These are the best helmets you’ll find in the Wastelands of Fallout 4.

Ultimately, though, there are a couple ofSPECIAL statsthat you should prioritize as a long-range damage dealer.

Here’s a closer look at what you should pick up first.

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Perception

Equally as important as Agility is Perception for a sniper.

Suggested Starting SPECIAL Stats

Here’s a good starting spread for new sniper characters.

GettingCharisma to six unlocks the Local Leader perk, which lets you build out your settlements with supply lines.

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There are seven vaults in Fallout 4 that have different backgrounds and lore.

We take a look at what they were all built for.

Here’s the rundown.

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You’ll want to sink five perk points here as soon as possible.

Concentrated Fire

Perceptionlevel10

In VATS, this perkincreases your accuracy and damagewith repeated shots against the same body part.

Guaranteed death for any enemy.

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Science

Intelligencelevel6

Science is required tounlock the top-tier mods for all weaponsas well as most mods for energy-based weapons.

Plus, you get to avoid landmines for free, which is pretty handy.

Ninja

Agilitylevel7

Improve the damage of your sneak attacksto the point where you’ll one-shot even the toughest enemies.

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Plus, occasionally the explosions will kill the guy next to your target, which is handy.

Better Criticals

Lucklevel6

Increased critical damageis a no-brainer for anyone who likes to use VATS.

Critical Banker

Lucklevel7

Being able tosave critical hits in VATSmeans always having one handy for the big boss.

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Get theFar Harbor DLCfor the ability to bank four critical hits.

At max level, you’ll also geta free crit with each kill.

But which one do you choose?

The female Sole Survivor charges super mutants in the wasteland, wielding a bladed weapon.

Are there any that are worth keeping around to upgrade later on?

Here are a few ideas.

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