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Fallout Guide

1997 · Post-apocalyptic role-playing game

Game guides

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GuideWhat you will find
Original Fallout characters stand near a settlement built around scrap and a metal structure.Getting startedBegin the original Fallout with a usable character, careful travel and the opening quest timer in view.
Characters explore a rocky cavern in an original Fallout screenshot.SPECIAL & skillsCompare the seven attributes, tag skills and traits in the original role-playing game.
The Skilldex interface is open over a cavern scene in original Fallout.CombatUnderstand turn-based actions, attack chance, armor and recovery in original Fallout.
Characters converse in a settlement while the original Fallout interface shows health and action points.Water chipFollow the opening water-chip investigation and distinguish it from the later mutant campaign.
Original Fallout characters stand near a settlement built around scrap and a metal structure.CharactersIdentify the people, opponents and playable roles in Fallout, with their functions and relationships in compact tables.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Build one reliable attack skillTag a weapon skill supported by early equipment rather than spreading points across every weapon family.
Watch the water deadlineThe opening water-chip quest has a 150-day limit.
Save before major choicesDialogue, travel and combat can change available routes.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Vault DwellerPlayable protagonistLeaves Vault 13 to find a replacement water chip.
OverseerVault 13 leaderAssigns the initial mission to save the vault's water supply.
IanPotential companionA guard encountered in Shady Sands.
TychoPotential companionA ranger encountered in Junktown.
DogmeatPotential companionA dog found in Junktown.
KatjaPotential companionA recruitable ally at the Boneyard.
The MasterMajor antagonistA central figure behind the super mutant threat.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Water chipTrack the opening deadline →

Pictures All pictures →

Original Fallout characters stand near a settlement built around scrap and a metal structure.
Original Fallout characters stand near a settlement built around scrap and a metal structure.
Characters explore a rocky cavern in an original Fallout screenshot.
Characters explore a rocky cavern in an original Fallout screenshot.
The Skilldex interface is open over a cavern scene in original Fallout.
The Skilldex interface is open over a cavern scene in original Fallout.
Characters converse in a settlement while the original Fallout interface shows health and action points.
Characters converse in a settlement while the original Fallout interface shows health and action points.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Fallout: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com