Cherchez La Femme - Is It Worth It?

Cherchez La Femme is a type of Regular Perk in Fallout New Vegas. See if Cherchez La Femme is worth getting, how to get it, its effects, as well as its ID and how to get Cherchez La Femme through Console Command.

Is Cherchez La Femme Worth It?

A Niche Damage Boost Perk for Level 2

Unlike Confirmed Bachelor or Black Widow, female enemies are rarely encountered in the Mojave, meaning the 10% damage boost is scarcely applied. This lack of targets makes taking the perk rarely worth taking.

Only take Cherchez La Femme if the additional dialogue choices interest you. Otherwise, pick the male-centric level 2 perks instead!

How to Get Cherchez La Femme Perk

Reach Lv. 2

You can get Cherchez La Femme after reaching Lv. 2.

Leveling up quickly can be done by exploiting the Goodsprings side quest, getting the “Well Rested” bonus, and doing other side quests among others.

EXP Farming Guide:
How to Level Up Fast

Satisfy Other Requirements

In order to get Cherchez La Femme, your character also needs to be a Female.

Cherchez La Femme Perk ID

001361B3

Cherchez La Femme can be given to and removed from your character using the console command shown above.

Cherchez La Femme Perk Effect

＋10% Damage to Women and Unique Dialogue Options

Having Cherchez La Femme as a perk lets you deal 10% more damage to women and have unique dialogue options with certain characters.

Fallout New Vegas Related Guides

Best Perks and List of Perks

All Regular Perks

All Challenge Perks

All Implant Perks

All Unarmed Perks