Settlement FAQs

can fallout four settlers die in your settlement

by Candido Towne Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Settlers are flagged as protected and can not be killed by NPC's. Period. It doesn't matter if they're in a settlement or travelling as a provisioner. They can technically "die" if you fail to protect a settlement but this isn't because an NPC killed them it's because when you lost the battle, the game despawned one or more of your settlers.

Your settlers at home can die. Note that once a 'settler' has been assigned to a supply route, they will be a 'provisioner' the next time they are loaded. Provisioners who are away from a settlement can't die. The can get knocked down for a few seconds like other essential NPCs, but they get right back up.Nov 12, 2015

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Can settlers be killed by enemies?

Yes and No. There are several different systems in play. Settlers (Provisioners are identical to settlers) can't be killed by enemies (raiders etc). Settlers can be killed by you with friendly fire. Settlers MIGHT die if you fail to "defend the settlement". There is also a 4th situation, on one or more settlements,...

How to secretly kill settlers in Fallout 4?

How to secretly kill settlers in Fallout 4. The most obvious solution would be stealth kills, but these don’t work. Even if nobody sees you insta-killing a settler from the shadows, they’ll still attack you on sight.

Can you send people away from settlements in Fallout 4?

If you commit yourself to building settlements in Fallout 4, people will start flocking to them on their own. Sometimes they will be people you don’t like, and you’ll wish to send them away. Sadly, there’s no way to do this.

Do settlers die if you don't protect a settlement?

It doesn't matter if they're in a settlement or travelling as a provisioner. They can technically "die" if you fail to protect a settlement but this isn't because an NPC killed them it's because when you lost the battle, the game despawned one or more of your settlers.

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What happens if a settlers die in Fallout 4?

They can die, and the only real impact will be if they were assigned to a job, that is no longer being covered. Happiness will also decrease over time as a result, but really... if you're not ready for settlement building, you can basically tell the game to go screw itself and ignore that without any true consequences.

Do settlements have settler limits?

Each settlement has a default max population of 10 settlers plus each point of Charisma the character has, which has a base max of 22 (10 from leveling and +1 from bobblehead and You're SPECIAL! magazine respectively ) before factoring in extra charisma from armor and consumables.

Can settlers die on supply lines?

No they can't die unless you personally kill them. They do however get downed and it breaks the supply line till they get back up.

Can your settlement be attacked in Fallout 4?

Additionaly, every unit of production at your settlement (Food and Water) is an additional +0.5% attack chance. Even as difficulty increases with mods and difficulty settings, settlements in the light blue areas get the wakest attacks, always. Unless spawned in for fun yourself. Sanctuary will get attacked.

What is the largest settlement in Fallout 4?

Spectacle Island Pier Spectacle Island comes with the game's largest building area and, apparently, its highest built limit, meaning it's one of the most versatile locations going.

How big can sanctuary get?

only 20 settlers max at any settlement. Now, this is just stupid. Sanctuary is a really large settlement. Also you only get 10 settlers and an additional 10 more if you have 10 charisma (my cap is 19 with charisma gear).

How do I make a settler a provisioner?

Move your cursor over a Settler and press the button prompt to assign them to a supply line. A menu will appear asking where you would like to send the settler. Assigning a settler to a supply line changes the NPC into a Provisioner.

How many settlers can vault 88 have?

One thing you may not realize is that in Vault 88, you can add an additional ten settlers into the Vault which is more than any other settlement before.

Are supply lines worth it in Fallout 4?

Absolutely yes. Settlers in one settlement might have more room for food production or access to large areas of water. Connecting those line shares the resources, making it easier to manage needs while still being able to do things like scavenge and trade.

Do settlements with no settlers get attacked?

Every settlement has a chance to be attacked each day. 2% is the base percentage if I remember correctly. Then as food+water exceeds defense the chance increases.

How much defense does a settlement need Fallout 4?

They require only wood and steel and one guard assigned to three posts produces 6 Defense. You should always build some Guard Posts even when you acquire better defensive items.

How do you stop a settlement from being attacked?

1:0520:34Attack Frequency Solved - How to Reduce Settlement Attacks - Fallout 4YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo take your resources your food and your water add them together and then divide. Them by ten pointMoreSo take your resources your food and your water add them together and then divide. Them by ten point zero zero one then add that number to the base attack. Chance.

How do I get more than 20 settlers in Fallout 4?

Fallout 4: Guide to have more than 20 people in settlement, building companion relationshipsSet up a small settlement that functions as a recruitment center for the actual settlement (they used Hangman's Alley). ... Equip items that give charisma bonuses.Move people to the actual settlement.More items...•

How do I get 30 settlers in Fallout 4?

3:355:37Fallout 4 | How to get over 30 Settlers in Settlements | Full Guide - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThey will give you an extra five charisma points for a low amount of time that's a great grapeMoreThey will give you an extra five charisma points for a low amount of time that's a great grape Mentats you need to go to a chemistry station. And make them using hop flower Mentats.

How do you get more settlers in your settlement?

How To Get More Settlers For Your Settlements In Fallout 4Food – The more food you have, the more people you can get. ... Recruitment Radio Beacon – This will be your bread and butter for recruitment. ... Water – Making sure you have enough water is another key. ... Beds – A bed per head is the motto here.More items...•

How many settlers can I have?

There is an easy and quick way to understand how much of each you need: Beds: One per settler (max of 10 settlers plus 1 settler per Charisma point). Food: One food per settler.

Can settlers die in the supply route?

Your settlers at home can die. Note that once a 'settler' has been assigned to a supply route, they will be a 'provisioner' the next time they are loaded.

Can provisioners be killed?

Clearly, more testing is required, but given what I know about how the essential flag works, it's a pretty safe bet that provisioners are just essential all the time, and therefore can't be killed.

Can a NPC kill a settlers?

Settlers are flagged as protected and can not be killed by NPC's. Period. It doesn't matter if they're in a settlement or travelling as a provisioner. They can technically "die" if you fail to protect a settlement but this isn't because an NPC killed them it's because when you lost the battle, the game despawned one or more of your settlers. The people claiming their settlers were killed by raiders or deathclaw are either flat out lying or accidentally killed their own settlers and didn't notice.

What happens if you build settlements in Fallout 4?

If you commit yourself to building settlements in Fallout 4, people will start flocking to them on their own. Sometimes they will be people you don’t like, and you’ll wish to send them away. Sadly, there’s no way to do this. What you can do, however, is kill them. Normally, this would turn every one of your citizens against you, ...

Can you kill a swarm of swarms on the other side?

Once they’re on the other side, you can freely kill them.

What happens when the sole survivor saves settlers?

Should the Sole Survivor save these settlers, it gives them the option of going to one of the allied settlements.

How many health do settlers have?

Original settlers generally only have 40 health, while recruited settlers often have 100 health. This does not apply to named settlers (such as Preston Garvey's group, the Abernathy farm family, the Finch farm family, etc.), who usually have more health than unnamed settlers.

How much health do original settlers have?

Original settlers generally only have 40 health, while recruited settlers often have 100 health. This does not apply to named settlers (such as Preston Garvey's group, the Abernathy farm family, the Finch farm family, etc.), who usually have more health than unnamed settlers.

How to speak to a settler in Shopkeeper?

Select "trade" from the dialogue tree to access their inventory. Speaking to a shopkeeper settler outside of their operating hours will go straight to their personal inventory as normal. Doctors seem to be an exception: A settler assigned to a clinic will not have a trade dialogue option when spoken to during business hours. To access their inventory, either wait for the shop to close or unassign and reassign them from/to their shop.

What are the settlers in the Commonwealth?

They can include wanderers, former residents of Diamond City or Goodneighbor, scavengers, former raiders or Gunners, and even Gen 3 synths who are covertly working for the Institute or have been rescued by the Railroad, trying to integrate into normal life.

What can the leader of a settlement do?

The leader of a settlement can give the player character radiant quests, which commonly involve exterminating nearby ghouls, raiders or super mutants, or dealing with a kidnapping.

Can Gen 3 be killed?

Gen-3 settlers will turn hostile during an attack on a settlement by the Institute and can be killed without any penalty.

How many settlers are there in a single Survivor?

People are required to collect from resource units and man objects the Sole Survivor builds. Each settlement has a default max population of 10 settlers plus each point of Charisma the character has, which has a base max of 22 (10 from leveling and +1 from bobblehead and You're SPECIAL! magazine respectively ) before factoring in extra charisma from armor and consumables. A radio beacon is generally required to attract more settlers, but one can send companions to settlements and can recruit a few non-companion characters to join. Alternatively, settlers can be told to "move" from an already populated settlement.

Where can the sole survivor build their own settlement?

In Fallout 4, the Sole Survivor can build and manage their own settlements at various sites around the Commonwealth. The workshop interface is used to place and connect pre-fabricated structures as well as individual pieces (walls, floors, roofs, etc.) letting the player character construct their own home base (s) as they desire.

What is the sole survivor's role in Nuka World?

During the Nuka-World add-on, the Sole Survivor has the ability to lead the three raider groups included in the expansion ( Operators, Disciples, and the Pack) and capture settlements through violence. These captured settlements are called raider outposts and will be populated by members of the raider group that helped capture it. While they will no longer be referred to as settlements by characters in the game, these outposts are settlements for the purposes of achievements and trophies.

What is the difference between a Minutemen settlement and a raider outpost?

The differences between a Minutemen settlement and a raider outpost are few but significant ; for example, one can lead raiders to capture other settlements, extract tribute from Minutemen settlements, and make other settlements your vassal states.

How to get radiant quests in the sole survivor?

After joining the Minutemen, these quests are also obtained when talking to Preston Garvey or listening to Radio Freedom. These quests involve completing a variety of objectives for the settlers, from wiping out a nearby Raider gang to repairing a damaged generator. Completing these quests is the main way to acquire new settlements, and also provides a constant supply of busywork to earn caps and XP .

How much food does a settlement produce?

Increased by placing food resources. The settlement needs one unit of food per settler to keep the settlers happy. (Most plant objects produce 0.5 units of food, Mutfruit being the exception.)

How many settlements are there in the base game?

There are 37 unlockable settlements total with 30 in the base game, one in Automatron, four in Far Harbor, one in Vault-Tec Workshop and one in Nuka-World. Most are obtained by completing an objective or killing hostiles/residents in the area then opening the workshop.

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