In the Fallout universe, your character’s traits are influenced by their SPECIAL stats—Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck. Each stat ranges from 1 to 10, with 10 being the maximum. These numbers determine your character’s abilities and influence the traits you can select during character creation. For example, a high Intelligence stat allows you to choose perks that require a higher Intelligence level, enhancing your character’s capabilities.