He'd picked every perk that didn't rely on direct combat, focusing on survival rather than raw power. Hardened Resilience gave him two percent more health per point, which meant that with five points invested, he gained ten percent extra—three thousand health added to his pool.
Endless Endurance did the same for stamina, while stealthy Presence reduced detection range by three percent per point.
Eight points meant twenty-four percent, which meant he would be harder to spot. Instead, environmental Adaptation cut environmental damage by four percent per invested perk point.
Seven points—the ones he invested—meant twenty-eight percent less damage from the volcanic zones.
