Perception
Fallout 4 S.P.E.C.I.A.L.
Perception is one of the seven S.P.E.C.I.A.L. attributes in Fallout 4, rated 1 to 10 at character creation. Perception affects your awareness of nearby enemies, your ability to detect stealthy movement, and your weapon accuracy in V.A.T.S. Its column of the perk chart holds 10 perks, from Pickpocket at Perception 1 to Concentrated Fire at Perception 10.
It can be raised permanently by the Perception bobblehead and You're S.P.E.C.I.A.L. book, and 65 pieces of apparel shift it while in effect.
Perception Builds
Perception Perks
Your quick hands and sticky fingers make picking pockets 25% easier.
Keep your distance long and your kill-count high. Attacks with non-automatic rifles do 20% more damage.
To defeat your enemies, know their weaknesses! You can view a target's specific damage resistances in V.A.T.S.
Your nimble fingers allow you to pick Advanced locks.
The bigger the boom, the better! Your explosives do 25% more damage, and you can craft explosives at any Chemistry Station.
You are a creature of the night! Gain +2 to Intelligence and Perception between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
You must be part mirror! Instantly gain +10 Energy Resistance.
It's all about focus. You have improved control and can hold your breath longer when aiming with scopes.
There's no place to hide! In V.A.T.S. you can target an enemy's body parts that are blocked by cover, with a decrease in accuracy.
Stay focused! In V.A.T.S. every attack on the same body part gains +10% accuracy.