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Ada

Ada, a modified Assaultron, was originally created by Jackson…

In the Automatron DLC for Fallout 4, players can recruit Ada,…

Near Wattz Consumer Electronics Red Rocket truck stop (default…

Like other Automatron companions, Ada has no Affinity Perk but…

Complete Mechanical Menace

Automatron quest line

N/A

Junk itemsSteal owned Items (may upgrade to Hack or Lockpick)…

DLC01Ada.txt

Can relocate to Red Rocket truck stop if dismissed without specified…

Quest progression issue during “A New Threat” if unable to modify…

Mechanical Menace A New Threat Headhunting Restoring Order Rogue…

9 ST, 5 PE, 1 EN, 1 CH, 7 IN, 10 AG, 1 LK

Variable

Icon for <span>No</span> No

Female Programming

Modified Assaultron

Caravaneer Companion

Icon for <span>Automatron</span> Automatron

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Automatron

Automatrons are customizable robots featured in the Fallout 4…

In the year 2287, the wasteland became home to automatrons crafted…

Any settlement

Automatrons are only as powerful as the parts that they are provided.…

Build a robot workbench and construct one

N/A

N/A

Junk itemsMay upgrade to Hack or Lockpick

DLC01CompWorkbenchBot.txt

Customization: The Automatron offers a variety of customization…

Automatrons may turn hostile upon encountering robots in certain…

9 ST, 5 PE, 0 EN, 0 CH, 0 IN, 10 AG, 0 LK

Variable

Icon for <span>No</span> No

Icon for <span>Automatron</span> Automatron

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Cait

Cait is a companion character in Fallout 4, dwelling in the Commonwealth…

Cait’s early life was marred by emotional and physical abuse…

Combat Zone

Cait specializes in melee and shotguns, with her true utility…

Complete The Combat Zone

Benign Intervention

Trigger Rush

NoneLockpicking

CompanionCait.txtCompanionCait.txt/COM

Some bugs include Cait’s quest not triggering properly, her…

Upon clearing the Combat Zone, Cait becomes available as a companion.…

Cait is known for her flirtatious and affectionate banter, teasing…

Cait presents a tough facade but harbors deep emotional scars…

5 ST, 10 PE, 7 EN, 7 CH, 7 IN, 10 AG, 7 LK

185 + ([Player Level - 10] x 5)

Icon for <span>Yes</span> Yes

Female

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Codsworth

Codsworth, the first companion available to players in Fallout…

Sanctuary Hills

He wields a buzz-saw and flamer, making him surprisingly effective…

Visit Concord during Out of Time or reach Diamond City before…

N/A

Robot Sympathy

1 Purified waterNone

Codsworth.txtCodsworth.txt/COM

9 ST, 10 PE, 7 EN, 7 CH, 16 IN, 10 AG, 7 LK

195 + ([Player Level - 10] x 5)

Icon for <span>No</span> No

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Curie

Curie starts off weak in her Mr. Handy form, mainly using a flamethrower.…

Vault 81

Completing her personal quest, Emergent Behavior, upgrades her…

Complete Hole in the Wall

Emergent Behavior

Combat Medic

StimpakNone

CompanionCurie.txt

5 ST, 4 PE, 4 EN, 4 CH, 11 IN, 4 AG, 4 LK (Synth)4 ST, 4 PE,…

440 (Miss Nanny)670 (Synth)

Icon for <span>Yes</span> Yes

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Deacon

Railroad HQ

Deacon prefers long-range weapons like sniper rifles or pipe…

Complete Road to Freedom followed by Tradecraft

Cloak & Dagger

None

CompanionDeacon.txtCompanionDeacon.txt/COM

5 ST, 10 PE, 7 EN, 9 CH, 8 IN, 10 AG, 8 LK

185 + ([Player Level - 10] x 5)

Icon for <span>No</span> No

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Dogmeat

Red Rocket truck stop

As Dogmeat doesn’t count as a companion, players can freely unlock…

Talk to him and ask him to follow

Attack Dog

NoneFinds items, enemies

Dogmeat.txt

4 ST, 14 PE, 4 EN, 4 CH, 8 IN, 14 AG, 4 LK

150 + ([Player Level - 1] x 5)

Icon for <span>No</span> No

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John Hancock

Old State House in Goodneighbor

He uses a shotgun as his main weapon, making him less effective…

Complete The Big Dig (followed by Recruiting Hancock if siding…

Isodoped

ChemsNone

Hancock.txtHancock.txt/COM

5 ST, 10 PE, 8 EN, 9 CH, 14 IN, 10 AG, 8 LK

185 + ([Player Level - 10] x 5)

Icon for <span>Yes</span> Yes

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Nick Valentine

Vault 114 The Valentine Detective Agency in Diamond City (after…

Equipped with a pistol, Nick holds his own in combat, boasting…

Complete Getting a Clue

Long Time Coming

Close to Metal

NoneHacking

CompanionNickValentine.txtCompanionNickValentine.txt/COM

5 ST, 10 PE, 8 EN, 8 CH, 16 IN, 10 AG, 8 LK

225 + ([Player Level - 10] x 5)

Icon for <span>No</span> No

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Old Longfellow

Old Longfellow, a seasoned mariner found at The Last Plank in…

Old Longfellow, a seasoned mariner found at The Last Plank in…

The Last Plank in Far Harbor

Equipped with a lever-action rifle, Old Longfellow holds his…

Complete Walk in the Park

Shipbreaker

Hunter’s Wisdom Old Longfellow’s notable affinity perk makes…

NoneNone

DLC03 CompanionOldLongfellow.txt

5 ST, 7 PE, 7 EN, 7 CH, 7 IN, 10 AG, 7 LK

?

Icon for <span>No</span> No

Icon for <span>Far Harbor</span> Far Harbor

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Paladin Danse

Cambridge Police Station The Prydwen (after Shadow of Steel)…

Paladin Danse is the epitome of combat prowess in Fallout 4,…

Complete Semper Invicta followed by Reunions followed by Shadow…

Blind Betrayal

Know Your Enemy

None

BoSPaladinDanse.txtBoSPaladinDanse.txt/COM

5 ST, 10 PE, 8 EN, 6 CH, 8 IN, 10 AG, 7 LK

185 + ([Player Level - 10] x 5)

Icon for <span>Yes</span> Yes

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Piper Wright

Diamond City

While Piper’s combat effectiveness may be limited due to her…

Complete Story of the Centuryor complete Dangerous Minds

Gift of Gab

Sweet foodsNone

CompanionPiper.txtCompanionPiper.txt/COM

5 ST, 10 PE, 7 EN, 10 CH, 8 IN, 10 AG, 8 LK

185 + ([Player Level - 10] x 5)

Icon for <span>Yes</span> Yes

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Porter Gage

Fizztop Grille in Nuka-Town USA

Porter Gage is a formidable combat companion armed with a powerful…

Complete An Ambitious Plan

Lessons in Blood

None/Limited merchant

DLC04Gage.txt

7 ST, 9 PE, 7 EN, 3 CH, 6 IN, 8 AG, 7 LK

?

Icon for <span>Yes</span> Yes

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Preston Garvey

Museum of FreedomSanctuary Hills (after When Freedom Calls) …

Preston wields a basic laser musket, limiting his versatility…

Complete The First Step

United We Stand

NoneNone

PrestonGarvey.txtPrestonGarvey.txt/COM

5 ST, 10 PE, 7 EN, 9 CH, 8 IN, 10 AG, 8 LK

185 + ([Player Level - 10] x 5)

Icon for <span>Yes</span> Yes

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Robert MacCready

The Third Rail in Goodneighbor

MacCready is skilled in marksmanship and is a deadly shooter…

Hire him for 250 caps, or 200 with a yellow Charisma check. …

Long Road Ahead

Killshot

AmmoSteal items undetected

CompanionMacCready.txt

5 ST, 10 PE, 9 EN, 7 CH, 7 IN, 10 AG, 8 LK

185 + ([Player Level - 10] x 5)

Icon for <span>Yes</span> Yes

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Strong

Trinity Tower

He excels as a meat shield in combat, drawing enemy attention…

Complete Curtain Call

Berserk

MeatsNone

CompanionStrong.txt

24 ST, 12 PE, 8 EN, 1 CH, 6 IN, 18 AG, 1 LK

245 + ([Player Level - 10] x 5)

Icon for <span>No</span> No

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X6-88

The Institute

X6-88 comes equipped with a standard health pool but armed with…

Complete Mankind - Redefined

Shield Harmonics

Fusion cellsNone

CompanionX6-88.txtCompanionX6-88.txt/COM

16 ST, 18 PE, 17 EN, 8 CH, 10 IN, 18 AG, 8 LK

185 + ([Player Level - 10] x 5)

Icon for <span>No</span> No