Fallout 4 Best Builds [Top 15]

After playing Fallout 4 for 100+ hours, I offer these Fallout 4 builds that provide different playstyles including stealth, aggressive, melee and intelligence, so you choose whichever suits you.

Fallout 4 Best Builds
Fallout 4 Best Builds

Fallout 4 allows players to create unique characters that suit their play style. It offers a rich experience in the customization capability and its implementation considering the dynamics. I will go through the best Fallout 4 builds that cover five different playstyles while focusing on their key perks gear.

Key Takeaways

  1. Fallout 4 builds mostly depend on the S.P.E.C.I.A.L stats, Perks, and Gear.
  2. You can try out several builds, including the stealthy Assassin, heavy, intelligence, survival, and melee builds. 
  3. The Sharpshooter in Fallout 4 excels in long-distance combat, focusing on Agility and Charisma, while the Assassin specializes in stealth, lockpicking, and ambush kills.
  4. The Walking Tank and Demolitions builds are for players who prefer heavy weaponry and armor, with the former focusing on strength and the latter on explosions and crafting.
  5. The Scientist and Mechanist builds are for players who value intelligence, with the Scientist focusing on lasers and XP boost and the Mechanist on robot playstyles.
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Fallout 4 Best Builds Comparison

Here are the Best Fallout 4 Builds and comparison between them:

NoBuildsStrengthPerceptionEnduranceCharismaIntelligenceAgilityLuck
1The Sharpshooter1921474
2The Assassin5563464
3Walking Tank44102621
4The Demolitions Expert551121023
5The Brotherhood of Steel Knight9151912
6The Scientist35311024
7Idiot Savant35311024
8Lone Wanderer3433547
9Mad Titan4441951
10The Chemist114101011
11The Viking9141184
12The Samurai10151155
13The Mechanist61611022
14The Widow211013101
15Wasteland’s Cowboy1816471

The Sharpshooter

fallout 4 best builds
The Sharpshooter – Sniper Build – Image Credits: FudgeMuppet
Strength1
Perception9
Endurance2
Charisma1
Intelligence4
Agility7
Luck4

The first build in my Fallout 4 list is the Sharpshooter, which excels in sniper gameplay. It prioritizes V.A.T.S critical hits for high-damage kills. This build relies on Agility and Charisma, allowing you to dominate and plan your tactics effectively. 

Perks:

  • Rifleman for +20% damage on non-automatic rifles.
  • Sneak and Night Person for stealth advantages during the night with +2 intelligence and perception.
  • Gun Nut perk to get those sweet Rant 1 gun mods.
  • Ninja for an extra 2.5 melee damage.
  • Sniper Perk for precise shots by holding breath longer. 

Gear:

  • Pipe Rifle (Beginner’s Sniper.)
  • Kremvh’s Tooth (Melee Weapon.)

The Assassin

fallout 4 Stealth Build
The Assassin – Stealth Build – Image Credits: FudgeMuppet
RaceHuman
GenderMale
AffiliationMortimer
RoleAssassin
LocationUltra-Luxe
QuestsBeyond the Beef
Special5 ST, 5 PE, 6 EN, 3 CH, 4 IN, 6 AG, 4 LK
Tag skillsGuns:43(45)
Melee Weap:41(43)
Unarmed:43
Level4
Misc statsHit Points:140
KarmaNeutral

Assassin is proficient in silent eliminations and lockpicking. I suggest this build for beginner players who love to play stealthily. It prioritizes Intelligence and Agility while not investing much in Strength and Charisma. 

Perks:

  • Blitz buffs the V. A. T. S. melee distance and damage.
  • Ninja boosts sneak attack damage 2.5 times.
  • Sneak allows silent infiltration and movement.
  • Locksmith and Hacker perks are essential for accessing secret locations.
  • Robotics Expert is useful for hacking robots and automated systems.

Gear:

  • Pickman’s Blade (Melee Weapon.)
  • Deliverer (Handgun.)
  • Leather Armor (Black color for better stealth.)

Walking Tank

fallout 4 best builds

Strength4
Perception4
Endurance10
Charisma2
Intelligence6
Agility2
Luck1

The Walking Tank build focuses primarily on heavy armor and firearms. Additionally, I suggest equipping the specific perks that will help strengthen the build. The only drawback I found is the slow movement speed, but the high endurance compensates it pretty well.

Perks:

  • Armorer gives mod customization to armor, making it more powerful.
  • Solar Powered grants health regeneration, endurance, and strength from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Science – Make weapon mods to increase damage.
  • Chem Resistant reduces the Drug Addiction effect by 50%.

Gear:

  • Sergeant Ash (Flamethrower).
  • Killer Tom Radium Rifle (Rifle).
  • Recon Marine Armor – Radiation Protection and Damage Resistance.
  • Dirty Army Fatigues – Strength and Agility.

 The Demolitions Expert

fallout 4 best builds
The Demolition Expert in Action- Image Credits: FudgeMuppet
RequiresPerception 5
Level 1/10/22/34
Ranks4
EffectsIncreasing damage by explosives
Strength5
Perception5
Endurance11
Charisma2
Intelligence10
Agility2
Luck3

Demolition Expert targets players who love explosions and destruction. I recommend keeping the Endurance and Intelligence perks to help you craft and survive in battles. The main strategy is to bomb the enemies using a nuclear arsenal or missile launchers while keeping a safe distance.

Perks:

  • Nuclear Physicist increases the life of nuclear fusion cores.
  • Big Leagues enhances Melee Damage
  • Gun Nut enables the customization of weapons with mods.
  • Demolition Expert amplifies Explosive Damage by 20%.

Gear:

  • Explosive Weapons like land mines, grenades, missile launchers, and Fatman.
  • Jetpack to enhance mobility.
  • Power Armor for better protection.
  • Dirty Army Fatigues – Strength and Agility.

The Brotherhood of Steel Knight

Type Military Order
FoundersArthur Maxson, 2283
LeadersElder Arthur Maxson
HQThe Prydwen
LocationsCapital Wasteland
The Citadel
The Common Wealth
Cambridge Police Station
Boston Airport
ParentBrotherhood of Steel
DivisionsRecon Squad Gladius
Recon Squad Artemis
Strength9
Perception1
Endurance5
Charisma1
Intelligence9
Agility1
Luck2

The Brotherhood of Steel Knight focuses on close combat and survivability. The deadly combination of Melee and Laser Weapons ensures pure rampage and destruction. Strength and Intelligence S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats complement the playstyle by boosting melee and weapon damage.

Perks:

  • Nuclear Physicist increases the life of nuclear fusion cores by up to 25%.
  • Iron Fist boosts Melee Damage by 20%.
  • Scrounger – Ammo find rate for heavy weapons.
  • Pain Train – Stager and Damage enemies as you run through them.
  • Heavy Gunner – Enhances Heavy Weapon damage by 20%.

Gear:

  • Power Armor or Combat Armor.
  • Brotherhood of Steel Outfit.
  • Furious Power Fist.
  • Flamer (Heavy Weapon.)
  • Any other Heavy Weapon of choice.

The Scientist

Strength3
Perception5
Endurance3
Charisma1
Intelligence10
Agility2
Luck4
Damage Resistance3 (scientist outfit only)
Damage Threshold0
Item HP100
EffectsScience+5
Weight2
Value8
RepairScientist outfit
Enclave scientist outfit
Lab technician outfit
Vault lab uniform
Editor IDOutfitRivetCityScientist
OutfitEnclaveScientist
OutfitProjectPurityDoctor
OutfitUniqueEnclaveScientist
Form ID000340D9 (scientist outfit)
0001B5BD (Enclave)
000340D7 (lab technician)
000CB605 (all-purpose)
Fallout 4 The Scientist
The Scientist- Image Credits: FudgeMuppet

Scientist purely relies on intelligence and survival to craft powerful weapons. The perks like Idiot Savant make it an ideal build for farming XP. Moreover, Power Armor ensures survivability along with other protection gear.

Perks:

  • Nuclear Physicist increases the life of nuclear fusion cores by up to 25%.
  • Idiot Savant – XP gains increase with random triggers.
  • Hacker – Uses terminals to hack into systems.
  • Scrounger – Boosts ammo find rates.
  • Science – More customizability for mods of energy weapons.
  • Chem Resistant reduces the Drug Addiction effect by 50%.

Gear:

  • Power Armor.
  • Laser Musket Rifle.
  • Any Legendary Laser Rifle.

Idiot Savant

Strength3
Perception5
Endurance3
Charisma1
Intelligence10
Agility2
Luck4
Ranks3
EffectsRandom chance to receive multiplied XP bonuses, with low Intelligence increasing frequency
RequiresLuck 5
Level 1/11/34

Idiot Savant comes out to be the perfect build if you want to go for XP farming. It relies on Luck stats and others to keep alive in the harsh environments. The only disadvantage I saw in this is the lack of physical strength.

Perks:

  • Idiot Savant – XP gains increase with random triggers.
  • Four Leaf Clover improves Critical hits and refills the Critical Hit Meter each time you use V.A.T.S.
  • Grim Reaper Sprint will add a 15% chance to restore your Action Points.
  • Better Criticals give 50% extra damage on Critical hits.

Gear:

  • Luck Eddy Rifle (+2 Luck.)
  • Metal Chest Piece (Protection + No XP Penalty.)

Lone Wanderer

Strength3
Perception4
Endurance3
Charisma3
Intelligence5
Agility4
Luck7
Ranks4
EffectsIncreased Damage Resistance and Carry Weight when going without a companion
RequiresCharisma 3 Level 1/17/40/50

The Lone Wanderer travels through lands relying on its strength and resilience. To survive in the wild in such a manner, I advise you to pay attention to the Luck and Intelligence stat the most. They will help you get better Critical Hits and weapon mods.

Perks:

  • Rifleman boosts your gun damage.
  • Lone Wanderer enhances damage, damage resistance, and carrying capacity.
  • Attack Dog strengthens your companion and makes them better in combats.

Gear:

  • Overseer’s Guardian.
  • Vault Jump Suit.
  • Power Armor.

Mad Titan

Strength4
Perception4
Endurance4
Charisma1
Intelligence9
Agility5
Luck1

The Mad Titan masters in hand-to-hand and explosive combat. It uses bombs to deal damage from far away while taking care of close enemies using bare hands. Therefore, stats like Intelligence to craft explosives and Strength for fighting are crucial for this build.

Perks:

  • Iron Fist boosts Melee Damage by 20%.
  • Nuclear Physicist increases the life of nuclear fusion cores by up to 25%.
  • Blitz buffs the V. A. T. S. melee distance and damage

Gear:

  • Explosives – Throwables like frag grenades and Molotovs.
  • Melee Weapons.
  • Rifle or Handgun – Backup when run out of explosives. 

The Chemist

Strength1
Perception1
Endurance4
Charisma10
Intelligence10
Agility1
Luck1
Ranks4
EffectsIncreased duration for effects of chems
RequiresIntelligence 7
Level 1/16/32/45

The Chem build relies on drugs and various crafting items. Intelligence will be the main focus as it’s crucial to craft items, while Charisma will improve social interaction. I took perks like Chem Resistance to avoid drug addiction and Chemist to prolong the drug’s effects.

Perks:

  • Chem Resistant reduces the Drug Addiction effect by 50%.
  • Luck Perk improves the usage of Stimpaks and RadAway.
  • Scrounger – Better chance to find ammo for weapons.
  • Chemist – Enhances and prolongs effects of drugs and chems.

Gear:

  • Spray n’ Pray (Submachine Gun.)
  • Handgun or Melee Weapons.
  • Ballistic Weave Armor.

The Viking

Strength9
Perception1
Endurance4
Charisma1
Intelligence1
Agility8
Luck4
Value700
Weight0.1
Editor IDATX_Clothes_HalloweenVikingBustedHorns
Form ID0058BD5F

Viking is one of the best close-combat builds in Fallout 4. With the primary stats of Agility and Strength, it is challenging to beat this beast in hand-to-hand combat. In my experience, the ideal gear, in this case, comes out to be any melee weapon with complementing perks to deal more damage.

Perks:

  • Blitz buffs the V. A. T. S. melee distance and damage.
  • Armorer gives mod customization to armor, making it more powerful.
  • Solar Powered grants health regeneration, endurance, and strength from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Rooted – Damage Buff during stationary Melee attacks.
  • Action Boy/Action Girl – Quicker Action Point Generation.
  • Big Leagues – Buffs Melee Damage by 20%.

Gear:

  • Pack Moose Helmet (Aesthetic only – Viking Appearance.)
  • Leather Armor for arms and legs (Protection + Viking Appearance.)
  • Sturdy Metal Chest Plate – Damage Resistance.
  • Grognak’s Axe (Melee Weapon.)

The Samurai

Strength10
Perception1
Endurance5
Charisma1
Intelligence1
Agility5
Luck5
Samurai Armor
Damage Resistance
30
Weight20
Item HP 500
Form IDxx006940
Value1000
EffectMelee Damage +10
Melee Weapons +10
Weight20
RepairMetal Armor

Samurai is another character with pure Strength and Agility that utilizes melee weapons. The perfect stats for this are Endurance for survivability, Luck, and Agility to make stealthy attacks with bonus XP. The flame sword adds to its aesthetics and devastating damage.

Perks:

  • Blitz buffs the V. A. T. S. melee distance and damage.
  • Blacksmith – Customize Melee Weapons with mods.
  • Rooted – Damage Buff during stationary Melee attacks.
  • Big Leagues – Buffs Melee Damage by 20%.
  • Idiot Savant – XP gains increase with random triggers.

Gear:

  • Road Leathers (Protection).
  • Disciples Stripe Chest Piece (Protection + Samurai Appearance.)
  • Shishkebab – High Melee Damage Flaming Sword.

The Mechanist

Strength6
Perception1
Endurance6
Charisma1
Intelligence10
Agility2
Luck2
Lore Race Human
Gender Male
AffiliationSilver Shroud
RoleFictional Villain

Mechanist offers creative gameplay by engineering different robots and items. The Strength stat enables him to carry heavy loads, while Intelligence is necessary to craft items and hack into the systems. The arsenal can be your choice, but I prefer machine guns or automatic laser rifles.

Perks:

  • Nuclear Physicist increases the life of nuclear fusion cores.
  • Hacker – Uses terminals to hack into systems.
  • Gun Nut perk to modify weapon mods.
  • Scrounger – Ammo find rate for heavy weapons.
  • Robotics Expert – Hack robots and command them.

Gear:

  • Power Armor.
  • Mechanist Armor (Automatron DLC.)
  • Submachine Guns
  • Laser Rifles.
  • Tesla Rifles.

The Widow

Strength2
Perception1
Endurance10
Charisma1
Intelligence3
Agility10
Luck1
RequiresCharisma 2
Level 1/7/22
Ranks3
EffectsIncreased damage and success of persuasion against male NPCs.

Turning towards darker gameplay, the Widow gets her key features from the Black Widow Perk. This allows her to move swiftly and use weapons proficiently to kill people like a deadly assassin. She lacks Strength, but her exceptional firearm and persuasion skills compensate for this drawback.

Perks:

  • Scrounger – Ammo find rate for heavy weapons.
  • Action Girl – Quicker Action Point Generation.
  • Black Widow –  5% more damage to Male enemies.
  • Medic – Better efficiency of Healing Items.
  • Fortune Finder – More chance to get valuable items.

Gear:

  • Black Widow Armor (Protection + Appearance.) 
  • Ballistic Weave (Protection.)
  • Shotguns.
  • Kellog’s Pistol and other Handguns.

Wasteland’s Cowboy

Strength1
Perception8
Endurance1
Charisma6
Intelligence4
Agility7
Luck1
Wasteland outfit DT0 (brahmin-skin)
2 (wanderer & settler)
Item HP100
EffectsEndurance +1
Agility +1
Weight2
Value6
RepairWasteland outfits
Roving trader outfit
VariantsBrahmin-skin outfit
Wasteland wanderer outfit
Wasteland settler outfit
Wasteland legend outfit
Wasteland surgeon outfit
Wasteland doctor fatigues
Roving trader outfit
Editor IDOutfitWasteland01 (brahmin-skin)
OutfitWasteland02 (wanderer)
OutfitWasteland03 (settler)
OutfitUniqueMerc04 (legend)
OutfitWastelandDoctor01 (doctor fatigues)
OutfitWastelandDoctor02 (surgeon)
Form ID00018DE5 (brahmin-skin)
0001BA00 (wanderer)
0001CBDB (settler)
000CB609 (legend)
000340FF (surgeon)
000340FE (doctor fatigues)

Like the Sharpshooter, The Cowboy focuses on long-range combat using heavy snipers and stealthy armor. All the S.P.E.C.I.A.L stats center around the capability to sneak and hunt enemies. His characteristic armor gives him the Cowboy look.

Perks:

  • Sniper Perk for precise shots by holding breath longer.
  • Action Boy – Quicker Action Point Generation.
  • Ninja boosts sneak attack damage 2.5 times.
  • Sneak allows silent infiltration and movement.
  • Rifleman for +20% damage on non-automatic rifles.

Gear:

  • Western Duster and Militia Hat (Protection + Appearance.) 
  • Lever Action Rifle (Long-range combat.)
  • Western Revolver (Close-range combat.)

My Verdict

Fallout 4 has set various character-building possibilities for the players to enjoy, and you can tailor your character to your needs with the right perks and gears. For me, the best Fallout 4 builds consist of the Sharpshooter and Samurai, offering dynamic and aggressive playstyles. According to my exposure, all of them are decent; you just need to master those that suit you. 

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