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Fallout 3 · Carrying capacity

Strong Back

Strong Back requires level 8, Strength 5, and Endurance 5. It increases how much equipment the character can carry by 50 pounds.

How it works

This one-rank perk directly expands carrying capacity rather than changing combat performance or a skill. The table lists level, Strength, and Endurance requirements for access.

When it helps

Consider it if carrying more equipment is a recurring concern and both attribute requirements fit your character. Its benefit is practical for inventory capacity, not a combat bonus.

The tradeoff

It uses a perk choice and requires Strength 5, Endurance 5, and level 8; the source gives no other effects.

Your next step

Check your Strength and Endurance, then consider whether carrying capacity is a frequent constraint.

Read the supporting references

A focused reference to named Fallout 3 perks and their character-building decisions. Eligibility and effects below follow the supplied perk table; version-specific behavior is not independently verified. Guidance explains the referenced mechanics; it is not a tested damage ranking. Check the stated edition and source version before applying a patch-specific detail.

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