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There are six different backgrounds you can choose from for your character The Outer Worlds 2. One of them is the Roustabout. This essentially means an unskilled worker. They became an Earth Directorate Agent when a well-known villain was accidentally killed, and they got credit for it.
By design, this version of the main character isn't really an expert at anything. Like them, your additional dialogue options are fun rather than useful. If you want to go all out on being an untalented hero, this is the build you should have.
Best features for a roustabout
As a Roustabout you should choose the following positive and negative characteristics for your character:
|
Features |
What it does |
Why it suits a Roustabout |
|---|---|---|
|
lucky (positive) |
Increases your critical chance by five percent, and certain abilities become available to you. |
As part of their background, the Roustabout accidentally became an agent of the Earth Directorate. It's a prestigious position, so they're clearly lucky. |
|
White (positive) |
Your reputation with factions cannot drop below neutral. |
Just because the character is unqualified doesn't mean they aren't witty or likable. |
|
stupid (negative) |
Forces you to lock five skills, meaning you can never put any skill points into them. |
Part of the reason the Roustabout is uneducated may be that they are not very intelligent. In addition, the character is suited to lock out skills. |
Best skills for a roustabout
Not only do you have to choose two specialized skillsbut you also have to choose which are to be locked because of the stupid feature. Lock out the following skills because they don't fit a Roustabout:
- Technique
- Lock pick
- Hedge
- Medical
- Science
The special skills you should have are the following:
|
Skill |
Why it suits a Roustabout |
|---|---|
|
Melee |
While being good with melee weapons can be seen as a skill, one could argue that it's mainly about picking something up and swinging it. This is the kind of battle that suits a Roustabout best. |
|
Sidle |
Hiding behind things and creeping around doesn't require much skill. |
Speech and observation are other skills you can put points into.
Best benefits for a roustabout
There are some perks that suit a Roustabout really well. Here are the most important ones:
|
Perk |
What it does |
Why it suits a Roustabout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bulletshield |
Gain a 10% increase to your base health and damage resistance. Also, enemies focus more on you than your companions. |
It makes sense for a Roustabout to act as a decoy to help out his more talented allies. |
|
Heavy Handed! |
Knock down enemies with a melee power hit. |
Makes a Roustabout's melee strategy even more effective. |
|
Killer |
After getting a stealth kill, your movement speed is increased by 100 percent for five seconds. |
A Roustabout isn't used to doing things well, so the adrenaline starts flowing when they get a stealth kill. |
|
Lucky Strikes |
Critical damage is increased by 100 percent, and when someone dies from a critical hit, they explode, damaging nearby enemies. |
Being lucky is a big part of this build, so this perk fits the bill. |
