Works for me. I created my DUST character to be the ultimate survivor, and I believe this build will work just fine for a normal hardcore playthrough
- Logan Hunt:
S.P.E.C.I.A.L.s
Strength: 8 (Strength determines how much you carry. Very important since ammo has weight)
Perception: 6 (Somewhat important for spotting enemies on the mini map eariler)
Endurance: 7 (Decides how much starting health you have. Pretty damn useful)
Charisma: 3 (In a survival playthrough, chances are you aren't going to be doing a whole lot of talking)
Intelligence: 4 (Not as vital as other skills, but determines how many skill points you get per level up)
Agility: 7 (Agility affects loads of skill that you need to survive like AP, Guns, and Sneak)
Luck: 5 (I never really saw the use in getting a high luck skill, so I just keep it at 5)
TAG Skills:
Repair (You need plenty of weapons in good condition)
Lockpick (There are few times a high lockpick skill wont come in handy)
Guns (Because of course guns)
Traits:
Kamikaze (You may not decide to get this as it lowers your DT, but the extra AP makes up for it to me)
Trigger Discipline (Accuracy is key to get the other guy dead before you, even if you do shoot a little slower)
Weapon Prefrence:
Lever Action Rifles (The rifles use pistol ammunition, which is easy enough to find, and has superior range)
A few grenades (One of those items you wish you had if you didn't in the heat of a battle)
And there's the perfect character build for a Hardcore playthrough. Good luck out there, and I hope it helps.