Getting pure Sneak attacks IS difficult as a melee charac- ter. Sneaking is one option but often it isn't. Elite creatures, which provide 50xp/kill need a different type of approach. But it gets more and more simple the better your character gets. Gameplay with this character can be tricky on hardest difficulty. You can't go around running with a baseball bat the entire game, especially on very hard difficulty. It shows all the weapons and armor you need for this character. Where to start? Well bliss and heaven, there's a and it's been hugely helpful for me. They are not to be trifled with until you have what is needed. NPC's like Nightstalkers, Deathclaws and Cazadors are difficult and easily 2-4 shot you at the beginning of the game, so be pre- pared. If you're going to play this on very hard (as I always do), I'm warning you. This guy is never going to solve anything by Speech checks. # This is a short and hopefully effective guide to basically create a total ho- micidal maniac butcher, first time inspiration from me 8).