This page lists all perks in Fallout: New California.
Companion Perks
| Name | Companion | Description | Requirements | Benefit | Base ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPHA Strike | ALPHA | Your giant robot companion is more than just a good friend, he's also a surprising powerful weapon! | Recruit ALPHA | Unique dialogue options to instantly kill or cripple other characters. | XXAAC1E5 |
| Lambda Lambda | Johnny Matheson | Johnny Matheson has blessed you. Gain +10 Guns. | Recruit Johnny Matheson | +10 Guns | XX9A165F |
| Nerd-Orable | Kira Mann | You're a Nerd, and adorable. Gain +1 Charisma and +10 Speech. | Pass a 7 Charisma check. | Unique dialogue options | XX9A83B1 |
| Search and Mark | B-6-RK | While B-6-RK is a companion, unequipped chems, firearms, and ammunition within a short distance are highlighted when you zoom the camera. | Recruit B-6-RK | Chems, Firearms & Ammunition within a short distance are highlighted when you zoom in. | XX0DE10B |
| Sweet Talker | Jenn Hail | Your soothing words flow like honey, you Sweet Talker, you. Gain +1 Charisma. | Pass a 7 Charisma check with Jenn Hail | +1 Charisma, unique dialogue options | XX0CD7EB |
| The Way Seer | Ben Kurtz | You seem to know things. Gain +1 Perception. | Pass a 7 Perception and 6 Charisma check with Ben Kurtz | +1 Perception | XX0DA2B3 |
Special Perks
| Name | Found in Quest | Description | Requirements | Benefit | Base ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destroyer | Join The War Machine | Awareness of your origin, and subsequently putting it to the torch, enables special options in dialogue. | Talk to Chieftain Raz O'oga about your origin | Unique Dialogue options | XXABE887 |
| Bard of the Wastes | Go To Bed | Singing epic poems is second nature to you. Gain +10 Speech. | Pass a Charisma 6 and Intelligence 7 check with Mandy Star. | +10 Speech | XX0CE0B6 |
| Bearded Wonder | Wasteland Defense Counterstrike |
Some of Wilco's rugged practicality has rubbed off on you. Gain +1 Perception and +5 Survival. | Convince Wilson Wilco to support you against Elsdragon. | +1 Perception, +5 Survival | XXABEA03 |
| Born Soldier | Tackle or Dodge | Born to lead. Born to follow. Born Soldier. Gain +10 Guns and +2 DT. | Earn John Bragg's respect. | +10 Guns, +2 DT, unique dialogue options | XX0CCA5D |
| Born Soldier II | Report to Vault Security | Born to kill. Gain +10 Guns and +2 DT. | Join Vault Security. | +10 Guns, +2 DT, unique dialogue options | XX0CD425 |
| Born Soldier III | Hell to Pay | Cold-blooded killer. Gain +10 Guns and +2 DT. | Side with the Enclave. | +10 Guns, +2 DT, unique dialogue options | XX0D14E0 |
| Electro Lover | Love at the speed of light! Gain +5 Repair and Science. | Unlock the Tier 3 network and pass a Charisma 6 check with Annai Oran. | +5 Repair, +5 Science, unique dialogue options with Annai Oran | XXA9F6D1 | |
| Escape Artist | Escape Athens-Tec Mine | Your clever escape from the Raiders has made you sneakier. Gain +10 Sneak. | Escape from Athens-Tec Uranium Pit after Hell's Gate. | +10 Sneak | xxAAF5BC |
| Guardian of Vault 18 | Save The Vault | Vault Guardian. Gain +10 Guns and +2 DT. | Complete Save The Vault | +10 Guns, +2 DT, unique dialogue options | XX0D14E2 |
| Killer of Vault 18 | Hell to Pay | Bare-handed Vault-killer. Gain +10 Guns and +2 DT. | Complete Hell To Pay | +10 Guns, +2 DT, unique dialogue options | XX0D14E1 |
| Nerd Super Star | Tackle or Dodge | Your scientist training provides increased insight into the skill books that you read, giving you an extra point. You're a Nerd Super Star! | Choose to dodge Johnny Matheson in the intro cutscene. | +1 Skill Points from Skill Books, unique dialogue options | XX0CCA5B |
| Old Espanola | Wasteland Defense Counterstrike |
Your friendship with the Black Vultures enables special options in dialogue. | Convince Hassan Al'Hashr to support you against Elsdragon. | Unique Dialogue options | XXABEDE0 |
| Ranger Ears | Ranger Vargas taught you to listen to distant conversations. Gain +1 Perception. | Talk to Kerry Vargas after completing Bridge Over Eye-15. | +1 Perception | XXAB6ADD | |
| Scout Master | Scout Master - Fit for survival! Gain +1 Perception and +10 Survival. | Ask Kevin Rossman about becoming a Wasteland Scout. Requires Skill check if Star Athlete. | +1 Perception, +10 Survival, unique dialogue options | XX0D02B9 | |
| Smart Jock | There's a real brain under all that muscle! Gain +1 Intelligence. | Pass a 6 Charisma and 7 Intelligence check with Kira Mann | +1 Intelligence, unique dialogue options | XX00D02B8 | |
| Snake Head | Wasteland Defense Counterstrike |
As a child of the Mother Serpent, you are granted +10 Melee Weapons, but -1 Intelligence. | Convince Sylvia Semi to support you against Elsdragon. | +10 Melee Weapons, -1 Intelligence, unique Dialogue options | XXABEA01 |
| Spider Man | Wasteland Defense Counterstrike |
You're quite the Psycho! Gain +5% Attack Speed. | Convince Tom Farley to support you against Elsdragon. | +5% Attack Speed | XXABEA02 |
| Spirit Walker | A More Perfect Union |
Your reunion with your clan has boosted your confidence and insight. Gain +10 Perception and Endurance. | Learn your history from Raz O'oga. | +10 Endurance, +10 Perception | XXAB68C3 |
| Star Athlete | Tackle or Dodge | As a Star Athlete on the Path of the Warrior, you have a born ability with weapons, dealing +10% Damage with all weapons. | Choose to tackle Johnny Matheson in the intro cutscene. | +10% damage with all weapons, unique dialogue options | XX0CCA5C |
| The Bishop | A More Perfect Union | Your dealings with the mob have made you a cunning, if not shrewd, businessman. Gain +10 Barter and Guns. | Agree to help Paul DuVille. | +10 Barter, +10 Guns | XXAB68C4 |
| The Revanchist | A More Perfect Union Join The War Machine |
Your private war to prevent a war has given you special insight. Gain +1 Perception and +10 Speech. | Speak to Kieva Nanjima about overthrowing Elsdragon. | +1 Perception, +10 Speech unique dialogue options | XXAAF5BB |
| Vault Politician | Off To See The Wizard | Expert Bullshitter! Gain +10 Speech. | Talk to Overseer Christianson. | +10 Speech, unique dialogue options | XX0DA2B2 |
| Vault Politician II | Wicked meddler. Gain +5 Barter and Speech. | +5 Barter, +5 Speech | XXAAF5BA | ||
| Vault Tech 1 | Fix The Old Computer | Technology is clay, and you the sculptor. gain +5 Repair and Science. | Unlock the Tier 3 Network. | +5 Repair, +5 Science | XXA9F6CF |
| Vault Tech 2 | Fix The Old Computer | Technology messiah. Gain +5 Repair and Science. | Unlock the Tier 4 Network. | +5 Repair, +5 Science | XXA9F6D0 |
| Vault Viking | Wasteland Defense Counterstrike |
For hearing the tale of a weary Jarl, gain special options in dialogue. | Convince Hrafnkel Corvis to support you against Elsdragon. | Unique dialogue options | XXABEA00 |
| Wasteland Barrister | The Brew That Is True | You wrestled with a fusion powered coffee machine ... and won! | Repair Coffee Machine in the Upper Apartments | Wasteland Coffee recipe | XXAD3C7B |
| Wasteland Wolverine | Destroy Fort Daggerpoint | Knowledge of your secret origin enables special options in dialogue. | Learn the truth of your secret origin. | Unique dialogue options | XXACB8C1 |
Quest Perks
Ending Perks
| Name | Ending |
|---|---|
| Enclave Agent | The Enclave |
| Mob Fixer | The Mob |
| NCR Agent | The NCR |
| RAIDERS! | The Raiders |
| Shi Rebel | The Shi |
| Super Mutant Meat Machine | The Super Mutants |
| Wild Card | Empty Earth |