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If you missed out on the first feature, Obsidian’s Favorite Character Builds for The Outer Worlds 2, you can check it out over here on Xbox Wire.
What’s better than a few? That’s right… more!
We’re back with even more of Obsidian’s favorite character builds for The Outer Worlds 2. From sharpshooters to smooth talkers, to something else that starts with S, we’re bringing you five new builds to help inspire your own role-playing creations. Like our glorious feature from earlier, we’re once again tapping the experts of Arcadia, The Outer Worlds 2 QA team, to share more of their favorite character builds with us here today.
If you’ve yet to experience it yourself, The Outer Worlds 2 features an array of character customization options that take Traits, Skills, Flaws, Backgrounds, and Perks to produce your very own soon-to-be hero (or menace). Later, as you dive further into the game, Perks and Flaws will tweak your character even further, giving you a gameplay experience that grows alongside you.
You can start playing The Outer Worlds 2 today for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, Battle.net, Steam, and PlayStation 5. It’s also an Xbox Play Anywhere title and available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Melee/Sneak focused build; Sneak kills make stacking Serial Killer easy.
“This build has high damage, survivability, and mobility. You get peak damage and survivability by running around and weaving in and out of a fight.” – Roberto Bautista, Obsidian QA Analyst
Sneaky snipey gunslinger who’s just trying to get by.
“I really love this build because it’s powerful enough to one-shot enemies from a distance when sneak-attacking. A bit more generalistic to get around, but it does have the most focus on sneak and guns.” – Kota Reyes, Obsidian QA Analyst
Masochistic scientist who’s addicted to Zyranium and inhalers.
“This build lets me survive tough encounters, thanks to the combination of Zyranium Armor and Zyranium-related perks.” – Oskar Miziński, QLOC FQA Tester
Clothing, crit explosive build based around Serendipitous Slayer and SMGs.
“I like when things shoot fast and I like when things explode, so the build is really fun to use.” – Michał Wiśniewski, QLOC FQA Tester
A white-haired man in his late 40s clad in light armor, wielding only melee weapons mostly a hammer shooting out shotgun slugs with each swing.
“It is a melee only build that was able to get me through the hardest difficulty despite the added challenge of restricted weaponry and only one companion.” – Mateusz Błażewicz, QLOC FQA Tester
The Outer Worlds 2 is available October 29 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, Battle.net, Steam, and PlayStation 5. It is an Xbox Play Anywhere title and available day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Xbox Game Studios
☆☆☆☆☆ 297
★★★★★
Get it now
Pre-order The Outer Worlds 2 Premium Edition now to get up to 5 days early access and the Commander Zane’s Anti-Monopolistic Battle Pack. The Outer Worlds 2 Premium Edition includes: – The Outer Worlds 2 base game – Up to 5 days early access – DLC Pass for 2 future story expansions* – Moon Man’s Corporate Appreciation Premium Prize Pack – Access to The Outer Worlds 2 Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack * Story expansions available as released The Outer Worlds 2 is the eagerly-awaited sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment (just look at the exciting number of dashes in this sentence!). Time to clear your calendar – get ready for an action-packed adventure with a new crew, new weapons, and new enemies in a new colony! So much newness! As a daring and most likely good-looking Earth Directorate agent, you must uncover the source of devastating rifts threatening to destroy all of humanity. Your investigation leads to Arcadia, home of skip drive technology, where the fate of the colony, and ultimately the entire galaxy, rests on your decisions – your strengths, your flaws, your crew, and the factions you choose to trust. Explore a New Frontier The Arcadia colony is engulfed in a factional war, as the Protectorate’s so-called benevolent rule is challenged by the rebellion of their religious order and a corporate invasion. As destructive rifts spread across the colony, each faction fights to control or close them for their own ends. Navigate diverse zones, uncover hidden lore, and shape the fate of a system on the brink! Your Commander, Your Way Build your character with the abilities and choices that reflect your playstyle. The colony reacts to your every move, crafting a narrative that’s yours to own -whether you’re a disciple of diplomacy, an astute strategist, a crusader for chaos, or something different altogether. And yes, you can dumb! Enlist Your Companions Recruit companions with unique traits, backgrounds and goals. Whether you choose to help them achieve their ambitions or steer them toward your own objectives, your influence shapes their growth (or death), making them an integral part of the immersive story you create together.
Xbox Game Studios
☆☆☆☆☆ 52
★★★★★
Get it now
Pre-order The Outer Worlds 2 Premium Upgrade Edition now to get up to 5 days early access and the Commander Zane’s Anti-Monopolistic Battle Pack. Upgrade* from Standard Edition and receive the following content: – Up to 5 days early access – DLC Pass for 2 future story expansions** – Moon Man’s Corporate Appreciation Premium Prize Pack – Access to The Outer Worlds 2 Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack *Requires base game or Xbox Game Pass membership (PC or Ultimate only), all sold separately. The Outer Worlds 2 is the eagerly-awaited sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment (just look at the exciting number of dashes in this sentence!). Time to clear your calendar – get ready for an action-packed adventure with a new crew, new weapons, and new enemies in a new colony! So much newness! As a daring and most likely good-looking Earth Directorate agent, you must uncover the source of devastating rifts threatening to destroy all of humanity. Your investigation leads to Arcadia, home of skip drive technology, where the fate of the colony, and ultimately the entire galaxy, rests on your decisions – your strengths, your flaws, your crew, and the factions you choose to trust. Explore a New Frontier The Arcadia colony is engulfed in a factional war, as the Protectorate’s so-called benevolent rule is challenged by the rebellion of their religious order and a corporate invasion. As destructive rifts spread across the colony, each faction fights to control or close them for their own ends. Navigate diverse zones, uncover hidden lore, and shape the fate of a system on the brink! Your Commander, Your Way Build your character with the abilities and choices that reflect your playstyle. The colony reacts to your every move, crafting a narrative that’s yours to own -whether you’re a disciple of diplomacy, an astute strategist, a crusader for chaos, or something different altogether. And yes, you can dumb! Enlist Your Companions Recruit companions with unique traits, backgrounds and goals. Whether you choose to help them achieve their ambitions or steer them toward your own objectives, your influence shapes their growth (or death), making them an integral part of the immersive story you create together.
Xbox Game Studios
☆☆☆☆☆ 275
★★★★★
Get it now
Pre-order The Outer Worlds 2 now to receive the Commander Zane’s Anti-Monopolistic Battle Pack at launch. The Outer Worlds 2 is the eagerly-awaited sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment (just look at the exciting number of dashes in this sentence!). Time to clear your calendar – get ready for an action-packed adventure with a new crew, new weapons, and new enemies in a new colony! So much newness! As a daring and most likely good-looking Earth Directorate agent, you must uncover the source of devastating rifts threatening to destroy all of humanity. Your investigation leads to Arcadia, home of skip drive technology, where the fate of the colony, and ultimately the entire galaxy, rests on your decisions – your strengths, your flaws, your crew, and the factions you choose to trust. Explore a New Frontier The Arcadia colony is engulfed in a factional war, as the Protectorate’s so-called benevolent rule is challenged by the rebellion of their religious order and a corporate invasion. As destructive rifts spread across the colony, each faction fights to control or close them for their own ends. Navigate diverse zones, uncover hidden lore, and shape the fate of a system on the brink! Your Commander, Your Way Build your character with the abilities and choices that reflect your playstyle. The colony reacts to your every move, crafting a narrative that’s yours to own -whether you’re a disciple of diplomacy, an astute strategist, a crusader for chaos, or something different altogether. And yes, you can dumb! Enlist Your Companions Recruit companions with unique traits, backgrounds and goals. Whether you choose to help them achieve their ambitions or steer them toward your own objectives, your influence shapes their growth (or death), making them an integral part of the immersive story you create together.
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More of Obsidian’s Favorite Character Builds for The Outer Worlds 2
Summary
- We’re back with even more of Obsidian’s QA team’s favorite character builds for The Outer Worlds 2, helping to inspire your own adventures in Arcadia.
- Pick up The Outer Worlds 2 Premium Edition to gain access to Commander Zane’s Anti-Monopolistic Battle Pack. The Premium Edition also includes a DLC Pass for two future story expansions, Moon Man’s Corporate Appreciation Premium Prize Pack, and more!
- The Outer Worlds 2 is available now for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, Battle.net, Steam, and PlayStation 5. It is an Xbox Play Anywhere title and available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
If you missed out on the first feature, Obsidian’s Favorite Character Builds for The Outer Worlds 2, you can check it out over here on Xbox Wire.
What’s better than a few? That’s right… more!
We’re back with even more of Obsidian’s favorite character builds for The Outer Worlds 2. From sharpshooters to smooth talkers, to something else that starts with S, we’re bringing you five new builds to help inspire your own role-playing creations. Like our glorious feature from earlier, we’re once again tapping the experts of Arcadia, The Outer Worlds 2 QA team, to share more of their favorite character builds with us here today.
If you’ve yet to experience it yourself, The Outer Worlds 2 features an array of character customization options that take Traits, Skills, Flaws, Backgrounds, and Perks to produce your very own soon-to-be hero (or menace). Later, as you dive further into the game, Perks and Flaws will tweak your character even further, giving you a gameplay experience that grows alongside you.
You can start playing The Outer Worlds 2 today for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, Battle.net, Steam, and PlayStation 5. It’s also an Xbox Play Anywhere title and available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Nimbus
Melee/Sneak focused build; Sneak kills make stacking Serial Killer easy.
“This build has high damage, survivability, and mobility. You get peak damage and survivability by running around and weaving in and out of a fight.” – Roberto Bautista, Obsidian QA Analyst
- Companions: VALERIE, Tristan, Inez, Niles
- Background: Renegade
- Traits: Lucky, Nimble, Sickly
- Skills: Melee, Sneak, Lockpick, Hack, Medical
- Perks: Assassin, Ghost, Ninja, Trophy Hunter, Pickpocket, Pharm-thusiast, Run and Hitter, Psychopath, Restricted Access, Echoing Blows, Pitch/Tossball Hacker, Automech Jammer, Serial Killer, Tit for Tat, Vital Striker
- Flaws: Anger Mismanagement, Easily Distracted, N-Radiated, Teetotaler, Treacherous, Dangerously Curious, Energy Hog, Technophobia
- Weapons: Bred Knife, Wham-Bam!, The Simplifier, Rookie’s Reward
- Armor: Dead Man’s Jacket
- Helmet: Covert Venetian Mask
Kota
Sneaky snipey gunslinger who’s just trying to get by.
“I really love this build because it’s powerful enough to one-shot enemies from a distance when sneak-attacking. A bit more generalistic to get around, but it does have the most focus on sneak and guns.” – Kota Reyes, Obsidian QA Analyst
- Companions: Aza and Marisol
- Background: Roustabout
- Traits: Brilliant
- Skills: Guns, Sneak, Lockpick, Hack, Medical, Observation, Science, Explosives
- Perks: Point Blank Artist, Pitch/Tossball Winger, Trophy Hunter, Sharpshooter, Ghost, Assassin, Pickpocket, Restricted Access, Crabble Rancher, Silent Steps, Eden Windage, Stalker, Through the Keyhole, Suppressionist, Penetrating Shots, Scrabbles, Serial Enthusiast, Art Enthusiast III, Mentally Refreshed, Convictions Believer
- Flaws: Teetotaler, Treacherous, Dangerously Curious
- Weapons: The Simplifier, The Oracle, Feedback Cannon, Kaur’s Corroder, Chainspark Cannon
- Armor: Dead Man’s Jacket
- Helmet: Burnished Gas Slinger Helm
Pryce
Masochistic scientist who’s addicted to Zyranium and inhalers.
“This build lets me survive tough encounters, thanks to the combination of Zyranium Armor and Zyranium-related perks.” – Oskar Miziński, QLOC FQA Tester
- Companions: Marisol and Inez
- Background: Roustabout
- Traits: Suave, Resilient, Sickly
- Skills: Medical, Science
- Perks: Zyranium Powered, Zyranium Absorption, Inhaler Overload, Pharm-thusiast, Crash Recovery, Lasting High, Connoisseur, Caustic Researcher, Electro-Therapist, Hungry Guns, N-Radiator, Contingency Screen, Canon Crusader
- Flaws: Drug Addiction, Luddite
- Weapons: Shock Assault Rifle, The Goomerang, Big Bang
- Armor: Zyranium Automech Suit
- Helmet: Malpractice
Shelby
Clothing, crit explosive build based around Serendipitous Slayer and SMGs.
“I like when things shoot fast and I like when things explode, so the build is really fun to use.” – Michał Wiśniewski, QLOC FQA Tester
- Companions: Niles and Tristan
- Background: Roustabout
- Traits: Lucky, Nimble, Dumb
- Skills: Guns, Explosives, Lockpick, Science
- Perks: Trophy Hunter, Rapid Recharge, Serendipitous Slayer, Secret Recipe, Contingency Screen, Deep Drums, Crabble Rancher, Pickpocket, Ninja, Hail of Lead, Demolitionist, Lucky Strikes
- Flaws: Overprepared, Drug Addict, Bad Knees
- Weapons: Machine Pistol and Autospray SMG (both with Double Barrel and Explosive rounds), Rocket Pistol with Advanced Mag
- Armor: Clothing for style. DeVries clothing being my favorite
- Helmet: Anything that suits the fashion. Crit headgear would be more optimized but I like Cowboy Hats way too much
Nero’s Father (Vergil)
A white-haired man in his late 40s clad in light armor, wielding only melee weapons mostly a hammer shooting out shotgun slugs with each swing.
“It is a melee only build that was able to get me through the hardest difficulty despite the added challenge of restricted weaponry and only one companion.” – Mateusz Błażewicz, QLOC FQA Tester
- Companions: VALERIE
- Background: Lawbringer
- Traits: Brawny, Nimble, Dumb
- Skills: Melee, Sneak, Medical, Science, Speech
- Perks: Bullet Shield, Pharm-Thusiast, Assassin, Ninja, Rapid Recharge, Space Ranger, Inhaler Overload, Shrug it Off, Psychopath, Serial Killer, Slow-More, Run and Hitter, Zyranium Absorption, Pitch/Tossball Hacker, Tit for Tat, Serial Dabbler, Art Enthusiast I-V, Mentally Refreshed
- Flaws: Treacherous, Foot-in-Mouth Syndrome, Anger Mismanagement, Tunnel Vision
- Weapons: Wham-Bam, Prototype N-Radiated Scythe
- Armor: Prescience
- Helmet: Sprat Hat
The Outer Worlds 2 is available October 29 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, Battle.net, Steam, and PlayStation 5. It is an Xbox Play Anywhere title and available day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
The Outer Worlds 2 Preorder Premium Edition
Xbox Game Studios
☆☆☆☆☆ 297
★★★★★
Get it now
Pre-order The Outer Worlds 2 Premium Edition now to get up to 5 days early access and the Commander Zane’s Anti-Monopolistic Battle Pack. The Outer Worlds 2 Premium Edition includes: – The Outer Worlds 2 base game – Up to 5 days early access – DLC Pass for 2 future story expansions* – Moon Man’s Corporate Appreciation Premium Prize Pack – Access to The Outer Worlds 2 Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack * Story expansions available as released The Outer Worlds 2 is the eagerly-awaited sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment (just look at the exciting number of dashes in this sentence!). Time to clear your calendar – get ready for an action-packed adventure with a new crew, new weapons, and new enemies in a new colony! So much newness! As a daring and most likely good-looking Earth Directorate agent, you must uncover the source of devastating rifts threatening to destroy all of humanity. Your investigation leads to Arcadia, home of skip drive technology, where the fate of the colony, and ultimately the entire galaxy, rests on your decisions – your strengths, your flaws, your crew, and the factions you choose to trust. Explore a New Frontier The Arcadia colony is engulfed in a factional war, as the Protectorate’s so-called benevolent rule is challenged by the rebellion of their religious order and a corporate invasion. As destructive rifts spread across the colony, each faction fights to control or close them for their own ends. Navigate diverse zones, uncover hidden lore, and shape the fate of a system on the brink! Your Commander, Your Way Build your character with the abilities and choices that reflect your playstyle. The colony reacts to your every move, crafting a narrative that’s yours to own -whether you’re a disciple of diplomacy, an astute strategist, a crusader for chaos, or something different altogether. And yes, you can dumb! Enlist Your Companions Recruit companions with unique traits, backgrounds and goals. Whether you choose to help them achieve their ambitions or steer them toward your own objectives, your influence shapes their growth (or death), making them an integral part of the immersive story you create together.
The Outer Worlds 2 Premium Preorder Upgrade
Xbox Game Studios
☆☆☆☆☆ 52
★★★★★
Get it now
Pre-order The Outer Worlds 2 Premium Upgrade Edition now to get up to 5 days early access and the Commander Zane’s Anti-Monopolistic Battle Pack. Upgrade* from Standard Edition and receive the following content: – Up to 5 days early access – DLC Pass for 2 future story expansions** – Moon Man’s Corporate Appreciation Premium Prize Pack – Access to The Outer Worlds 2 Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack *Requires base game or Xbox Game Pass membership (PC or Ultimate only), all sold separately. The Outer Worlds 2 is the eagerly-awaited sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment (just look at the exciting number of dashes in this sentence!). Time to clear your calendar – get ready for an action-packed adventure with a new crew, new weapons, and new enemies in a new colony! So much newness! As a daring and most likely good-looking Earth Directorate agent, you must uncover the source of devastating rifts threatening to destroy all of humanity. Your investigation leads to Arcadia, home of skip drive technology, where the fate of the colony, and ultimately the entire galaxy, rests on your decisions – your strengths, your flaws, your crew, and the factions you choose to trust. Explore a New Frontier The Arcadia colony is engulfed in a factional war, as the Protectorate’s so-called benevolent rule is challenged by the rebellion of their religious order and a corporate invasion. As destructive rifts spread across the colony, each faction fights to control or close them for their own ends. Navigate diverse zones, uncover hidden lore, and shape the fate of a system on the brink! Your Commander, Your Way Build your character with the abilities and choices that reflect your playstyle. The colony reacts to your every move, crafting a narrative that’s yours to own -whether you’re a disciple of diplomacy, an astute strategist, a crusader for chaos, or something different altogether. And yes, you can dumb! Enlist Your Companions Recruit companions with unique traits, backgrounds and goals. Whether you choose to help them achieve their ambitions or steer them toward your own objectives, your influence shapes their growth (or death), making them an integral part of the immersive story you create together.
The Outer Worlds 2 Standard Preorder Edition
Xbox Game Studios
☆☆☆☆☆ 275
★★★★★
Get it now
Pre-order The Outer Worlds 2 now to receive the Commander Zane’s Anti-Monopolistic Battle Pack at launch. The Outer Worlds 2 is the eagerly-awaited sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment (just look at the exciting number of dashes in this sentence!). Time to clear your calendar – get ready for an action-packed adventure with a new crew, new weapons, and new enemies in a new colony! So much newness! As a daring and most likely good-looking Earth Directorate agent, you must uncover the source of devastating rifts threatening to destroy all of humanity. Your investigation leads to Arcadia, home of skip drive technology, where the fate of the colony, and ultimately the entire galaxy, rests on your decisions – your strengths, your flaws, your crew, and the factions you choose to trust. Explore a New Frontier The Arcadia colony is engulfed in a factional war, as the Protectorate’s so-called benevolent rule is challenged by the rebellion of their religious order and a corporate invasion. As destructive rifts spread across the colony, each faction fights to control or close them for their own ends. Navigate diverse zones, uncover hidden lore, and shape the fate of a system on the brink! Your Commander, Your Way Build your character with the abilities and choices that reflect your playstyle. The colony reacts to your every move, crafting a narrative that’s yours to own -whether you’re a disciple of diplomacy, an astute strategist, a crusader for chaos, or something different altogether. And yes, you can dumb! Enlist Your Companions Recruit companions with unique traits, backgrounds and goals. Whether you choose to help them achieve their ambitions or steer them toward your own objectives, your influence shapes their growth (or death), making them an integral part of the immersive story you create together.
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