Education Guide for War and Attacking
Source: Apo [1637653], thread t=15928500. Karma 851. Additional notes from BoonieSteep [2947669].
Passive Stat Bonuses from Education
Dexterity (+19% total — highest, prioritise these)
| Course |
Bonus |
| SPT2500: Analysis and Performance |
+2% Dex AND +2% Def |
| HAF2104: Aerobics |
+1% Dex |
| HAF2108: Swimming |
+1% Dex |
| PSY2640: Memory and Decision |
+1% Dex |
| PSY2650: Brain and Behavior |
+2% Dex |
| PSY2660: Quantitative Methods in Psychology |
+4% Dex |
| PSY2670: Applied Decision Methods |
+8% Dex |
Speed (+13% total)
| Course |
Bonus |
| SPT2490: Nutritional Science |
+2% Speed AND +2% Str |
| HAF2105: Acrobatics |
+1% Speed |
| HAF2109: Marathon Training |
+3% Speed |
| MTH2240: Essential Foundation Mathematics |
+1% Speed |
| MTH2250: Intermediate Mathematics |
+1% Speed |
| DEF2750: Tae Kwon Do |
+2% Speed |
| DEF2760: Muay Thai |
+3% Speed |
Defense (+11% total)
| Course |
Bonus |
| SPT2500: Analysis and Performance |
+2% Def AND +2% Dex |
| MTH2260: Geometry |
+1% Def |
| MTH2320: Geometry 2 |
+2% Def |
| DEF2710: Judo |
+1% Def |
| DEF2730: Krav Maga |
+2% Def |
| DEF2740: Jujitsu |
+3% Def |
Strength (+5% total)
| Course |
Bonus |
| SPT2490: Nutritional Science |
+2% Str AND +2% Speed |
| HAF2106: Power Lifting |
+1% Str |
| HAF2107: Yoga |
+2% Str |
Combat Damage Boosts
| Course |
Effect |
| BIO2350: Evolution |
+1% damage all weapons |
| GEN2119: General Science |
+5% damage temp weapons |
| HIS2170: Medieval History |
+2% all melee damage |
| HIS2160: Ancient Japanese History |
+10% Japanese blade damage |
| BIO2380: Fundamentals of Neurobiology |
+10% damage on neck hits |
| DEF3770: Master of Self Defense |
+100% fist damage (fist-only) |
| CBT3870: Bachelor of Military Arts and Science |
Weapon experience (specialise weapon for more damage and accuracy) |
| BIO3420: Bachelor of Biology |
Equip stat boosters (Epinephrine, Melatonin, Serotonin) in temp slot |
Accuracy and Critical Hit Boosts
| Course |
Effect |
| BIO2410: Anatomy |
+5% critical hit chance |
| CBT2790: Military Psychology |
+1% hit rate |
| GEN2116: General Mechanics |
+5% hit rate with temp weapons |
| Combat Training (various) |
+5% accuracy per weapon type |
| CBT3870: Bachelor of Military Arts and Science |
Weapon experience |
Anatomy (+5% crit) is must-have — stacks with the +10% crit from merits.
Ammo Reduction (overlooked but massive)
Highlighted by BoonieSteep as strongest fighting education alongside weapon XP:
| Course |
Effect |
| MTH2310: Discrete Mathematics |
-5% ammo use |
| MTH3330: Bachelor of Mathematics |
-20% further ammo use |
Combined = far fewer reloads = much more damage per fight. Essential for anyone using high-RoF weapons. Especially good with special ammo.
Medical Item Effectiveness
| Course |
Effect |
| BIO2360: Intermediate Biochemistry |
+10% medical item effectiveness |
| BIO2370: Advanced Biochemistry |
+10% further medical effectiveness |
Total +20% from bio = blood bags and FAKs restore more life.
Gym Gain Bonuses (Sports Science)
| Course |
Effect |
| SPT2440: Strength and Conditioning |
+1% Strength gym gains |
| SPT2450: Physiological Testing |
+1% Speed gym gains |
| SPT2460: Human Movement Analysis |
+1% Defense gym gains |
| SPT2470: Bio Mechanical Determinants of Skill |
+1% Dexterity gym gains |
| SPT3510: Bachelor of Sports Science |
+1% ALL stat gym gains |
Priority Order for War Goals
- Anatomy (BIO2410) — +5% crit, pairs with merit crits
- Applied Decision Methods (PSY2670) — +8% Dex passive (biggest single Dex boost)
- Muay Thai / Marathon Training — +3% Speed each
- Jujitsu (DEF2740) — +3% Defense
- Discrete Mathematics + Bachelor of Mathematics — ammo reduction, massive fighter perk
- Combat Training rifle accuracy courses — +5% rifle accuracy
- Bachelor of Military Arts and Science — weapon experience for further damage scaling
- Sports Science degree — +1% all gym gains permanently
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