Mysterious Stranger

Mysterious Stranger is a perk in Fallout 2, Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4 and Fallout 76.

Fallout and Fallout 2


The Mysterious Stranger will occasionally lend a hand in hostile random encounters. They can appear as either female or male, depending on the player character's sex.

Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas


The Mysterious Stranger has a 10% chance to appear when using V.A.T.S, and is exclusively male in both games, as well as any subsequent games.

Fallout 4


Increased chance of The Mysterious Stranger appearing in V.A.T.S., killing a single enemy instantly.

Fallout 76


Increased chance of the Mysterious Stranger appearing when using V.A.T.S.

Fallout: The Roleplaying Game


After spending a Luck point, Mysterious Strange appears to assist in combat.