The Outer Worlds Builds: Universal Scientist (Science Weapons) Build Guide

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[@LawrenceKassab]

The shrink ray reduces armor and damage when enemies are shrunk. I suggest giving it to a companion.

[@Le_beaubrun]

I found the gloop gun to be too good on companion making everything float and helpless.. all the other crowd control guns feels useless along side it.

[@jasondp3546]

Di-Dorval is this build any good?

[@Le_beaubrun]

@@jasondp3546 The one in the video? Its fine though I feel focusing on scientific hammer or sniping with normal guns will give the better results. Though even on hard game isn't though enough to justify the loss in stealth/speech imo.

[@tuffgong2568]

I love your builds and how your Outer Worlds output is making this game more fun!

[@allenmcdermott5767]

TAKE THE VICAR AS A COMPANION! he has a tier 3 or 2 perk that boosts science weapon damage 30%

[@pavioli5501]

Jacob McDermott Vicar also adds like 15 to science

[@solblackguy]

He's also the best character in the game

[@Froznspad3]

Thats what im doing

[@Livingeidolon]

The Prismatic Hammer should've been the last possible weapon to get. Two-shotting mantiqueens across Monarch kinda makes the "danger, don't do it!" signs kinda laughable.

[@toveracre3253]

I've been searching for a true guide for The Outer Worlds that went into detail about the features of the game and not just general tips. So THANK YOU for pumping out such a great series of videos so early in the release of the game. This is the time that it is needed most & you deserve a lot of recognition for being one of the best resources so far. I subbed the channel just for this reason and I look forward to more from Fextralife.

[@johnherrera5261]

Theres wrong info in here lots of it

[@holydaver5348]

Fex you guys should do a low INT build the dialog options are gold

[@verymelonman12]

This build went through a long of changes thanks to both DLC add-ons. 150 Science from Peril on Gorgon means you only need that to make all your Science weapons deal constant critical damage, sparring points for else where. It also gave us a kickass Rocket Launcher in the Special Delivery, with great damage and knockdown at range. Murder on Eridanos added the Spectrum Gatling, the Long Gun version of the Prismatic Hammer, nuff said. Even the Needler has its uses despite not being as powerful at those 2. Basically, Science weapons builds just got stronger over time.

[@samuelneese482]

I've been wanting to roleplay as Rick Sanchez in the Outer Worlds and I think I've just found the perfect build to do that.

[@toastertech1181]

alternative tittle for this video "an angry egghead 2 electric boogaloo" also actually you can find the hammer in the second location/planet/destination so you can technically get it early game.. depending on if you know what to do :3

[@angelooutlaw386]

I love this game it kinda reminds me of Guardians of the Galaxy. The movie

[@jasondp3546]

This or Star Wars?

[@dcblunt666]

The DLC increases the cap to 150 at which point you can get virtuoso in science. This allows you to avoid dumping points into melee and guns as it overrides weapon type skill with your science skill.

[@IllMind3d]

@0:22 I tripped out for a second because I just used the same weapon in the same spot (My first playthrough), before deciding to look for a science build

[@brandonjustus9954]

FUCK this is the exact build I was looking for... MAD SCIENCE HERE I COME!!! MWAHAHA.

[@Le_beaubrun]

Gloop gun on an ally is great, just make all the enemies helpless. Makes the other CC/debuff science weapons feel useless in comparison..

[@Buraunia]

Here's a build suggestion. Gunslinging Bounty Hunter. Or just a Gunslinger. Using Intimidation just because won't take S*** from nobody.

[@ksarcturis276]

Any chance for a guide for a supernova build?

[@xtz2100]

if im not mistaken the stealth sniper build is the best one in the game becouse it has the most perk added damage and skill added damage

[@belladupreysuchowolec4315]

My first play through was a stealth TTD sniper and I 100% agree. Even on the hardest difficulty, you can clear a room of 10+ high level enemies before they can even react.

[@Etherealizer]

Damn, I dumped STR and DEX because I was speccng heavily into the Science oriented things. I didn't think the Science weapons also scaled with the melee skills.

[@BasedNate]

Same, I went Intelligence and Perception with below-average Temperament because I was making a Rick Sanchez build

[@johnherrera5261]

They dont

[@johnherrera5261]

@Suryanto Tan yes they do

[@FatesxofxthexDead]

@Suryanto Tan they do for Prismatic Hammer

[@Mechamore]

Sure would be nice to play the game right now ^^

[@porothesnowman6842]

Switch your location to a country a day ahead

[@H2O_Chi]

@@porothesnowman6842 That will not work for PS4 users and it is not possible.

[@Robert399]

The skill levelling system (combined to 50 then individual) bugs me. I like the concept *BUT* it means that builds which start off better at one skill (e.g. sneak) have to waste points if they also want the others (lockpicking & hacking) ≥50. It's actually more efficient to NOT buff skills where you want the whole category then bring them all up to 50 together.

[@nottoxicc3892]

it would be nice if you told us what skills and aptitude to choose during character creation

[@sumireravenclaw8034]

I mean the prismatic hammer was already nerfed but it still 1-2 shots everything on hard mode anyways as is. lol

[@johnherrera5261]

Science weapons are not effected by their weapon types ie the prismatic hammer with max science will do the same damage as a prismatic hammer with max science and heavy weapons way to double check that btw only takes about 4 seconds to realize this anyway just use the prismatic hammer get it to level 35 it one shots everything they really need to balance the game lol science as a whole is just by far the best stat dump

[@jackofblades6736]

2 handed scientist works great on the hardest difficulty with prismatic hammer.

[@sanfransiscon]

I like having unique weapons and I am hoping to see more when the game comes out

[@johnherrera5261]

Most unique weapons are melee

[@Mrblackfox966]

Is there an update to this video that has the dlc science weapons that are considered??

[@thecheese1120]

I’m finding a second playthrough hard to get into like my first

[@willoliver8167]

The Cheese really? My second playthrough has been a blast so far. It might help that I missed quite a few quests the first time through, but still.

[@EduardoSevero]

same here can't bring myself do it all over again and all the builds are so overpowered that it doesn't even bring that feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction

[@thecheese1120]

Eduardo Severo no reason to do it all again it would just be boring and ruin the game for you

[@allenmcdermott5767]

I did a a dumb/melee build and skipped all the dialogue and chose all the dumb options when presented so I had no idea what was happening my first time through. Just beat it again for my second time (time sniper) it was a lot of fun actually getting into the politics of it all, although the game felt more linear this time around

[@thecheese1120]

Jacob McDermott playing as a genius is fun but after it you won’t want to play again the game still feels linear even with the choices you can make

[@roborob6033]

What about blow av temperament

[@dgb921]

I havnt been looking for a build BECAUSE THE GAMES NOT OUT YET

[@DavidVenters]

good video will come back to this later as will want to try different builds ive pre ordered game so its on my ps4 desktop taunting me with a timer

[@Robert399]

On any high single damage build, if you get the Confidence perk, is boosting crit chance a waste?

[@voicechatty]

Tried to find anything that confirmed how good Prismatic Hammer was - could not find. Changed keyword to Science and saw Fextralife build video. 20,000 damage fully charged power attack is WAY more than I expected! A nerf is surely coming, but it might not even be enough to dethrone it as best weapon in the game. Fextralife 4 Life!

[@johnherrera5261]

Hope so my level 9 character can one shot a mega mantiqueen woth the hammer with nothing but investments to my science skill and tinkering

[@Brakfast]

Your video for description says Time Sniper Build. Just a heads up

[@Fextralife]

Fixed, thanks!

[@Brakfast]

@@Fextralife 👍

[@Michael-590]

I’m looking forward to seeing this game on the Switch.

[@Mrblackfox966]

I know it been four years but dose this build work with the dlc science weapons??

[@tuffgong2568]

Charisma and Strength build in the works?

[@SoI_Badguy]

I dont know why, but the prismatic hammer is nowhere near as strong for me as everyone else. I so far have a level twenty-something character with a lvl 28 prismatic hammer, 100 in both two handed and science, and have both of the science weapon boosting perks. I also have max strength. I'm lucky if the heavy attack hits for more than 800 damage

[@nickkennedy6457]

Are you on PC? I'm in the same camp and I've seen a few people mention that the extreme damage is a console only bug, but for some reason they keep getting hassled by console people and told that they're doing it wrong.

[@SoI_Badguy]

@@nickkennedy6457 Yeah, I bought it from the epic games store on PC.

[@Ashenmor]

Hi fex just question how do you spec into single skills instead groups.

[@ViperPilotSleepy]

Once a skill hits 50 you can spec into specific skills in that grouping.

[@Ashenmor]

@@ViperPilotSleepy thanks mate

[@asdll76]

So whats up with equipment level? The higher is better? Are you able to increase the level of the equipment?

[@loganmcallister4635]

Yeah generally the higher the better and you can use workbenches to spend the in game currency to upgrade weapons and armor effectively increasing the level of them

[@asdll76]

@@loganmcallister4635 ah i see. Thanks for the tip.

[@ansonang7810]

I think this is out dated as their a science special delivery granade luancher with homing missiles

[@redcriminal7032]

Bringing 2H Melee up to 100 good or am I wasting points? I love the prismatic hammer.

[@charlesross6122]

since it keeps adding crit chance 100 seems like a good idea

[@johnherrera5261]

Science weapons do not benefit from the perks of their plweapon type as far as I have seen so literally at 100 science character with the hammer is the strongest character in the game since it allows you to dump stats into lockpicking speech etc without having to worry about money while also just being able to 1 shit everything the hammer is stupid broken

[@zeypheruk]

Waste as at 50 melee the hammer has 100% crit chance already

[@lanpad38]

This game have base/space ship build?? Or just weapons

[@Neverdeadly]

Allan Pad weapons, attributes, skills, perks and the way you communicate with NPC’s and the general world.

[@serafinvalencia2618]

How are you hitting 10k with the hammer, I'm only hitting 700

[@Ercarret]

Have you unlocked the charged attack in the 2--hand weapon skill? I poured everything I had into science without realizing that I had to put at least a few points into melee weapons as well. Otherwise you're just doing regular attacks and they are not particularly impressive. Once I raised that up to 20, my damage skyrocketed. There are also two perks that raise your science weapon damage by 50% each. Also make sure that the hammer is upgraded to max. Hopefully one of those tips helps you. :)

[@DabuTV]

There is no automatic plasma/laser rifle :'(

[@sergioperez1286]

Plasma mod on an LMG perhaps?

[@sebastianboyce678]

Just slap a plasma mod on an AR

[@williamwiese9963]

How do you change guns?????? Ease help

[@Fextralife]

It's triangle on PS4. I'll upload PC and Xbox One as soon as I can theouterworlds.wiki.fextralife.com/Controls

[@lizardking6501]

But dumb options in dialog ar so fun

[@Hangman1]

this wepons are more like TOYS than weapons :/ useless when you fight with 3+ enemy's

[@Hangman1]

Suryanto Tan need to check this hammer, I got every weapon now and I play gunslinger build but I never used melee in this game.

[@seanowens3153]

80 science bring ranged to 50 and you'll 1 tap everything with plasma rifle or carbine, slap the tech mod on advanced troop armor for Max protection and now enjoy how much of a cake walk every thing is, also game seems to be bugged on xbox, most people I have spoken to agreed they freeze walking into the final room. Major over hype on this game