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

Is Rapid Reload Worth It?

Best Level 2 Perk Overall

With Rapid Reload, you do not need to worry about the lag between firing shots during gunfights. While it is a simple perk, Rapid Reloads increases your damage by letting you dish out more bullets, making it the best perk to take when reaching level 2!

The only time you should not be taking Rapid Reload is when you are planning to rely on melee weapons or explosives instead of guns!

How to Get Rapid Reload Perk

Reach Lv. 2

You can get Rapid Reload 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

Have Agility 5

To get Rapid Reload, you also need to have Agility 5.

You can increase a SPECIAL stat by getting the Intense Training Perk once you reach Level 2 or by buying an implant from Dr. Usanagi.

Best Starting SPECIAL Stats
and SPECIAL Explained

Have Guns 30

Make sure you also have Guns 30 in order to obtain Rapid Reload.

You can increase your skills using Skill Books or by equipping certain armor.

Best Starting Skills and List of Skills

Rapid Reload Perk ID

001377FD

Rapid Reload can be given to and removed from your character using the console command shown above.

Rapid Reload Perk Effect

25% Faster Weapon Reloads

Having Rapid Reload as a perk lets you reload your weapons 25% faster than normal.

Fallout New Vegas Related Guides

Best Perks and List of Perks

All Regular Perks

All Challenge Perks

All Implant Perks

All Unarmed Perks