S.P.E.C.I.A.L. book question

[Sabaithal]

Simple one. If I use this to boost a stat that is already at ten, will it go to 11? Yes, I know it won't display as such, but for gameplay purposes will it be boosted, or am I about to waste a free perk?

[kdodds]

iirc no, you won't be able to increase that attribute or, if you can, it will "stick" at 10 UNLESS it is debuffed. For example, drinking alcohol before increasing INT will def get you to 11.

[steventirey]

Normally you are limited to 10. But there are ways around that. Taking the drug Daytripper, for instance, actually lowers your strength. Then you can read the book, and when it wears off your strength is now 11. I believe there are similiar ways for the other attributes as well. Also, the number will indeed display correctly.

And I know you didn't ask, but bobbleheads are different. They can raise your score at any time, reguardless of what it currently is. So with the Special book and the right bobblehead, you can have a permanent 12 in one ability.

[Sabaithal]

Good to know, thanks.

[NecroMaster]

Yeah using the special book to go above 10 can be complicated for some stats.

You have to debug your stats before doing it and drug addiction doesn’t seem to work while doing this.

I’ve confirmed debuffs from the daddyo work.

[DouglasGrave]

Originally posted by NecroMaster:

Yeah using the special book to go above 10 can be complicated for some stats.

You have to debug your stats before doing it and drug addiction doesn’t seem to work while doing this.

I’ve confirmed debuffs from the daddyo work.

Pretty much any consumable will work if its direct effects apply a debuff (just not the addiction as you've noted). The tattered rags outfit can be used for a -1 debuff to Luck, and Survival mode penalties for being hungry, thirsty, tired, or encumbered also work.

I played around with it a fair bit when using game glitches to duplicate the book.

[Iron Knights]

Eventually you will find legendary gear that boosts stats too, power armor does it.

[jeffy]

im pretty sure if you want 11 strength it can work

[Fumo Bnnuy n Frends]

nope it won't allow it sadly. IF you have all 10 stats special before you pick it up it's just get picked up nothing happens.

if you want more stats you can max them out then either use clothing or console commands to inc. your special stats.

Tbh i don't even know why the ♥♥♥♥ they even included it in FO4 if you could only use it once. In other fallouts you could get special stats or mags or skills to inc. your special stats. Seems like a big useless features that was overlooked.

[EolSunder]

most people like to start early in the game with 10 intelligence, head to sanctuary and drink the 1 alcohol beverage you can find about town, and then use the book while debuffed to get 11 intelligence early, for long-term experience gain while playing. I pretty much do that with every character.