As the first season of the highly anticipated Fallout television series comes to a close, fans of the post-apocalyptic franchise have been engaging in a lively debate: just what level is the show’s protagonist, Lucy, by the end of the season?
Throughout the eight-episode first season, viewers have followed Lucy’s journey as she is thrust out of the comfort and safety of Vault 33, where she had been living with her father and brother. Forced to navigate the harsh realities of the Fallout world’s surface, Lucy has encountered a diverse array of characters and challenges, from raiders to ghouls to cannibals.
However, unlike the protagonists of the Fallout video game series, Lucy has been relatively averse to direct combat. Rather than relying on her weapons, she has often used her intelligence and charisma to talk her way out of sticky situations. This has led fans to speculate that her in-game character level may not be as high as one might expect.
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“Let’s be real, she has one kill and only one turn in,” explained Twitter user SynthSpence. “Her game progress is maybe four hrs long? That sounds about right in terms of gameplay. Season 2, she will pick up more XP for it. Till then, lowbie for sure.”
Analyzing Lucy’s S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats, which were revealed in the Fallout Shelter version of the character, fans have noted that she is not particularly specialized in combat-oriented attributes like Strength and Agility. Her strengths lie more in areas like Perception, Intelligence, and Luck.
“Some fans say Lucy could be ‘anywhere from level 12 to 17’, but the majority seem to feel she would likely be less than that, and probably under level 10 because of the ‘side-quests’ she does,” one fan explained.
– The organ harvesting facility is definitely a quest, and came with combat too – probably this is her biggest source of XP in the series.
– Vault 4
– Picks up the Head quest again.
– Final mission at the observatory.— Many A True Nerd (@ManyATrueNerd) April 14, 2024
There is even a debate among viewers about whether Lucy has been playing the equivalent of a Survival Mode, as her enemies have gone down relatively quickly with her basic 10mm pistol. This could suggest a lower overall character level, as Survival Mode typically provides less experience points for kills.
As the Fallout TV series has not yet been renewed for a second season, fans will have to wait and see how Lucy’s character progression continues to unfold. However, the current consensus among the community seems to be that the protagonist is likely operating at a relatively low level, perhaps somewhere between 5 and 9, given the nature of her gameplay and experiences in the first season.
This level of analysis and speculation from Fallout fans highlights the depth of engagement the series has fostered, with viewers eager to apply their knowledge of the franchise’s mechanics to understand the world and characters on screen. As the Fallout TV show continues to evolve, fans will undoubtedly remain invested in deciphering the nuances of Lucy’s journey through the wasteland.