Aimed Shot

An aimed shot, or targeted shot, allows the shooter to aim at a specific part of a target's body during combat. The accuracy of these shots depends on the desired target - the torso and limbs are easy to hit, while the eyes and head are harder. Using an aimed shot instead of a regular one increases the chance of a critical hit. The bonus effects of an aimed shot can only be activated during a critical hit. It is used by right-clicking the weapon display or hitting the N key until a crosshair shows.

With the Fast Shot trait, aimed shots cannot be done.

Use
It is best to target the most appropriate area for which accuracy is 95%. "Most appropriate area" will vary based on the situation.

In a defensive situation, it is best to disarm or disable the enemy as fast as possible. In such situations, the highest priority areas to target should be:
 * Legs: Prevent an opponent from pursuing!
 * Arms: Crippling one arm will prevent an opponent from using a two-handed or heavy weapon.
 * Run: Without 95% ACC for any of the above, run.

In a first-strike situation, it is usually best to strike the deadliest blow possible. Go for the:
 * Eyes, does the most damage possible, and gives a critical bonus for a surprise attack!
 * Head, only for un-helmeted opponents.
 * Torso, only for unarmored opponents.
 * Groin, only for armored enemies where a headshot is not possible.

Torso
Modified Accuracy: 0% ''(Fallout 1) Effects: Additional damage. Possible armor-ignoring effect.

Legs
Modified Accuracy: -20% ''(Fallout 1) Effects: Chance to cripple a leg.

Arms
Modified Accuracy: -30% ''(Fallout 1) Effects: Chance to cripple an arm. Slightly more damage.

Groin
Modified Accuracy: -30% ''(Fallout 1) Effects: Slightly more damage. Almost always Damage ignores armor.

Head
Modified Accuracy: -40% ''(Fallout 1) Summary: Additional Damage. Opponents may be knocked out. Bypasses armor for characters without helmets.

Eyes
Modified Accuracy: -60% ''(Fallout 1) Effects: Additional damage. Chance to blind opponents.

Gallery
Fallout and Fallout 2 have a couple of targeting renders for the Pip-Boy 2000. Fallout Tactics has a slightly different renders because of using a 2000 B.E.

Fallout Tactics
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