There are items that can increase your S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Each point in a particular stat gives you access to a new perk, each of which comes with powerful bonuses. You're given 21 stat points to play with at the start of the game, and every time you level up, you're given a choice between adding an extra point of S.P.E.C.I.A.L., or spending a point on a perk. stands for Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility and Luck, and each stat empowers different attributes. VPN Deals: Lifetime license for $16, monthly plans at $1 & more