There are plenty of hostile things out there on the wasteland. And while you might be able to charm or intimidate your way out of a little scuffle among the more civilized members of society, the rest prefer to argue the old fashioned way: to the death. From raiders to super mutant behemoths, those of us brave enough to venture outside the vault will have to face down a multitude of enemies that have a simple goal of killing us.

To help you survive, here is a comprehensive list of nearly every single hostile critter, humanoid and nearly-unclassifiable creature you will come across one way or the other. Be wary, just because you know what they are like does not mean you can easily take them down. So make sure to read the recommended actions bit about twice or thrice, just so you know if it is time to fight or take flight.

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As one would expect, bringing down a super mutant is easier said than done. They possess a much higher level of constitution than a normal person, allowing them to withstand plenty of damage. Players who prefer to snipe and kill with single sneak critical shots may find that such techniques are not as effective on super mutants as it would take around two or three well placed headshots to bring just one down. The worst part is that super mutants rarely travel alone. They are usually part of a group and tend to camp out in specific areas in the capital wasteland areas that you need to pass through to continue the story of the game. As such, avoiding these creatures is completely impossible.

Making things even more complicated is the fact that super mutants tend to travel with centaurs; bizarrely misshapen mutations that crawl across the ground like some grotesque monster from a science fiction book. They move silently and spit acid which is not what you need when you are taking fire from a squad of super mutants. In the course of Fallout 3, players will also encounter Super Mutant Behemoths massive super mutants the size of bus. These creatures will eat plenty of damage before going down, so be sure to save your game before deciding to fight one.

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The biggest danger with radscorpions is their exceptionally high defense ratings. With armor cover their entire bodies, they have not specific weak points but some players state that shooting the tail or the head is slightly more effective than shooting any other body part. This means the only thing VATS will be good for is for making sure your shots all land fast and accurately on the radscorpion target.

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The good thing is, since we are humans. It is easy to spot all the weak and fleshy bits to shoot at. As one would expect, a single sneak critical shot to the head with a high powered rifle is usually enough to make a quick undetected kill. When thetarget is wearing a helmet, try shooting at the legs or the arms for a powerful crippling blow. Almost all kinds of weapons are effective on human type enemies, but burning effects can provide quite a satisfying result.

Outside of this list are the armored Enclave soldiers. These guys wear armor from head to toe, a good plan would be to soften them up with well laid mines or carefully thrown grenades. More details on them and other power-armor wearing humans are in a different page.
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Feral ghouls do not use armor or weapons, they never drop these. But they do have the tendency of carrying around whatever items they may have had prior to losing their sense of self, and it is not uncommon to find bottlecaps, ammo or even medicine from the remains of ghouls.Most ghouls are found in dark ruins of what were previously human habitats such as office buildings and the metro subway often hinting at the possibility that some of them may be all that is left of those who were exposed to the radiation during the nuclear war.

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While exploring the wastelands of Fallout 3, players will find items called Bobbleheads in various hidden locations. Obtaining a bobblehead will permanently increase either a SPECIAL stat by 1 or a skill by 10 making these items very important to collect. Also since the bonus they provide are permanent, it is important to factor them in when creating a player build. This bobblehead guide compiles all the Fallout 3 bobbleheads locations.

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It is a dangerous world out there and you are on your own literally. Using the weapons you find, resources you scavenge and your own wits (better have plenty of that last one), you must survive against vicious creatures, wandering gangs and nature herself (or whats little thats been left of it). Of course, the first thing you will be asking is:

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Surviving out there in the wastelands is no easy task. But if you are careful, alert and always on the lookout for anything that can pose as a danger for you (or can be of use to you), then it is possible to live long enough to finish the many challenges that the game presents for you. And it all startswith knowing what to do.
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Character builds are the core of Fallout 3′s gameplay. After all, dealing with NPCs is the core aspect of surviving in the wastelands. You may be charming your way into a better discount or a bit of information, or maybe you might be doing a bit of negotiating with raiders using the barrel of your shotgun. Whether you have a silver tongue or bullets for words, Fallout’s world has something to offer you. And here is how it all comes down together. Read more…

Perks are passive abilities that change your gameplay in various ways. In general, perks provide beneficial effects to players either by raising certain stats or by giving better combat abilities. More importantly, perks also provide your character with a little depth. Aside from the various abilities they provide, perks are also descriptive of the characters traits and behaviors, and some role playing fans might find some enjoyment in learning certain skills regardless of its functional value.

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