Scientist 300

A unique build for a specific purpose. This is an extreme scientist for getting the most materials out of the dismantling process. He levels up by fist-fighting! He ends with a strong Carry Weight of 165 so he can pick up a lot of gear at once. He dismantles items with maximum Science skill, and gets professional tier 2 training in 4 professions.

NOTE: Some players have reported that Science skill over 150 (or 200?) doesn't seem to grant any benefit!

Leveling Tip
He is going to punch a lot of stuff to death with a high level of success but you have to be careful with him since is Endurance is so low. Imagine a nerdy, skinny computer geek who happens to be highly effective in karate. Gather gecko pelts as you go.

SPECIAL

• Strength 10 (Maximum ST means maximum HtH damage dealt)
• Perception 1 (Thankfully a fist fighter can be quite near-sighted)
• Endurance 1 (Be careful! His max HP is only 67)
• Charisma 2 (Not all scientists are pretty and this one needs beer to dialogue with most NPCs)
• Intelligence 10 (Smart guy, needs 10 here for intended outcome)
• Agility 10 (Ends with 10 Action Points after both Action Boy perks)
• Luck 10 (Does natural critical damage as often as possible and has max success dismantling items)

Traits

• Bruiser (For maximum amount of melee damage)
• Heavy Handed (Knocks down his opponents! An important trait for a pugilist)

Skills

• TAG Unarmed 150%
• TAG Science 300% (Yields maximum amount of materials when dismantling gear)
• TAG Repair 100%

Support Perks

• Awareness
• Swift Learner (For maximum effect, this support perk should be taken as soon as possible. Level 2)
• Educated (Must be taken at level 2 for this build to work as intended)
• Gecko Skinning
• Best of a Bad Lot
• Dismantler

Leveling Perks

• Bonus HtH Damage at level 3
• Bonus HtH Damage+ at level 6
• In Your Face! at level 9
• Action Boy at level 12
• Stonewall at level 15
• Action Boy at level 18
• Hit the Gaps at level 21
• Pack Rat at level 24 (Last perk so boost his Carry Weight and start using him as intended)

Professions

• Gunsmith (Small Guns) 2
• Gunsmith (Big Guns) 2
• Armorer 2
• Energy Expert 2

See Also

• Science Skill
• A build for a Universal Crafter
• A build for a PvE Fire Fighter
• A doctor build, Doctor 101
• Field Medic
• A build for A Pugilist
• Tumbler 250
• Salesman 300
• A tough Miner