Entomologist - Is It Worth It?

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

Is Entomologist Worth It?

Only for Entomophobics

It is recommended to skip Entomologist as it loses value when facing other enemies. There are much better perks you can get that can define your builds.

However, if you are not fond of bug-type enemies such as the Cazadors, you can take this perk to make their encounters significantly easier.

How to Get Entomologist Perk

Reach Lv. 4

You can get Entomologist after reaching Lv. 4.

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 Intelligence 4

To get Entomologist, you also need to have Intelligence 4.

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 Survival 45

Make sure you also have Survival 45 in order to obtain Entomologist.

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

Best Starting Skills and List of Skills

Entomologist Perk ID

00031DD9

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

Entomologist Perk Effect

＋50% Damage Against Mutated Insects

Having Entomologist as a perk lets you do an additional 50% damage every time you attack a mutated insect.

Fallout New Vegas Related Guides

Best Perks and List of Perks

All Regular Perks

All Challenge Perks

All Implant Perks

All Unarmed Perks