Obsidian’s Favorite Character Builds for the Outer Worlds 2

Introduction to The Outer Worlds 2

The Outer Worlds 2, an eagerly-awaited sequel from Obsidian Entertainment, promises a rich and immersive role-playing experience. Set in the Arcadia system, players take on the role of an Earth Directorate agent tasked with investigating devastating rifts that threaten humanity’s survival. This game expands upon the original by introducing new zones, factions, and customizable options.

Character Customization Options

The Outer Worlds 2 offers a plethora of customization options to create a unique character. Beyond traditional skills and traits, players can also choose from various background stories that define their role within the game world. Additionally, flaws and perks add depth and complexity to the player’s journey.

Skills and Traits

Players can specialize in Skills such as Guns, Engineering, Explosives, and more. Traits like Nimble, Resilient, and Dumb provide unique bonuses that affect gameplay. These choices shape the character’s abilities and playstyle, ensuring each experience is distinct.

Flaws

Flaws introduce negative traits that can hinder progress or add challenges to the game. For example, a character with “Bad Knees” might struggle in combat, while “Energy Hog” consumes resources quickly. These flaws make characters more relatable and offer additional layers of complexity.

Perks

Perks further refine the character by allowing fine-tuning of skills and abilities. For instance, a sniper build might include perks like Sharpshooter or Point Blank Artist to enhance long-range combat effectiveness. These perks are unlocked as the game progresses, providing ongoing opportunities for customization.

The QA Team’s Favorite Builds

Obsidian’s Quality Assurance (QA) team has spent extensive time playing The Outer Worlds 2 and shares their favorite builds to inspire players:

Barbie – A Sniper with a Sharp Tongue

“I prefer rogue and assassin builds and enjoy manipulating the battlefield before the enemy even knows I’m there.” – Liz Ackerman, Obsidian QA Analyst

• Companions: Aza and Inez

• Background

  Ex-Convict

• Traits: Nimble, Brilliant, Abrasive
• Skills: Sneak, Speech, Lockpick
• Perks: Space Ranger, Assassin, Sharpshooter, Ghost, Stalker, Crabble Rancher, Pickpocket, Trick Shot, Face Reader, Keen Observer, Through the Keyhole, Bag Check, Eden Windage, Charlatan, Sleight of Hands, Tall Tale Teller
• Weapons: The Simplifier, Biggest fan, Murder’s Best Friend, Planet-Killer
• Armor: Escape Suit, Dark Side of the Moon Monocular Target-Finder

Ham – A Companion Focused Build

“I like this build because I can complete a lot of combats by getting enemy attention and then just standing there and holding block with my melee weapon while my companions kill things.” – Joshua Ledford, Obsidian QA Analyst

• Companions: Tristan and Aza

• Background

  Professor

• Traits: Heroic, Resilient, Dumb
• Skills: Leadership, Melee, Speech
• Perks: Bulletshield, Inspiring Commander, Heavy Handed, Ninja, Duelist, Busy Bodies, Echoing Blows, Run and Hitter, Tit for Tat, Shrug it Off
• Flaws: Reckless Leadership, N-Radiated, Drug Addiction, Dependent, Foot-in-Mouth Syndrome, Gluttony, Teetotaler
• Weapons: Any Trip-Blade with the “Defensive Grip” mod (Gain 50% Damage Resistance against all sources while blocking), Shockwave Pulse Hammer
• Armor: Acquiescence, Manager’s Tasking Hat

Jan – A Scientist with a Explosive Affinity

“Big uh…. freakin guns. Also, large explosions. And huge detonations. Did I mention a lot of kaboom?” – Wojciech Zembrzusk, QLOC FQA Tester

• Companions: Aza and VALERIE

• Background

  Gambler

• Traits: Innovative, Resilient, Abrasive
• Skills: Explosives, Science, Sneak, Speech, Melee
• Perks: Pitch/Tossball Winger, Defuser, Bulletshield, Hot Blooded, Grenadier, Commando, Light Step, Cold Blooded, Secret Recipe, Wholesale Spender, Shrug it Off, Demolitionist, Brand Enthusiast, Run and Hitter
• Flaws: Energy Hog, N-Radiated
• Weapons: Pitchball Machine, Big Bang, Ice Breaker
• Armor: Zyranium Automech Suit, Bomb Suit Helmet

Gary – A Fast and Furious Combatant

“I like this build for its survivability and area of effect capabilities. The more destruction it causes the safer it gets as my sustain is tied to explosions I cause. I am a walking tank.” – Tomasz Muza, QLOC FQA Tester

• Companions: VALERIE and Marisol

• Background

  Renegade

• Traits: Nimble, Resilient, Abrasive
• Skills: Guns, Explosives, Medical, Observation
• Perks: Grenadier, Pitch/Tossball Winger, Secret Recipe, Demolitionist, Trophy Hunter, Psychopath, Point Blank Artist, Commando, Gun Runner, Deep Drums, Hail of Lead, Serial Killer, Shrug it Off, Bullet Shield, Crash Recovery
• Flaws: Drug Addiction, Overprepared, Wasteful
• Weapons: Agatha (Assault rifle with explosive rounds and Multi-Launcher)
• Armor: Bomb Suit, Bomb Helmet

Sniper’s Choice – A Long-Range Specialist

“This build allows me to eliminate enemies from very far away and enjoy slow-motion sniping while keeping my character squishy, which paired with Hard difficulty provides great balance between easy long range encounters in the open world while keeping the boss encounters hard.” – Jakub Łagowski, QLOC FQA Tester

• Companions: VALERIE and Aza

• Background

  Lawbringer (but later betrayed Earth Directorate to join Auntie’s Choice)

• Traits: Resilient, Suave, Abrasive
• Skills: Guns, Sneak, Observation
• Perks: Sharpshooter, Point Blank Artist, Assassin, Commando, Trophy Hunter, Trick Shot, Crabble Rancher, Tracker, Serendipitous Slayer, Silent Steps, Keen Observer, Stalker, Penetrating Shots, Suppressionist, Lucky Strikers, Multitasker, Psychopath
• Flaws: Treacherous, N-Radiated, Flawed, Overprepared, Bad Knees, Gluttony, Reckless Leadership, Technophobia, Energy Hog, Easily Startled, Hermit, Teetotaler
• Weapons: The Simplifier
• Armor: Zane’s Armor, Monocular Target-Finder

Conclusion

Crafting Your Unique Character in The Outer Worlds 2

The Outer Worlds 2 offers a vast and immersive universe where every decision and customization choice shapes the narrative. With diverse backgrounds, skills, traits, flaws, and perks, players can create characters that reflect their playstyle or explore new strategies. Whether you prefer to be a sniper who enjoys sarcastic remarks, a dumb roustabout with a knack for explosives, or anything in between, The Outer Worlds 2 provides the tools to make your adventure truly unique.