Perks



Horizon introduces numerous changes to Perks. Perks can even be achieved via Bobbleheads and other items like the Vault-Tec Training Manual.

PLEASE NOTE: - The perk overhaul isn't quite done yet in 1.8.0, and more will come in future patches! - I want the Capstone perks to feel more powerful than 1 rank of standard perks, but not TOO powerful - any feedback you have is appreciated! - A simple reminder: Cannibal and Bloody Mess are purely roleplaying perks - I have no plan to ever buff either of them.

=V.A.N.S.=

Leveling speed in Horizon is roughly halved compared to the vanilla game, but every 5 levels you may put one perk point into V.A.N.S., which refunds the point and gives another 5 perk points. This means that while leveling is slower than vanilla, the total number of perks remains about the same.

Players who elect to not use V.A.N.S. receive the Primal Instincts perk, which increases their damage by 5% for every 5 levels, up to a maximum of 30% at level 30. This is primarily intended as a higher difficulty mode for advanced players.

=Weapon Perks= Weapon perks in Horizon generally do not increase damage. They instead provide bonuses that vary from perk to perk, such as increased reload speed, increased limb damage or greater range.

Many Specializations do increase the damage of their associated weapon group, and usually require the third rank of their respective weapon perks.

=Skills= Many perks grant bonuses to Skills, either as their primary effect or as a bonus.

= Perk Chart =

Perk Capstones

 * All perks that require 10 of a SPECIAL attribute are now considered special "Capstone" perks
 * Capstones are designed to feel unique and slightly more powerful than most standard perk ranks
 * These perks require level 20 and ONLY have 1 rank now
 * Many of these perks have been given new bonuses

NOTE: some capstones aren't overhauled yet!

Specialization
Depending on the perks you've choosen in your perk chat, you can choose to specialize in 1 specific field at
 * 1) level 15
 * 2) level 30

Slayer
Hidden Perk in Horizon which scales automatically while killing creatures.

At certain Key Points (Kills) Damage will be constantly reduced.

NOTE: Some bonus perks may offer additional unlocks for crafting

Primal Instincts
It will automatically be acquired at level 5 and gain another point every 5 levels, capping out at level 30.

Picking up the V.A.N.S. perk at any time will immediately remove the damage bonus gained from this perk and permanently disable it for the rest of the playthrough.

Trailblazer
This perk scales depeding on your Successful Settlements.

Each rank of Trailblazer is unlocked at 1/3/6/10/15/21/28 successful settlements.

NOTE: Each Trailblazer perk unlocks more Mission Slots, thus more Mission Jobs and henceforth more loot from your Settlers inside your Command Table. Also a reward is sent to you after reaching a new Trailblazer Tier.