Companions

[OneShotPaddy]

The elite crew member, who claims to be a sniper/marksman, has anyone found a way to use him properly? I brought him along for a raid on a pirate compound but even though he had a sniper rifle with a scope he was largely useless.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to use companions in this game? Because they seem kind of stupid, lol. They're as bad as the ones in Morrowind.

[🐠🍑]

I think you can have romance 😘

[OneShotPaddy]

Originally posted by 🍌:

I think you can have romance 😘

Lol, thanks ;)

[Duneman]

If its like Fallout 4, the companions don't actually use scopes. Simeon also doesn't attack as often as other choices. If you want to mix things up you might be better off bringing Marika along, handing her the strongest shotgun you can find.

For general pew pew, if you can stomach their moralizing, Sam Coe and Sarah Morgan tend to be rather aggressive with their fire rates(ballistic and laser weapons, respectively).

[Langkard]

When not forced to have a companion, like Sarah at the beginning, I prefer to go it alone. They all tend to get in my line of fire. Out of the companion choices, I found that Andreja was very effective with her Va'ruun particle weapon. And if you're going stealthy, she's the best choice with her innate chameleon ability.

[CoffeeBro]

Originally posted by Langkard:

When not forced to have a companion, like Sarah at the beginning, I prefer to go it alone. They all tend to get in my line of fire. Out of the companion choices, I found that Andreja was very effective with her Va'ruun particle weapon. And if you're going stealthy, she's the best choice with her innate chameleon ability.

Shooting Sarah in the head, or tossing a grenade at enemies close to her is a true joy. Just say'n.

[nzguzzi]

I bought the Robin Locke follower and she is the best I have.
I click on command then point and click for her to enter cockpits on ships etc, she will clear the whole place by herself. In fact I have never seen her die once.
She is a beast and has the best dialogue options on game, her scout function is brilliant.

[OneShotPaddy]

Thank you all, I'll take these suggestions to heart. It's a shame they really play up the whole "sniper" angle with Simeon just to be a let down.

[m_antrim1]

All the companions are pretty useless - I always get crew that up my stats, but try to avoid companions that travel with me altogether. The funnies one is Sam Coe, the renowned gunslinger - who always arrives on scene after the fight is over! My other favorite is, of course, Sarah, who can't seem to decide if she wants you to loot everything or complain when you do! Much more fun on your own!