Penetrator is a Perception Perk in Fallout 4 (FO4). Learn if Penetrator is worth it, Penetrator's ID and ranks, as well as how to get and unlock Penetrator.

Is Penetrator Worth It?

Good For Hitting Enemies Behind Cover

Penetrator will allow you to hit enemies behind walls or cover, best for taking enemies by surprise or clever enough to avoid line of sight. Note that you need to use VATS for this perk to work!

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Penetrator Perk ID

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How to Get Penetrator

Unlock Penetrator at Perception 9

Penetrator is on Perception Level 9

The Penetrator perk is unlocked when your Perception is at Level 9. You can start at this level by assigning 9 points to Perception during the Registration Form at the start of the game. Otherwise, you can get to this level by collecting SPECIAL magazines or bobbleheads and spending perk points upon level up.

After getting to Perception 9, you're free to spend perk points on ranking up the skill, as long as you are at the required character level to rank up.

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Pickpocket	Rifleman	Awareness
Locksmith	Demolition Expert	Night Person
Refractor	Sniper	Penetrator
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