Perception

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Perception is the second of the seven Specials a character can have a set amount of points in. Perception is important, if you want to your character to see far, have a higher Critical Chance as well as a higher range at hitting distant targets with aimed shots. Perception also helps against being blinded as well as disoriented.

Each point of Perception adds

Additionally, each point of Perception raises the following starting value of Skills:

In addition, having a high amount of Perception increases the effective range you can use single-shot weapons when aiming at a limb.