Perception

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

• +4 Hexes of Sight Range (at day, less at night).
• +2% Base Critical Chance (And thus +2% Aim Critical Chance).
• +5% Critical Perception

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

• +2% Small Guns
• +1% Energy Guns
• +2% Throwing
• +3% Traps
• +2% First Aid
• +1% Doctor
• +2% Sneak
• +1% Leadership

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