt weapon |
Blunt Weapon Hit +30% Bladed Weapon Hit +30% |
Small Arms
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Semi Auto Pistol Hit +3% Revolver Hit +3% Pump Shotgun Hit +3% Auto Shotgun Hit +3% |
| Level 2 | Shredder Shot (4 AP) 100% weapon damage shotgun attack inflicts Bleeding, deals +100% damage against enemies with armor damage |
Semi Auto Pistol Hit +6% Revolver Hit +6% Pump Shotgun Hit +6% Auto Shotgun Hit +6% |
| Level 3 | Opportunist Strike meter charges 5% for each successful handgun attack |
Semi Auto Pistol Hit +9% Revolver Hit +9% Pump Shotgun Hit +9% Auto Shotgun Hit +9% |
| Level 4 | None | Semi Auto Pistol Hit +12% Revolver Hit +12% Pump Shotgun Hit +12% Auto Shotgun Hit +12% |
| Level 5 | Trick Shot (5 AP) Handgun attack with -50% hit chance, if it hits gain 3 AP and instantly fill strike meter, also deals +100% damage against Marked target |
Semi Auto Pistol Hit +15% Revolver Hit +15% Pump Shotgun Hit +15% Auto Shotgun Hit +15% |
| Level 6 | Clear Cover Shotguns deal +100% damage against cover |
Semi Auto Pistol Hit +18% Revolver Hit +18% Pump Shotgun Hit +18% Auto Shotgun Hit +18% |
| Level 7 | Draw! Your first attack after reloading costs no AP |
Semi Auto Pistol Hit +21% Revolver Hit +21% Pump Shotgun Hit +21% Auto Shotgun Hit +12% |
| Level 8 | Devastation Shotgun attacks deal +25% damage for each enemy hit by the same shot |
Semi Auto Pistol Hit +24% Revolver Hit +24% Pump Shotgun Hit +24% Auto Shotgun Hit +24% |
| Level 9 | None | Semi Auto Pistol Hit +27% Revolver Hit +27% Pump Shotgun Hit +27% Auto Shotgun Hit +27% |
| Level 10 | Counter Offensive Deal +50% damage when attacking a melee enemy the turn after they hit you |
Semi Auto Pistol Hit +30% Revolver Hit +30% Pump Shotgun Hit +30% Auto Shotgun Hit +30% |
Sniper Rifles
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Sniper Rifle Hit +3% |
| Level 2 | Mark Target (2 AP) Reduces enemy evasion -15% Marked targets take +50% damage from Precision strikes |
Sniper Rifle Hit +6% |
| Level 3 | None | Sniper Rifle Hit +9% |
| Level 4 | None | Sniper Rifle Hit +12% |
| Level 5 | Masterful Precision Much higher chance to inflict critical effects with Precision sniper rifle attacks |
Sniper Rifle Hit +15% |
| Level 6 | None | Sniper Rifle Hit +18% |
| Level 7 | Concentration +10% hit chance when using a sniper rifle if you don't move for 1 turn |
Sniper Rifle Hit +21% |
| Level 8 | None | Sniper Rifle Hit +24% |
| Level 9 | None | Sniper Rifle Hit +27% |
| Level 10 | Chain Ambush Ambush attacks with sniper rifles that kill a target don't end the ambush time |
Sniper Rifle Hit +30% |
Exploration Skills and Perks
Animal Whisperer
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Tame Animals Difficulty 1 Another effect not listed in beta |
| Level 2 | None | Tame Animals Difficulty 2 Another effect not listed in beta |
| Level 3 | Animal Training Animal companions gain bonus CON and damage |
Tame Animals Difficulty 3 Another effect not listed in beta |
| Level 4 | None | Tame Animals Difficulty 4 Another effect not listed in beta |
| Level 5 | Spirit Animal Animal companions provide better passive bonuses |
Tame Animals Difficulty 5 Another effect not listed in beta |
| Level 6 | None | Tame Animals Difficulty 6 Another effect not listed in beta |
| Level 7 | Vengeful Bond +50% critical chance and +2 AP when animal companion drops to 25% CON |
Tame Animals Difficulty 7 Another effect not listed in beta |
| Level 8 | None | Tame Animals Difficulty 8 Another effect not listed in beta |
| Level 9 | None | Tame Animals Difficulty 9 Another effect not listed in beta |
| Level 10 | None | Tame Animals Difficulty 10 Another effect not listed in beta |
Armor Modding
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Install Armor Mods Difficult 1 |
| Level 2 | None | Install Armor Mods Difficult 2 |
| Level 3 | None | Install Armor Mods Difficult 3 |
| Level 4 | None | Install Armor Mods Difficult 4 |
| Level 5 | None | Install Armor Mods Difficult 5 |
| Level 6 | None | Install Armor Mods Difficult 6 |
| Level 7 | None | Install Armor Mods Difficult 7 |
| Level 8 | None | Install Armor Mods Difficult 8 |
| Level 9 | None | Install Armor Mods Difficult 9 |
| Level 10 | Tender Loving Care Squad members gain +5 armor while this character is present |
Install Armor Mods Difficult 10 |
Barter
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Sell Value +50% Buy Cost -2% |
| Level 2 | None | Sell Value +100% Buy Cost -4% |
| Level 3 | Penny Pincher 20% discount when buying multiple items instead of just 1 |
Sell Value +150% Buy Cost -6% |
| Level 4 | None | Sell Value +200% Buy Cost -8% |
| Level 5 | None | Sell Value +250% Buy Cost -10% |
| Level 6 | None | Sell Value +300% Buy Cost -12% |
| Level 7 | Antiques Appraiser Junks items have a 5% chance to sell for 50x their normal value |
Sell Value +350% Buy Cost -14% |
| Level 8 | None | Sell Value +400% Buy Cost -16% |
| Level 9 | None | Sell Value +450% Buy Cost -18% |
| Level 10 | None | Sell Value +500% Buy Cost -20% |
Explosives
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Explosive Resistance +3% Explosive Damage Bonus +0.1% Disarm Land Mines and Traps Level 1 |
| Level 2 | Duck And Cover Fire Resistance +20% Explosive Resistance +20% |
Explosive Resistance +6% Explosive Damage Bonus +0.2% Disarm Land Mines and Traps Level 2 |
| Level 3 | Bomb Recovery Disarming land mines has 33% chance to drop grenade |
Explosive Resistance +9% Explosive Damage Bonus +0.3% Disarm Land Mines and Traps Level 3 |
| Level 4 | Minesweeper You no longer set off land mines when stepping on them |
Explosive Resistance +12% Explosive Damage Bonus +0.4% Disarm Land Mines and Traps Level 4 |
| Level 5 | Mortar Blast (7 AP) Target an area with your rocket launcher, 1 turn later that area is hit for +50% damage |
Explosive Resistance +15% Explosive Damage Bonus +0.5% Disarm Land Mines and Traps Level 5 |
| Level 6 | None | Explosive Resistance +18% Explosive Damage Bonus +0.6% Disarm Land Mines and Traps Level 6 |
| Level 7 | High Impact Automatic critical on target directly hit by grenades or rockets |
Explosive Resistance +21% Explosive Damage Bonus +0.7% Disarm Land Mines and Traps Level 7 |
| Level 8 | None | Explosive Resistance +24% Explosive Damage Bonus +0.8% Disarm Land Mines and Traps Level 8 |
| Level 9 | None | Explosive Resistance +27% Explosive Damage Bonus +0.9% Disarm Land Mines and Traps Level 9 |
| Level 10 | Blast Radius Grenades affect +40% larger area |
Explosive Resistance +30% Explosive Damage Bonus +1% Disarm Land Mines and Traps Level 10 |
First Aid
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Emergency Response When an ally is downed in battle, gain +1.0 combat speed for 2 turns |
Healing Item Effectiveness +3% Healing When Reviving +10% Use Level 1 Healing Items |
| Level 2 | None | Healing Item Effectiveness +6% Healing When Reviving +20% Use Level 2 Healing Items |
| Level 3 | None | Healing Item Effectiveness +9% Healing When Reviving +30% Use Level 3 Healing Items |
| Level 4 | None | Healing Item Effectiveness +12% Healing When Reviving +40% Use Level 4 Healing Items |
| Level 5 | Overhealing Healing items also boost the target's max CON +25% for 3 turns |
Healing Item Effectiveness +15% Healing When Reviving +50% Use Level 5 Healing Items |
| Level 6 | None | Healing Item Effectiveness +18% Healing When Reviving +60% Use Level 6 Healing Items |
| Level 7 | Physical Therapy Reviving allies has a chance of buffing them +6% per First Aid skill level |
Healing Item Effectiveness +21% Healing When Reviving +70% Use Level 7 Healing Items |
| Level 8 | None | Healing Item Effectiveness +24% Healing When Reviving +80% Use Level 8 Healing Items |
| Level 9 | None | Healing Item Effectiveness +27% Healing When Reviving +90% Use Level 19 Healing Items |
| Level 10 | Hypocritic Oath Gain +50% damage for 2 turns after reviving an ally |
Healing Item Effectiveness +30% Healing When Reviving +100% Use Level 10 Healing Items |
Hard Ass
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Hard Ass Skill Checks Level 1 |
| Level 2 | None | Hard Ass Skill Checks Level 2 |
| Level 3 | None | Hard Ass Skill Checks Level 3 |
| Level 4 | None | Hard Ass Skill Checks Level 4 |
| Level 5 | None | Hard Ass Skill Checks Level 5 |
| Level 6 | None | Hard Ass Skill Checks Level 6 |
| Level 7 | None | Hard Ass Skill Checks Level 7 |
| Level 8 | None | Hard Ass Skill Checks Level 8 |
| Level 9 | None | Hard Ass Skill Checks Level 9 |
| Level 10 | None | Hard Ass Skill Checks Level 10 |
Leadership
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Nearby Allies Gain +1% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Multi-Kill +2.5% Damage Ally Bonus On Boss Kill +2% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Revive +2 CON |
| Level 2 | None | Nearby Allies Gain +2% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Multi-Kill +5% Damage Ally Bonus On Boss Kill +4% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Revive +4 CON |
| Level 3 | Rally (4 AP) Give +2 AP in radius to nearby allies 2 turns |
Nearby Allies Gain +3% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Multi-Kill +7.5% Damage Ally Bonus On Boss Kill +6% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Revive +6 CON |
| Level 4 | None | Nearby Allies Gain +4% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Multi-Kill +10% Damage Ally Bonus On Boss Kill +8% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Revive +8 CON |
| Level 5 | Demoralize (2 AP) Apply Demoralized to enemies reducing hit chance -20% and crit chance -25% |
Nearby Allies Gain +5% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Multi-Kill +12.5% Damage Ally Bonus On Boss Kill +10% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Revive +10 CON |
| Level 6 | None | Nearby Allies Gain +6% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Multi-Kill +15% Damage Ally Bonus On Boss Kill +12% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Revive +12 CON |
| Level 7 | None | Nearby Allies Gain +7% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Multi-Kill +17.5% Damage Ally Bonus On Boss Kill +14% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Revive +14 CON |
| Level 8 | None | Nearby Allies Gain +8% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Multi-Kill +20% Damage Ally Bonus On Boss Kill +16% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Revive +16 CON |
| Level 9 | None | Nearby Allies Gain +9% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Multi-Kill +22.5% Damage Ally Bonus On Boss Kill +18% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Revive +18 CON |
| Level 10 | None | Nearby Allies Gain +10% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Multi-Kill +25% Damage Ally Bonus On Boss Kill +20% Critical Chance Ally Bonus On Revive +20 CON |
Lockpicking
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Pick Locks Difficulty Level 1 Crack Safes Difficulty Level 1 |
| Level 2 | None | Pick Locks Difficulty Level 2 Crack Safes Difficulty Level 2 |
| Level 3 | None | Pick Locks Difficulty Level 3 Crack Safes Difficulty Level 3 |
| Level 4 | None | Pick Locks Difficulty Level 4 Crack Safes Difficulty Level 4 |
| Level 5 | None | Pick Locks Difficulty Level 5 Crack Safes Difficulty Level 5 |
| Level 6 | None | Pick Locks Difficulty Level 6 Crack Safes Difficulty Level 6 |
| Level 7 | None | Pick Locks Difficulty Level 7 Crack Safes Difficulty Level 7 |
| Level 8 | None | Pick Locks Difficulty Level 8 Crack Safes Difficulty Level 8 |
| Level 9 | None | Pick Locks Difficulty Level 9 Crack Safes Difficulty Level 9 |
| Level 10 | None | Pick Locks Difficulty Level 10 Crack Safes Difficulty Level 10 |
Kiss Ass
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Kiss Ass Skill Checks Difficulty Level 1 |
| Level 2 | None | Kiss Ass Skill Checks Difficulty Level 2 |
| Level 3 | None | Kiss Ass Skill Checks Difficulty Level 3 |
| Level 4 | None | Kiss Ass Skill Checks Difficulty Level 4 |
| Level 5 | None | Kiss Ass Skill Checks Difficulty Level 5 |
| Level 6 | None | Kiss Ass Skill Checks Difficulty Level 6 |
| Level 7 | None | Kiss Ass Skill Checks Difficulty Level 7 |
| Level 8 | None | Kiss Ass Skill Checks Difficulty Level 8 |
| Level 9 | None | Kiss Ass Skill Checks Difficulty Level 9 |
| Level 10 | None | Kiss Ass Skill Checks Difficulty Level 10 |
Mechanics
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Damage vs Robots +3% Damage vs Vehicle +3% Damage vs Synths +3% Repair Kit Effectiveness +3% Fix Generators / Machines Level 1 |
| Level 2 | None | Damage vs Robots +6% Damage vs Vehicle +6% Damage vs Synths +6% Repair Kit Effectiveness +6% Fix Generators / Machines Level 2 |
| Level 3 | Structural Weakness +20% damage to robots +20% damage to vehicles |
Damage vs Robots +9% Damage vs Vehicle +9% Damage vs Synths +9% Repair Kit Effectiveness +9% Fix Generators / Machines Level 3 |
| Level 4 | Handy Deployables get +25 CON and deal +25% damage |
Damage vs Robots +12% Damage vs Vehicle +12% Damage vs Synths +12% Repair Kit Effectiveness +12% Fix Generators / Machines Level 4 |
| Level 5 | Reinforced Plating Repairing vehicles or robots boosts targets max CON +25% for 3 turns |
Damage vs Robots +15% Damage vs Vehicle +15% Damage vs Synths +15% Repair Kit Effectiveness +15% Fix Generators / Machines Level 5 |
| Level 6 | None | Damage vs Robots +18% Damage vs Vehicle +18% Damage vs Synths +18% Repair Kit Effectiveness +18% Fix Generators / Machines Level 6 |
| Level 7 | Fortify Repairing robots / vehicles grants +5 Armor for 3 turns |
Damage vs Robots +21% Damage vs Vehicle +21% Damage vs Synths +21% Repair Kit Effectiveness +21% Fix Generators / Machines Level 7 |
| Level 8 | None | Damage vs Robots +24% Damage vs Vehicle +24% Damage vs Synths +24% Repair Kit Effectiveness +24% Fix Generators / Machines Level 8 |
| Level 9 | None | Damage vs Robots +27% Damage vs Vehicle +27% Damage vs Synths +27% Repair Kit Effectiveness +27% Fix Generators / Machines Level 9 |
| Level 10 | None | Damage vs Robots +30% Damage vs Vehicle +30% Damage vs Synths +30% Repair Kit Effectiveness +30% Fix Generators / Machines Level 10 |
Nerd Stuff
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Hack Computer Difficulty Level 1 Hack Robots Difficulty Level 1 |
| Level 2 | None | Hack Computer Difficulty Level 2 Hack Robots Difficulty Level 2 |
| Level 3 | Targeting Override Robots you hack will can now be targeted by enemies |
Hack Computer Difficulty Level 3 Hack Robots Difficulty Level 3 |
| Level 4 | None | Hack Computer Difficulty Level 4 Hack Robots Difficulty Level 4 |
| Level 5 | Electric Leakage Hacked robots emit an electric burst dealing damage to nearby enemies |
Hack Computer Difficulty Level 5 Hack Robots Difficulty Level 5 |
| Level 6 | None | Hack Computer Difficulty Level 6 Hack Robots Difficulty Level 6 |
| Level 7 | Overclock Hacked robots gain +2 AP |
Hack Computer Difficulty Level 7 Hack Robots Difficulty Level 7 |
| Level 8 | None | Hack Computer Difficulty Level 8 Hack Robots Difficulty Level 8 |
| Level 9 | None | Hack Computer Difficulty Level 9 Hack Robots Difficulty Level 9 |
| Level 10 | None | Hack Computer Difficulty Level 10 Hack Robots Difficulty Level 10 |
Sneaky Shit
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Initiative +2% Detection Time +0.3 Sneak Attack Damage +0.1% Disarm Alarms Difficulty Level 1 |
| Level 2 | None | Initiative +4% Detection Time +0.6 Sneak Attack Damage +0.2% Disarm Alarms Difficulty Level 2 |
| Level 3 | None | Initiative +6% Detection Time +0.9 Sneak Attack Damage +0.3% Disarm Alarms Difficulty Level 3 |
| Level 4 | Second Chance Detection Time +1 second |
Initiative +8% Detection Time +1.2 Sneak Attack Damage +0.4% Disarm Alarms Difficulty Level 4 |
| Level 5 | None | Initiative +10% Detection Time +1.5 Sneak Attack Damage +0.5% Disarm Alarms Difficulty Level 5 |
| Level 6 | None | Initiative +12% Detection Time +1.8 Sneak Attack Damage +0.6% Disarm Alarms Difficulty Level 6 |
| Level 7 | Close Call Alarms and traps have 50% chance to malfunction when set off |
Initiative +14% Detection Time +2.1 Sneak Attack Damage +0.7% Disarm Alarms Difficulty Level 7 |
| Level 8 | None | Initiative +16% Detection Time +2.4 Sneak Attack Damage +0.8% Disarm Alarms Difficulty Level 8 |
| Level 9 | None | Initiative +18% Detection Time +2.7 Sneak Attack Damage +0.9% Disarm Alarms Difficulty Level 9 |
| Level 10 | Lights Out Sneak attack damage +200% |
Initiative +20% Detection Time +3 Sneak Attack Damage +1% Disarm Alarms Difficulty Level 10 |
Survival
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Damage Vs Animals +3% Damage Vs Mutants +3% Avoid World Map Encounters Level 1 |
| Level 2 | None | Damage Vs Animals +6% Damage Vs Mutants +6% Avoid World Map Encounters Level 2 |
| Level 3 | None | Damage Vs Animals +9% Damage Vs Mutants +9% Avoid World Map Encounters Level 3 |
| Level 4 | None | Damage Vs Animals +12% Damage Vs Mutants +12% Avoid World Map Encounters Level 4 |
| Level 5 | None | Damage Vs Animals +15% Damage Vs Mutants +15% Avoid World Map Encounters Level 5 |
| Level 6 | Big Game Hunter +20% damage to animals +20% damage to mutants |
Damage Vs Animals +18% Damage Vs Mutants +18% Avoid World Map Encounters Level 6 |
| Level 7 | None | Damage Vs Animals +21% Damage Vs Mutants +21% Avoid World Map Encounters Level 7 |
| Level 8 | None | Damage Vs Animals +24% Damage Vs Mutants +24% Avoid World Map Encounters Level 8 |
| Level 9 | None | Damage Vs Animals +27% Damage Vs Mutants +27% Avoid World Map Encounters Level 9 |
| Level 10 | Explorer's Instinct Reveals entire world map and all discoverable locations |
Damage Vs Animals +30% Damage Vs Mutants +30% Avoid World Map Encounters Level 10 |
Toaster Repair
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Repair Toasters Difficulty Level 1 |
| Level 2 | None | Repair Toasters Difficulty Level 2 |
| Level 3 | Toaster Expert Fixing broken toasters yields bonus loot |
Repair Toasters Difficulty Level 3 |
| Level 4 | None | Repair Toasters Difficulty Level 4 |
| Level 5 | Breakfast Bandit Fixing broken toasters yields toast |
Repair Toasters Difficulty Level 5 |
| Level 6 | None | Repair Toasters Difficulty Level 6 |
| Level 7 | Heating Element +25% fire damage |
Repair Toasters Difficulty Level 7 |
| Level 8 | None | Repair Toasters Difficulty Level 8 |
| Level 9 | None | Repair Toasters Difficulty Level 9 |
| Level 10 | Toasty Killing an enemy causes next attack to inflict Burning |
Repair Toasters Difficulty Level 10 |
Weapon Modding
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Field Stripping Scrap +10% Install Weapon Mods Level 1 |
| Level 2 | Scrounger's Touch You may receive free weapon mods when field stripping |
Field Stripping Scrap +20% Install Weapon Mods Level 2 |
| Level 3 | None | Field Stripping Scrap +30% Install Weapon Mods Level 3 |
| Level 4 | None | Field Stripping Scrap +40% Install Weapon Mods Level 4 |
| Level 5 | Powder Packer +25% bonus ammo when the party loots |
Field Stripping Scrap +50% Install Weapon Mods Level 5 |
| Level 6 | None | Field Stripping Scrap +60% Install Weapon Mods Level 6 |
| Level 7 | Expert Disassembler +30% more scrap with weapon field stripping |
Field Stripping Scrap +70% Install Weapon Mods Level 7 |
| Level 8 | None | Field Stripping Scrap +80% Install Weapon Mods Level 8 |
| Level 9 | None | Field Stripping Scrap +90% Install Weapon Mods Level 9 |
| Level 10 | None | Field Stripping Scrap +100% Install Weapon Mods Level 10 |
Weird Science
| Perks | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | None | Fire Damage +3% Cold Damage +3% Energy Crit Vs. Conductive +50% Weird Science Items Level 1 |
| Level 2 | None | Fire Damage +6% Cold Damage +6% Energy Crit Vs. Conductive +75% Weird Science Items Level 2 |
| Level 3 | Overcharge (1 AP) Boosts the elemental damage dealt on next attack, but has 5% chance to explode and hurt you |
Fire Damage +9% Cold Damage +9% Energy Crit Vs. Conductive+100% Weird Science Items Level 3 |
| Level 4 | None | Fire Damage +12% Cold Damage +12% Energy Crit Vs. Conductive+125% Weird Science Items Level 4 |
| Level 5 | None | Fire Damage +15% Cold Damage +15% Energy Crit Vs. Conductive+150% Weird Science Items Level 5 |
| Level 6 | Microwave Research Energy weapons deal an extra +.5 damage for each of the target's armor points |
Fire Damage +18% Cold Damage +18% Energy Crit Vs. Conductive+200% Weird Science Items Level 6 |
| Level 7 | None | Fire Damage +21% Cold Damage +21% Energy Crit Vs. Conductive+225% Weird Science Items Level 7 |
| Level 8 | None | Fire Damage +24% Cold Damage +24% Energy Crit Vs. Conductive+250% Weird Science Items Level 8 |
| Level 9 | Conductive Beams Energy attacks have a 10% chance to electrocute, causing enemies to take energy damage and hurt surrounding enemies for 2 turns. |
Fire Damage +27% Cold Damage +27% Energy Crit Vs. Conductive+275% Weird Science Items Level 9 |
| Level 10 | None | Fire Damage +30% Cold Damage +30% Energy Crit Vs. Conductive+300% Weird Science Items Level 10 |
General Perks
Every character can take these General perks regardless of which skills they have available. It's possible there may be more earned through gameplay — these are just the perks available when you hit Level 4.
| Perk | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Deep Pockets | Quick Slots + 1 |
| Hardened | Armor + 2 |
| Healthy | CON + 35 |
| Quick Reflexes | Evasion + 5% |
| Weathered | Crit Resitance + 10% |
Stay tuned for a full lineup of Wasteland 3 tips and hints.
Ty Arthur
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Ty splits his time between writing horror fiction and writing about video games. After 25 years of gaming, Ty can firmly say that gaming peaked with Planescape Torment, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have a soft spot for games like Baldur's Gate, Fallout: New Vegas, Bioshock Infinite, and Horizon: Zero Dawn. He has previously written for GamerU and MetalUnderground. He also writes for PortalMonkey covering gaming laptops and peripherals.
Published Aug. 28th 2020
