Fallout 4 Perk Max Ranks (Base Game Chart)
Compare Fallout 4 perk max ranks, from Blacksmith 3 to Iron Fist 5. Base game SPECIAL chart counts with a linked converter and sourced tables. All 14 perks.
Visual comparison
All values
Click any row to load it as Entry A.
| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Fist Max rank 5. Punch damage path. | 5 ranks | Strength 1, unarmed damage chart | Bethesda Fallout 4 Vault Dweller Survival Guide perk chart, Iron Fist 5 ranks |
| Big Leagues Max rank 5. Melee weapon path. | 5 ranks | Strength 2, melee damage chart | Bethesda Fallout 4 Vault Dweller Survival Guide perk chart, Big Leagues 5 ranks |
| Armorer Max rank 4. Opens armor mod tiers. | 4 ranks | Strength 3, armor mod chart | Bethesda Fallout 4 Vault Dweller Survival Guide perk chart, Armorer 4 ranks |
| Blacksmith Max rank 3. Shortest craft path here. | 3 ranks | Strength 4, melee mod chart | Bethesda Fallout 4 Vault Dweller Survival Guide perk chart, Blacksmith 3 ranks |
| Heavy Gunner Max rank 5. Heavy weapon damage path. | 5 ranks | Strength 5, heavy weapon chart | Bethesda Fallout 4 Vault Dweller Survival Guide perk chart, Heavy Gunner 5 ranks |
| Rifleman Max rank 5. Rifle damage path. | 5 ranks | Perception 2, non automatic rifle chart | Bethesda Fallout 4 Vault Dweller Survival Guide perk chart, Rifleman 5 ranks |
| Pickpocket Max rank 4. Steal chance path. | 4 ranks | Perception 1, steal chart | Bethesda Fallout 4 Vault Dweller Survival Guide perk chart, Pickpocket 4 ranks |
| Locksmith Max rank 4. Opens expert and master locks. | 4 ranks | Perception 4, lock chart | Bethesda Fallout 4 Vault Dweller Survival Guide perk chart, Locksmith 4 ranks |
| Toughness Max rank 5. Flat resist path. | 5 ranks | Endurance 1, damage resist chart | Bethesda Fallout 4 Vault Dweller Survival Guide perk chart, Toughness 5 ranks |
| Gun Nut Max rank 4. Opens gun mod tiers. | 4 ranks | Intelligence 3, gun mod chart | Bethesda Fallout 4 Vault Dweller Survival Guide perk chart, Gun Nut 4 ranks |
| Hacker Max rank 4. Opens expert and master terminals. | 4 ranks | Intelligence 4, terminal chart | Bethesda Fallout 4 Vault Dweller Survival Guide perk chart, Hacker 4 ranks |
| Science Max rank 4. Opens energy mod tiers. | 4 ranks | Intelligence 6, energy mod chart | Bethesda Fallout 4 Vault Dweller Survival Guide perk chart, Science 4 ranks |
| Commando Max rank 5. Automatic damage path. | 5 ranks | Agility 2, automatic weapon chart | Bethesda Fallout 4 Vault Dweller Survival Guide perk chart, Commando 5 ranks |
| Sneak Max rank 5. Stealth bonus path. | 5 ranks | Agility 3, stealth chart | Bethesda Fallout 4 Vault Dweller Survival Guide perk chart, Sneak 5 ranks |
About this converter
Fallout 4 perks take 1 to 5 ranks each. This page compares 14 base game perks by max rank count, using the Bethesda Vault Dweller Survival Guide chart and the in game Pip Boy chart. Five rank perks here include Iron Fist, Big Leagues, Heavy Gunner, Commando, Rifleman, Sneak and Toughness. Four rank perks include Armorer, Gun Nut, Locksmith, Hacker and Pickpocket. Blacksmith stops at 3. Every rank costs one perk point, and higher ranks set level gates that keep full builds out of early play.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Start with Iron Fist against Blacksmith to see the 5 to 3 gap. Then test Gun Nut against Science, which tie at 4 ranks each. Counts here are max ranks, not damage numbers.
Rows pin the base game SPECIAL chart only. Companion affinity perks, magazine perks and add on perks are left out of this set. All base ranks can be filled by level 50 with planned spending. If guides differ on a count, the in game chart wins and the older value sits in the row note. No official dollar or damage conversion exists for ranks, so this page compares counts to counts.
FAQ
Which perks in this set have the most ranks?
Several tie at 5: Iron Fist, Big Leagues, Heavy Gunner, Rifleman, Commando, Sneak and Toughness. Each costs 5 perk points to max.
Which perk has the fewest ranks here?
Blacksmith at 3 ranks, the only 3 rank perk in this set. Armorer, Gun Nut, Locksmith, Hacker and Pickpocket stop at 4.
What does each rank cost?
One perk point per rank, plus the SPECIAL stat gate and the rank level gate. First ranks have no level gate once the stat gate is met.
Can all base ranks be filled in one playthrough?
Yes, by level 50 with planned spending for the base chart. Companion, magazine and add on perks sit outside this set.
Sources
- Bethesda Fallout 4 Vault Dweller Survival Guide perk chart (2015), Strength through Luck ranks
- Bethesda Fallout 4 in game Pip Boy perk chart, base game ranks
- Bethesda Fallout 4 official game manual, perk point rules
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · 14 entries
More power levels converters
Dragon Ball Power Level Converter and Comparison
Compare 20 official Dragon Ball power levels: Goku, Vegeta, Frieza, Piccolo, Gohan and more. Interactive converter with Daizenshuu sources.
Aardman Movie Runtime Comparison (Minutes)
Compare 9 Aardman runtimes in minutes, from the 79 minute Vengeance Most Fowl to the 97 minute Arthur Christmas. Studio data in a linked tool. right now.
Advance Wars CO Power Star Comparison
Compare 16 Advance Wars CO power stars: Colin 2, Andy 3, Sami 3, Drake 4, Kanbei 4, Eagle 5, Hawke 5 and more. AW1 plus AW2 values. See full CO table here now.
← Fallout New Vegas Weapon Damage Comparison (Guns) · Fallout Power Armor Stat Comparison (Damage Resist) →