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The player has several stats that can be increased in order to progressin the game.
Hacking¶
Represents the player’s ability to code and hack.
Affects:
- Time it takes to hack a server
- Time it takes to execute the grow() and weaken() Netscript function
- Chance to successfully hack a server
- Percent money stolen when hacking a server
- Success rate of certain crimes
- Time it takes to create a program
- Faction reputation gain when carrying out Hacking Contracts or Field Work
- Company reputation gain for certain jobs
Gain experience by:
- Manually hacking servers through Terminal
- Executing hack(), grow(), or weaken() through a script
- Committing certain crimes
- Carrying out Hacking Contracts or doing Field work for Factions
- Working certain jobs at a company
- Studying at a university
Strength¶
Represents the player’s physical offensive power
Affects:
- Success rate of certain crimes
- Faction reputation gain for Security and Field Work
- Company reputation gain for certain jobs
Gain experience by:
- Committing certain crimes
- Working out at a gym
- Doing Security/Field Work for a faction
- Working certain jobs at a company
Defense¶
Represents the player’s ability to withstand damage
Affects:
- Success rate of certain crimes
- The player’s HP
- Faction reputation gain for Security and Field Work
- Company reputation gain for certain jobs
Gain experience by:
- Committing certain crimes
- Working out at a gym
- Doing Security/Field Work for a faction
- Working certain jobs at a company
Dexterity¶
Represents the player’s skill and adeptness in performing certain tasks
Affects:
- Success rate of certain crimes
- Faction reputation gain for Security and Field Work
- Company reputation gain for certain jobs
Gain experience by:
- Committing certain crimes
- Working out at a gym
- Doing Security/Field Work for a faction
- Working certain jobs at a company
Agility¶
Represents the player’s speed and ability to move
Affects:
- Success rate of certain crimes
- Faction reputation gain for Security and Field Work
- Company reputation gain for certain jobs
Gain experience by:
- Committing certain crimes
- Working out at a gym
- Doing Security/Field Work for a faction
- Working certain jobs at a company
Charisma¶
Represents the player’s social abilities
Affects:
- Success rate of certain crimes
- Faction reputation gain for Field Work
- Company reputation gain for most jobs
Gain experience by:
- Committing certain crimes
- Studying at a university
- Working a relevant job at a company
- Doing Field work for a Faction