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The video discusses creating and optimizing a character build for the game Fallout 4, centered around "The Assassin" – a stealthy, intelligent, and versatile character who excels in covert operations, lockpicking, hacking, and melee combat. Scott introduces this build, giving her a rich backstory as a former secret agent transformed by an organization to carry out missions, including assassinations for governmental goals. Post-apocalypse, she aligns with factions like the Railroad and the Institute, seeking her son while using her advanced skills.
Key character attributes include high intelligence and agility, complemented by perks such as Ninja for increased sneak attack damage, Sneak for avoiding detection, and Robotics Expert for controlling robots. The Blitz perk enhances melee combat within V.A.T.S, making silent and quick takedowns feasible. Essential strategic perks include Nerd Rage for low-health advantages, Locksmith and Hacker for unlocking doors and terminals, and Big Leagues for boosted melee damage.
Early game gear recommendations focus on enhancing stealth, such as customizable black leather armor with shadowed and muffled mods. Weapons like Pickman's Blade and switchblades are highlighted for their damage and bleeding effects. For mid-game, upgrades to sturdy leather armor and the addition of Stealth Boys are suggested for increased efficiency in stealth situations. Endgame strategies involve obtaining high-end gear, powerful weapons such as Kremvh's Tooth, Synth Relay Grenades, and companions like X6-88 and Deacon, particularly beneficial depending on faction choices. The assassin character prioritizes faction headquarters over settlements for resource management. The video concludes with a prompt to viewers to engage with the channel for more content and guides.
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In this part of the video, Scott introduces the latest Fallout 4 build called “The Assassin,” characterized by stealth, intelligence, and versatility. This build excels in lockpicking, hacking, and reprogramming robots, and primarily uses fast melee weapons while avoiding bullets. The Assassin can handle close-quarters combat and take out multiple targets stealthily. She rarely uses power armor, leveling up quickly with a focus on precision and surprise attacks. Scott also provides a detailed backstory for the character, highlighting her exceptional academics, athleticism, and martial arts skills before being captured and trained by a secret intelligence organization.
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In this segment of the video, the narrative focuses on a young girl who was transformed into an assassin by a secretive group known as the Organization. She was assigned to eliminate anti-war figures to support the government’s economic and resource-driven goals. Although she developed a genuine love for a man she married and even had a child with him, her commitment to her secret mission remained unwavering. When the bombs fell on October 23rd, she was taken to Vault 111, severing ties with the Organization. As the story progresses in Fallout 4, the assassin, disoriented and seeking direction, uses her intelligence skills to track down her son, leading her to connect with and work for the Railroad due to its similarities with her previous life. Ultimately, she sides with the Institute, aligning with their vision for a better world and feeling a sense of belonging in their mission.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on developing an “assassin” character build for Fallout 4. The build emphasizes high intelligence and agility with low strength, endurance, charisma, and luck. Key points include picking up the Perception Bobblehead and a special book to boost strength early on. This build capitalizes on sneak attack multipliers and the Blitz perk, which increases V.A.T.S. melee distance and effectiveness, making it suitable for quick, stealthy takedowns without taking damage. The video also highlights the character’s frailty and the necessity of avoiding direct confrontations.
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In this part of the video, the speaker outlines a strategy for developing a powerful stealth assassin character. Key points include:
1. **Ninja Perk**: At level 3, Ninja is gained, enhancing sneak attack damage (2.5x for ranged, 4x for melee at Rank 1). Rank 3 boosts melee sneak attacks to ten times normal damage.
2. **Sneak Perk**: At level 4 and 5, the Sneak perk is increased, making the character 30% harder to detect and immune to floor-based traps.
3. **Big Leagues and Armor**: The first rank of Big Leagues (20% more melee damage) and Armor perks are acquired.
4. **Lockpicking and Hacking**: Perception bobblehead and Locksmith rank are crucial for opening advanced locks; Hacker rank at level 9 enables access to advanced terminals.
5. **Robotics Expert**: At level 10, this perk allows hacking and controlling robots, which can turn the tide in battles.
6. **Increased Stealth and Combat Efficiency**: Further ranks in Sneak, Big Leagues, and Armor improve stealth and melee combat effectiveness. Locksmith and Hacker perks are upgraded to handle more complex locks and terminals.
7. **Nerd Rage Perk**: This acts as a safety net for low-endurance characters, providing a strategic advantage when health is low.
Ultimately, these combined perks create a formidable stealth assassin build.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses a variety of perks and their strategic advantages for an assassin build in a game. Key points include the usefulness of the Nerd Rage perk for increased damage resistance and output when close to death, and the importance of avoiding frequent activation of this perk to maintain stealth. The speaker also recommends ranking up the Locksmith and Hacker perks to master lockpicking and terminal hacking, and incrementally increasing Luck for critical hit storage and VATS usage. Other notable perks mentioned include Robotics Expert for inciting hacked robots to attack, Sneak for better stealth, and Pickpocket for easier theft and planting live grenades on enemies. Enhancing armor through Armor rank-ups, increasing melee damage and disarming chances with Big Leagues, and extending melee distance with Blitz are also highlighted. The video emphasizes the fun and role-playing aspects of some perks while ensuring they provide tactical advantages in gameplay.
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In this segment, the focus is on enhancing the build’s combat effectiveness in Fallout 4. Key actions include gaining perks that increase damage resistance, damage output, and action points regeneration. Important details include obtaining the first rank of Action Girl for faster action points regeneration and the ultimate third rank of Ninja for ten times more damage with stealth melee strikes. Perk points are invested in Luck, acquiring Grim Reaper’s Sprint to restore action points with kills in VATS. The final rank of Sneak is obtained to lose track of enemies and escape situations. The segment also covers the final rank of Armor for optimizing armor, Critical Banker for storing critical hits in VATS, Big Leagues for increased melee damage, and Robotics Expert for commanding hacked robots. Highlights include upgrading Grim Reaper’s Sprint for a higher chance of restoring action points, and increasing Action Girl and Big Leagues perks for improved performance.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on various game mechanics and strategies for enhancing a character’s performance. The discussion begins with the mechanic where displayed weapon damage may show as base damage due to a glitch, but actual damage remains unaffected. A specific rank in the game allows double damage with melee attacks and a chance for lethal strikes like decapitation. Another rank of “pickpocket” makes stealing easier, including equipped items, mimicking Skyrim’s “perfect touch” perk. A unique use mentioned is stealing fusion cores from enemies in power armor, effectively neutralizing them.
At level 50, the final rank of “nerd rage” provides significant benefits: increased damage resistance and extra damage when health drops below 20%, alongside a slow-motion effect that aids in combat or escape. Endgame special stats for the character named “the assassin” are listed, with high points in charisma and intelligence.
Gear is divided into early, mid, and endgame stages. Early game gear recommended includes road leathers and customizable black leather armor to enhance stealth and reduce detection. Specific mods like “shadowed” and “muffled” enhance stealth characteristics. An additional role-playing element involves using face paint to add intimidation and immersion.
00:21:00
In this part of the video, the focus is on enhancing role-playing and effectiveness for an assassin character in a post-apocalyptic Boston setting. Key points include visiting a hairdresser for the “unladylike” haircut and using various outfits to blend in. For combat, the recommended weapon is Pickman’s Blade, a unique knife with significant damage and bleeding effects. Early game advice includes finding a switchblade at the Museum of Freedom, while mid-game gear should involve upgrading to sturdy leather armor with specific modifications for reduced movement noise and increased action points. Stealth Boys are suggested for difficult situations. Endgame gear enhances sneak movement speed with sleek modifications on legs, improving kill efficiency and escape capabilities. Additional clothing pieces for different scenarios are advised for comprehensive role-playing.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses how to adapt a build for Fallout 4 to different factions. They mention options for obtaining armored clothing and military fatigues and highlight Pickman’s Blade and Kremvh’s Tooth as top endgame weapons. The inclusion of Synth Relay Grenades is suggested if the player joins a particular faction, and the Deliverer gun as a backup choice for stealth gameplay. Companion choices like X6-88 and Deacon are recommended based on the player’s faction, emphasizing their benefits such as increased energy resistance and sneak attack damage. The video concludes by noting that the assassin character doesn’t rely on settlements, preferring faction headquarters for necessities. The speaker wraps up by encouraging viewers to subscribe, share, and check the description for guides and social media links.