An interesting character build..
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I agree that mines ARE kind of rare. But the other explosives not so much.
The biggest issue for this build will be 1) that you will probably sneak-crit. most everything to death and thus the explosives are unnecessary and 2) indoor fighting where sneak rarely works well (at least for me)
Also, from experience, sneak 100 is really not that necessary for sniping. I have 25 atm and it gets the job done, as long as you scope from afar. Although, as I understand, in your case it'll be used for mine-setting. The problem is, it could be lots of quick-loading cause if a group of deathclaws notice you while you're trying to set mines next to them, you're screwed.
The biggest issue for this build will be 1) that you will probably sneak-crit. most everything to death and thus the explosives are unnecessary and 2) indoor fighting where sneak rarely works well (at least for me)
Also, from experience, sneak 100 is really not that necessary for sniping. I have 25 atm and it gets the job done, as long as you scope from afar. Although, as I understand, in your case it'll be used for mine-setting. The problem is, it could be lots of quick-loading cause if a group of deathclaws notice you while you're trying to set mines next to them, you're screwed.
bigger sneak allows you to get close to creatures like deathclaws. Sometimes it's useful because of the terrain; if they are in a pit, you won't be able to see them and target them until you come very close. SInce ED-E makes you aware of everything a million miles away, you will never fail to sneak on someone with a high sneak skill.
Indoor combat is where VATS is at its prime: alert some foes, duck behind a door, VATS everything that crosses the door for 95% accurate headshots. Preferably with something like the allmighty Gobi since it will kill most enemies with a single shot to the head. With Abomination challenge rank 3 and Lord Death, it will also instantly kill deathclaws.
Indoor combat is where VATS is at its prime: alert some foes, duck behind a door, VATS everything that crosses the door for 95% accurate headshots. Preferably with something like the allmighty Gobi since it will kill most enemies with a single shot to the head. With Abomination challenge rank 3 and Lord Death, it will also instantly kill deathclaws.
High sneak values make indoor combat pretty easy. You can even assassinate neutral / friendly npcs. Best example: the weather station in caesars camp - you get your weapons back and just can sneak crit all 3 npcs in that room - and walk around the camp as nothing ever happened (with your weapons).
Explosives skill would allow the use of grenade launchers - so if one gets bored by crouch-click-kill gameplay, this might be an alternative.
Explosives skill would allow the use of grenade launchers - so if one gets bored by crouch-click-kill gameplay, this might be an alternative.
DasCryborg
It Wandered In From the Wastes
It is also fun to sneak up behind an enemy and plant C4 on them via pick pocket ... then sneak away and shoot a wall with a silenced weapon wait for him and all his buddies to flip out and check it out ... then use the detonator and watch the gibbs fly! Should be at least level 12 (silent running) and in light armor to attempt this as it is risky but extremely hilarious. Also Unarmed and Melee is a really good switch up from crouch click kill play style although DeForge thinks its too hard =)
DasCryborg
It Wandered In From the Wastes
Sounds like a fun class to be id do pistols and hand held explosives and get sneak maxed ASAP and definitely would not bring companions ... they screw stealth up like noones business. I would highly suggest Demolition Expert x3 just so you'd be able to flat out kill a Deathclaw with a good lure into C4. However id probably resort to sniping deathclaws with this character unless you made him good at unarmed ...