Fallout 4 companions: Full list & how to get them all

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The Fallout TV series is getting rave reviews from critics and love from fans of the franchise and newcomers alike.

It's unsurprisingly reignited hype around the games, with downloads for Fallout 4 shooting up on Steam.

One of the things the TV series recreates faithfully (intentionally or not) is the importance of friendship in such a brutal world.

Fallout 4 incorporates this into the gameplay with its companion mechanic. This allows the player to have an NPC accompany them in the post-apocalyptic wasteland.

There are many on offer, from a loyal dog to romanceable humans (and robots).

If you're jumping back on the Fallout 4 train (like many of us at the moment), then let's take a look at the game's companions!

First, how many possible companions are there in Fallout 4? It's a huge world, with more NPCs than the human brain can possibly fathom. But how many of them can we befriend in such a way?

It's not like Pokémon, and you can't try to recruit everyone you come across in the wild. There are only 13 possible companions in Fallout 4.

Now let's take a look at them!

While there are only 13 companions, it's quite a variety to behold. Let's start with the one most of you will want, and we can't blame you.

This faithful canine companion is more than just a comfort animal. He has powerful search abilities to help you find those hidden items, and he's not bad in a fight either. Thankfully, he can only get injured, so there's no need to worry he'll live up to his name.

You can find Dogmeat outside the Red Rocket Truck Stop.

Preston Garvey is the leader of the Minutemen, and a good guy to have on your side. As well as a moral outlook, he's pretty handy with a Laser Musket.

Recruit him by completing The First Step mission. He's also romanceable.

Codsworth is a pleasant robot, and the first of the companions that you'll come across. He can modify your weapons and armour, and you can romance him if you're into that sort of thing!

You can recruit him after completing the Out of