Charisma is one of the seven primary statistics in the SPECIAL system.
Gameplay
Charisma in New Vegas modifies Barter, Speech and Companion Nerve. Companion Nerve gives each companion in the party +5% to their damage and armor, up to a maximum of +50% at 10 Charisma. Regardless of Barter or Speech level, some interactions will not be available with a too low Charisma.
Increasing
Permanent
- Charisma Implant available at the New Vegas Medical Clinic (+1)
- Intense Training perk (+1)
Completing the quest The Apocalypse or The End will allow raising any one primary statistic by 1.
Temporary
- Alcohol (effects do not stack)
- Absinthe, Beer, Jake Juice, Scotch, Vodka, Whiskey, Wine (+1 - +3 depending on Survival skill)
- Irradiated Beer, Irradiated Scotch, Irradiated Whiskey (+1 - +3 depending on Survival skill)
Large Wasteland Tequila, Wasteland Tequila (+1 - +3 depending on Survival skill)- Moonshine (+2)
- Apparel
- Chems
- Mentats (+1)
- Ant Queen Pheromones (+3)
- Party Time Mentats (+5)
- Traits
Claustrophobia (+1 while outdoors, but -1 indoors)- Early Bird (+2 between 6am and 12pm, but -1 between 6pm and 6am)
- Meat of Champions perk (+1 for 60 seconds after eating a corpse.)
- "Mood Light" (+2 for 12 hours or until the player uses the "Smart Lights")
Decreasing
Perks
| Perk | Requirement | Level | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferocious Loyalty | 6 | 6 | — |
| Animal Friend | 6 | 10 | Survival 45 |
Effected Dialogue
| Index | NPC | Reward | Speech Challenge | Prompt | Reply | Outcome | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296 | Agent Keller | VFreeformMcCarranNVNCRAgentKellerTopic013 | Charisma (7) | -- | Yes | Hey, I'm just the messenger. I didn't know anything about this. | You know what? I believe you. | ||
| 398 | Boomer Kid 1 | VFreeformNellisNellisBoomerKid01Topic001 | Charisma (7) | -- | Yes | [Offer Toy Rocket] Hey there. I have a nice toy rocket for you. | This is spiffy! Thanks! | ||
| 399 | Boomer Kid 1 | VFreeformNellisNellisBoomerKid01Topic006 | Charisma (7) | -- | Yes | That's right. I've battled giant mutated animals, crazed raiders, and braved many other dangers. | {Awed}Wow, you sound {emphasized}awesome. | ||
| 400 | Boomer Kid 2 | VFreeformNellisNellisBoomerKid02Topic000 | Charisma (7) | -- | Yes | You don't need toys, I bet you can get a fun game of Boomers and targets. | That is a neat idea. I'll be the spotter. I'll find someone to play the target. | ||
| 401 | Boomer Kid 2 | VFreeformNellisNellisBoomerKid02Topic001 | Charisma (7) | -- | Yes | [Offer Toy Rocket] I found this rocket toy you can have. | A rocket! Yay! {Rocket sounds} Vrooom! | ||
| 402 | Boomer Kid 3 | VFreeformNellisNellisBoomerKid03Topic000 | Charisma (7) | -- | Yes | [Offer Dinosaur Toy] Oh, then I bet you'd love this dinosaur toy. | I sure would! Thanks a billion! | ||
| 403 | Boomer Kid 3 | VFreeformNellisNellisBoomerKid03Topic001 | Charisma (7) | -- | Yes | I'm a vicious velociraptor. ROAR! | Ooo, you know a lot about dinosaurs. | ||
| 404 | Boomer Kid 4 | VFreeformNellisNellisBoomerKid04Topic000 | Charisma (7) | -- | Yes | I bet when you get bigger you'll be able to fly your own plane. | You bet I will, I'm almost old enough to fly in the VR sims. That'll be awesome! | ||
| 405 | Boomer Kid 4 | VFreeformNellisNellisBoomerKid04Topic002 | Charisma (7) | -- | Yes | Mission control, you can't fly without a rocket. Here take this toy rocket. | This is spiffy! Thanks! | ||
| 406 | Boomer Kid 5 | VFreeformNellisNellisBoomerKid05Topic000 | Charisma (7) | -- | Yes | I have no money for your toll, surely you will let a fair traveller pass through your gate. | {Thoughtful}Very well traveller{difficulty with the word}. You may pass.{laughs} | ||
| 407 | Boomer Kid 5 | VFreeformNellisNellisBoomerKid05Topic002 | Charisma (7) | -- | Yes | [Offer Toy Rocket] Hmm, will this rocket cover my toll? | You may pass! | ||
| 408 | Boomer Kid 6 | VFreeformNellisNellisBoomerKid06Topic000 | Charisma (7) | -- | Yes | [Offer Toy Dinosaur] Woah there Red-Brick, why don't you box with this dinosaur toy. | Great! I've been wanting a new toy! | ||
| 409 | Boomer Kid 6 | VFreeformNellisNellisBoomerKid06Topic001 | Charisma (7) | -- | Yes | <Mock Surrender> Woah, no way I'm fighting with the mighty Red-Brick. | You better believe it. I'll knock your block off! | ||
| 410 | Boomer Kid 7 | VFreeformNellisNellisBoomerKid07Topic000 | Charisma (7) | -- | Yes | Oh mighty Fantoma, I hope one day I can fight for the forces of good by your side! | Yes! It has been a long time since La Fantoma had a good sidekick! | ||
| 411 | Boomer Kid 7 | VFreeformNellisNellisBoomerKid07Topic001 | Charisma (7) | -- | Yes | I believe La Fantoma could use a rocket toy to enhancer her flight. | La Fantoma needs no rocket... But this one is pretty awesome! | ||
| 504 | Corporal Betsy | VFreeformMcCarran31ECorporalBetsyTopic006 | Female & Charisma (7) | -- | No | Yup. Lot of people make that connection. Big gun. Sniper. Some people don't even need to ask. | Don't take this the wrong way, but girl, it's a damn good thing you're hot. That sarcasm blew right over your head, didn't it? | ||
| 505 | Corporal Betsy | VFreeformMcCarran31ECorporalBetsyTopic009 | Female & Charisma (7) | -- | No | Yeah. We spot for each other, watch each other's backs. Usually works pretty well, unless you get paired up with an asshole. | Thing is, there's a lot of assholes in the army. Now if they paired me up with somebody who looks like you... | ||
| 506 | Corporal Betsy | VFreeformMcCarran31ECorporalBetsyTopic010 | Female & Charisma (7) | -- | No | Hah! You're not as dumb as I thought you'd be. We got the same sense of humor. | Hah! See, we've even got the same sense of humor. I like a girl who doesn't piss me off after sex. | ||
| 507 | Corporal Betsy | VFreeformMcCarran31ECorporalBetsyTopic016 | Female & Charisma (7) | -- | No | Yeah. Try not to get killed. | You don't have to leave, girl. Better yet, come and find me when I'm off duty. | ||
| 513 | Corporal Sterling | VFreeformMcCarran31ECorporalSterlingTopic001 | Female & Charisma (7) | -- | No | It's true. I've got a memorable face. | You're a fine-looking woman, no doubt about that. But I'm looking a little deeper than the skin, if you take my meaning. |
Level Statistics
| Value | Name | Companion Armor & Damage | Skill Modifiers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Misanthrope | +5% | Barter/Speech +2 |
| 2 | Old Hermit | +10% | Barter/Speech +4 |
| 3 | Creepy Undertaker | +15% | Barter/Speech +6 |
| 4 | Peevish Librarian | +20% | Barter/Speech +8 |
| 5 | Substitute Teacher | +25% | Barter/Speech +10 |
| 6 | Cheery Salesman | +30% | Barter/Speech +12 |
| 7 | Diplomat | +35% | Barter/Speech +14 |
| 8 | Movie Star | +40% | Barter/Speech +16 |
| 9 | Casanova | +45% | Barter/Speech +18 |
| 10 | Cult Leader | +50% | Barter/Speech +20 |
Notes
- If the Courier's Charisma stat is the most extreme (highest or lowest), Doc Mitchell will either comment "them bullets didn't affect your charm none" (for highest) or about frontal lobe damage (for lowest).
- A Charisma of 7 is needed to get more dialogue options with the Mini Boomers, these options are otherwise hidden.
- A female Courier who also has a Charisma of 7 or higher can flirt with Corporal Betsy in Camp McCarran.