For an overview of Mentats variants, see Mentats. |
Mentats are a chem in Fallout 3.
Background[]
Mentats return in Fallout 3, though they only increase Intelligence and Perception, omitting the Charisma bonus. As in previous games, using them boosts skills based on those attributes (although not to skill points earned on level up, as Mentats do not alter base stats).
Characteristics[]
One of three different kinds of Mentats can be won in a quiz pertaining to the Declaration of Independence at the National Archives, these are:
- Berry Mentats grant a +5 to Intelligence
- Orange Mentats grant a +5 to Perception
- Grape Mentats grant a +5 to Charisma
Given that regular Mentats provide the same type and strength of bonuses as the Berry and Orange versions (and all in one package), practical-minded players may want to choose Grape Mentats when redeeming their prize vouchers. The unique +5 bonus to Charisma (and consequent +10 to Speech and Barter) may come in handy with difficult Speech checks or large bartering sessions.
Locations[]
Found at some raider- and Enclave camps.
- Seven around Evergreen Mills
- Six around Rivet City
- Four inside the Chryslus Building
- Three at Raven Rock
- Three at Red Racer factory
- Two in Anacostia Crossing Station
- Two in Foggy Bottom station
- Two in Hamilton's hideaway
- Two in L.O.B. Enterprises
- Two in Meresti Metro station
- Two in Metro Central
- Two in Museum station
- Two in My Megaton house
- Two in Super Duper Mart
- Two in Tenleytown/Friendship station
- Two in Vault 106's living quarters
Notes[]
With the Broken Steel add-on, the ghoul Griffon will claim when selling his Aqua Cura that it will cure "dry mouth and other side effects of Mentats."[1]
Behind the scenes[]
The chem's name is a reference to Frank Herbert's novel Dune, in which "Mentats" are humans trained for computer-like mathematical and logical computations.
References[]
- ↑ Griffon: "Having trouble concentrating? Tired of dry mouth and other side effects of Mentats? Then try the Amazing Aqua Cura!"
(Griffon's dialogue)