But with that said, there are also perks that you should consider getting no matter what, and plenty of perks somewhere in the murky middle that may benefit you (or not) depending on the type of character you're playing as. Let's not beat around the bush there are some awful perks that you shouldn't touch with a ten foot poll. The beauty of perks is in how you utilize what's offered to you to compliment your character and make him or her better as a result. But perks can also be used to round-out your character, helping you to buff-out an area or skill that your character might be severely lacking in. Perks are basically meant to compliment your character, usually allowing you to do things you already want to do better. At the beginning of the game, you'll be able to choose a few perks to take with you as you begin your journey, and every so often, as you level up (every two levels), you'll get to select another one. perks to leveling-up beyond the statistical advantages you earn from each level (via distributing skill points). Something that may confuse a lot of gamers playing Fallout: New Vegas, whether they are seasoned veterans, green novices, or anyone in between, is the 'Perk' system.