In Fallout Shelter, each Dweller’s effectiveness is determined by their SPECIAL stats, Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck.
While training rooms max out each stat at level 10, it’s possible to raise SPECIAL stats beyond 10 using outfits. This guide explains exactly how to do it, why it matters, and how to get the most from your high-stat Dwellers.
Fallout Shelter is available on multiple platforms, but this guide is written with mobile players in mind – whether you’re on Android or iOS.
How to Raise SPECIAL Over 10
While 10 is the training cap, you can boost SPECIAL stats beyond that limit using outfits. Some outfits add +1 to +7 to specific stats, effectively pushing your Dwellers above the normal limit.
Here’s how it works:
Train the stat to 10 in the appropriate training room
Equip an outfit that boosts that stat further
The Dweller’s stat will now show as 10+ (e.g. 10 + 5 = 15)
Stats above 10 continue to give benefits, for example, higher Luck still increases rush success and caps found, even beyond the base cap.
In the above example, you can clearly see the strength boost of +7 in addition to the trained stat of 10.
Best Outfits for SPECIAL Boosts
The table below shows the best outfits that provide the best SPECIAL bonuses.
Note: Some legendary outfits from crafting or lunchboxes offer multiple stat bonuses, letting you enhance more than one SPECIAL stat at once.
| Stat | Top Outfit | Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | Heavy Vault Suit | +5 STR |
| Perception | Expert Lab Coat | +5 PER |
| Endurance | Heavy Wasteland Gear | +5 END |
| Charisma | Lounge Wear | +7 CHA |
| Intelligence | Professor Outfit | +5 INT |
| Agility | Advanced Lab Coat | +5 AGI |
| Luck | Lucky Nightwear | +7 LCK |
Why Go Over 10?
Boosting SPECIAL stats beyond 10 is especially useful for:
Wasteland exploration: More Luck = better loot
Production speed: Higher stat = faster room output
Combat survival: More Endurance = more HP
Rushing safely: High Luck reduces the incident chance
The more your stat exceeds 10, the stronger the performance; there’s no hard cap for benefit scaling, though diminishing returns do apply slightly.
Want to know what each SPECIAL stat does and how to use them best? Visit our complete guide: SPECIAL Stats in Fallout Shelter.
Summary
Train your Dwellers to 10 using the appropriate training room
Equip outfits to boost the stat beyond 10
Enjoy faster production, better loot, safer rushing, and stronger Dwellers
Stack outfits that match the Dweller’s assigned room or role for the best results
Getting your Dwellers’ SPECIAL stats over 10 is one of the best long-term strategies in Fallout Shelter. With the right training and the right outfits, you can create super-efficient vault workers, resilient wasteland explorers, and elite defenders — all with just a few smart upgrades.
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