Leave room for the stat-boosting Bobbleheads scattered across the Capital Wasteland.
Keep Charisma at 1. Speech can easily be leveled up manually without wasting precious S.P.E.C.I.A.L. points. fallout-3-game-of-the-year-edition
Never drink or sell Nuka-Cola or Nuka-Cola Quantum. Save them for the Nuka-Cola Challenge quest later. Repair (maintains gear and prevents jams)
Complete Moira's Wasteland Survival Guide tasks in Megaton early. Always go for the optional objectives to get the best rewards. fallout-3-game-of-the-year-edition
Take Educated . It grants extra skill points every single time you level up.
Choose Small Guns (early survival), Repair (maintains gear and prevents jams), and Medicine (makes your Stimpaks highly effective). 🎖️ Best Early Perks
Take Comprehension . This doubles the skill points you receive from reading found skill books.
