Perception | The Outer Worlds Wiki

Perception is an Attribute in The Outer Worlds. Attributes are categorized as the basic stats of the player which modifies their Skills. During Character Creation, you can only increase your attributes to Very High, however, if you consume items that boost your Attributes to Maximum.

Perception Information

Perception affects Headshot and Weakspot damage bonuses.

This Attribute can be raised by equipping the Unique Armor: Certified Explorer's Hat. This helmet is a quest reward for the Task: All Halcyon in a Day.

Perception Affected Skills:

• Handguns
• Long Guns
• Heavy Weapons
• Dodge
• Lockpick
• Engineering

Perception Attribute Value

Equipment/Items/Flaws that affect Perception

• Cynophobia!: -2 Perception, -1 Temperament
• Herpetophobia!: -1 Dexterity, -1 Perception, -1 Temperament
• Robophobia!: -1 Dexterity, -1 Perception, -1 Temperament
• Acrophobia!: -1 Dexterity, -1 Perception, -1 Temperament
• Drug Addiction: -1 Dexterity, -1 Perception, -1 Temperament
• Pitecophobia!: -1 Dexterity, -1 Perception, -1 Temperament
• Algae Lager
• 2-Hour Energy Brew
• Rum and Somethin'
• Tripsitout
• Iceberg Aged Whiskey
• Welder's Goggles
• Certified Explorer's Hat
• Mock Apple Cider
• Purpleberry Liqueur

Perception Builds