Perks are powerful tools for improving your character and ensuring you are prepared to overcome any obstacle as you journey across Hope County. Perks enhance skills you already possess or grant you new abilities. The only way to gain perks is to accrue Perk Points. Earn these by completing challenges and finding perk magazines in Prepper Stashes.
The Perks menu lists the available perks and their costs. Most perks can be unlocked in any order. However, some require you to complete a mission, defeat foes, or unlock specialists. As you accrue Perk Points, select the perk you want to unlock and spend your points to gain that skill.
Your playstyle will greatly influence which perks are most desirable to you. You can select those perks that affect, say, your favorite weapons or guns for hire. However, there are certain perks that greatly enhance your survivability and ability to explore Hope County, no matter your playstyle.
For more detailed information regarding perks, see the Perks chapter. For recommendations on the best perks to pick first, see the Getting a Head Start section at the end of this chapter.