Best starting build in Fallout 4

The reference material provided doesn't contain specific details about starting builds, SPECIAL stat recommendations, or perk priorities for Fallout 4. However, based on the character creation information available, here's what can be confirmed to help you plan your start.

When the Vault-Tec rep visits your pre-war home, you'll allocate your starting SPECIAL stats. Each of the seven attributes begins at 1, and you have 21 additional points to distribute — giving you 28 total. You can also grab one more free point from the You're SPECIAL! book found in Sanctuary after leaving Vault 111, bringing your effective starting total to 29.

Here are the key things to keep in mind when planning your build:

• SPECIAL stats gate your perks. Every perk in the game requires a minimum level in a specific SPECIAL attribute, so plan around the perks you want most and make sure your starting stats support them.
• There is no level cap. Given enough time, any character will eventually trend toward maxed stats. That said, early investment still matters because you won't unlock key perks until you meet their SPECIAL requirements.
• You can raise SPECIAL during play. Bobbleheads, the You're SPECIAL! book, and spending level-up points on stats (instead of perks) all let you grow your SPECIAL over time — so you aren't locked in forever.
• Armor and clothing can boost SPECIAL stats temporarily, but those bonuses won't count toward meeting perk requirements.
• You get one choice per level-up — either a new perk or a +1 to a SPECIAL stat — so every level matters early on.

Since there's no level cap, Fallout 4 is fairly forgiving in the long run, but front-loading the SPECIAL stats relevant to your playstyle (combat, stealth, crafting, etc.) will make the early game significantly smoother.