She also disapproves of eating corpses and murdering non-hostiles.Ĭompanion Perk: Trigger Rush, which grants faster AP regeneration when your health is below 25 percent. She doesn't like it when you use chems or donate items, but this mindset changes after completing the Benign Intervention quest. She approves when you drink booze, steal and walk around in the nude.ĭislikes: Acts of generosity, meanness and maintaining the peace. Initial Location: Combat Zone in the theater district of Greater Boston.
She initially approves of vices and destructive behavior, but that doesn't mean she's set in her ways. Cait is burdened with demons and emotional baggage, more than your average 23rd century survivor. This tough-as-nails Irish pit fighter has a bit of a temper, but she's grateful to have someone like you as a partner. He doesn't like it when you murder non-hostiles or walk around naked.Ĭompanion Perk: Isodoped, which fills up your Criticals bar 20 percent faster when your radiation level is 250 or higher. He likes it when you use chems and donate items.ĭislikes: Disapproves of selfishness and meanness. Likes: Approves of generosity and decisions that either lead to peaceful or violent outcomes. He will also appear during the The Silver Shroud side quest. Initial Location: Roaming the streets of Goodneighbor. He's also one of the best dressed citizens of The Commonwealth. While he's one of the least judgmental companions, he doesn't take betrayal lightly. Hancock is the only Ghoul in your potential roster, and he is an exceedingly helpful partner. Requires maximum affinity with MacCready and the completion of the Long Road Ahead quest. He doesn't like it when you murder non-hostiles, donate items or develop a chem addiction.Ĭompanion Perk: Killshot, which increases VATS headshot accuracy by 20 percent. He is impressed when you steal, not counting pickpocketing.ĭislikes: He disapproves of kind behavior, meanness and decisions with peaceful outcomes. Likes: Approves of decisions with violent outcomes. Initial Location: The Third Rail bar in Goodneighbor. As you bond, you can learn more about his backstory and even unlock a side quest.
MacCready's behavior in battle might strike you as unusual, but that's because he's a pro at sniping, so make sure he has access to potent long-range rifles. This travelling mercenary is as capable as they come - and he's especially good at taking orders. Requires maximum affinity with Nick Valentine and the completion of the Long Time Coming quest. He dislikes it when you eat corpses, murder non-hostiles or any acts of stealing.Ĭompanion Perk: Close To Metal, which grants one extra hacking guess and 50 percent faster terminal cooldown when hacking. He also admires you when you donate items, heal Dogmeat and hack computers.ĭislikes: He's neither a fan of decisions that lead to peaceful or violent outcomes. Likes: Oddly enough, both acts of kindness and meanness. Initial Location: In Vault 114, upon completion of the Unlikely Valentine quest. Your mutual connection will trigger Close To Metal, one of the side quests. His backstory and conversation topics feature some of Fallout 4's best writing, so don't be surprised if you stick with him for a couple dozen quests in a row. You might know of a number of hard-boiled detectives in popular culture, but none are as skilled with fists and a revolver as Nick Valentine. You can also minimize their downed states (when they're low on health) by equipping them with better armor. Using the trade option, for example, allows you to hand off items, should you reach your carrying capacity. But even without a romantic relationship, maximizing your bond with any companion results in a minor perk, a reward for reciprocating their loyalty.įallout 4's companions provide more than just emotional support, though.
If you're lucky, a few well-timed flirtatious remarks can even lead to romance. This guide will help speed up the bonding process.
Given their varying personalities, pleasing each of them is an art of trial and error. There are 13 potential companions in Fallout 4, and they span the continuum from restless adventurers to opportunistic mercenaries to unwaveringly loyal robots. Well, that and they can make you stronger. The Commonwealth in Fallout 4 can be a loner's paradise, but there's something to be said about the interpersonal enrichment you get from having a partner you can trust and depend on.