As you traverse the radioactive ruins of post-apocalyptic Boston in Fallout 4, having a trusty companion by your side can mean the difference between life and death. The right companion can watch your back, provide support in combat, hack terminals, pick locks, and increase your carrying capacity.
Fortunately, the Fallout 4 modding community has created some fantastic companion mods that introduce new allies, overhaul existing ones, and allow for greater customization. In this guide, we‘ll highlight 12 of the best companion mods to enhance your adventures in the Wasteland.
1. Heather Casdin
Heather Casdin is one of the most fully-featured companion mods for Fallout 4. With over 1200 lines of voiced dialogue, she has extensive interactions and a compelling backstory as an ex-Brotherhood of Steel scribe.
Heather specializes in combat against synths, deals 10% extra damage to them. She also has 25% more carry weight allowance. Her three combat styles are customizable, and she excels in battle.
As you build affinity with Heather through conversations and adventures, you unlock bonus perks like gifts and loot. At maximum affinity, you can even pursue a romantic relationship if you desire.
2. Ellen the Cartographer
Ellen the Cartographer is another fully-voiced custom companion for Fallout 4. She features over 1200 dialogue lines and an intricate quest that intertwines with the main story.
As a cartographer by trade, Ellen excels at orienteering the ruins of Boston and identifying optimal paths and locations. She also provides bonuses like damage resistance for both of you while traveling.
Ellen has a well-developed personality and backstory, with the option for the Sole Survivor to pursue a romantic relationship with her at maximum affinity. She elevates the experience of exploring the Wasteland.
3. Unlimited Companion Framework
One limitation of the vanilla Fallout 4 companion system is that you can only have one humanoid companion in addition to Dogmeat. But with the Unlimited Companion Framework mod, you can recruit multiple companions simultaneously!
This mod allows you to build affinity, traveled, and complete quests with any or all companions. Have an entourage of allies rather than just one at a time. It integrates seamlessly with the base game.
The ability to create your own squad to take on quests and combat encounters adds more strategic depth and roleplaying potential. Take your pick from over 20 companions!
4. Nora Companion
Miss adventuring with your spouse Nora from before the bombs fell? The Nora Companion mod lets you reunite after exiting Vault 111 and embark on new quests together!
This mod adds Nora as a fully-voiced companion, complete with an affinity system, unlockable perks, specialized skills like hacking and lockpicking, and endings related to each faction.
With over 15,000 lines of dialogue, the Nora Companion mod fleshes out the relationship between Nora and the Sole Survivor. It feels like a canonical extension of their story!
5. Dog Metal
Want to turn everyone‘s favorite canine companion into a cybernetic killing machine? Then install the Dog Metal mod!
This mod allows you to customize Dogmeat with armor and robotics enhancements in the workshop. You can select between a kind or vicious version of metal Dogmeat.
In addition to altering Dogmeat‘s appearance, the mod boosts his combat prowess. Dog Metal has more HP, greater attack power, and immunity to radiation. Upgrade and enjoy your robo-dog!
6. Companion Infinite Ammo and Unbreakable Armor
Ensuring your companion has enough ammo and gear in good repair makes managing your squad more difficult. But the Companion Infinite Ammo and Unbreakable Armor mod solves this issue!
As its name suggests, this mod provides companions with limitless ammunition so they‘ll never run out in a fight. It also makes their armor unbreakable so you don‘t have to keep fixing it.
There‘s both a single version that affects one companion and a multi version that works across all vanilla companions simultaneously. This mod eliminates busywork so you can focus on your adventure!
7. Everyone‘s Best Friend
The Everyone‘s Best Friend mod lets you keep Dogmeat‘s companionship even while traveling with a humanoid follower. No longer do you have to pick one or the other!
Having Dogmeat along enhances combat ability and exploration while your other companion lends their unique skills and perks. It‘s the best of both worlds!
The only downside is this mod disables Dogmeat‘s affinity features and reduces his carry weight allowance. But most agree it‘s worth it for two companions at once!
8. Appearance Overhaul
Tired of looking at the same old faces across multiple playthroughs? The Appearance Overhaul mod lets you customize your human companions‘ looks to your liking.
This mod allows appearance edits like hair styles, facial hair, complexions, makeup, scars, and more. Change subtle details or give them a complete makeover!
Take your pick from tweaking companions like Piper, Curie, MacCready, Deacon, Cait, and others. Personalize them to be uniquely your squad.
9. Companions Go Home
A minor grievance with Fallout 4‘s companions is that once they join you, there‘s no way to dismiss them back to their original homes. However, the Companions Go Home mod fixes this issue!
Want to send Piper back to hang out with Nat and publish more newspapers? Just use the dialog option added by this mod. It allows you to reunite companions with loved ones.
Being able to dismiss companions to their associated locations adds immersion and realism to the experience. It increases the wasteland‘s interactivity.
10. MAID – Motorized Artificial Intelligence Doll
Prefer a synthetic companion? The MAID (Motorized Artificial Intelligence Doll) mod introduces just that!
MAID is a robot follower designed for combat and defense. You can build and customize her frame in the Workshop. Outfit MAID to complement your playstyle!
With an arsenal of weapons and modifications at your disposal, you can make MAID as deadly or durable as needed. And her futuristic yet retro design encapsulates Fallout 4‘s aesthetic.
11. The Machine and Her
Seeking a unique custom companion? Look no further than The Machine and Her mod!
This introduces a fully voiced female android follower named The Machine designed for combat, stealth, and technology. Like MAID, The Machine is highly customizable.
With 6000+ lines of dialogue, The Machine responds dynamically to quests and events. An affinity system also lets you shape your relationship with her.
Whether you want backup, firepower, hacking skills, or just interesting commentary, The Machine makes a great companion.
12. Visible Companion Affinity
Completing actions that appeal to a particular companion will build affinity, unlocking perks and advancing relationships. But without a visible metric, it‘s unclear where anyone‘s affinity level stands.
That‘s where the Visible Companion Affinity mod comes in handy! It adds notifications displaying all affinity gains and losses with your companions.
Installing this interface allows you to intentionally manage relationships. Maximize affinity through favorable behaviors and minimizeharmfulinteractions.
Mod Your Way to the Perfect Posse
Traversing Fallout 4‘s hostile wasteland is markedly safer and more engaging with a customized companion crew by your side. From AI dolls to synths, from Dogmeat upgrades to a spouse reunion, companion mods empower you to curate the ultimate squad.
We‘ve highlighted some of the best companion enhancers, overhaulold allies, introduce new ones, expand capabilities, and allow richer roleplaying experiences. So mod to your heart‘s content and enjoy the perfectly tailored company!
