Contrary to its diminutive name, the Small Guns class encapsulates high-end killing machines such as the Sniper Rifle, Scoped. There's no dishonor in investing in Small Guns. In the grey, dismal world of Fallout 3, resources are in scarce supply and it's wise not to waste what little ammo you'll find. This one's a no-brainer, but still bears mentioning. Once that body part becomes crippled, it's easy to blow it off with one or two more shots. Use the VATS targeting system to concentrate all of your attacks on one body part (such as the head or torso). If you're not using VATS regularly, you are asking for trouble.Ĭoncentrate your fire on one body part. VATS will allow you to inflict the maximum amount of damage - far more than simply firing from the hip - and take down enemies quickly and easily. Fallout 3 is not a run-and-gun shooter, so don't play it like one! In combat, tap the right trigger (PS3 and Xbox 360 versions) to enable the VATS targeting system.