Your ideas for unique and original Perks. GO!

I am the Ubermensch/I am Bulletproof: two-pony perk, (if capable of using magic), you now have the ability to cast a temporary skintight shield over you and one other member of your party for roughly 5 minutes before needing to recharge.

(yes, tf2 Ubercharge in FOE)

A Team Of Wild Ponies: When you're working with at least two other ponies, you get bonuses to all skills. When you're not, you get negatives to all skills.

In The Clinch: When the chips are down, you can increase any SPECIAL stat by +1 for half an hour. After that half hour, you're at -1 to all SPECIAL stats and you lose any perk bonuses for the next twenty-four hours. Good luck.

Blinkered: If you've got a mission, doing things to achieve it will effectively be at +1 Perception and +1 Intelligence. While you don't have a mission -- or if you deviate from it to chase something else down -- you're at -2 Intelligence until you get back to the mission you've got.

Lucky When It Counts: When calculated for injury, you gain +1 Luck. When calculated for anything else, you get -2 Luck.

(These are from my currently unreleased sidefic, Long Shadows.)

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Blind Bag: Get 25 extra stat points placed randomly in your skills.

Packrat: All items of 10 kg or less weigh only half of what they say.

Tunnel Vision: When looking down scopes, you get +25% Damage, +10% Accuracy, but it also consumes 30% more Action Points.

Slendermane: A strange creature from a dream you can't remember has followed you into the waking world... Good thing it's on your side. Whenever an enemy's in your blind spot, there is a chance that a mysterious being will descend upon them for you. (Also, this Slendermane is basically a male Alicorn from The Goddess, that went completely crazy, and is suffering from taint. Thus, the tentacles. But it's still highly effective, if shy as all fuck.)

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Slendermane, Slendermane,
all the slavers try to run,
Slendermane, Slendermane,
to him it's part of the fun!

Ok, most of the one's I've been using can probably be considered unique xD So here goes:

Sharp Eye – You can detect (most of the time) when other ponies are lying to you if you can look them in the eye. (Hmmm, I need to use this one more....)

Loose Cannon – Thrown weapons (like grenades) can now be thrown 20% farther, and with 20% more accuracy

Sixth Sense – You can tell when somepony is carefully aiming at you, giving you a small chance to dodge.

Lead Belly – After long exposure to radiation, and surviving, you gain +20% to radiation resistance. (I believe this one is from the games, but am far too lazy to look it up)

Story of a Broken Heart – The recovery of your journal grants you a greater understanding of your past, increasing your mental willpower. (This one is a story perk)

Quick Striker – All attacks with melee weapons are 20% faster.

1094637 Yeah, and Lead Belly does 50%, I believe.

Yeah:

50% less radiation when drinking irradiated water

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Good to know, but I'm not limiting it to drinking dirty water, so the drop in effectiveness evens things out a bit.

1094726 Yeah, New Vegas actually has it spread across all food items.

God of Loot- can move normally while over encumbered but the items causing must have a value or over 150 caps or be unique items

I'm the Juggernaut- gain a 15% movement speed and 10% unarmed bonus and +5 DT (30%, 20% and +10 with second rank) while wearing heavy armor class helmets and using unarmed weapons. suffer -5 DT while equipped with any other headwear.

Living Nightmare- experience is tripled at night, but at what cost? (enemies now have a 3% chance to turn into "Nightmare Touched" versions at when defeated at night potentially tripling their stats

Living Legacy- your mentor may no longer be with you, but you've taken up his mantle (and maybe some other stuff he didnt need anymore). +1 to all specials and 15% bonus to speech (as long as its a choice you mentor would have made) checks while wearing your mentor's equipment.

Gifted Marksman- the first shot in SATS (or similar modes) with a scoped weapon will gain a 20% bonus to hit chance and crit damage.

Smiling Jack- gain 40% damage bonus to knives, and unique dialogue options while holding a knife

This should be stickied or linked in the character creation thread.

I just wanted to comment on this but then I realised how long it had been...

...Is there an upward limit? Be careful what you wish for...

Basic Discovery/Level Up Perks

Lethal Light Show -- Your tinkering with lasers have allowed you to transform one beam into multiple beams. You can now craft Prisms and Beam Splitters for your Magic Energy Weapons. The effectiveness of these beams stacks with the Lapidarist Perk increasing overall damage of each beam by +30.

Lapidarist -- You are a Gemcutter first, and an Officer second. You can create your own Gemstones from Crystals at Crafting Tables. Each Rank of the Lapidarist Perk unlocks more crafting plans and only appears after collecting 3 issues of Applied Gemstones. Magazines.

Lapidarist (Rank 1) -- You now know the difference between a Ruby and a Rhinestone. You can now both craft and repair rings, bracers, necklaces, trinkets, talismans, earrings, and headwear that offer stat increases and unique abilities.

Lapidarist (Rank 2) -- You are a horseshoe in for getting that Rocktorate Degree, we haven't had one of those in over One-Hundred years. You can now craft Gemstone Sockets for all of your pre-existing equipment to place enchanted gemstones inside of to enhance their properties. All Magical Energy Weapons now deal an additional +15% Damage. You can now view the contents of Memory Orbs you or your companions have collected.

Lapidarist (Rank 3) -- You've never been to the Crystal Empire before, but somehow you've managed to surpass the very best of them. Standing close to a Xenotech Star will now open the option to upgrade your Magical Energy Weapons into Xenotech Weapons, you can now view the contents of Xenotech Crystals you have collected.

Lapidarist (Rank 4) -- Basking in the radiance of the Greater Breath has unleashed your full potential. You feel as though Andrealphus is now smiling upon you! All Magic Energy Weapons and Xenotech Weapons deal +50% Damage, and any successful shots now ignore all Damage Resistance bonuses for the first 120 seconds after you enter combat.

Fireteam Mom (Rank 1) -- Teamwork makes the Dream work! Your PipBuck workload can now manage the Perk benefits from up to 5 Companions at a time. All active Companion Perks now have a +15% efficiency. Perk automatically unlocks after reaching Perk Rank 2 with any Five Companions you have unlocked.

Fireteam Mom (Rank 2) -- Your forces and influence grows further. Your PipBuck workload can now manage the Perk benefits from up to 10 Companions at a time. All Active Companion Perks now have a +30% efficiency.

Post-War Employee Of The Month -- From Enclave Maintenance Ensign to a fully-certified Cloudshipwright, you have come a long way Goldilocks. Dad would be proud of you. You can now craft a fully functional personal Cloudship for you and your Companions to use.

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Magazine-Based Perks.

Applied Gemstones Issues -- Bonuses to Magical Energy Weapons skill.

Gorgeous Gems and Where to Mine Them. -- Increases the number of Crystals and Gemstones you can discover while mining. Along with what veins have higher-quality gemstones in them.

Secrets of The Canterlot Vaults Revealed. -- You learned what sort of Enchantments can be applied to certain metals and colored Gemstones. You can now craft Armor and Power Armor with Gemstones.

Diamond Tiara Tells All. -- You learned what sort of Crystals can better yield Gemstones and what decorations made with them can provide boosts to Speech, Charisma, Luck, and Barter. Learn how to carve with Ore and Glass. Grants the ability to purchase Gemstones from traders. Stacks with similar Perks.

Ancient Zebra Secrets. -- You've learned what sort of Crystals can better yield Gemstones and what decorations made with them can provide boosts to Agility, Strength, Sneak, and Stamina. Learn how to carve with Bone and Ivory. You automatically learned Zebra-Level Gemstone enchantments. Stacks with similar Perks.

Ministry Mare Mogul. How Rarity Made it Big. -- You learned how to sew Gemstones into Outfits and Uniforms. You automatically learned Unicorn-level Gemstone enchantments.

Legends and Myths of The Crystal Empire. -- Grants a permanent +2 Luck and the chance to find Xenotech fragments while mining. You automatically learned Earth Pony-Level Gemstone enchantments.

Touring Scenic Splendid Valley National Park. -- You are now able to pacify and open Dialogue options with Hellhounds. Learn how to carve with Stone and Wood. You automatically learned Diamond Dog-Level Gemstone enchantments.

The Abridged Escapades of Daring Do. by A.K. Yearling -- Learn how to perform rituals in order to enchant Crystals and Gemstones. You automatically learned Pegasus-Level Gemstone enchantments.

Diamonds are a Dragon's Best Friend. -- You are able open more dialogue options and deal +15% damage using Magic Energy Weapons to Dragons. You automatically learned Dragon-Level Gemstone enchantments. You can now craft Incendiary components for your Magical Energy Weapons. Stacks with similar Perks.

Technology and You -- Bonus to Engineering and Repair Skills.

Apple Blooms' 900 Ways to Improve Your Kitchen. From Refrigerators to Toasters! -- You can now craft both Incendiary and Cryogenic components for your Magic Energy Weapons and Armor, stacks with similar Perks.

The Soldiers of Tomorrow, Today! An Interview with Lt. Colonel "Firecracker" Berrytwist. -- You already knew how to use Power Armor from your time in the Enclave, and now you know how to modify it in the field and on the fly. Learn how to create your own Power Armor pieces.

Computers. What Are They? -- Will they take your jobs? Hacking and Magic Energy Weapons Skills increased by +15. Learned how to build personal Terminals, you no longer run the risk of getting permanently locked out when failing to hack a terminal (as it should always be).

How to Improve Your Life Through Circuitry -- Learn how to both create and repair Spark Batteries, Microfusion Cells, Power Cells, and Tesla Storm Conduits. Hacking and Repair Skill increased by +10.

Supernaturals Issues -- Bonuses to Medicine and First Aid skills.

A Primer to Poisons -- Learn to craft antidotes, decreases all Damage-over-Time effects of poisons by 30 seconds.

Cultivating your Cultivars -- Learn how to safely gather dangerous plants for personal uses.

The Unofficial Guide to Outlawed Alchemy Techniques -- Learn how to perform Zebra Alchemy.

The Power Ponies -- Bonuses to Random Stats.

#59 Maligned Malevolence of the Masked Matter-Horn! -- Create Stasis and Cryogenic components for your Magic Energy Weapons, stacks with similar Perks.

#134 Pharaoh Phetlock and the Alfalfis Counterfeit Conspiracy. -- Increases the number of Bottle Caps and Apexis fragments you can discover in containers, stacks with similar Perks.

#128 Rise of The Tinkerer. -- Hacking and Repair Skill increased by +15. You are now capable of salvaging uncommon or rare components from Robots and Machines, stacks with similar perks.

#201 Zapp and Radiance Meets The Bird-Brainer -- Automatically Gain +30 to Shadow Resistance, you can now create Light-barrier Components for your Armor and Magical Energy Weapons, stacks with similar Perks.

#312 Humdrum and Fili-Second vs. The Rampaging Robotron -- +5% damage to Robots, 20% chance to cripple the legs of a Robot on a successful critical hit.

True Police Tales Issues -- Bonuses to Small Guns.

The Mean Streets of Manehattan, an interview with Captain Berrytwist -- You gain +15 to Small Guns, and are able to craft Scopes and Silencers for them.

Equestrian Army Today Issues -- Bonuses to Big Guns.

Lock n' Load, Kitting Out Your Bunker With Only The Best. -- Learn how to construct and hack Laser Turrets.

A Guard and his Best Friend, Real Life Stories From Service Dog Owners. -- Your Canine companions deal +15% damage with any weapon.

Cobblestone Homes Issues -- Home Improvement Issues for creating the ideal homes and how to decorate your Home, Sky Wagon, or personal Cloudship.

Farmland Formals -- The interesting sights of both Orchard and Wine country living. Learn how to build a functional farm. Stacks with similar Perks.

Touring the Cloudsdayle Weather Factory -- Cloudwalking Spell included in this edition for non-Pegasi. Learn how to create the Cloudwalking components for your equipment. Stacks with similar Perks.

Lakehouses and Lodges, the Rugged Comforts of Mountain Living. -- There are 50 known tricks for how to catch a Fish. Learn how to build boats and airship frames. Stacks with similar Perks.

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Companion Perks.

Blitz Schúss (Rank 1) -- Your laser beams crackle like lightning! You now deal +15% Tesla Damage when using Magic Laser Weapons when Warrant Officer Thunderclap is in your party. Zebras and Mercenaries will have a harder time detecting you.

Blitz Schúss (Rank 2) -- You're a lightweight if you can't do barrel rolls through a raging thunderstorm. You have the option of upgrading pre-existing Uniforms and Armor in your inventory with Tesla Storm Conduits and no longer take Tesla Damage when Warrant Officer Thunderclap is in your party.

Pass the Ammunition (Rank 1) -- And swing into position. You now take -15% Ballistic Damage and have +50% more carry weight when Staff Sergeant Sugar Maple is in your party. Mercenaries and Ghouls will have a harder time detecting you.

Pass the Ammunition (Rank 2) -- And we'll all stay free! Your movement speed has gradually increased, your limbs are now harder to cripple while Staff Sergeant Sugar Maple is in your party.

Outback Medic (Rank 1) -- Prevention isn't always the best medicine. Your Potions and other Healing Items are +15% more effective and you run less risk of addiction to drugs while Medic Corporal Summer Breeze is in your party. Ghouls and Wildlife will have a harder time detecting you.

Outback Medic (Rank 2) -- Your darkest moments have passed now, back to the front Ensign! You can use Medic Corporal Summer Breeze to create medicinal compounds and healing items without a workbench or table. You regain +15% Healing regen when out of combat while Medic Corporal Summer Breeze is in your party.

Mess Hall Macaroni (Rank 1) -- The Five-Second Rule is a myth. Your Food and Drink Items contain less Radiation and you run less risk of addiction to alcohol while Corporal Huckleberry is in your party. Wildlife and Dragons will have a harder time detecting you.

Mess Hall Macaroni (Rank 2) -- He's the best damn cook you have! You can use Corporal Huckleberry to create Rations and MREs using edibles plants and other matter. Your beneficial item stats can last +30% longer when used.

Skipper (Rank 1) -- He's the best little friend you have in all of Tall Tale. Your PipBuck is able to detect enemies hidden by Stealth or Camouflages while Little Captain is in your party. Wildlife and Raiders will have a harder time detecting you.

Skipper (Rank 2) -- Whose a good boy? With Little Captain in your party, you are able to find more goodies inside of containers or on the bodies of enemies.

Doppler Maker (Rank 1) -- Creating Radiation is easy, so curing it should also be easy. All your weapons deal +15% to Radiation Damage, diminishing enemy health regeneration items or effects. You take less Radiation and Poison Damage, and no longer take Radiation while swimming in water while Rainmayker is in your party. Raiders and Ghouls will have a harder time detecting you.

Doppler Maker (Rank 2) -- Curing Radiation one block at a time. The experiences you've shared together have strengthened Rainmaykers' resolve. You can now remove Radiation and Poison Damage by standing in both the rain or moving bodies of water.

My Bloody Valentine (Rank 1) -- Understanding the path of The Valentine Family is only half the work. You regain +30 more HP by drinking Blood Packs when Baron Valentine is in your party. Raiders and Mercenaries will have a harder time detecting you.

My Bloody Valentine (Rank 2) -- Spending time with Valentine has rubbed off on you. All attacks deal +200 damage to Raiders when Baron Valentine is in your party and restores +25% of your missing health on a successful kill. You are now capable of locating disguised Raiders when using S.A.T.S. during Nighttime hours.

Rainbow Philosphy (Rank 1) -- The Light is to be shared with the world around us. Beams from Magical Energy Weapons have a wider spread to them, each shot dealing an additional 6.1 base damage on top of the original weapon damage when Anhar Novice Aurora is in your party. Your Energy Cells also last twice as long. Enclave and Raiders will have a harder time detecting you.

Rainbow Philosophy (Rank 2) -- Please do not doubt the kindness of the Sunlight because she is hidden, for her power is infinite and just. Your travels with Anhar Novice Aurora have allowed you to steadily heal yourself and recharge any depleted Energy Cells that are in your inventory to full charge while moving around during the Day.

Kaleidoscope Eyes (Rank 1) -- You want results, you have come to the right pony. You are able to safely modify and repair without a toolkit or workbench while Adamant Artisan is in your party. Mercenaries and Alicorns will have a harder time detecting you.

Kaleidoscope Eyes (Rank 2) -- The vibrations in the Earth can be used. Your PipBucks sensors have been enhanced by Adamant Artisan and can now pick up the locations of Mining Veins and Nodes so long as she remains by your side. S.A.T.S. can now highlight individuals and creatures who possess Xenotech fragments on them.

Blackrock n' Roll (Rank 1) -- What sort o' tool fer the job do ya' require? You have +5 to Strength and Stamina, +10 to Lockpicking, and take less Cryo Damage when Smith Ashhand is in your Party. Dragons and Mercenaries will have a harder time detecting you.

Blackrock n' Roll (Rank 2) -- Brains n' Brawn ave' ne'er been togeth'r like me before. All of your Weapons deal +15% Incendiary Damage while Smith Ashhand is in your party. You can use Smith Ashhand to craft Melee Weapons, Medium Armor and Heavy Armor when he is in your party.

Playin' With Fireballs (Rank 1) -- Do you require my sword? You have +5 to Agility and Intellect, +10 to Explosives, and take less damage from Explosive and Incendiary Effects when Cryomagus Prominence is in your party. Dragons and Raiders will have a harder time detecting you.

Playin' With Fireballs (Rank 2) -- A fire so cold, it burns as ice. All of your Weapons deal +15% Cryo Damage while Cryomagus Prominence is in your party. You can use Cryomagus Prominence to craft Food and Enchantment Scrolls.