Far Cry 5 Perks Breakdown

In Far Cry 5, the robust perk system allows you to enhance your character’s strength and abilities, making them more powerful and deadly. Many perks are familiar to returning players of the Far Cry series, while newcomers will have the opportunity to explore these exciting options for the first time. This guide will break down the perks in Far Cry 5, categorized into five key groups: Survivalist, Renegade, Assassin, Prepper, and Leader.

Survivalist Perks

• Human Fish (1 Point): Swim faster and hold your breath longer underwater. Works in Arcade.
• Fisher King (4 Points): Fish tire faster and unlock new types of flies for the Fishing Rod slot.
• Repair Torch (5 Points): Adds the Repair Torch to your utility wheel. Use it to open safes or repair vehicles.
• King of the Jungle (6 Points): Reduced damage from animal attacks, predators focus on other enemies, and prey animals are less likely to flee. Works in Arcade.
• Health Boost 1 (6 Points): Increases maximum health by 50%.
• Black Market (6 Points): Unlocks craftable explosives, special ammo, and more at shops.
• Health Boost 2 (7 Points): Increases maximum health by 100%.
• Health Boost 3 (8 Points): Increases maximum health by 150%.
• Harvest Master (8 Points): Doubles loot rewards from plants and animals.
• Health Boost 4 (9 Points): Increases maximum health by 200%.

Renegade Perks

• Parachute (1 Point): Unlocks the parachute to deploy when falling.
• Wingsuit (4 Points): Unlocks the wingsuit for use.
• Weapons Pro (6 Points): Improves reload, aim, and switch times for SMGs and shotguns. Also reduces sway and bullet spread. Works in Arcade.
• Heavy Weapon Mastery (6 Points): Improves reload, aim, and switch times for LMGs, launchers, and flamethrowers. Also reduces sway and bullet spread. Works in Arcade.
• Auto Repair (6 Points): Vehicles you drive will automatically repair themselves. Works in Arcade.
• Vehicle Buster (7 Points): Increases bullet damage to vehicles, especially with armor-piercing ammo. Works in Arcade.
• Rifle Mastery (7 Points): Improves reload, aim, and switch times for rifles and sniper rifles. Also reduces sway and bullet spread. Works in Arcade.
• Saboteur (7 Points): Set a vehicle’s hood on fire to make it explode in 10 seconds.
• Booby Trap (7 Points): Attach an explosive to your car that will detonate upon collision.
• Airdrop (10 Points): Unlocks air drops for fast traveling.

Assassin Perks

• Grapple (1 Point): Unlocks the grapple tool to use on specific spots.
• Nimble Fingers (4 Points): Speed up crafting, sabotage, disabling alarms, and opening safes. Works in Arcade.
• Sneaky Sprint (4 Points): Sprint faster while crouched. Works in Arcade.
• Master Blaster (5 Points): Reduces the components needed to craft remote proximity explosives by 50%.
• Takedown Mastery (6 Points): Unlocks chain, melee throw, and sidearm takedowns. Increases takedown range.
• Primal Mastery (6 Points): Speed up reload, aim, and switch times for bows and slingshots. Works in Arcade.
• Close Combat Mastery (6 Points): Melee weapons are sturdier, and you’ll reload and switch handguns and melee weapons faster. Works in Arcade.
• Locksmith (6 Points): Stealthily pick locks on safes and doors without keycards.
• Throwback (7 Points): Throw back incoming projectiles like grenades and dynamite.
• Ghost (7 Points): Reduce noise when walking, sprinting, or landing. Reduced fall damage. Works in Arcade.

Prepper Perks

• Close Combat Gear Bag (1 Point): Carry more handgun ammo and melee weapons. Works in Arcade.
• Journey Pack (7 Points): Carry more items, including up to 5 medkits. Works in Arcade.
• Tactical Ammo Bag (8 Points): Carry more SMG and shotgun ammo. Works in Arcade.
• Quiver (8 Points): Carry more arrows, including incendiary and explosive types. Works in Arcade.
• Additional Holster (8 Points): Adds a third weapon slot to your weapon wheel.
• Rifle Ammo Bag (9 Points): Carry more rifle and .50 cal ammo. Works in Arcade.
• Throwables Bag (9 Points): Carry more explosives, throwing knives, and bait. Works in Arcade.
• Special Ammo Bag (9 Points): Carry more armor-piercing, incendiary, and special rocket launcher ammo. Works in Arcade.
• Heavy Ammo Bag (9 Points): Carry more LMG, flamethrower, and rocket launcher ammo. Works in Arcade.
• Weapons Collector (9 Points): Add a fourth weapon slot to your weapon wheel.

Leader Perks

• Boomer (4 Points): Boomer returns faster after being injured.
• Sharky (4 Points): Sharky returns faster after being injured.
• Peaches (4 Points): Peaches returns faster after being injured.
• Jess (4 Points): Jess returns faster after being injured.
• Grace (4 Points): Grace returns faster after being injured.
• Hurk (4 Points): Hurk returns faster after being injured.
• Nick Rye (4 Points): Nick Rye returns faster after being injured.
• Adelaide (4 Points): Adelaide returns faster after being injured.
• Cheeseburger (4 Points): Cheeseburger returns after being injured.
• Leadership (6 Points): Unlock a second Guns for Hire slot in single-player.

Which Perks to Unlock First in Far Cry 5

Here are some essential perks to prioritize in the early stages of Far Cry 5:

1. Health Boost 1 (Survivalist): Increase your max health by 50%, helping you survive tougher fights.
2. Repair Torch (Survivalist): Repair vehicles and open safes for loot.
3. Parachute (Renegade): Unlock the parachute for safer jumps and easier exploration.
4. Grapple (Assassin): Access hard-to-reach areas and improve exploration.
5. Vehicle Buster (Renegade): Deal more damage to enemy vehicles, crucial for vehicle-focused missions.
6. Booby Trap (Renegade): Set explosive traps on enemy vehicles for stealthy takedowns.
7. Weapons Pro (Renegade): Reduce weapon sway and improve accuracy for SMGs and shotguns.
8. Close Combat Gear Bag (Prepper): Carry more handgun ammo and melee weapons for close encounters.
9. Leadership (Leader): Unlock an additional Guns for Hire slot to enhance your squad’s power.

These perks will help you survive, explore, and excel in combat throughout the game.

Unlocking Perk Points

Complete Challenges in the game to earn Perk Points, categorized into Assault, World, Guns for Hire, and Hunting. Use these points to upgrade your character’s abilities.

Now that you’re equipped with the best perks to enhance your gameplay, why not check out our guides on unlocking Nancy, getting the Pack Hunter Airplane, and unlocking the Militia outfit to further boost your experience in Far Cry 5?

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