The Outer Worlds Best Attributes -What To Invest In?

Updated:

29 Apr 2020

The Outer Worlds Best Attributes -What To Invest In?

These three attributes are perfect for any kind of build you want to do a playthrough of, or take points from one to add to another or just put the points into one of each sub-category and do a balanced playthrough. Points are not limited to just one attribute so have fun and make the character of your dreams.

3. Body

The Body attribute is split into two sub-categories, Strength and Dexterity, each is good for any build you may want to try, and with six points to put into these subcategories you can bring them from average up to very high. These points can also be split among the other attributes too but if you want a one attribute challenge playthrough definitely put all six into Body.

Get this Attribute if.

You plan on carrying a lot of stuff
You want to hit hard and fast
You want to reload faster

Body Details

Strength Affected Skills:
- 1-handed melee
- 2-handed melee
- Heavy weapons
- Block
- Inspiration
- Intimidate
  - Very High Strength
    - +30% melee damage
    - +140kg carrying capacity
Dexterity Affected Skills:
1-handed melee
Handguns
Dodge
Block
Sneak
Lockpick
- Very High Dexterity
  - +30% Melee Weapon Attack Speed
  - +30% Ranged Weapon Reload Speed

2. Mind

The Mind attribute is split into two sub-categories, Intelligence and Perception, each is good for any build you may want to try, and with six points to put into these subcategories you can bring them from average up to very high. These points can also be split among the other attributes too but if you want a one attribute challenge playthrough definitely put all six into Mind.

Get this Attribute if.

You want to crit more often
You want to get weak spot bonuses
You want to hit headshots more

Mind details

Intelligence Affected Skills:
- Long Guns
- Persuade
- Hack
- Medical
- Science
- Determination
  - Very High Intelligence
    - +35% Critical Damage
Perception Affected skills:
- Handguns
- Long Guns
- Heavy Weapons
- Dodge
- Lockpick
- Engineering
  - Very High Perception
    - +35% Bonus to extra Headshot and Weak Spot Damage

1. Personality

The Personality attribute is split into two sub-categories, Charm and Temperament, each is good for any build you may want to try, and with six points to put into these subcategories you can bring them from average up to very high. These points can also be split among the other attributes too but if you want a one attribute challenge playthrough definitely put all six into Personality.

Get this Attribute if.

You plan to use companions and their abilities
You want factions to like you
You want to regenerate health

Personality Details

Charm Affected Skills:
Persuade
Lie
Intimidate
Hack
Science
Inspiration
- Very High Charm
  - +40% Companion Ability Refresh
  - +35% Positive Faction Reputation Reactions
  - -35% Negative Faction Reputation Reactions
Temperament Affected Skills:
- 2-handed Melee
- Lie
- Sneak
- Medical
- Engineering
- Determination
  - Very High Temperament
    - +7.5 Health Regeneration per Second