The Fallout franchise experienced a surge of new players following the success of its TV series adaptation on Amazon Prime Video. Fallout 4 peaked with 160,000 concurrent players last April 23, proving the hype on the series has extended to the video games.

Surviving in Fallout 4 is not only about avoiding danger, it involves different forms of challenges. The game prepares you to face post-apocalyptic Boston's harsh and unforgiving landscape.

Are you ready to face the challenges of Fallout 4 and emerge victorious in the wasteland? From fighting mutated creators to scavenging for resources here are some survival tactics that you must follow:

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Choose SPECIAL Stats Wisely

The SPECIAL system is the core of every Fallout game. It refers to the Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck of your character. Each attribute bears importance on your performance from combat to crafting.

When choosing your SPECIAL stats, make sure that it suits your preferred play style. You can still enhance your stats as the game progresses by allowing yourself to excel or distribute your points evenly.

To fully enjoy Fallout 4, choose your stats wisely and tailor them to your character to help you survive the challenges of the wasteland.

Scavenge Everything But Manage Inventory

The wasteland is filled with various resources that can be used for trading, crafting, and repairing. It is acceptable to collect everything that you can hold. Weapons, armor, and even junk items are all valuable at some point.

Once you familiarize yourself with your needs, start carrying items that are necessary to your journey in the wasteland. Prioritize items that have high value-to-weight ratios.

In addition, you must also invest in perks. It will help you increase your carrying capacity and reduce the weight of certain items, allowing you to prioritize and scavenge at the same time.

Upgrade Gears

If you specialize in craft, take advantage of the crafting system and upgrade your weapons, armor, and settlement. Modded gears are more effective and can make a difference in your survival rate and combat performance.

The wasteland is full of enemies, hence, make sure to carry a variety of weapons and ammunition that can finish different types of enemies. Some enemies only die using a specific weapon so be wary of them.

Always pack yourself plenty of Stimpaks and food to restore your health during and after battles.

Join Factions

Playing doesn't have to be alone as there are factions that can give you allies, resources, and quests. You will also raise your chances of surviving raids and combats if you join factions.

Explore Open World

Do not be afraid to explore the post-apocalyptic world of Boston. Many hidden treasures, quests, and secrets are strategically scattered throughout the wasteland.

Take time to explore and uncover the secrets beyond the wasteland. Regardless, you have to be cautious as the wasteland is a dangerous place filled with radiation, mutated creatures, and hostile factions. Always be prepared.

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