Fallout Shelter is a popular cross-platform game inspired by the Fallout series. Initially launched as a free-to-play title in 2015, it has evolved into a thriving live service game with a dedicated fan base.
In Fallout Shelter, a key aspect of gameplay involves dispatching dwellers to scavenge the wasteland. Before venturing out, these dwellers must be adequately leveled up and equipped with the right stats to enhance their chances of survival.
7 Strength
Enhancing Carry Capacity and Combat Skills
- Room Bonuses: Power Generator, Nuclear Reactor, Weapon Workshop
- Vault Effects: None
- Exploration Effects: Improved locker opening chances
- Quest Effects: None
Strength is vital for wasteland-bound dwellers as it influences their carrying capacity and combat effectiveness. Training a dweller's Strength in the Weight Room is essential before sending them out.
A dweller's Strength directly affects their carrying ability and damage output. Additionally, it accelerates Power production within the Shelter. Having high-Strength characters dedicated to exploration and resource provision is beneficial.
6 Perception
Improving Combat Prowess and Loot Discovery
- Room Bonuses: Water Treatment, Water Purification, Weapon Workshops
- Vault Effects: None
- Exploration Effects: Enhanced loot discovery
- Quest Effects: Improved critical hit marker
Perception and Strength are pivotal for a dweller's combat proficiency. While Strength affects damage, Perception boosts critical hits. Training Perception in the Armory before sending dwellers out enhances their combat skills and loot findings.
Higher Perception increases the chances of discovering valuable loot such as weapons, outfits, and recipes during exploration.
5 Endurance
Boosting Health and Sustainability
- Room Bonuses: Nuka-Cola Bottler, Weapon Workshops
- Vault Effects: Increased hit points on leveling up
- Exploration Effects: Rad resistance, higher HP, legendary junk
- Quest Effects: Additional HP
Endurance in Fallout Shelter mirrors its importance in other Fallout titles. It directly correlates with a dweller's total HP and the extra HP gained per level up. Higher Endurance offers more HP per level and boosts radiation resistance and legendary junk discovery during exploration.
A blend of Strength, Perception, and Endurance significantly enhances a dweller's chances of surviving and thriving in the wasteland.