Fallout 4 Character Creation

In Fallout 4, the creation and development of the Sole Survivor is under the player's control. The decisions made at character creation and at level-ups, as well as the gameplay choices being made, contribute to the player character's specific character build.

SPECIAL
During the quest War Never Changes, one will be able to choose the initial SPECIAL, which have a direct effect on:
 * which perks will become available to player character at level-ups.
 * player character's derived statistics.

SPECIAL stats can be raised during the game by:
 * choosing to improve them at level up;
 * finding bobbleheads;
 * finding You're SPECIAL!;
 * wearing clothing and armor items;

The maximum value for a SPECIAL stat during character creation is 10.

Perks
Chosen perks have a variety of gameplay effects.

Which perks become available to player character depends on
 * the player character's level.
 * the SPECIAL stats.

The player character gets to choose one perk or improve a special stat one point at every level-up.

Equipment
Armor and clothing can have a direct effect on the SPECIAL stats but will not fulfill any SPECIAL requirements for perks.