All Flaws in The Outer Worlds 2 (& Best Flaws to Choose)

In The Outer Worlds 2, character progression gets a new twist with the addition of flaws. As you level up and unlock perks, you can also earn flaws based on your choices. These flaws give your character a specific weakness, but also a small bonus that fits your playstyle. I’ve put together a complete list of all the flaws in the game, and highlighted the ones that are most beneficial to accept during your playthrough.

All Flaws in The Outer Worlds 2

Flaw Name	Description	Unlock Requirements
Anger Mismanagement	+25% power attack damage Take +50% damage while blocking	Use melee weapons and don’t block when getting attacked by enemies.
Bad Knees	+50% crouching speed Crouching emits a 10m radius sound that hostiles can hear and investigate	Crouch when moving regularly.
Bibliomania	+20% base health -30% base health for two minutes after talking with an NPC	Read lots of books and datapad entries.
Compulsive Liar	Skill requirements for lying are now ignored. Dialogue options where you lie must always be chosen	Choose the ‘lie’ option whenever possible in conversations.
Consumerism	-15% vendor prices -10% sell value at vendors	Unlocked by purchasing the premium edition of The Outer Worlds 2.
Dangerously Curious	Gets +100% experience when hacking Cost of hacking increases by +1 bypass shunt.	Hack terminals frequently.
Dependent	-10% damage +25% damage when hitting enemies recently damaged by a companion	Let your companions charge into attack and sit back in combat. This is easily unlocked if you’re typically using long-range weapons.
Drug Addiction	Toxicity from using the Medical Inhaler is reduced by 40% Restore -20% health when using it.	Regularly use your inhaler to restore health. This will likely be unlocked naturally as you play through the game.
Easily Distracted	Gain +1 skill points per level You can only add skill points to the lowest skill or skills with no points.	Invest your skill points in multiple skills, rather than focusing on a select few.
Easily Startled	Footsteps volume and NPC awareness detection rate -25%. Your Damage Resistance and Evasion stats are ignored for eight seconds after being detected by an enemy.	Try and fail at sneaking when engaging with enemies regularly.
Energy Hog	-25% Energy Recharge Rate +50 Gadget Energy Meter max	Use your gadgets and drain your meter often.
Flawed	Gain a perk point every five levels You must accept all flaws.	Accept two or more flaws in a single playthrough.
Foot-in-Mounth Syndrome	+15% experience Dialogue options are randomly picked for you	Skip through conversations when talking with NPCs and quickly choose your replies.
Gluttony	Food and drinks restore +15% health -10% combat movement speed	Use food and drinks to restore health regularly during your playthrough.
Hermit	Vendor prices +50% 25% chance to receive double crafting materials when breaking down items	Regularly break down old weapons, armor, and junk items.
Kleptomania	+100% Vendor buying prices for stolen items You’ll automatically steal things	Regularly steal items.
Luddite	+10 damage resistance as long as gadget energy is full. -25% energy recharge rate and gadget energy meter size	Rarely used gadgets in combat.
N-Radiated	5% chance to automatically become camouflaged upon taking damage. This makes you harder to detect by enemies and allows you to deal sneak damage. 5% of max health will always be taken as N-Ray damage	Unlocked upon completing the N-Ray Range area in Golden Ridge.
Overprepared	+50% magazine size -40% damage for eight seconds after emptying a weapon’s magazine	Regularly reload your gun before the magazine is empty.
Profligate Spender	75% of any bits earned are stored by VALERIE until you reach level 30 You earn 25% of stored bits on level up as interest, and an additional 25% every 5 levels. At level 30, you’ll receive 150% of your total stored bits	Buy a lot from vendors and spend lots of Bits.
Reckless Leadership	When a companion goes down, your other companion is fully healed and their ability meter is immediately filled You can’t revive companions in combat	Your companions are regularly downed in combat.
Snobbish	+20% vendor buying price for crafting materials Can no longer break down items	Buy a lot of crafting materials from vending machines and vendors.
Sungazer	Suffer permanent damage to your vision +100% ranged weapon spread Up to 50% health regeneration when outside during the day	Look directly at the sun for a long time.
Technophobia	+20% damage to automechanicals +20% damage from automechanicals	Engage automechanicals in combat regularly. This will likely be unlocked naturally as you progress through the game.
Teetotaler	+25% health restored when using your Medical Inhaler +25% toxicity from using the Medical Inhaler	Avoid regularly using your Medical Inhaler and taking Zyranium damage from defeated automechanical enemies or spillages throughout the world.
Treacherous	-25% base health +50% enemy awareness depletion rate +100% sneak attack damage	Take a stealthy approach to combat. Deal sneak damage to enemies regularly and crouch to remain undetected as often as possible.
Tunnel Vision	Gain a bonus to armor penetration Permanently lose the second weapon slot	Only have one weapon equipped for a prolonged period of time.
Wasteful	Enemies always drop ammo +25% Vendor Prices	Constantly run out of ammo for your weapons.

What Are the Best Flaws in The Outer Worlds 2?

Because flaws affect you differently depending on how you play, some are more helpful than others. There are a few particularly good flaws that give you a boost without being too problematic. Here’s a list to help you decide which ones to take when you encounter them.

Consumerism

You’ll see a 10% decrease in how much you sell items for, but the 15% discount on purchases more than compensates for that. You’ll consistently earn plenty of money through completing missions and side quests, so you won’t have financial difficulties. Keep in mind that the discount gets better as you advance, but the best gear will naturally cost more.

Dangerously Curious

If you enjoy hacking, the Dangerously Curious perk is a great choice. It gives you 100% more XP from hacking, letting you level up quickly. Plus, Bypass Shunts are common and affordable, so doubling your usage won’t break the bank.

Dependent

After playing a lot of The Outer Worlds 2, I’ve noticed that companions consistently rush into fights. This encourages a playstyle where you, especially if you prefer ranged weapons, hang back and provide support. Let your companions take the lead and deal damage – particularly if they have skills focused on attacking – while you eliminate enemies from a distance. This approach effectively gives you a 15% damage increase overall.

Overprepared

Getting into the habit of reloading after each kill, or before your magazine is empty, should become second nature. Because of this, the potential for dealing less damage isn’t a concern. Plus, a larger magazine is really helpful when fighting multiple enemies at once, making this a clear advantage.

To get all the achievements and trophies in The Outer Worlds 2, you need to choose at least three flaws when playing the game. The ‘Flawed Hero’ achievement is specifically earned by accepting three flaws during your playthrough.

2025-11-03 13:07