Rifleman Perk - Is It Worth It?

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

Is Rifleman Worth It?

Good for Rifle or Sniper Builds

Rifleman increases your damage and adds a penetration bonus using a non-automatic rifle, including scoped ones. It is one of the best perks for players aiming to build a kit focusing on a non-automatic rifles.

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Rifleman Perk ID

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How to Get Rifleman

Unlock Rifleman at Perception 2

Rifleman is on Perception Level 2

The Rifleman perk is unlocked when your Perception is at Level 2. You can start at this level by assigning 2 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 2, 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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