The final set of perks cannot be overlooked, as some can augment your existing attributes and perks for even more potency! Note that some of the perk names differ slightly from the name of the magazine.
Astoundingly Awesome Tales (1–14)
1. Regenerate 1 point of Health per minute.
2. Do +5 percent damage with scoped weapons.
3. Take 5 percent less damage from robots.
4. Do +5 percent damage with the Alien Blaster.
5. Gain +5 Poison Resistance.
6. Do +5 percent damage against Mirelurks.
7. Do +5 percent damage at night.
8. Gain +5 Action Points.
9. Do +5 damage with the Cryolator.
10. Gain +5 Radiation Resistance.
11. RadAway heals +5 percent radiation damage.
12. Your canine companion permanently takes 10 percent less damage.
13. Do +5 percent damage against Ghouls.
14. Do +5 percent damage against Super Mutants.
Each copy of this magazine has a different perk.
Grognak the Barbarian
Rank: **********
Each copy of this magazine has the same perk: Critical hits with unarmed and melee attacks permanently do +5 percent damage (per magazine found, up to 10 magazines, or +50 percent).
Covert Operations
Rank: **********
Each copy of this magazine has the same perk: Permanently more difficult to detect while sneaking (per magazine found, up to 10 times).
Guns and Bullets
Rank: **********
Each copy of this magazine has the same perk: Ballistic weapons do +5 percent critical damage (per magazine found, up to 10 magazines, or +50 percent).
Junktown Vendor
Rank: ********
Each copy of this magazine has the same perk: Get better prices when buying from vendors (up to eight times).
Islander's Almanac Perks (*Far Harbor DLC required)
As you explore the Island, collect issues of the Islander’s Almanac to unlock some all-new perks.
Islander’s Almanac Perks
| Issue # | Perk Description | Magazine Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | You take 5% less damage from Mirelurk melee attacks. | Located in the Northwood Ridge Quarry, on a small table in the northeast corner of the interior Trapper camp. |
| 2 | You have a 5% higher VATS chance against animals you are in combat with. | Located at the top of Brooke’s Head Lighthouse, on a bookcase in the living area surrounding the light room. |
| 3 | You’ve unlocked POI map markers across the island. | Located in Far Harbor, on Old Longfellow’s table within the Last Plank. |
| 4 | You receive 10% less damage from Radiation based attacks. | Located on level B1 of Acadia, on the counter that serves as Dejen’s storefront. |
| 5 | You’ve unlocked Sludge based recipes at the Chemistry Station. | Located in the National Park Visitor’s Center, atop a counter on the main structure’s first floor. |
Live & Love (1-9)
1. Companions gain +10 Health.
2. Companions do +5 percent damage.
3. Companions have +10 carry weight.
4. Gain +25 percent XP from persuading women.
5. Gain +1 Luck from alcohol when adventuring with a companion.
6. Companions gain +5 Damage Resistance and Energy Resistance.
7. Gain +25 percent XP from persuading men.
8. Gain +5 percent XP while adventuring with a companion.
9. Robot companions permanently inflict +5 percent damage.
Massachusetts Surgery
Rank: *********
Each copy of this magazine has the same perk: Permanently inflict +2 percent limb damage (per magazine found, up to 9 magazines, or +18 percent).
Tesla Science
Rank: *********
Each copy of this magazine has the same perk: Energy weapons permanently inflict +5 percent critical damage (per magazine found, up to 9 magazines, or +45 percent).
Tumblers Today
Rank: *****
Each copy of this magazine has the same perk: Gain a bonus to lockpicking (up to five times).
Unstoppable
Rank: *****
Each copy of this magazine has the same perk: Permanently gain +1 percent chance of avoiding all damage from an attack (per magazine found, up to 5 magazines, or +5 percent).
WASTELAND SURVIVAL GUIDE (1–9)
1. Heal 50 percent more from fruits and vegetables.
2. Take 5 percent less damage from insects.
3. Heal +50 percent from irradiated packaged food and drink.
6. Discount of +10 percent from food and drink vendors.
7. Swim +25 percent faster.
8. Take 5 percent less damage from melee attacks.
9. Collect extra meat from animal kills.
(Issues 4 and 5 of this magazine do not grant you a perk).
BENEFITS OF OTHER MAGAZINES
The following magazines do not offer a perk:
- Hot Rodder (unlocks up to three custom paint jobs for your Power Armor).
- La Coiffe (unlocks up to two hairstyles).
- Picket Fences (build new statues, picket fencing, high-tech light, potted plants, or patio furniture at settlement workshops)
- RobCo FUN! (up to four Holotape games).
- Taboo Tattoos (unlock up to five different tattoos).
- Total Hack (allowing you to hack Protectrons, spotlights, and turrets).
- Wasteland Survival Guide, Issue 4 (new decoration items for your settlement).
- Wasteland Survival Guide, Issue 5 (Diamond City is permanently marked on your map).