Gearing Ian and T.

[bjack]

How does Ian decide to use knife or pistol? I gave him a new combat knife and both 10mm ammo types for the pistol.

Tycho has a hunting rifle and shotgun. Should I just let him choose whatever, or should I take a gun away from him? Also I think I have a spear I could/might give him.

[Major Mayhem]

If my memory is correct companions choose weapons that deal highest damage per single strike, so if given a choice between 10mm Pistol and a knife Ian will choose knife as it's attack power is higher. Same with others.

I suggest giving your companions only one weapon, preferably ranged, and ammo for it. But try to avoid giving them weapons with burst capabilities or anything that can damage multiple targets, as your companions will fire on full auto with complete disregard for any friendly fire. Ian is notorious for his tendency to unload entire SMG magazine into your back.

Ian will be of great help if you give him one of the following:
10mm Pistol
Desert Eagle .44
14mm Pistol
.223 Pistol

As for Mr.T, he is a competent sniper so give him hunting rifle or sniper rifle.

[BEEFYMANPANTS]

They use whatever weapon they can attack the most with, unless you talk to them and say "use best weapon" if you say that they will use the weapon that does the most damage per single strike.