Sorry if this has been discussed, I ran a search and didnt find anything.

If I have an Intelligence stat of 10 and I use mentats does the stat go to 12 temporarily and thus also increase the associated skills? Or does Intelligence stay the same at 10 and thus not increase the associated skills?

Thanks!

All specials are caped at 10. Chems, or anything else found in normal gameplay, won't ever raise (barring glitches) it beyond that.

Thanks man!