In this article, we've compiled a list of companions you can take with you on your journey through the Wasteland of Fallout 4, their locations, as well as information on the perks their presence in your company provides.
Keep in mind that if your relationship level with each of the companions in Fallout 4 reaches high values, special perks will be unlocked, which will prove to be extremely useful in a number of game situations.
This is the first companion you'll meet in the world of Fallout 4. The robot has waited for you for 200 years, but is still ready to hit the field and kick some butt. You can find him in your own house in Sanctuary Hills.
His perk Robot Sympathy is extremely useful at the beginning of the game — it increases damage resistance by 10%, and also gives a 10% damage boost against enemies armed with any energy weapon.
This is the second character you'll meet as you progress through Fallout 4. Shortly after meeting Codsworth, he will direct you to the town of Concord, and you will see Dogmeat at the «Red Rocket Truck Stop» location. Unfortunately, he does not have a perk or it is unknown to us. Please message us if you know anything about Dogmeat's perk and we can update this article.
As soon as you arrive in the town of Concord and fight there, you will unlock Preston as a companion.
His perk United We Stand increases damage and damage resistance by 20% if you are in combat with three or more enemies at the same time.
This young lady, eager to shake things up in Fallout 4, is located in Diamond City, meets you at the entrance to the city, and can be your fourth companion if you follow the storyline. Talk to her in her office and she can join you as a companion.
Her perk Gift of Gab doubles the number of experience points received for speech challenges and discovering new locations.
This character from the Brotherhood of Steel can be met at the Cambridge Police Station, not far from Diamond City. He can also be your companion, but for that, you need to complete a couple of his missions and join the Brotherhood.
His perk Know Your Enemy increases damage by 20% when you fight against synths, super mutants, and ghouls.
Under this name and surname hides a detective you will meet during the main storyline quest, so you definitely won't miss him. You will have to undertake a mission to find and rescue him, so he will be almost immediately grateful to you.
His perk Close to Metal provides an extra attempt at hacking terminals of any difficulty and speeds up the cooldown of hacking abilities by 50%.
This is another robot, which can be found in Vault 81 and is a product of the ancient Curie corporation.
Her perk Combat Medic automatically restores 100 health points if it falls below 10% of the nominal. It has a long cooldown period, so it's not a fact that you will choose this character.
This character is perfect for combat as she delivers deadly blows, and she is also great at picking different locks. Head to the combat zone in Boston and clear it of raiders. Cait will join you shortly after that.
Her perk Trigger Rush is also tied to health. When it falls below 25%, action points regenerate at a faster pace.
This companion is located in the wilderness of the Wasteland. You will need to find the headquarters of the «Railroad» and from there go to the «Old North Church,» where you will meet Deacon, he can also help you join a new faction.
His perk Cloak & Dagger increases stealth duration by 40% and increases damage from stealth attacks by 20%.
By periodically visiting Scollay Square in the area of «Goodneighbor,» you can meet this character, who is readily willing to join your faction.
His perk Isodoped is quite specific — critical shots and hits occur 20% faster when you have «eaten» 250 units of radiation.
Another character that can be met in the area of «Goodneighbor,» only for his appearance you will have to complete the quest «Long Road Ahead.»
His perk Killshot increases damage from headshots using V.A.T.S. by 20%.
This walking killing machine appears during the main questline, specifically when you first enter the Institute. You definitely won't miss him, so just continue with the storyline and you'll encounter X6-88.
The perk Shield Harmonics allows you to gain additional damage resistance and also increases damage from energy weapons by 20%.
By completing the Curtain Call quest, you'll find yourself in Trinity Tower. You need to climb to the top, where Strong is locked up in a cage. Freeing him, you receive a great, strong, and loyal character, perfectly suited for tough and heavy clashes. His perk Berserk increases damage by 20% when your health drops below 25%.