Quests per Area in New Vegas (Every Quest + Unique Item Guide)

A simplicity guide for aspiring completionists.

Introduction

This guide was written in hopeful aspiration of aiding people (myself included) in the completion of every quest!

There are 4 basic categories: Main Quests, Side Quests, Unmarked Quests, and Repeatable Quests.

Main Quests are your primary story missions.

Side Quests are quests that are noted in the Quest section of the Pip-Boy.

Unmarked Quests are quests that aren't progressively marked within the Pip-Boy, but you may find note(s) relating to them in your Pip-Boy.

Repeatable Quests are exactly what they sound like — endless fetch-quests primarily centered around making money. Some of these have goals, but many are just endless pits.


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Disclaimer

Note: It's difficult to do every quest in New Vegas, and some quests for specific factions prevents you from doing quests for other factions. Some alliances vilify you in other factions, some quests override other quests, etc. Through planning you might be able to iron out a few of these to do as many quests as possible but you'll find forks/crossroads you'll have to choose for.

Note: I won't be including the finale missions for factions in the areas listed as that may be too confusing. There are 4 prominent endings (Yes Man, NCR, Legion, Mr. House) to New Vegas. All of those contradict each other and take each other's places once you set down a specific path. I might include an additional section for those specific missions.

Goodsprings

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Main/Side/Unmarked Quest	Quest Description
★ Ain't That a Kick in the Head	Doc Mitchell	Main Quest	After recovering in Goodsprings, the Courier sets out with a Pip-Boy and a lead to find the man who shot them.
Back in the Saddle	Sunny Smiles	Side Quest	The Courier learns basic survival skills from Sunny Smiles, clears geckos near Goodsprings, and is directed to Trudy for information about their attackers.
Back in the Saddle #2	Sunny Smiles	Side Quest	Sunny Smiles teaches the Courier to craft healing powder by gathering xander root and broc flower.
Ghost Town Gunfight	Trudy	Side Quest (side with Goodsprings)	The Courier helps defend Goodsprings by recruiting townsfolk and preparing for a Powder Ganger attack, culminating in a gunfight at the Prospector Saloon.
Run Goodsprings Run	Joe Cobb	Side Quest (side with Powder Gangers)	By siding with Joe Cobb and the Powder Gangers, the Courier attacks and destroys Goodsprings, ending Ghost Town Gunfight and gaining Powder Ganger fame at the cost of Goodsprings infamy.
Barton the Fink	Barton Thorn	Unmarked Quest	After being tricked by Barton Thorn into clearing out geckos for loot access, the Courier discovers the deception and must kill Thorn to complete the encounter.
Exhumin' Nature	Courier	Unmarked Quest	By finding a shovel and digging up graves at the Goodsprings Cemetery, the Courier can uncover random loot, a valuable snow globe, and clues related to the main quest without affecting their reputation.
We Must Stop Meeting Like This	Victor	Unmarked Quest	After leaving Doc Mitchell’s house, the Courier repeatedly encounters Victor across the Mojave as he provides guidance and eventually delivers Mr. House’s invitation upon reaching the New Vegas Strip.
Ringo's Caravan Rules	Ringo	Unmarked Quest	At the Goodsprings gas station, the Courier meets Ringo, learns how to play Caravan, and can later meet him at the Crimson Caravan Company for a reward and future games.
Trudy's Radio Repair	Trudy	Unmarked Quest	By repairing the broken radio in the Prospector Saloon for Trudy, the Courier earns caps, XP, and Goodsprings fame, with an optional Barter check for a bonus reward.

Item	Location
Chinese Army: Special Ops Training Manual	In the L-shaped house where Trudy and Sunny sleep (east of the schoolhouse), on a bookshelf near the entrance. (Must be stolen unless siding with the Powder Gangers.)
★ Sunset Sarsaparilla Star Bottle Caps	One in Trudy and Sunny’s house on the kitchen counter. One in a white house west of the general store (bedroom table near the vegetable garden).
Stealth Boy	In the Goodsprings schoolhouse safe (Easy lock or Easy terminal to open it).
Goodsprings Schoolhouse Safe	Marked by Sunny Smiles if you ask her for extra work.
★ Snow Globe (Goodsprings)	Found in the Goodsprings Cemetery, near a small gravestone by the water tower.
Suave Gambler Hat (Wild Wasteland)	On a skeleton inside a broken fridge along the road southeast of Goodsprings.

Primm

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Main/Side/Unmarked/Repeating Quest	Quest Description
ED-E My Love	ED-E, Johnson Nash	Companion Quest	In Primm, the Courier can repair the damaged eyebot ED-E using either skill checks or salvage parts, gaining an early companion to aid them in the Mojave.
My Kind of Town	Deputy Beagle, Johnson Nash	Side Quest	After rescuing Deputy Beagle from the Bison Steve Hotel in Primm, the Courier must find a new sheriff—either recruiting NCR support, appointing the ex-convict Meyers, or restoring Primm Slim's protocols.
★ They Went That-a-Way	Self	Main Quest	After entering Primm and clearing out the convicts, the Courier must rescue Deputy Beagle to learn that their attackers were heading toward Nipton and Novac.
A Pair of Dead Desperados, I	Self	Unmarked Quest	While visiting the Vikki and Vance Casino in Primm, the Courier discovers Vance’s submachine gun has been stolen and, by passing a 50 Science check with Primm Slim, uncovers a clue pointing toward Westside.
A Team of Moronic Mercenaries	Layla	Unmarked Quest	After completing My Kind of Town and waiting 73 in-game hours, the Courier returns to Primm to confront a group of NCR deserters at the Vikki and Vance Casino, resolving the threat through speech, payment, or violence to allow the casino to eventually reopen.
Big Winner, Vikki & Vance	Self	Unmarked Quest	After reopening the Vikki and Vance Casino, the Courier can gamble until winning over 2,500 chips to earn prizes like a Stealth Boy and reinforced leather armor before being permanently banned from playing games there.
Gland for Some Home Cooking	Ruby Nash	Repeating Quest	After completing My Kind of Town, the Courier can speak to Ruby Nash in Primm to trade radscorpion poison glands for radscorpion venom casseroles at a rate of up to five per exchange.

Item	Location
★ Two Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle caps	One found in a southeast house on top of a bookcase near the radio; another on a side table in the Bison Steve Hotel lobby, opposite the elevator doors.
Mojave Express delivery order (4 of 6)	Found on Daniel Wyand’s body outside the Nash residence.
★ Lucky (.357 Magnum unique revolver)	Inside a Hard-locked floor safe behind the counter of the Bison Steve Hotel’s first-floor gift shop.
Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor (skill book)	Located on top of the same safe containing Lucky.
Cowboy repeater, Sheriff's hat, and unique Sheriff's duster	Found in the Primm sheriff's office, near the foot of the bed with Sheriff McBain’s and his wife’s corpses (disappear after completing My Kind of Town).

NCR Correctional Facility

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Main/Side/Unmarked Quest	Quest Description
Eddie's Emissary	Self, Powder Gangers	Unmarked Quest	After reaching the NCR Correctional Facility, the Courier gains entry past Dawes through bribe, theft, or force, then speaks with Eddie inside the administration building to start "I Fought the Law."
I Fought the Law	Eddie, Powder Gangers	Side Quest	After entering the NCR Correctional Facility, Eddie tasks the Courier with eliminating or persuading deserter Chavez and exposing a bounty hunter disguised as a merchant, eventually forcing a choice between helping the Powder Gangers defend the prison against an NCR assault or betraying them to the NCR.

Item	Location
★ Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap	Can be stolen from the reception desk in the visitors center.
Powder charge schematics	On a bed inside the Easy-locked room of cell block B (door can also be opened using Carter’s key).
Lying, Congressional Style (skill book)	Can be stolen from the file room on the second floor of the administration building.

Mojave Outpost

Quest Title	Quest Giver	Main/Side/Unmarked Quest	Quest Description
Can You Find it in Your Heart?	Ranger Jackson	Side Quest	Help Ranger Jackson at Mojave Outpost by clearing giant ants blocking Interstate 15, then return to earn NCR fame, a reward of caps, supplies, and a service rifle.
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize	Ranger Ghost	Side Quest	Accept Ranger Ghost’s request at the Mojave Outpost to investigate Nipton’s silence, learn about the town’s destruction by Caesar’s Legion, and report back to earn NCR fame.
Cold, Cold Heart	Ranger Ghost → Vulpes Inculta	Side Quest, Legion	Discover Nipton’s destruction by Caesar’s Legion, meet Vulpes Inculta, then report the attack to Sgt. Kilborn at Mojave Outpost.
Heartache by the Number	Rose of Sharon Cassidy	Companion Quest, Side Quest, NCR	Meet Cass at Mojave Outpost, then travel to the Crimson Caravan Company outside Eastside New Vegas. Do a couple quests for Alice McLafferty and return to convince her—through Speech, Barter, or a drinking contest—to sell her caravan rights.

Item	Location
Duck and Cover	On the bottom shelf under the bar counter (must be stolen or bought from Lacey).
Three Nuka-Cola Quartz	On a shelf behind the bar (must be stolen).
Three ice-cold Nuka-Colas	On the upper shelf behind the bar, opposite side from the Quartz bottles.
★ Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap	On the rear counter of the bar.

Nipton

Quest Title	Quest Giver	Main/Side/Unmarked Quest	Quest Description
They Went That-a-Way	Self	Main Quest	Traveling south from Primm, the Courier reaches Nipton, learns about Caesar’s Legion's attack from Boxcars, and either spreads Vulpes Inculta’s message or fights the Legion if already Vilified or accompanied by Boone.
Booted	Boxcars	Side Quest	After speaking with Boxcars in Nipton and learning about captured Powder Gangers, the Courier travels to the Legion raid camp near Wolfhorn Ranch, frees the prisoners by stealth or combat, and completes the quest.
The Star Showdown	Tomas/Jacklyn	Unmarked	The Courier comes across Tomas and Jacklyn fighting near Nipton over a necklace of mysterious star bottlecaps. They can intervene, or let the fight play out. Afterward, the survivor claims betrayal. The Courier can uncover the truth, leading to a confrontation over star bottle caps.
Cold, Cold Heart	Vulpes Inculta → Ranger Ghost	Side Quest	This quest can be started at the Mojave Outpost through Ranger Ghost or in Nipton from Vulpes Inculta. If completed through the Outpost, you can ignore this Nipton version.

Item	Location
Worn Key	Upon entering Nipton Town Hall, directly to the right, behind the counter. There is a mine behind the counter. The key unlocks the first door on the right down the hall, which leads to a basement.
Big Book of Science	On the town hall's third floor, in the mayor's office on the desk.
Nuka-Cola Victory	Behind the Average locked door in the mayor's office on a shelf.
★ One Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap	Ranch house south of the "Trading Post" General Store: On top of the ruined bookcase near the chessboard and bottle, in the master bedroom.

Camp Searchlight

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Main/Side/Unmarked Quest	Quest Description
Wheel of Fortune	Logan	Side Quest	The Courier hacks a terminal in Camp Searchlight to uncover radiation suits hidden north of Nipton, retrieves them for Logan’s mercenaries, collects salvage from the town’s Police and Fire Stations, then kills Logan and his crew after their betrayal.
Eye for an Eye	First Sgt. Astor	Side Quest	The Courier meets First Sergeant Astor near Camp Searchlight and accepts a mission to sabotage Cottonwood Cove. They can destroy the camp for NCR fame or betray the plan to Aurelius of Phoenix for Legion fame.
We Will All Go Together	First Sergeant Astor	Side Quest	The Courier helps First Sergeant Astor by eliminating feral NCR ghouls around Camp Searchlight, recovering ten dogtags—including one from Pvt. Edwards.
Arachnophobia	Private Kyle Edwards	Unmarked Quest	The Courier helps Private Edwards in Camp Searchlight overcome his fear of radscorpions, either by lying, fighting off the creatures, or guiding him to safety, with multiple outcomes affecting Karma based on whether Edwards joins Astor’s squad, moves to Ranger Station Echo, or dies.

Item	Location
Chinese Army: Special Ops Training Manual	In the east church's basement, by the eastern wall, at the foot of the metal shelves, on the floor.
★ Knock-Knock	A unique variant of the fire axe, found in the righthand corner of the bathroom stall with the skeleton in it, upstairs in the Searchlight fire station. This is only obtainable after either starting Wheel of Fortune or killing Logan and taking the key from him.
Seven fire helmets	In the fire station, with five on the ground floor shelves, one upstairs in the chief's office on a shelf, and one in the bathroom stall where Knock-Knock is found.
★ One Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap	In the fire station. Upstairs in the northeast corner in the kitchen area, on a table next to two empty bottles.
Legion orders	In the fire station, found on two recruit legionaries in the garage.
NCR computer parts and NCR radio parts	In the police station, the quest items for Wheel of Fortune.
Wild Wasteland Three Holy Frag Grenades	In the gecko-filled Searchlight church basement. If Wild Wasteland is not an active trait, they will appear as two mini nukes.

Cottonwood Cove

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Main/Side/Unmarked Quest	Quest Description
Arizona Scavenger	Aurelius of Phoenix	Unmarked Quest	The Courier visits Cottonwood Cove and accepts a deal to trade NCR dogtags for caps or, with a Barter check, for Legion supplies and fame. Dogtags can be looted or stolen from NCR troops, with greater rewards given for larger deliveries.
Left My Heart	Frank or Mrs. Weathers	Side Quest	The Courier frees the Weathers family from Cottonwood Cove through payment, persuasion, or theft, then either sends them to the Followers or informs Frank Weathers, influencing Frank’s fate through dialogue choices.
I Forgot to Remember to Forget	Boone	Companion Quest	The Courier recruits Boone in Novac, fights the Legion to earn his trust, and helps him confront his past at Bitter Springs. Final choices during the camp’s defense shape Boone’s future and armor.
Caesar's Favor	Self	Side Quest	After gaining favor with Caesar’s Legion, the Courier unlocks a hidden, restocking supply cache near Cottonwood Cove, with better rewards as Legion reputation improves up to Idolized.
Caching in at the Cove	Self	Unmarked Quest	After earning favor with Caesar’s Legion and completing a task, the Courier is told after three days that new supplies are available for pickup at Cottonwood Cove.

Item	Location
Grognak the Barbarian	On the nightstand in Aurelius of Phoenix's office.
Legion raid plans	In one of the filing cabinets in the headquarters building.
Recompense of the Fallen and Legion patrol notes	In the desk of Aurelius of Phoenix's office.
★ Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap	On a shelf inside the women's restroom.

Novac

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Main/Side/Unmarked Quest	Quest Description
★ They Went That-a-Way	Self	Main Quest	The Courier leaves Nipton, survives Viper ambushes and Legion skirmishes, reaches Novac, and learns from Manny Vargas—by favor, theft, or persuasion—that the checkered coat man is Benny, who traveled north toward Boulder City with the Great Khans.
Come Fly With Me	Manny Vargas	Side Quest	The Courier clears feral ghouls and nightkin from the REPCONN test site, helps Jason Bright’s Brotherhood prepare for their Great Journey by gathering rocket parts, chooses to assist or deceive Chris Haversam, and launches the rockets, earning caps, XP, and Novac fame upon returning to Manny Vargas.
One for My Baby	Boone	Companion Quest	The Courier helps Boone uncover who betrayed his wife to Legion slavers by investigating Novac’s residents, gathering evidence or using Speech to confirm the culprit, and leading them to Boone for justice, gaining Boone as a companion if successful.
Andy and Charlie	Ranger Andy	Unmarked Quest	The Courier helps retired Ranger Andy in Novac by investigating the fate of Ranger Station Charlie, reports back after finding the rangers killed by the Legion, and earns caps, NCR and Novac fame, and the Ranger Takedown unarmed move.
Old School Ghoul	Raul	Unmarked Companion Quest	The Courier helps Raul reflect on his past by visiting Loyal, Corporal Sterling, and Ranger Andy, influencing Raul’s decision to either return to his gunslinging ways or embrace a new path, unlocking different perks and changing his outfit.
Straus Calls	Ada Straus	Unmarked Quest	The Courier purchases healing, addiction removal, and radiation treatment from Dr. Ada Straus in Novac, earning a permanent discount on her medical services for future visits.
The Screams of Brahmin	Dusty McBride	Unmarked Quest	The Courier helps Dusty McBride in Novac by uncovering and killing a hidden nightkin attacking his brahmin herd at night, earning caps, Novac fame, Karma gain, and access to free brahmin steaks.
We Must Stop Meeting Like This, II	Victor	Unmarked Quest	After recovering in Goodsprings, the Courier encounters Victor the securitron, who hints at clues regarding their shooting and later reappears in Novac to offer advice about lodging and supplies.

Item	Location
D.C. Journal of Internal Medicine	Can be stolen from the bed in Ranger Andy's bungalow.
★ That Gun	Inside the Dino Bite gift shop, within a locked closet behind the rocket souvenirs on a metal shelf. The closet key can also be bought from Cliff Briscoe.
★ Two Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle caps	One in the kitchen of a house northeast of Jeannie May Crawford's house. The bottle cap is in the kitchen, on the table to the left of the entrance. The second can be stolen from Daisy Whitman's room, on the table with the television set.
Bill of sale	In the Easy-locked safe behind the Dino Dee-lite front desk. Can be picked or opened with a key held by Jeannie May Crawford.
1st Recon beret	Given by Boone after completing One for My Baby by finding the correct culprit.
A bottlecap mine	Inside of the crafting shanty.
Gun Runners' Arsenal Paciencia	Sold by Cliff Briscoe.
Gun Runners' Arsenal MF Hyperbreeder Alpha	Sold by Cliff Briscoe.

Sloan

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Type of Quest	Quest Description
Claws Mended	Snuffles	Unmarked Quest	At Sloan, the Courier discovers an injured mole rat named Snuffles. After healing its wounded paw with basic medical skill, they earn the gratitude of the quarry workers and a small boost to NCR fame.
Claws Out	Chomps Lewis	Unmarked Quest	At Sloan, the Courier learns that deadly deathclaws have overrun Quarry Junction, blocking passage to New Vegas. After bravely clearing out the alpha male and mother, the path is made safe again, and Chomps Lewis rewards them with NCR fame.
Power to the People	Self	Unmarked Quest	At Sloan, the Courier repairs the town’s faulty generator using their mechanical know-how. The miners are grateful for restoring power, and Chomps Lewis offers a small reward and NCR fame in return.
You Gotta Break Out a Few Eggs	Jas Wilkins	Unmarked Quest	At Sloan, Jas Wilkins asks the Courier to fetch a deathclaw egg so she can cook her family’s legendary omelet. After retrieving an egg from any deathclaw nest, the Courier earns a fresh deathclaw omelet and the recipe.

Item	Location
★ One Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap	On the table directly across from the door in the mess hall.
Rose's wasteland omelet recipe	Obtained after completing the unmarked quest You Gotta Break Out a Few Eggs .
Dean's Electronics and Duck and Cover	Inside the worker barracks.
A large amount of bottle caps	In two adjacent trunks on the second floor of the mining office.

Hidden Valley

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Type of Quest	Quest Description
I Could Make You Care	Veronica	Companion Quest	Veronica travels the Mojave seeking proof the Brotherhood must change. After witnessing the world beyond Hidden Valley, she confronts the elder and makes a choice—stay and struggle to reform the order from within, or leave and forge a new path, regardless of the cost.
Eyesight to the Blind	Elder McNamara	Side Quest	To earn Brotherhood membership, the Courier is sent by Elder McNamara to install a signal transmitter atop Black Mountain. Braving super mutants and nightkin, they complete the task and are rewarded with power armor and full Brotherhood access.
Still in the Dark	Elder McNamara	Side Quest	Tasked with gaining the Brotherhood’s trust, the Courier aids Elder McNamara by recovering lost patrol data, scouting NCR positions, and salvaging vital equipment from irradiated Vaults—determining whether the Brotherhood will rejoin the world or remain sealed behind steel.
Hidden Valley Computer Virus	Scribe Ibsen	Unmarked Quest	In the Hidden Valley archives, the Courier helps Scribe Ibsen eliminate a rogue pre-War virus from the Brotherhood's network by isolating infected terminals in a timed challenge—restoring access to the order’s critical data and paving the way for political shifts within the bunker.
Pistol Packing	Knight Torres	Unmarked Quest	Knight Torres at the Hidden Valley bunker asks the Courier to recover a missing laser pistol last seen with Initiate Stanton—who admits to losing it during an unauthorized trip to scorpion gulch. Retrieving the weapon and covering for Torres earns a tri-beam laser rifle and Brotherhood favor.
Brotherhood Bond	Self	Unmarked Quest	By gaining fame with the Brotherhood of Steel—through quests like Still in the Dark and Pistol Packing—the Courier earns new privileges at Hidden Valley, including access to ammo caches and Torres’ expanded inventory. True Brotherhood loyalty is rewarded with powerful gear and respect.

Item	Location
3 mini nukes	In the northern and southern bunkers, both behind the locked doors.
A hollowed-out rock with a heart and anti-bomb symbol	Located in front of the fast-travel marker, the rock is right in front of the player upon fast travel.

Camp Forlorn Hope

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Type of Quest	Quest Description
Return to Sender	Dr. Richards	Side Quest	At Camp Forlorn Hope, the Courier is tasked by Sergeant Reyes with delivering new security codes to Ranger stations across the Mojave to track tampered NCR reports. After uncovering falsified intel traced to Camp Golf, the Courier confronts Chief Hanlon—leading to a choice that can result in his arrest, death, or redemption.
Medical Mystery	Dr. Richards	Side Quest	At Camp Forlorn Hope, Sergeant Reyes enlists the Courier to investigate suspicious activity in NCR radio reports. Delivering security codes to outposts reveals tampered intel traced back to Camp Golf—forcing the Courier to confront Chief Hanlon and decide whether to expose, forgive, or stop him.
Restoring Hope	Major Polatli	Side Quest	At Camp Forlorn Hope, Major Polatli enlists the Courier to help restore the NCR’s strength by retrieving a lost supply shipment, healing wounded troops, and boosting morale—preparing the camp for an all-out assault to reclaim the nearby Legion-held town of Nelson.
I Don't Hurt Anymore	Lieutenant Gorobets	Side Quest	Lieutenant Gorobets asks the Courier to help one of his squadmates, Corporal Betsy, confront the trauma she suffered at the hands of Fiend leader Cook-Cook. Through empathy, skill checks, or conversations with her fellow 1st Recon soldiers, the Courier helps Betsy agree to seek psychiatric treatment—earning thanks from her commander and the clinic staff.
Tags of Our Fallen	Carl Mayes	Unmarked Quest	Quartermaster Mayes offers to pay the Courier for recovering dogtags from fallen NCR soldiers across the Mojave. After turning in 15, he provides a bonus reward—but the Courier can also refuse payment for good Karma. Each 5 tags also secretly boosts morale at Camp Forlorn Hope, strengthening the NCR assault force in Restoring Hope.
An Ear to the Ground	James Sexton	Unmarked Quest	At Camp Forlorn Hope, Private Sexton offers a grim challenge to lift morale: collect Legion ears from fallen enemies. Turn in 30 to earn a reward—and secretly boost troop strength for the Nelson assault during Restoring Hope.

Item	Location
Eight Forlorn Hope Letters	Found scattered around the camp.

Boulder City

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Main/Side/Unmarked Quest	Quest Description
★ Ring-a-Ding-Ding!	Self	Main Quest	The Courier travels north from Novac to Boulder City, resolves a standoff between NCR forces and Great Khans, and learns from Jessup that Benny fled to the Tops casino with the platinum chip, advancing the main quest toward New Vegas.
★ They Went That-a-Way	Jessup	Main Quest	After learning Benny fled to the Tops casino with the platinum chip, the Courier travels to New Vegas and gains access to the Strip by passing a credit check, hacking a Securitron, buying a passport, or using NCR connections.
Boulder City Showdown	Lieutenant Monroe	Side Quest	The Courier helps resolve a hostage standoff between NCR forces and Great Khans in Boulder City by negotiating, rescuing hostages, or betraying the NCR, shaping their fame with both factions and advancing the main quest toward New Vegas.
Defacing the Humble Stone	Self	Unmarked Quest	The Courier provokes Private Kowalski at the Boulder City Memorial by disrespecting the monument, leading to a confrontation that can be defused with Speech, or escalated into hostility and NCR infamy depending on the response.
We Must Stop Meeting Like This, III	Victor	Unmarked Quest	After learning of Benny’s escape from Jessup, the Courier encounters Victor near the Boulder City train station, who hints that the pursuit will soon lead them into New Vegas.

Item	Location
Three bottles of Nuka-Cola Quartz	On the middle shelf on the back wall in the saloon, must either be stolen or purchased from Ike.
Ranger holodisk message	On the upper floor of an abandoned building, just northeast of the entrance to Boulder City ruins.
★ Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap	In the saloon, the second table on the left after entering.

Camp McCarran

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Main/Side/Unmarked Quest	Quest Description
I Don't Hurt Anymore	Lieutenant Gorobets	Side Quest	The Courier meets Lieutenant Gorobets at Camp McCarran or Camp Forlorn Hope and helps convince Corporal Betsy to seek psychiatric treatment after her trauma. Depending on skills or conversations with her squadmates, the Courier can guide her to recovery.
I Put a Spell on You	Colonel Hsu	Side Quest	Note: This quest can also be started through the Legion, but instead of stopping the spy you're infiltrating the NCR. The Courier is asked by Colonel Hsu at Camp McCarran to uncover a Legion spy within NCR ranks. By gathering evidence, tracking Captain Curtis, and disarming a bomb on the monorail, the Courier prevents a major disaster and protects NCR operations.
The White Wash	Lieutenant Carrie Boyd	Side Quest	The Courier investigates Corporal White’s disappearance for Lieutenant Boyd, uncovering a Westside water theft conspiracy. They must choose whether to expose the truth, protect Westside, or negotiate a secret profit, shaping outcomes for both NCR farmers and the Followers.
There Stands the Grass	Doctor Thomas Hildern	Side Quest	The Courier is hired by Dr. Hildern at Camp McCarran to retrieve agricultural research from Vault 22. After fighting through spore-infected ruins, they must choose whether to save a missing scientist, destroy or preserve the dangerous data, and shape the NCR’s future food supply.
Three-Card Bounty	Major Dhatri	Side Quest	The Courier accepts a bounty from Major Dhatri at Camp McCarran to track down and kill three Fiend leaders: Violet, Cook-Cook, and Driver Nephi. Using strategy or brute force, they bring back the heads as proof, earning NCR favor and helping secure the region.
A Final Plan for Esteban	Pvt. Christina Morales	Unmarked Quest	The Courier agrees to help Private Morales recover her fallen husband’s body from Fiends near REPCONN. After fighting through traps and snipers, they return the body safely, earning gratitude, Karma, and potential favors from NCR personnel.
Bounty Killer	Colonel Hsu	Unmarked Quest	The Courier accepts a bounty from Colonel Hsu to kill Motor-Runner, leader of the Fiends at Vault 3. They can fight or sneak through the raider stronghold, rescue a wounded Ranger, and either battle or assassinate Motor-Runner to complete the mission.
Dealing with Contreras	Sergeant Daniel Contreras / Lieutenant Carrie Boyd	Unmarked Quest	The Courier uncovers Sgt. Contreras’s illegal arms operation at Camp McCarran. They can side with Lt. Boyd by exposing him, earning NCR fame and the unique rifle This Machine, or help Contreras for access to rare gear. Siding with Boyd is the right choice for long-term rewards.
Not Worth a Hill of Corn and Beans	Cpl. William Farber	Unmarked Quest	The Courier helps Corporal Farber at Camp McCarran fix the mess hall’s food supply by repairing equipment, securing spices from Vault 22, and brokering meat deals with local vendors. Completing all objectives earns a permanent discount on food supplies.
Rest and Resupply	Colonel Hsu	Unmarked Quest	After earning a strong reputation with the NCR, the Courier is rewarded by Colonel Hsu at Camp McCarran with the key to the NCR Ranger Safehouse, a secure bunker hidden south of REPCONN headquarters.
Silus Treatment	Colonel James Hsu or Lieutenant Carrie Boyd	Unmarked Quest	The Courier helps Lieutenant Boyd interrogate the captured Legion centurion Silus at Camp McCarran. They can use violence, manipulation, or deception to extract Legion secrets, or secretly aid Silus’s escape if aligned with Caesar’s Legion.

Item	Location
★ La Longue Carabine	Carried by Corporal Sterling, who is initially in the tents outside, but moves to Camp Forlorn Hope after completing Three-Card Bounty . Killing him forfeits the quests I Don't Hurt Anymore and Old School Ghoul . To obtain it without losing Karma, pickpocket his ammo, fast travel, then return to loot the rifle from his inventory.
Cram Opener	Carried by Little Buster, initially near the tents outside Camp McCarran. After completing Three-Card Bounty , he leaves McCarran and is found dead in Freeside.
★ This Machine	Reward from completing the unmarked quest Dealing with Contreras by siding with Lieutenant Boyd at Camp McCarran.
227 bottle caps	Spread throughout the terminal building and the concourse at Camp McCarran.
Lab technician outfit	Worn by Dr. Kemp inside the concourse at Camp McCarran.
Two Ice Cold Nuka-Colas	Inside a chest refrigerator on the second floor of the terminal building near the jail cells.
Sniper rifle	On top of a bed in the First Recon tent at Camp McCarran, where Sterling is. Found in poor condition.
Two pieces of flint	On a table in the medical tent and the storage tent near a welding gun. These are the only two flint items in the game.

Freeside

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Sub-Location	Main/Side/Unmarked Quest	Quest Description
Papers, Please	Ralph	Mick & Ralph's	Unmarked Quest	The Courier can buy a counterfeit passport from Ralph in Freeside for 500 caps (or 375 with 50 Barter) after impressing The King or passing a 50 Speech check. This allows access to The Strip via the north gate without needing a credit check.
Debt Collector	Francine Garret	Atomic Wrangler Casino	Side Quest	Francine Garret at the Atomic Wrangler asks the Courier to collect debts from three Freeside locals. With Speech, Barter, perks, or force, the Courier resolves each case, and returns the caps, and is later hired to hunt Caleb McCaffery, triggering an unmarked quest.
Hat's Entertainment	Francine Garret	Atomic Wrangler Casino	Unmarked Quest	After collecting debts for Francine at the Atomic Wrangler, the Courier is hired to find Caleb McCaffery on the Strip. They can either kill him or pass a Speech check to recover stolen caps and his hat, then return for caps, a room key, and Freeside fame.
Wang Dang Atomic Tango	James Garret	Atomic Wrangler Casino	Side Quest	At the Atomic Wrangler, James Garret hires the Courier to recruit three escorts: a ghoul cowboy (Beatrix Russell at Old Mormon Fort), a suave talker (Old Ben near the Strip gate or Santiago near Mick & Ralph’s), and a sexbot (found in Cerulean Robotics with Ralph’s help). Each can be persuaded with Speech, Barter, or other tactics. After securing all three, the Courier earns caps, XP, and Freeside fame.
Maud's Muggers	Self	Cerulean Robotics	Unmarked Quest	With Wild Wasteland active, the Courier is ambushed in Freeside by Maud's Muggers—a gang of elderly women in pink dresses wielding rolling pins. They attack after exiting Cerulean Robotics for the first time.
G.I. Blues	The King	King's School	Side Quest	At the King's School of Impersonation in Freeside, the Courier helps expose the fraudulent bodyguard Orris, investigates attacks between NCR and locals, and resolves the tension through diplomacy or combat. Success earns Freeside fame, XP, and a favor from The King.
Nothin' But a Hound Dog	The King	King's School	Companion Quest	After completing G.I. Blues, the Courier helps The King's aging cyberdog Rex by finding a new brain. Dr. Henry in Jacobstown can implant one from Rey, Violetta, or Lupa, each offering Rex a unique perk and improving his condition.
Birds of a Feather	Gloria Van Graff	Silver Rush	Side Quest	At the Silver Rush in Freeside, the Courier works for Gloria Van Graff guarding the door, delivering a package, luring Cass for execution, and assisting a Legion arms deal. Success earns caps, Freeside/NCR fame, and Van Graff gear.
Flogging a Dead Corpse	Freeside Thug	Freeside	Unmarked Quest	Near Mick & Ralph’s in Freeside, a thug lures the Courier into an alley ambush. After revealing the setup, he and two lackeys attack. They are poorly armed and may flee or become passive if handled carefully.
Reach for the Sky, Mister!	Max	Freeside	Unmarked Quest	To get Euclid’s C-Finder for Veronica’s quest, find Max near Mick & Ralph’s in Freeside. Buy it, pass Barter 45 or Speech 60 checks for a discount or free, or pickpocket it after convincing him to sleep.
Rotface's Loose Lips	Rotface	Freeside	Unmarked Quest	Near Mick & Ralph’s in Freeside, Rotface sells local tips for 1 cap each. Buying tips reveals lore, rumors, and quest hints. After enough tips are purchased, he equips Eulogy’s hat, which can be stolen or looted.
Smooth-Talking Criminal	Self	Freeside	Unmarked Quest	In Freeside, Santiago tricks the Courier into buying a fake Mick & Ralph’s discount during Debt Collector. Exposing his lie with Speech 40 or intimidation earns a refund and progresses debt collection.

Location	Item	Area
Mick & Ralph's	★ Pimp-Boy 3 Billion	Given by Mick by completing How Little We Know in a certain way (see the quest's page for details).
Mick & Ralph's	150 rocket souvenirs	In the Nuka-Cola vending machine on the second floor.
Mick & Ralph's	Container of chlorine	Purchased from Ralph. Relevant as a quest item during a certain part of How Little We Know.
Mick & Ralph's	Naughty nightwear	Sold by Mick after passing the Speech check to access his "special inventory."
Mick & Ralph's	★ Embrace of the Mantis King! (Gun Runners' Arsenal)	Sold by Mick.
Mick & Ralph's	★ Nuka-Breaker (Gun Runners' Arsenal)	Sold by Mick.
Mick & Ralph's	★ Li'l Devil (Gun Runners' Arsenal)	Sold by Mick.
Atomic Wrangler Casino	Nuka-Cola Victory	On the third level in the Garrets' room, on a shelf.
Cerulean Robotics	Lying, Congressional Style	On the floor by the middle computer desk closest to the conveyor belt with scrap metal on it.
Cerulean Robotics	★ One Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap	On the table in the southwest room with the inaccessible door.
Cerulean Robotics	Cerulean Robotics key	In the hand of a skeleton in front of the TV set in the break room. Opens the tool cabinet holding the terminal access card.
Cerulean Robotics	Terminal access card	Inside tool cabinet, used to reprogram Fisto for James Garret during the quest Wang Dang Atomic Tango.
Cerulean Robotics	Cerulean Robotics terminal access card	A paper note, found with the terminal access card in the tool cabinet closest to the corner.
King's School	32 Kings outfits and three Jailhouse Rockers	On the third floor.
King's School	★ Figaro, a unique straight razor.	Carried by Sergio.
King's School	★ Viva Las Vegas	Carried by The King.
Silver Rush	Letter to Gloria	Inside the Hard-locked safe in the backroom, just before the stairs. Relevant as a quest item for a certain part of Heartache by the Number.
Silver Rush	Van Graff key	Carried by Gloria, Jean-Baptiste, and every Van Graff thug in and outside the building including Simon.
Silver Rush	★ Cleansing Flame (Gun Runners' Arsenal)	Sold by Gloria.
Silver Rush	★ Sprtel-Wood 9700 (Gun Runners' Arsenal)	Sold by Gloria.
Silver Rush	★ The Smitty Special (Gun Runners' Arsenal)	Sold by Gloria.

Old Mormon Fort (Freeside)

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Sub-Location	Main/Side/Unmarked Quest	Quest Description
Friend of the Followers	Julie Farkas	Old Mormon Fort	Unmarked Quest	At the Old Mormon Fort, Julie Farkas asks the Courier to arrange a supply deal (Long-Term Care) and donate chems (Short-Term Treatment). Helping earns Followers fame, discounts, skill magazines, and access to their safehouse.
Short-Term Treatment	Julie Farkas	Old Mormon Fort	Unmarked Quest	Julie Farkas at the Old Mormon Fort asks the Courier to donate 10 Fixer, Med-X, or RadAway. Completing the quest grants Followers fame, discounts on medical services, and access to skill magazines.
Long-Term Care	Julie Farkas	Old Mormon Fort	Unmarked Quest	Julie Farkas tasks the Courier with finding a steady supply deal for the Followers. Only James Garret at the Atomic Wrangler agrees, trading alcohol and Med-X for still maintenance. Completing this grants Freeside and Followers fame.
High Times	Julie Farkas	Old Mormon Fort	Side Quest	Julie Farkas asks the Courier to help Bill Ronte and Jacob Hoff overcome chem addictions. By convincing or curing them, the Courier earns Freeside fame, XP, a discount at the Old Mormon Fort, and free daily chems.
For Auld Lang Syne	Arcade Gannon	Followers of the Apocalypse	Companion Quest	After recruiting Arcade Gannon and earning his trust, the Courier helps reunite the Enclave Remnants to fight at Hoover Dam. Choosing NCR or Legion support affects Arcade’s fate and rewards the Remnants power armor.

Location	Item	Area
Old Mormon Fort	Followers lab coat	Rewarded by Julie upon achieving an Idolized reputation and completing High Times, Short-Term Treatment, and Long-Term Care for her as well, after which she offers membership to the Followers as well as the coat and the key to the Followers safehouse.
Old Mormon Fort	Pacer's patient record	In the medical room's filing cabinet. Serves as an optional objective during Kings' Gambit.
Old Mormon Fort	★ The Old Mormon Fort snow globe	On the bookshelf upstairs in the western guardhouse.

New Vegas Strip

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Sub-Location	Main/Side/Unmarked Quest	Quest Description
Strip Search	Securitron	The Strip (North Gate)	Unmarked Quest	Approaching the Strip's north gate triggers a warning from Old Ben about the deadly gatekeeper Securitron. To enter, the Courier must pass a 2,000-cap credit check, an 80 Science check, or present a counterfeit passport from Mick & Ralph's (via Papers, Please ). Once access is granted, entry is permanent and the main quest The House Always Wins begins.
★ Ring-a-Ding-Ding!	Jessup	The Tops	Main Quest	At the Tops Casino, the Courier confronts Benny over the platinum chip. Through Speech, stealth, or force, they can kill him, let him escape, or expose his plans. The outcome affects Yes Man, the Legion, and Strip power dynamics.
We Must Stop Meeting Like This	Victor	The Strip	Unmarked Quest	Upon first entering the Strip, Victor greets the Courier and delivers Mr. House’s invitation to the Lucky 38. Accepting or ignoring it triggers the main quest The House Always Wins and begins the Courier's involvement in New Vegas' power struggle.
Useless Baubles or Fancy Trinkets?	Jane	The Lucky 38	Unmarked Quest	Speak to Jane in the Lucky 38 penthouse to turn in collectible snow globes. She pays 2,000 caps each, and places them in a display case in your Lucky 38 suite. There are 7 base game globes, for a total of 14,000 caps (DLC globes do not count toward the quest).
The Moon Comes Over the Tower	Emily Ortal	The Strip	Side Quest	After exiting the Lucky 38 post- Ring-a-Ding-Ding! , Emily Ortal may approach and ask for help bugging a terminal inside. Pass a 40 Barter check for med supplies. Plant the bug, return to her, and earn Followers fame and XP.
How Little We Know	Joana or Mr. House	The Gomorrah	Side Quest	The Courier works with or against Cachino to uncover and disrupt the Omertas' plot to take over the Strip. By eliminating Clanden and destroying Troike’s smuggled weapons, they can help the NCR or House, or aid the plot for Caesar or Yes Man.
Talent Pool	Tommy Torini	The Aces	Side Quest	The Courier helps Tommy Torini at the Tops casino by finding and recruiting four new performers across the Mojave, negotiating better deals through Barter or Speech, and earning caps, XP, and Strip fame upon completing the lineup.
Classic Inspiration	Michael Angelo	Michael Angelo's Workshop	Side Quest	The Courier meets Michael Angelo on the New Vegas Strip, helps restore his artistic inspiration by photographing Mojave landmarks with a Codac R9000 camera, and earns caps, XP, and Strip fame by delivering all five pictures.
Playing on the Old Joana	Joana	The Gomorrah (Courtyard)	Unmarked Quest	At Gomorrah’s courtyard, speak to Joana and pass 50 and 75 Speech checks to receive her services for free. Follow her upstairs to her room to gain the Well Rested bonus. Note: Starting Bye Bye Love may override this option.
Razzle Dazzle!	Dazzle	The Gomorrah (Courtyard)	Unmarked Quest	In Gomorrah’s courtyard, speak to Dazzle to buy her services. Pay 100 caps , or pass 35 Speech/Medicine , use Black Widow/Lady Killer , or offer Med-X to lower it. With ≤3 INT , pay 25 caps but risk offending her. Grants Well Rested bonus.
Tourist Traipse	Sarah Weintraub	Vault 21	Unmarked Quest	The Courier speaks with Sarah Weintraub at Vault 21 to learn its backstory and accept her offer for a tour of the Vault hotel. She'll lead you through the gambling floor, mess hall, and guest rooms, giving insight into its history before Mr. House repurposed it.
Suits You, Sarah	Sarah Weintraub	Vault 21	Unmarked Quest	The Courier helps Sarah Weintraub at Vault 21 by bringing her Vault jumpsuits from Vaults 3, 11, 19, 22, or 34. Each is worth 30 caps and Strip fame . After 30 suits, she’ll offer to sleep with you for the Well Rested bonus. 65 Barter lets her accept Boomer suits too.
Bye Bye Love	Joana or Carlitos	The Gomorrah (Courtyard) or Vault 21	Side Quest	Joana and Carlitos ask the Courier to help them reunite and escape Gomorrah. With hired muscle or smooth talk, the Courier fends off an Omerta ambush and ensures their safe getaway, earning caps, Karma, or clues for How Little We Know.
Pheeble Will	Walter Phebus	The Strip	Side Quest	Near the Tops on the Strip, Walter Phebus asks for help taking revenge on Heck Gunderson. Pass a 75 Speech check to defuse the situation, or help him kill Heck and/or Ted for caps. Ties into Beyond the Beef depending on who you kill.
Beyond the Beef	Mortimer or Heck Gunderson	The Ultra-Luxe	Side Quest	At the Ultra-Luxe, the Courier investigates the disappearance of Ted Gunderson and uncovers a plot by Mortimer to restore cannibalism. Depending on choices, they can expose Mortimer or help him, gaining fame, caps, and Strip reputation.

Location	Item	Area
Gomorrah	Guns and Bullets Magazine	In Big Sal's office in the Zoara Club above Brimstone, on a bookshelf. The door has a Very Hard lock. Alternatively, the office key can be obtained from Big Sal or Nero, or entry can be gained during the How Little We Know quest.
Lucky 38	★ Golden Gloves	In the casino's VIP section, to the left upon entering, near the access point terminal.
Lucky 38	★ Test Site Snow Globe	In the cocktail lounge, behind one of the three cash registers.
Lucky 38	Copies of ¡La Fantoma! and C-4 plastic explosive	In a Hard-locked briefcase in the cocktail lounge. From the elevator entrance, third table, and couch set-up to the right.
NCR Embassy	Ambassador Crocker's suit	Worn by Ambassador Dennis Crocker.
The Tops	Benny's Suit	Worn by Benny.
The Tops	★ Maria	Carried by Benny. Can only be obtained by killing him whereas the latter may be pickpocketed.
Ultra-Luxe	Recipe for Brahmin Wellington	On the counter in Philippe's kitchen.
Vault 21	★ The Strip Snow Globe	Behind an Average-locked door in the northeast-most room (which Sarah will point out is her room during the tour). In the same room, there is a Hard-locked dresser beside the bed with 270 caps and several articles of clothing.

Bitter Springs

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Type of Quest	Quest Description
Climb Ev'ry Mountain	Captain Gilles	Side Quest	The Courier helps Captain Gilles at Bitter Springs track down a Great Khan sniper attacking the camp. They can kill the assassin, convince him to change targets, or persuade him to abandon revenge and return to his tribe, shaping the fate of Bitter Springs.
Bitter Springs Infirmary Blues	Lieutenant Markland	Side Quest	The Courier helps Bitter Springs by assisting Lieutenant Markland with medical resupply and training. They can gather supplies, retrieve medical texts, or have Arcade Gannon offer direct instruction, improving the refugee camp’s dire conditions.
No, Not Much	Captain Gilles	Side Quest	The Courier helps Captain Gilles stabilize Bitter Springs by resupplying the camp, securing reinforcements from other NCR bases, and improving medical care. Their actions shape the camp’s survival and determine the NCR’s gratitude—or disappointment.

Nellis Air Base

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Type of Quest	Quest Description
Highway to the Danger Zone	George	Unmarked Quest	Outside Nellis, a prospector wagers the Courier can't survive Boomer artillery. Dash through cover to win caps and access Nellis AFB.
Volare!	Pearl	Side Quest	Earn the Boomers' trust by helping at Nellis, then raise a sunken bomber from Lake Mead to fulfill their dream of flight.
Young Hearts	Jack	Side Quest	Jack asks the Courier to help his crush Janet reach Nellis. Convince Pearl and Crimson Caravan to reunite the pair and earn Boomers fame.
Missing a Few Missiles	Raquel	Unmarked Quest	After Ant Misbehavin’, help restock Nellis missiles by donating them from around the Mojave to raise Boomers fame.
Bear Necessities	Lindsay	Unmarked Quest	Find Mister Cuddles, Lindsay’s teddy bear, hidden in the hangar and return it for Boomers fame—or lie for infamy.
Iron and Stealing	Jack	Unmarked Quest	Donate scrap metal to Jack at Nellis for repairs. He offers no reward, but the Boomers will appreciate the help.
Malleable Mini Boomer Minds	Mini Boomers	Unmarked Quest	Give toys or treats to Nellis kids for a rep boost. Use rocket souvenirs, dino toys, or charm to win their favor.

Item	Location
★ Nellis Air Force Base snow globe	Inside of the Nellis Boomer museum.
Howitzer firing mechanism	In one of the gun cabinets inside of the Nellis workshop.
Duck and Cover!	Can be stolen from inside Pearl's barracks, among the books on the hanging bookshelf behind the sofa.
Dean's Electronics	Can be stolen from inside Loyal's house on the table.
A Fat Man and three mini nukes	Carried by a Boomer near one of three tents southeast of the mess hall and munitions hangar. Two more are on shelves in the Nellis array bottom floor; a third is in a wooden box atop the shelf inside the munitions store.
★ Thump-Thump	In the Nellis array generator building bottom floor next to a skeleton and the ant mound, with 12 rounds of 40mm grenade ammo.
The base's biodiesel refinery has 102 maize inside	Located north-northeast of the Nellis Boomer museum.
★ Two Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle caps	Found on a table in the mess hall among other bottle caps.
A key to a Very Hard-locked gun case for the Vault 34 armory	Located in a filing cabinet within Pearl's barracks.
★ Rebreather	Made by Jack during Volare! (requires a pressure cooker or passing a 40 Science skill check).

The Fort

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Type of Quest	Quest Description
Caesar's Hire	Self	Side Quest	After gaining a positive reputation with Caesar’s Legion (Smiling Troublemaker or better), a disguised frumentarius reveals the Courier has been granted access to a special supply cache near Cottonwood Cove. The cache restocks every 72 in-game hours, offering increasingly valuable gear as the Courier’s Legion reputation improves.
Caesar's Favor	Self	Side Quest	After gaining a Mixed reputation with Caesar’s Legion, a disguised frumentarius directs the Courier to a hidden supply cache near Cottonwood Cove. The cache replenishes every 72 in-game hours and contains progressively better gear as reputation with the Legion improves, from basic ammo to advanced supplies and rare Stealth Boys.
I Hear You Knocking	Lucius	Side Quest	Lucius tasks you with restoring the Legion's howitzer by securing a firing mechanism from the Boomers at Nellis AFB. Earn their trust—or steal it—then return to Fortification Hill to install the part and bolster the Legion's firepower before the battle ahead.
The Finger of Suspicion	Vulpes Inculta	Side Quest	After aiding Caesar at the Fort, Vulpes sends you to protect Martina Groesbeck, a Strip informant unknowingly aiding the Legion. Confront Omerta thugs outside her room—through speech, stealth, or bloodshed—and report back once she’s safe to earn Legion fame.
A Trusted Aide	Lucius	Unmarked Quest	Earn a Smiling Troublemaker reputation with Caesar’s Legion—via dogtags, quests, or betrayal—and Lucius in Caesar’s tent will reward you with the key to their hidden safehouse in the Mojave, a stash point for loyal agents of the Legion.
Powder to the People	Siri	Unmarked Quest	At Caesar’s Fort, speak with Siri near the arena. With Legion fame or a 20 Survival check, teach her an improved healing powder recipe. She’ll reward you with 6 powders every 24 hours—primitive aid, now Legion-approved.
Saving (or Savaging) Sergeant Teddy	Melody	Unmarked Quest	At Caesar’s Fort, a child slave named Melody asks for help retrieving her teddy bear, taken by houndmaster Antony. Get it back through Speech, Barter, perks—or pickpocketing—and choose to return it or cruelly destroy it for Legion fame or Karma.
Laurifer Gladiator	Otho	Unmarked Quest	At the Fort, male Couriers can speak to Otho to enter the Legion arena and fight 3 rounds: slaves, an NCR sergeant, then a tough unarmed ranger. Each win grants Legion fame.

Item	Location
500 Surplus 5.56mm Rounds	At the end of the northeast trench seen when first entering the Fort.
★ Caesar's Armor	Worn by Caesar.
Legion Slave Ledger	On a table on the lefthand side of Caesar's tent, in the righthand corner by some empty metal shelves.

Red Rock Canyon

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Type of Quest	Quest Description
Aba Daba Honeymoon	Diane	Side Quest	At the Red Rock drug lab, Diane of the Great Khans asks the Courier to help her chem-running operation by rescuing a runner, smuggling packages to the Crimson Caravan and Motor-Runner, and teaching Jack new chem recipes. With enough help, the Courier earns caps, fame—and the unarmed Khan Trick technique.
Tend to Your Business	Edgar Hardin	Side Quest	After helping Hardin become Elder, the Courier earns Brotherhood membership by wiping out the Van Graffs at the Silver Rush in Freeside. Success grants power armor, Power Armor Training, and full access to the armory.
Cry Me a River	Jerry the Punk	Side Quest	At Red Rock Canyon, a poetic Great Khan named Jerry dreams of a different life. Help him find his place among the Followers of the Apocalypse by speaking with Julie Farkas and securing his new path.
Oh My Papa	Regis	Side Quest	At Red Rock Canyon, the Courier is tasked with convincing the Great Khans to break their alliance with Caesar’s Legion by swaying Papa Khan’s inner circle and exposing the Legion’s true intentions. Their decision—retreat, fight, or die gloriously—shapes the Khans’ fate at Hoover Dam.

Item	Location
Lad's Life, Programmer's Digest and Milsurp Review	Can be found in the circle of huts up the right side of the canyon as you first enter.
Duffle Bag of Loot	In an adjacent hut there is a duffle bag which contains random loot.
NCR military police helmet	Is on a spike, although it must be stolen.

Jacobstown

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Type of Quest	Quest Description
Guess Who I Saw Today	Doctor Henry	Side Quest	At Jacobstown, Doctor Henry enlists the Courier’s help to cure the nightkin’s Stealth Boy-induced schizophrenia—by investigating invisible night stalkers in Charleston Cave and later experimenting on Lily with a Mark II prototype. But when Keene and the nightkin demand the prototype, the Courier must choose: escalate, negotiate, or surrender—deciding Jacobstown’s future in the process.
Unfriendly Persuasion	Marcus	Side Quest	After entering Jacobstown, Marcus asks the Courier to deal with NCR-linked mercenaries harassing the town. Speaking with their leader, Norton, the Courier can convince them to leave via Speech, NCR fame, or caps—or escalate the conflict with violence, risking NCR infamy and worsening Jacobstown's reputation among humans.
Lily and Leo	Lily Bowen	Unmarked Quest	While traveling with Lily, the Courier uncovers her struggle with schizophrenia and her desire to remember her grandchildren. After hearing a family recording, they help her decide whether to stop, lower, or maintain her medication—shaping her combat style and future.

Item	Location
Cattle Prod	One is outside on the ground on top of a line of rocks near the northwest side of the cattle pen, between the pen and the lodge.
Fat Man	On a super mutant, well to the south, in a cazador nest.

Ending Faction: Yes Man

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Location	Quest Description
Wild Card: Ace in the Hole	Yes Man	The Tops	The Courier can choose to delay confronting Benny during Ring-a-Ding-Ding! and instead explore his suite at The Tops. Inside a hidden room, they discover Yes Man—a reprogrammed Securitron who reveals Benny's plot and offers the Courier a chance to take over the plan themselves.
Wild Card: Change in Management	Yes Man	Lucky 38	The Courier infiltrates the Lucky 38 to confront Mr. House. By hacking or using the platinum chip, they breach his chamber and decide his fate—kill, isolate, or sterilize—clearing the way for Yes Man to take over the Strip’s network.
Wild Card: You and What Army?	Yes Man	The Fort	The Courier travels to Fortification Hill to enter the hidden Securitron vault beneath Caesar's weather station. There, they choose to either destroy the facility or activate the Mark II Securitron army to support Yes Man’s plan for New Vegas.
Wild Card: Side Bets	Yes Man	Lucky 38	The Courier meets with Yes Man to assess the Mojave’s key factions. Whether helping, ignoring, or wiping them out, they must decide how each tribe fits into their plan for New Vegas before the battle for Hoover Dam begins.
Wild Card: Finishing Touches	Yes Man	Lucky 38	With Yes Man's plan nearly ready, The Courier travels to the NCR-controlled El Dorado substation to install an override chip. They may also protect President Kimball and enlist the Followers’ aid before the final battle for New Vegas begins.
You'll Know It When It Happens	Yes Man	Hoover Dam	While working with Yes Man, the Courier intercepts a Legion plot to assassinate President Kimball at Hoover Dam. Though not allied with the NCR, they can still act to expose or eliminate the threat before chaos derails the Strip’s future.
No Gods, No Masters	Yes Man	Lucky 38	With Yes Man’s plan ready, The Courier storms Hoover Dam, overrides its systems, and battles through the Legion to confront Lanius. Afterward, they face General Oliver and secure an Independent New Vegas—free from NCR, Legion, and Mr. House alike.

Ending Faction: Mr. House

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Location	Quest Description
The House Always Wins I	Mr. House	Lucky 38	Upon arriving on the Strip, The Courier is summoned to the Lucky 38 by Mr. House. There, they’re offered a role in his vision for New Vegas—beginning with the recovery and return of the stolen platinum chip.
The House Always Wins II	Mr. House	Lucky 38	The Courier travels to Caesar’s Fort and infiltrates the hidden bunker beneath Fortification Hill. There, they install the platinum chip to upgrade Mr. House’s dormant Securitron army, securing his grip on New Vegas’ future.
The House Always Wins III	Mr. House	Lucky 38	To advance Mr. House’s plan, The Courier travels to Nellis Air Force Base to recruit—or eliminate—the reclusive Boomers. By earning their trust or removing their leadership, they secure or neutralize a powerful force before the battle for Hoover Dam.
The House Always Wins IV	Mr. House	Lucky 38	Mr. House sends The Courier to investigate the Omertas at Gomorrah. By exposing—or eliminating—their plot, the Courier ensures the casino won’t jeopardize House’s vision for New Vegas before the battle at Hoover Dam.
The House Always Wins V	Mr. House	Lucky 38	Mr. House tasks The Courier with eliminating the Mojave Brotherhood of Steel, a threat to his vision of technological control. Infiltrating their Hidden Valley bunker, the Courier must either trigger its self-destruction or wipe out the Brotherhood by force.
The House Always Wins VI	Mr. House	Lucky 38	With the Legion plotting to assassinate President Kimball during his visit to Hoover Dam, Mr. House sends The Courier to ensure his survival—preserving stability and protecting House’s long-term vision for New Vegas.
The House Always Wins VII	Mr. House	Lucky 38	To finalize his control of New Vegas, Mr. House sends The Courier to the NCR-occupied El Dorado substation to install an override chip—securing the region’s power grid and ensuring the Lucky 38 runs independently before the battle at Hoover Dam.
The House Always Wins VIII	Mr. House	Lucky 38	Now that everyone is on board, The Courier is given time to tie up loose ends. Once ready, returning to Mr. House and accepting his prompt to proceed will trigger the final battle for New Vegas in the quest All or Nothing.
All or Nothing	Mr. House	Hoover Dam	With all preparations complete, The Courier leads Mr. House’s endgame at Hoover Dam. They battle through Legion forces, confront Lanius, and deliver an ultimatum to the NCR—securing a future for New Vegas under House’s calculated control.

Ending Faction: New California Republic

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Location	Quest Description
Things That Go Boom	Dennis Crocker	NCR Embassy	At Ambassador Crocker’s request, The Courier travels to Nellis Air Force Base to secure the Boomers' support for the NCR—or eliminate them to deny Caesar a powerful ally before the battle for Hoover Dam.
Kings' Gambit	Dennis Crocker	NCR Embassy	To resolve tensions in Freeside, The Courier is sent by Ambassador Crocker to deal with the violent King gang member Pacer—either through subterfuge, assassination, or diplomacy with the King himself—to secure peace ahead of the battle for Hoover Dam.
For the Republic, Part 2	Colonel Moore	Hoover Dam	At Colonel Moore’s command, The Courier tackles the NCR’s biggest threats—neutralizing or recruiting key Mojave factions, uncovering plots, and taking out Mr. House—to ensure victory at Hoover Dam and safeguard the Republic.
You'll Know It When It Happens	Ranger Grant	Hoover Dam	While the NCR President visits Hoover Dam, The Courier must uncover and stop a Legion assassination plot in real-time—disarming bombs, spotting snipers, and saving Kimball to secure the Republic’s morale before the final battle begins.
Eureka!	General Lee Oliver	Hoover Dam	As Caesar’s Legion launches its final assault on Hoover Dam, The Courier joins the NCR in the decisive battle—routing troops, aiding allies, and confronting Legate Lanius to secure victory and usher in an NCR-controlled future for New Vegas.

Ending Faction: Caesar's Legion

Quest Name	Quest Giver	Location	Quest Description
Render Unto Caesar	Caesar	The Fort	With the Strip fractured and its rivals weakened, Caesar dispatches the Courier to complete his brutal vision of conquest—toppling Mr. House, crushing the Brotherhood, and forging bloody alliances—culminating in the Second Battle of Hoover Dam, where the fate of the Mojave is claimed by the Legion in the name of Caesar.
Et Tumor, Brute?	Caesar	The Fort	As Caesar’s health rapidly declines, he entrusts the Courier to save him from a fatal brain tumor—through skill, scavenging, or sacrifice. Whether they restore the Son of Mars or let him perish determines who will lead the Legion into the Second Battle of Hoover Dam... and whether the Courier has a place beside them.
Arizona Killer	Caesar	The Fort	With President Kimball en route to Hoover Dam, Caesar (or Lucius, if the Son of Mars has fallen) tasks the Courier with ending the NCR’s hopes for victory in one swift, brutal stroke. Through explosives, sabotage, stealth—or sheer firepower—the fate of the Mojave's leadership is in your hands. Whether Kimball walks away or burns with Bear Force One, the road to Veni, Vidi, Vici begins here.
Veni, Vidi, Vici	Legate Lanius	Legate's Camp	The final battle begins as the Courier joins Legate Lanius in a brutal assault across Hoover Dam to crush the NCR once and for all. With Legion forces clashing steel with Rangers and troopers, the player must carve a path through fire and blood to reach General Oliver and break the spine of the Republic’s hold on the Mojave. Victory for Caesar—or at least his vision of it—awaits at the western wall.

Miscellaneous

Location	Quest Name	Quest Giver
188 Trading Post	Thought for the Day	The Forecaster
188 Trading Post	You Make Me Feel Like a Woman	Veronica Santangelo
188 Trading Post	I Could Make You Care	Veronica Santangelo
Aerotech Office Park	Keith's Caravan Charade	Captain Parker
Aerotech Office Park	The Coyotes	Captain Parker
Atomic Wrangler Casino	Hat's Entertainment	Francine Garret
Black Mountain	Crazy, Crazy, Crazy	Neil
Brewer's Beer Bootlegging	Strategic Nuclear Moose	Self
Brooks Tumbleweed Ranch	Wind-Brahmin Wrangler	Nightkin
Camp Guardian	Help for Halford	Private Halford
Camp Golf	Flags of Our Foul-Ups	Camp Golf
Cerulean Robotics	Maud's Muggers	Malefic Maud
Crimson Caravan Company	Pressing Matters	Alice McLafferty
Crimson Caravan Company, Mojave Outpost	You Can Depend on Me	Alice McLafferty
Great Khan Encampment	Don't Make a Beggar of Me	Melissa
HELIOS One	That Lucky Old Sun	Fantastic or Lt. Haggerty
King's School of Impersonation	Nothin' But a Hound Dog	The King
Lake Mead (North Shore)	Finding the Sniper	Captain Gilles
Lucky 38 (Control Room)	The House Has Gone Bust!	Self
Mojave Wasteland	Beware the Wrath of Caesar!	Caesar's Legion
Mojave Wasteland	Caesar's Foe	Self
Mojave Wasteland	Don't Tread on the Bear!	NCR
Mojave Wasteland	Emergency Radio	Self
Mojave Wasteland	Most Wanted	Self
NCR Sharecropper Farms	Hard Luck Blues	Morgan Blake
Nelson	Back in Your Own Backyard	Ranger Milo
Nelson	We Are Legion	Dead Sea
Nellis Array	Sunshine Boogie	Loyal
Nellis Array	Ant Misbehavin'	Raquel
New Vegas Medical Clinic	Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger	Dr. Usanagi
North Vegas Square	Meeting an Equal	Jules
North Vegas Square (The Gray)	Someone to Watch Over Me	Crandon
Ranger Station Foxtrot	Lenk's Bad Debts	Lenk
REPCONN headquarters	Access Powers	Self
REPCONN headquarters	Honorary Rocketeer	Self
Sealed Sewers	Cajoling a Cudgel	Self
Silver Rush	Birds of a Feather	Gloria Van Graff, Jean-Baptiste Cutting
Sunset Sarsaparilla Headquarters	A Valuable Lesson	Festus
Sunset Sarsaparilla Headquarters	The Legend of the Star	Festus
Techatticup Mine	Anywhere I Wander	Renolds
The Thorn	Bleed Me Dry	Red Lucy
The Thorn	Fight Night	Red Lucy
Vault 3	I Love Bananas	Rick Lancer
Vault 11	Democracy Inaction	Self
Vault 19	Why Can't We Be Friends?	Philip Lem or Samuel Cooke
Vault 21	Suits You, Sarah	Sarah Weintraub
Vault 34	All Fired Up!	Self
Various Casinos	Big Winner	Self
West of Cottonwood Cove	Caesar's Favor	Self
Westside, Casa Madrid Apartments	A Bit of Slap and Tickle	Self
Wins' Hideout	A Pair of Dead Desperados, II	Self

DLC: Dead Money

Quest Name	Quest Location	Quest Giver	Type of Quest	Quest Description
Sierra Madre Grand Opening!	Abandoned BoS Bunker	Self	Main Quest	After installing Dead Money, the Courier hears a mysterious broadcast about the Sierra Madre Casino. Investigating an old bunker, they’re knocked out and wake up in the Villa, collared and forced by Father Elijah to gather three others—Dog, Christine, and Dean Domino—for a high-stakes heist.
Find Collar 8: "Dog"	Villa (Villa Police Station)	Father Elijah	Main Quest	At the Villa police station, the Courier finds Dog, a nightkin with a split personality. Disabling radios to avoid collar detonation, they retrieve a holotape to summon Dog or God. Either can join as a companion—Dog boosts melee power, while God grants trap immunity and Sneak bonuses.
Find Collar 12: Christine	Medical District (Villa Clinic)	Father Elijah	Main Quest	In the Medical District, the Courier locates Christine trapped in an Auto-Doc. Navigating deadly speakers and invincible holograms, they shut down the clinic’s power to reach her. Once freed, Christine joins the heist crew and grants perks that slow collar detonation and enhance vending machine use.
Find Collar 14: Dean Domino	Residential District	Father Elijah	Main Quest	In the Residential District, the Courier navigates deadly traps, toxic Cloud, and ghost people to reach Dean Domino, a ghoul lounge singer holed up in an apartment. After a tense, booby-trapped negotiation, Dean can be recruited, granting perks that reduce Cloud damage and unlock martini crafting.
Fires in the Sky	Salida del Sol South	Father Elijah	Main Quest	After recruiting all collar-bearers, the Courier sends Dog/God to a switching station in Salida del Sol to help start the Gala Event. Depending on how the Courier handles the nightkin—by helping, manipulating, or trapping him—his attitude and fate later in the story will be affected.
Strike Up the Band	Puesta del Sol South	Father Elijah	Main Quest	To activate the Gala Event, the Courier escorts Dean Domino to a rooftop in Puesta del Sol. Dean hesitates, fearing the ghost people, and must be persuaded to stay—either by threats, activating holograms, or using skills like Barter or Speech. His trust in the Courier shapes his fate later on.
Mixed Signals	Puesta del Sol North (Puesta del Sol Switching Station)	Father Elijah	Main Quest	To trigger the Gala Event, the Courier escorts Christine to a switching station in Puesta del Sol North. After navigating traps and cloud-filled halls, Christine panics near the manual bypass room. The Courier can deceive her, threaten her, or help find an alternative—shaping her fate in the story.
Trigger the Gala Event	Salida del Sol North (Campanas del Sol)	Father Elijah	Main Quest	After placing all companions, the Courier ascends the bell tower in Campanas del Sol to activate the Gala Event. With fireworks in the sky and music blaring, the Sierra Madre gates unlock. Fighting through ghost people and speakers, the Courier returns to the Villa—triggering the next stage.
Put the Beast Down	Sierra Madre Casino & Resort (Cantina Madrid)	Father Elijah	Main Quest	After waking in the Sierra Madre Casino, the Courier must restore power and deal with Dog/God in the gas-filled Cantina Madrid kitchen. Their fate—death, domination, or unity—depends on speech checks and past choices. Once resolved and the gas sealed, the quest is complete.
Curtain Call at the Tampico	Sierra Madre Casino & Resort (The Tampico)	Father Elijah	Main Quest	To stop the collar signal, the Courier confronts Dean Domino in the Tampico theater. Depending on past choices, Dean may aid or betray them. Navigate holograms, disable speakers, and play Vera’s recording to end the threat. If Dean survives, he reveals secrets about the Sierra Madre vault.
Last Luxuries	Sierra Madre Casino & Resort (Executive Suites)	Father Elijah	Main Quest	In the executive suites, the Courier reunites with Christine. If she was helped earlier, she offers insight into Elijah and the Sierra Madre. If betrayed, she sets traps and turns hostile—requiring Speech or Science checks to defuse the situation. Her fate, like others, shapes the story’s end.
Heist of the Centuries	Sierra Madre Casino & Resort (Sierra Madre Vault)	Father Elijah	Main Quest	To access the Sierra Madre vault, the Courier uses Christine’s voice or a Vera Keyes holotape to unlock the audio-sealed elevator. Inside, they face holograms, toxic gas, and deadly traps while confronting Elijah. The Courier can fight, trap, or deceive him before escaping the collapsing vault with the treasure—or dying trying.

DLC: Honest Hearts

Quest Name	Quest Location	Quest Giver	Type of Quest	Quest Description
Happy Trails Expedition	Northern Passage	Self	Main Quest	After installing Honest Hearts, a radio call from Jed Masterson invites you to join a caravan to Zion. Travel alone to the northern passage, meet the crew, and reduce your carry weight to 75 lbs. before setting off on a perilous journey into Utah.
Arrival at Zion	Southern Passage	Jed Masterson	Main Quest	After arriving in Zion, the caravan is ambushed by White Legs—Jed, Stella, and possibly Ricky are killed. Escape or fight your way across a bridge where Follows-Chalk saves you and guides you to Joshua Graham and the Dead Horses, triggering the next stage of the journey.
Roadside Attraction	Angel Cave	Joshua Graham	Main Quest	After meeting Joshua Graham, head west of the Zion Valley welcome booth to the crashed scout bus. Find the broken compass and repair it using a workbench, a Repair 30 skill check, or a sensor module at the site. Completing this may trigger Deliverer of Sorrows.
Gone Fishin'	Angel Cave	Joshua Graham	Main Quest	After meeting Joshua Graham, the Courier sets out for the Zion fishing lodge northeast of the Sun Sentinels. After fending off aggressive geckos and possibly a White Legs raider, the Courier retrieves a set of walkie-talkies from a locked cabinet behind the bar—completing the quest and possibly triggering Deliverer of Sorrows.
Tourist Trap	Angel Cave	Joshua Graham	Main Quest	After receiving Joshua Graham’s request, the Courier heads northwest of Zion Canyon to the Zion General Store and Ranger Station. Battling mantises and bark scorpions, the Courier collects five Li’l Scout lunchboxes and salvages or repairs a contaminated medical supply kit—completing the quest and possibly triggering Deliverer of Sorrows.
Deliverer of Sorrows	The Narrows	Self	Main Quest	After delivering the supplies, the Courier meets Waking Cloud and Daniel in the Narrows. Daniel asks for more help to evacuate the Sorrows, starting several new quests. Waking Cloud offers to join, and Follows-Chalk departs. Joshua appears, urging resistance over retreat.
The Grand Staircase	Sorrows Camp	Daniel	Main Quest	After delivering supplies, the Courier travels to Morning Glory cave to find a survival cache map. Inside, they face spore creatures and traps. With or without Waking Cloud, they retrieve the map, completing the quest and possibly triggering Gathering Storms.
The Advance Scouts	Sorrows Camp	Daniel	Main Quest	After helping Daniel, the Courier heads to Bighorn Bluff to deal with two White Legs camps. They can either kill the raiders or steal war totems to demoralize them. Completing the objective finishes the quest and may trigger Gathering Storms.
The Treacherous Road	Sorrows Camp	Daniel	Main Quest	After aiding Daniel, the Courier travels to the Old Rockville Bridge to stop White Legs saboteurs. They can disarm six bear traps or kill the sappers nearby. Either option completes the quest and may trigger Gathering Storms.
River Monsters	Sorrows Camp	Daniel	Main Quest	After helping Daniel, the Courier travels to a yao guai cave near East Fork Bridge. They can either fight the pack of beasts or enter the cave to plant explosives and seal it. Detonating the charges completes the quest and may trigger Gathering Storms.
Gathering Storms	Sorrows Camp	Daniel	Main Quest	After completing the four prep quests, the Courier returns to Daniel in the Narrows. Faced with a final choice, they must side with Daniel to help the Sorrows flee (triggering Flight from Zion) or with Joshua to attack the White Legs (Crush the White Legs).
Crush the White Legs	Three Marys	Joshua Graham	Main Quest	If the Courier sides with Joshua, Daniel rebukes them and they join Graham in a final assault on the White Legs at Three Marys. After pushing through raiders, the Courier confronts Salt-Upon-Wounds and decides his fate—execution, mercy, or combat—shaping the ending of Honest Hearts.
Flight from Zion	Pine Creek Tunnel	Joshua Graham	Main Quest	If the Courier sides with Daniel, he expresses relief and begins evacuating the Sorrows. With Joshua as a temporary companion, the Courier helps scattered tribals and clears a path to Pine Creek tunnel. After confronting Salt-Upon-Wounds, they seal the tunnel, completing the quest and shaping the ending.
Chaos in Zion	Zion Canyon	Self	Main Quest	This quest triggers only if the Courier kills key NPCs like Joshua, Daniel, Chalk, or Waking Cloud, or steals the map from Daniel. All tribes turn hostile, all Honest Hearts quests fail, and the Courier must retrieve the map from White Bird’s cave to exit Zion alone and in disgrace.
Departing Paradise	Southern Passage	Self	Main Quest	After the Honest Hearts ending, the Courier appears at the southern passage with a footlocker containing unique gear from Joshua, Daniel, Salt-Upon-Wounds, and others. Entering the passage returns the Courier to the Mojave, completing the quest and the add-on.

DLC Loot #1

Item Name	Location
Assassin Suit	Found in the Sierra Madre Casino executive suites or on a shelf near the Tampico's backstage area.
Dead Money Collar	Automatically equipped when beginning the Dead Money DLC; cannot be removed until completion.
Dead Money Jumpsuit	Common clothing found in lockers or on corpses throughout the Villa and Sierra Madre.
Dean's Glasses	Worn by Dean Domino; obtainable from his body if he dies or via console commands.
Dean's Hologram Outfit	Worn by Dean Domino when preparing for the Gala Event; unavailable without console commands.
Dean's Tuxedo	Worn by Dean Domino; obtainable if he dies during the DLC.
Father Elijah's Robes	Looted from Elijah if you kill or trap him in the vault during the final confrontation.
Sierra Madre Armor	Worn by Sierra Madre security guards; can be found in the casino or on corpses.
Sierra Madre Armor, Reinforced	Found in a hard-locked safe in the executive suites or near the vault after the climax.
Starlet Hologram Outfit	Worn by the Vera holograms; can be acquired via console or by looting a container in Vera’s dressing room.
Vera's Outfit (Dead Money)	Found in Vera Keyes’ dressing room inside the Tampico theater.
Automatic Rifle	Carried by Sierra Madre security guards; also found in containers or purchased via vending machines.
Bear Trap Fist	Found in containers, on ghost people, or crafted at a workbench.
Cosmic Knife	Common melee weapon found throughout the kitchen, Villa, and Tampico.
Cosmic Knife Clean	Found in the kitchens and food prep areas; rarer than standard versions.
Cosmic Knife Super-Heated	Can be found or crafted at a workbench with a Repair skill of 50+.
Demolition Charge	Used in traps; can be looted or disarmed in explosive-laden areas.
Gas Bomb	Crafted using Cloud residue and found in containers throughout the Villa.
Hologram Beam	Used by hostile holograms; not obtainable by the player.
Holorifle	Given by Father Elijah upon arrival in the Villa at the start of the DLC.
Knife Spear	Carried by ghost people; also found in lockers or storage crates.
Knife Spear Clean	Less common variant of the knife spear; sometimes found in lockers or elite enemies.
Police Pistol	Found in police stations around the Villa; also carried by some ghost people.
Throwing Knife Spear	Crafted version of the knife spear or found on ghost people.
Starlet's Hand Wraps	Found near Vera’s dressing room; associated with her preserved memory items.
The Faderator	Cut content; not normally obtainable without console commands.
Auto. Rifle Upgr. Internals	Mod found in containers around the casino or Villa; improves the automatic rifle.
Bear Trap Fist HD Springs	Weapon mod found in lockers and maintenance rooms; increases durability.
Holorifle Adv. Calibration	Weapon mod found in hard-locked containers and vending machines after upgrades.
Holorifle Focus Optics	Mod found in Sierra Madre’s casino or deeper sections of the vault area.
Holorifle Reinf. Components	Mod obtained from containers or vending machines after gaining Elijah's favor.

Item Name	Location
.45 Auto Pistol	Found on White Legs, or given by Follows-Chalk if he becomes a companion.
.45 Auto Submachine Gun	Carried by White Legs, especially war party members.
A Light Shining In Darkness	Given by Joshua Graham at the end of Honest Hearts if siding with him.
Bug Spray (Cut Content)	Unused/cut content—cannot be obtained normally.
Compliance Regulator	Reward from Daniel if siding with him in the final decision.
Fire Bomb	Used by White Legs; may be looted from their corpses.
Follows-Chalk's .45 Auto Pistol	Follows-Chalk's default weapon if he joins you.
Follows-Chalk's War Club	Equipped by Follows-Chalk; unavailable unless using console commands.
Joshua's Pistol Whippin' .45	Used by Joshua Graham; not obtainable without console commands.
Salt-Upon-Wounds' Power Fist	Looted from Salt-Upon-Wounds at the end of the DLC.
She's Embrace	Reward from White Bird after completing Rite of Passage quest.
Survivalist's Rifle	Found in the Red Gate cave near Survivalist’s duffel bag.
Tomahawk	Common melee weapon used by White Legs; lootable.
War Club	Carried by various tribals, including Follows-Chalk.
Waking Cloud's Yao Guai Gauntlet	Equipped by Waking Cloud if she becomes a companion.
Yao Guai Gaun	Likely a typo for 'Yao Guai Gauntlet'; not a standalone item.
.45 AP Silencer	Mod sold by Zion vendors like the General Store or Daniel.
.45 AP HD Slide	Mod sold by Zion vendors or found in the General Store.
.45 Auto SMG Comp.	Mod for the SMG; available from Zion traders.
.45 Auto SMG Drums	Mod available in Zion; sold or found in containers.
War Club Casings	Can be found on dead White Legs or scattered loot.
War Club Honors	Scattered across Zion; lootable from White Legs.
Chalk's Headdress	Worn by Follows-Chalk; not normally obtainable.
Daniel's Hat	Worn by Daniel; can only be acquired via console.
Daniel's Outfit	Worn by Daniel; unavailable without console commands.
Dead Horses Stalker Armor	Worn by Dead Horses tribe members.
Desert Ranger Combat Armor	Worn by the corpse of the Desert Ranger at the Fallen Rock Cave.
Desert Ranger Combat Helmet	Same location as armor—Fallen Rock Cave.
Gecko-Backed Leather Armor	Crafted at workbenches with Gecko Hide and Leather Armor.
Gecko-Backed Leather Armor, Reinforced	Crafted with reinforced version of Leather Armor.
Gecko-Backed Metal Armor	Crafted with Gecko Hide and Metal Armor.
Gecko-Backed Metal Armor, Reinforced	Crafted with reinforced Metal Armor.
Joshua Graham's Armor	Worn by Joshua Graham; only obtainable via console.
Park Ranger Hat	Found in Zion Ranger Station or worn by dead rangers.
Salt-Upon-Wounds' Helmet	Looted from Salt-Upon-Wounds at the end of the DLC.
Sorrows Adorned Outfit	Worn by Sorrows tribe members.
Sorrows Outfit	Worn by basic Sorrows; may be looted from corpses.
White Legs Hide Armor	Worn by White Legs; lootable.
White Legs Outfit	Worn by lower-tier White Legs enemies.

DLC: Old World Blues

Quest Name	Quest Location	Quest Giver	Quest Description
Midnight Science Fiction Feature!	Mojave Drive-in		After picking up a strange broadcast, the Courier investigates the Mojave Drive-In. At 11PM–3AM, a satellite activates—teleporting them to Big MT. Gear is allowed, but no companions. Complete the prompt to begin the Old World Blues adventure.
Welcome to the Big Empty	The Sink	Self	After awakening in the Big MT, the Courier meets the eccentric Think Tank—brains in jars who’ve stolen their organs. To escape, recover lost tech from the crater: a sonic emitter, stealth suit, and antenna. Rewards vary based on skill checks and wit.
X-2: Strange Transmissions!	The Think Tank	Doctor Klein	The Think Tank sends the Courier to the X-2 antenna array to retrieve a transmitter. After scaling the tower and grabbing the part, Doctor Mobius reacts—and robo-scorpions arrive. Survive the ambush and prepare for what comes next.
X-8: High School Horror!	The Think Tank	Doctor Klein	At the X-8 facility, retrieve data in a simulated high school crawling with cyberdogs. Then, locate an audio holotape in the Residential Test area—guarded by Mobius’ massive dog, Gabe. Choose to save or slay him... but watch out for the blast if he dies.
X-13: Attack of the Infiltrator	The Think Tank	Doctor Klein	At X-13, The Courier secures a stealth suit prototype and enters a deadly infiltration test. Dodging robobrains or outsmarting them, they retrieve a classified document to upgrade the suit—just in time to face a swarm of incoming robo-scorpions.
Old World Blues	The Think Tank	Doctor Klein	The Courier returns to the Think Tank, storms the Forbidden Zone, defeats the X-42 robo-scorpion, and confronts Mobius. With their brain recovered, The Courier alone decides the fate of Big MT—reason with the Think Tank... or end their reign of SCIENCE!
A Brain's Best Friend	The Think Tank	Doctor Borous	The Courier helps Doctor Borous remember his lost companion Gabe. By recovering Gabe’s bowl and voice data, they stir old emotions in the cyber-beast’s creator—earning rare biological samples daily, and bringing a touch of humanity back to the Think Tank.
All My Friends Have Off Switches	The Sink	Sink Central Intelligence Unit	With the Sink’s central unit restored, the Courier scours Big MT for lost appliance personality chips. Reactivating all 9 restores the Sink to full function—launching upgrades, unlocking utilities, and shaping the fate of their retro-futuristic home.
Coming Out of Her Shell	The Think Tank	Doctor Dala	Doctor Dala's fascination with organics quickly turns personal. By charming, blackmailing, or indulging her curiosity, the Courier helps her confront her lost humanity—unlocking a daily reward of drained cells or oddball junk for their "cooperation."
Field Research	The Sink	Self	After upgrading the Sink, the Courier gathers rare audiotapes and seed samples across Big MT. These unlock new sounds for the Jukebox and fresh produce from the Bio-Research Station—because even wastelanders deserve playlists and salad.
He Came... And Went	The Think Tank	Doctor Dala	After completing Welcome to the Big Empty, the Courier uncovers hints about another visitor who came before them—one who asked dangerous questions about the past. Doctor Dala and Klein recall fragments, revealing a forgotten meeting that may link to Ulysses.
Influencing People	The Sink	Self	After reactivating the Sink’s appliances, the Courier finds their upgrades hidden across Big MT. These holotapes unlock advanced functions and perks—weapon mods, implants, crafting bonuses—turning the Sink into the ultimate pre-war command center.
On the Same Wavelength	The Think Tank	Doctor 8	The Courier deciphers Doctor 8’s strange broadcasts, unlocking bizarre perks and a deeper bond with the eccentric scientist. Show mercy or exploit him for rewards—and gain a quirky new ally if the Think Tank ever turns.
Picking Your Brains	The Think Tank	Doctor Klein	After rebooting the Sink, the Courier returns to the Dome and interviews the Think Tank one by one. Each eccentric scientist offers insights—and the chance to unlock strange side quests tied to SCIENCE!, secrets, and their twisted pasts.
Project X-13	X-13 Research Facility	Self	Inside X-13, the Courier enters stealth tests to sync and upgrade the Mk II suit. Avoid tripwires, disable mines, sneak past robobrains—or cheat the layout entirely. Each test grants bonuses, with reruns offering Stealth Boys and energy ammo.
Sonic Emitter Upgrade	The Think Tank	Doctor Klein	In X-8, the Courier unlocks the EM pulse wave upgrade for the sonic emitter during the Advanced Institutional Test. With it, force fields across Big MT can now be vaporized—clearing the way to hidden loot and secrets.
What's in a Name?	The Think Tank	Doctor 0	The Courier persuades Doctor 0 to embrace his true name—Doctor Zero—after unraveling his long-standing identity crisis. A clever fix (and a bit of math) wins Zero’s respect and earns regular loot from his “deconstruction projects.”
When Visitors Attack!	The Think Tank	Doctor Klein	The Courier learns they weren’t the first to visit Big MT. Klein and Zero recount a rogue intruder who hacked their systems, weaponized the ghoul pens, and escaped in chaos—leaving permanent scars on the Think Tank and clues about past visitors.
X-8 Data Retrieval Test	X-8 Research Center	Self	The Courier uncovers a hidden test at X-8. By unlocking the kennel and swapping in night stalkers, they rerun simulations—facing faster threats for better data. Completing both tests earns the DNAgent perk, boosting damage to night stalkers by 10%.

DLC: Lonesome Road

Quest Name	Quest Location	Quest Giver	Type of Quest	Quest Description
The Reunion	Canyon Wreckage	Self	Main Quest	A message from Ulysses draws the Courier to the Divide—an irradiated graveyard of storms, silence, and old world wreckage. No companions, no second chances. If you're ready to walk the Lonesome Road, your past—and your ending—awaits.
The Silo	Hopeville Silo Bunker	Self	Main Quest	At the edge of the Divide, an encrypted console bars the way forward. Only ED-E holds the key. Together, navigate Hopeville’s missile silo, face sentry bots and turrets, and awaken truths buried in war-torn steel. “You can go home, Courier.”
The Job	Hopeville Missile Base	Ulysses	Main Quest	Ulysses calls out through ED-E, questioning the Courier’s past, purpose—and part in the Divide’s ruin. Through flame, ash, and buried warheads, your path leads through marked men, tunnelers, and history itself. From Hopeville to the High Road, judgment nears.
The Launch	High Road	Ulysses	Main Quest	Emerging onto the High Road, the Courier must brave ruined highways, warhead-choked paths, and deathclaws prowling the Divide. At road’s end, Ashton awaits—with ED-E’s help, old systems flicker to life and the journey presses deeper into the storm.
The Divide	Ashton Missile Silo	Self	Main Quest	With Ashton behind them, the Courier descends into the Divide’s heart—through silos, sunken towers, tunnels, and ambushes by tunnelers, marked men, and deathclaws. At the edge of ruin, Ulysses awaits—atop a mountain of the past and a temple of decisions.
The Tunnelers	Cave of the Abaddon	Self	Side Quest	The Courier delves into the Cave of the Abaddon, battling waves of tunnelers and a deadly queen beneath the Divide. At the exit, Ulysses speaks once more—then overrides ED-E’s systems, reclaiming the bot and ending the Courier’s time with their companion.
The Courier	Ulysses' Temple	Self	Main Quest	Inside Ulysses' Temple, the Courier faces their final reckoning. Confront Ulysses through battle or dialogue, then choose the fate of the Divide’s missiles—end the threat, or unleash devastation on NCR, Legion, or both. The apocalypse is yours to command.
The End	Ulysses' Temple	Self	Main Quest	Rescue ED-E to cancel the missile launch. With Ulysses dealt with, let ED-E hack the console—ending the Divide’s threat but likely sacrificing himself. Peace rewards the Courier with Brotherhood and Followers fame.
The Apocalypse	Ulysses' Temple	Self		With Ulysses defeated, the Courier holds the key to warheads once sealed. Fire upon the Long 15, Dry Wells—or both—and shape the Mojave’s fate in nuclear flame. Reputation will burn, lands will scar, and history will remember what you chose to end.

DLC Loot #2

Item Name	Location
Big Mountain Transportalponder!	Automatically added after completing Old World Blues.
Christine's CoS Silencer Rifle	In X-7a 'Left Field' artillery launch site; requires high Repair or Science.
Corrosive Glove	Found in X-42 Robo-Warfare Testing Ground.
Dr. Klein's Glove	Worn by Dr. Klein; obtainable via console only.
Dr. Mobius' Glove	Worn by Dr. Mobius; obtainable via console only.
Elijah's Advanced LAER	Found in the X-8 Research Center after the Institutional Test.
Elijah's Jury-Rigged Tesla Cannon	Found in a locked footlocker in the X-7a Launch Dome.
FIDO	Upgrade to K9000; found in Y-16 Medical Facility or via upgrade holotape.
K9000 Cyberdog Gun	Found in the Y-17 Medical Facility.
LAER	Common energy weapon found throughout Big MT; also sold by Sink vendors.
Proton Axe	Found in X-8, Y-0 Research Centers, and on lobotomites.
Proton Throwing Axe	Found on lobotomites and in toolboxes across Big MT.
Protonic Inversal Axe	Rare drop or found in Z-14 Pepsinae DNA Splicing Lab.
Protonic Inversal Throwing Axe	Same as above; less common.
Saturnite Fist	Found in tool cabinets and on enemies across Big MT.
Saturnite Fist Super-Heated	Created at workbenches or found in X-42 Testing Ground.
Scientist Glove	Worn by lobotomites and found in medical areas.
Cut Content Scorpion Rifle	Unused content; only accessible via console.
Sonic Emitter	Given early in the DLC; upgraded over time via quests.
Sonic Emitter - Gabriel's Bark	Unlocked after defeating Gabe in the X-8 Residential Test.
Sonic Emitter - Opera Singer	Found in X-8 Data Retrieval Test area.
Sonic Emitter - Revelation	Unlocked during main quest progression.
Sonic Emitter - Robo-Scorpion	Unlocked after defeating enemies in the X-42 Robo-Warfare Testing Ground.
Sonic Emitter - Tarantula	Found in Higgs Village.
Cut Content Spider Rifle	Cut content; not obtainable without console.
Sterilizer Glove	Found in X-13 Research Facility.
X-2 Antenna	Obtained from the X-2 Transmitter Antenna Array.
Dr. Klein's Glasses	Worn by Dr. Klein; console only.
Dr. Klein's Scrubs	Worn by Dr. Klein; console only.
Dr. Mobius' Glasses	Worn by Dr. Mobius; console only.
Dr. Mobius' Scrubs	Worn by Dr. Mobius; console only.
Hazmat Darklight Cowl	Found in the Hazmat Testing Ground locked chamber.
Hazmat Suit	Same as above, often found alongside the cowl.
Lobotomite Goggles	Worn by lobotomites and lootable.
Lobotomite Jumpsuit	Worn by lobotomites and found in Y-17 Medical Facility.
Lobotomite Mask	Looted from lobotomites.
Lobotomite Mask And Goggles	Worn by some advanced lobotomites.
Mad Scientist Scrubs	Found in Higgs Village (House 101, Klein's house).
Patient Gown	Found in Y-17 Medical Facility.
Scientist Scrubs	Found on tables and shelves in labs such as X-13 and Y-17.
Stealth Suit Mk II	Found and activated during X-13 stealth testing quests.
Valence Radii-Accentuator	Found inside Z-38 Lightwave Dynamics Research.
Yangtze Camp Jumpsuit	Found in Higgs Village, in one of the living quarters.
Skill Books	Constructed at workbenches using collected recipes and blank books.
Snow Globe - Big MT	In the Sink, on the bookshelf next to the Jukebox.

Item Name	Location
Arc Welder	Found in Hopeville Missile Base and Cave of the Abaddon.
Blade Of The West	Used by Ulysses; can be looted after defeating him.
Blood-Nap	Found in the corpse-filled truck trailer in the High Road.
Flare Gun	Found in supply boxes in Hopeville and other areas.
Flash Bang	Crafted with skill or found in scattered containers.
Fist Of Rawr	Obtained by killing Rawr in the Cave of the Abaddon.
Fist Of The North Rawr Wild Wasteland	Wild Wasteland version of Fist of Rawr; same location.
Great Bear Grenade Rifle	Found on dead NCR soldiers or containers near Ashton.
H&H Tools Nail Gun	Found in the collapsed building near the H&H Tools factory.
Industrial Hand	Found in Cave of the Abaddon and used by marked men.
Laser Detonator	Found early in Hopeville Silo Bunker to trigger warheads.
Old Glory	Given by Ulysses if convinced to stand down.
Red Glare	Found in Ashton Silo; available after warhead detonation.
Red Victory Grenade Rifle	Found on dead NCR forces or from Ulysses’ Temple cache.
Satchel Charge	Found in containers; also placed by White Legs in earlier DLC.
Shoulder Mounted Machine Gun	Found on marked men and in armories across the Divide.
Advanced Riot Gear	Found on a skeleton in the third floor of the Municipal Building.
Advanced Riot Gear Helmet	Same as above; worn with the armor.
Armor Of The 87th Tribe	Looted from Ulysses or found in the Temple armory.
Breathing Mask	Found in Hopeville; used for gas protection.
Courier Duster	Received after completing the DLC; varies by player faction.
Elite Riot Gear	Found in the Cave of the Abaddon near a dead NCR ranger.
Elite Riot Gear Helmet	Same location as Elite Riot Gear.
Riot Gear	Found in the Hopeville Armory or on corpses.
Riot Gear Helmet	Paired with Riot Gear in the same location.
Scorched Sierra Power Armor	Found on Colonel Royez's corpse near the blast crater.
Ulysses' Duster	Looted from Ulysses or given depending on choice.
Ulysses' Mask	Looted from Ulysses after confrontation.
US Army Combat Armor	Found in military supply caches and containers.
US Army General Outfit	Found in the Temple of Ulysses or in war relic crates.
Bitter Drink Recipe	Given by Waking Cloud or found on workbenches.
Snakebite Tourniquet	Crafted after finding recipe or looted in medical caches.
Snow Globe - Lonesome Road	Found on a desk near the Hopeville Women’s Barracks.

Conclusion

This guide was created with the hope of helping fellow Couriers (myself included) check off every last quest across the Mojave Wasteland. If it helped you survive, thrive, or just kept you company while wandering the wastes, please consider giving it a thumbs up or award—every bit of support helps it reach more Wastelanders like yourself.

Looking for even more quests to conquer? Check out my companion guide here:
📘 Fallout 3 Quests per Area (Original Guide)

Good hunting, Courier. See you on the Strip.

[GoldSAW]

Just a heads-up to everyone: all of my location info in the guide was pulled straight from the Wiki pages for each area. If anything ends up being inaccurate, that’s on the Wiki contributors, not me. I just compile what’s listed there.

[GoldSAW]

@Kevin the Skull, The Desert Ranger Armor isn’t in Fallen Rock Cave. That cave only has one of the Survivalist’s caches and the Compliance Regulator. The armor you’re looking for is actually over in Stone Bones Cave in Zion (Honest Hearts). It’s in the main campsite chamber on the raised platform in the back, next to the footlocker and the Survivalist’s terminal. It’s lying out in the open, not in a container.

[Kevin the Skull]

Where exactly IN the Fallen Rock Cave can I find the desert Ranger Armor? I have looked a lot within that cave and have not found it

[ODST Parker]

This is exactly the kind of thing I look for when I'm finally going back through a favorite game, just to find out if I missed anything after all these years.

Thank you for putting so much time and effort into this guide! I'll definitely be using it as a reference from now on.

[LowBudgetMechanic]

Its been a while since ive played NV, Im going to do a playthrough following this guide. Thank you for the guide

[K/Rename]

Thank you for the guide, now i don’t have too rely on the Fandom Pages anymore lol

[Mojo]

one of the best guides of all time.

[Keiunkai]

"A bottlecap mine Inside of the crafting shanty". It`s not true, there is no bottlecap mine anywhere in Novac.

[V.I.P. Pyro™]

This guide is amazingly well done! I noticed the locations you structured is the "Path" you need to go before you reach New Vegas, right?
Starting from the bottom to the right and all the way up!

Are you planning on creating a guide like this similar to Fallout 4???
Cause you only made Fallout 3 and New Vegas.

[Flamb]

Ah I see, noted. Thanks for reaching out. :)