Anyone who's having the pleasure of exploring the vast and sunny state of Montana in Far Cry 5 will no doubt realize that in order to get the better of John Seed's ruthless sect, we'll have to choose our skills carefully. During the course of the game you'll be able to earn Experience Points, which you'll spend to unlock perks of various kinds and usefulness. Again, depending on our approach to gameplay, we'll choose the skills that best suit our style. In this guide, we'll give you a list of all the available perks, focusing on the ones we think are most useful and explaining how you can get the skill points you need.
Far Cry 5: Which perks to unlock
In Far Cry 5 our character's progression will be determined by the perks we decide to unlock. There are 40 skills to be obtained during the game, divided into four different categories: Survivalist, Renegade, Assassin and Prepper. There are also another 10 perks related to the various allies that we'll be able to recruit during our adventure, divided between the 6 Guns for Hire and the 3 Fangs for Hire.
All Survivalist category skills in Far Cry 5
- Fisherman - cost: 1 point - You can swim faster and hold your breath underwater for longer. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- King of Fishing - cost: 5 points - Fish will get tired faster. Also, unlock new types of flies in the rod slots to catch heavier fish;
- Oxide Flame - cost: 5 points - The blowtorch will be added to your object wheel. Use it to open safes or to repair vehicles;
- Jungle King - cost: 6 points - animal attack damage will be reduced. Predators will give priority to enemies close to you. Animals you decide to prey on will run away less. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Black Market - cost: 6 points - Remote explosives, proximity explosives, molotov cocktails, pipe bombs, new upgrades and special ammunition are now available in all stores;
- Mastery in Harvest - cost: 8 points - You will double the items you get from plants and animals;
- Health Increased 1 - cost: 6 points - Maximum health increased to 150%;
- Increased Health 2 - cost: 7 points - Maximum health is increased to 200% (requires the previous perk);
- Increased Health 3 - cost: 8 points - Maximum health is increased to 250% (requires perk advantage);
- Health Increased 4 - cost: 9 points - Maximum health increased to 300% (requires previous perk);
All abilities in the Renegade category in Far Cry 5.
- Parachute - cost: 1 point - Unlock the parachute;
- Wingsuit - cost: 4 points - Unlock the wingsuit. Can be used to cover more distance in the air (requires previous perk);
- Airplane Arrival - cost: 10 points - Unlock options to arrive by plane on a quick trip to a location (requires previous perk);
- Junkyard - cost: 7 points - Bullets will do more damage to vehicles. Works especially well with ammunition that perforates armor. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Weapons Professional - cost: 6 points - reload, aim and exchange SMG and shotgun faster. The swaying and spread of bullets are reduced. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Heavy Weapons Mastery - cost: 6 points - Reload, point and change LMGs, grenade launcher and flamethrower faster. Sway and spread of bullets are reduced. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Self Repair - cost: 6 points - All vehicles you drive will automatically repair themselves. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Rifles Mastery - cost: 7 points - reload, aim and exchange rifles and sniper rifles faster. The sway and spread of bullets are reduced. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Saboteur - cost: 7 points - Get close to the hood of a vehicle and set it on fire to detonate it 10 seconds later. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Trap - cost: 7 points - Approach the hood of a vehicle and detonate it at the next collision. Also works in Far Cry Arcade (requires previous perk);
All abilities in the Assassin category in Far Cry 5
- Grapple - cost: 1 point - Unlock the grappling hook, allowing you to climb cliffs using grappling points in the game world;
- Fingers Agili - cost: 4 points - You will be faster in creating objects, sabotaging or blowing up vehicles with the booby trap, disabling alarms and opening safes. It also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Sneak Shot - cost: 4 points - You will move much faster while crouching. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Destroyer - cost: 5 points - The components required to create remote and proximity explosives are reduced by 50% (you must help Zip and the Kupka Ranch in Holland Valley);
- Mastery Shootdowns - cost: 6 points - Unlock chain shootdowns, melee shootdowns and side grappling shootdowns. The range of available knockdowns is increased;
- Primitive Weapons Mastery - cost: 6 points - You can reload, aim and trade bows and slingshots faster. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Close Mastery - cost: 6 points - melee weapons are stronger. You'll be able to reload, aim and trade guns and melee weapons faster. The sway and spread of bullets are reduced. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Blacksmith - cost: 6 points - Safes and doors that don't require a magnetic key can be broken into stealthily;
- Relaunch - cost: 6 points - Relaunch back incoming bullets and dynamite. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Ghost - cost: 7 points - Make less noise when you walk, run and land. Fall damage is also reduced. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
All skills in the Prepper category in Far Cry 5
- Close Combat Bag - Cost: 1 point - You can bring more ammo for your pistols and more melee guns. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Travel Package - cost: 7 points - You can bring more items in your inventory, including up to 5 medkits. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Tactical Ammunition Bag - cost: 8 points - You can bring more ammunition for SMG and shotgun. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Quiver - cost: 8 points - You can carry more normal, incendiary and explosive arrows. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Rifle Ammunition Bag - cost: 9 points - You can carry more ammunition for the 50 caliber rifle. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Throwing Objects Bag - cost: 9 points - You can carry more explosives, more bait knives. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Special Ammunition Bag - cost: 9 points - You will be able to carry more armor-piercing bullets, more incendiary ammunition and more special rocket launcher ammunition. It also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Heavy Ammunition Bag - cost: 9 points - You can carry more ammunition for LMG, flamethrower, rocket launcher and grenade launcher. Also works in Far Cry Arcade;
- Additional holster - cost: 8 points - You can carry a third weapon of any kind in the weapon wheel;
- Weapons Collector - cost: 9 points - You can carry a fourth weapon of any kind in your weapons wheel (requires the previous perk);
All skills in the Leader category in Far Cry 5
- Boomer - cost: 4 points - will add Boomer to the ally list;
- Sharky - cost: 4 points - will add Sharky to your ally list;
- Puccettina - cost: 4 points - will add Puccettina (Peaches in English) to your ally list;
- Jess - cost: 4 points - will add Jess to the ally list;
- Grace - cost: 4 points - will add Grace to the ally list;
- Hurk - cost: 4 points - will add Hurk to your ally list;
- Nick Rye - cost: 4 points - will add Nick Rye to your ally list;
- Adelaide - cost: 4 points - will add Adelaide to the list of allies;
- Cheeseburger - cost: 4 points - will add Cheeseburger to your ally list;
- Leadership - cost: 6 points - will allow you to unlock a new ally slot;
What are the best skills in Far Cry 5?
Let's face it: the perks to unlock will depend primarily on your style of play. However, there are some that it's best to unlock as soon as possible. For that very reason, we've made a small list of the skills we think will work best:
- Improved Health
When you dive into the world of Far Cry 5, you'll realize you're definitely weak. For this very reason, a good tip is to increase your life points. No doubt the first boost is mandatory, but you'll be able to assess whether you'll spend skill points on subsequent health gains; - Parachute
The perk in question can be unlocked with only one skill point. During the course of your adventure, there will be mountains and steep slopes. This skill will allow you to fall without fear; - Rampino
Again, we're talking about a perk that costs very little, and that will allow us to climb the cliffs we're sure to come across; - Agili Fingers
Although you may not prefer the stealth approach, this skill will make your life easier. You can sabotage alarms and set traps in much less time; - Sneak Shot
Same as before. Although we may not like stealth, being able to walk faster in stealth mode is definitely worth all 4 skill points you'll spend on this perk; - Blacksmith
Unlocking doors and safes without triggering the alarm is a great skill to have. It will allow you to access various locations and get your hands on some great prizes; - Additional holster
Getting a third weapon slot is vital, especially if the alternative is wandering around a world full of enemies armed only with a bow, or having to abandon an interesting and powerful weapon because you only have two slots available; - Leadership
As soon as you've recruited more than one ally, you'll realize you only have one slot available. With this skill, you can take two Guns for Hire and/or Fangs for Hire with you. On the other hand, you know that unity is strength;
How to earn skill points in Far Cry 5
Skill points are the only way we can improve our character in Far Cry 5, giving him new talents and skills. There are many ways to earn these points; for this reason, we give you a complete list.
- Complete the Challenges: the totality of each challenge will earn you 1 to 4 points. Challenges are built around all general aspects of gameplay, including killing, hunting and fishing;
- Find Prepper Stocks: These will give you lots of rewards, including bonus points. Use the clues in the game world to find their exact location;
- Far Cry Arcade: The skill points earned in Far Cry Arcade can be used to purchase benefits in the main Far Cry 5 campaign. Gain experience and level up in Far Cry Arcade mode to earn skill points;
