Settlement FAQs

can i assign strong to guard a settlement

by Pasquale Hessel Jr. Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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What can strong be assigned to?

Strong can be assigned to patrol jobs, but stands locked in place when done. Havent tested how many he can be assigned to. He also can be assigned to supply lines but I havent tried. Vault Tec can be assigned to supply routes, but he never leaves the Castle and simple leads the caravan around the settlement.

What can Codsworth do in a settlement?

Codsworth can't/won't do most of the jobs, It lets you assign them then removes them shortly after. Same with the robots at Greygardens, you can assign the Mr Handies to trade routes but the three supervisors can only do gardening, if you reassign them they just walk back to the plants and start gardening again.

How do I assign settlers to guard posts?

0:332:33How to Assign Guards to Guard Posts and Recruit Settlers! Fallout 4YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipClick on the settler it'll say assign. And then you go to where you want him to be assigned. And inMoreClick on the settler it'll say assign. And then you go to where you want him to be assigned. And in this case it's the guard post you can also do it on plants. If you need someone to tend your garden.

How much defense should a settlement have Fallout 4?

If you've been building up tons of turrets and posts and have no idea why your settlers still aren't satisfied, here's why: your defense needs to be equal to the sum of your food and water.

Is Piper a synth?

One can call off the operation (failing the quest) or have her perform a traditional replacement op. If you do so, you will find Piper inspecting Fake Piper's corpse and confirming that she was a synth to DC's people. She rallies them up against the Institute before she notices you and gives you an angry speech.

What happens if Codsworth dies?

This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed. Status expires when Survival mode begins. This character is a permanent companion.

What jobs can I assign settlers in Fallout 4?

Crops, guard posts, scavenging stations, and stores all require assigned settlers to work. In large settlements like Sanctuary, however, it can be difficult to find settlers when you need them.

How do guard posts work in Fallout 4?

You can assign 1 to the guard post. If you assign another settler they first gets unassigned from it. So if you build 6 posts each can be manned by 1 settler. But you only get the same defense rating as if you had assigned only 2 settlers to the posts.

Can you assign Preston?

Preston isn't assignable until you have done some of the Minutemen questlines for him, until then you will have to build him a normal bed. The good thing is he will never sleep in it, so you can use it yourself.

What happens if you dont defend a settlement?

Failing to provide assistance will result in damage to the settlement and reduced happiness if the attackers win. Settlements on Spectacle Island can be attacked by a group of mirelurks. Settlements on The Island can be attacked by Trappers and local sea creatures.

Can you take over Diamond City in Fallout 4?

You are now the most influential person in Diamond City and it is only natural for you to fill the power vacuum the mayor's death left behind. That's about it, that's how you take over Diamond City.

What is the biggest settlement in Fallout 4?

Since vault 88 would require mods to utilize it's larger space, Spectacle Island takes the cake for Largest Settlement in Fallout 4. Spectacle island is another extremely dangerous settlement and only higher level players should attempt to settle here.

Does Codsworth count as settler?

Dogmeat and Codsworth are the ONLY exception IF you select NO settlement when dismissing. They will return to their settlement and NOT count towards the population.

Can Codsworth hack terminals?

He can hack terminals that might be out of your experience level, and is a great decoy to distract enemies. He offers some decent short-range help during combat with his revolver.

Is Codsworth a good companion?

1:543:04Fallout 4 - Why Codsworth is the best companion - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYeah. They're really good like a paladin dansk is the Brotherhood of Steel guy he's basically BuzzMoreYeah. They're really good like a paladin dansk is the Brotherhood of Steel guy he's basically Buzz Lightyear.

Does Codsworth give you a perk?

Codsworth offers the perk Robot Sympathy, which increases your Damage Resistance against energy weapons by +10.

How to Assign a Settler to a Task?

To assign a settler to a resource, simply aim your crosshair at a settler and then “Command” them with the interact button (you will see the options on the bottom). Then hover your crosshair over the object you want to assign them to and hit the interact button again to “Assign”.

What does aim at in settlements mean?

Aiming at the objects inside your settlement is a great way to see what resources require a worker assignment to begin with. As a bonus, you will see how many workers it requires, whether it requires power, as well as the amount and type of resources it produces.

What are the jobs that you can give to your settlers?

From crops, to shops, to guard posts , there are many important jobs you can give to your settlers to ensure your settlement is defended and its people are fed. In this guide we will discuss how you can see what positions are available, how to assign people to them, and how to check what settlers are already working on something.

Can you assign settlers to multiple jobs?

Be mindful that you cannot assign settlers to multiple jobs. For example, you can’t have a single settler occupy a guard post and harvesting carrots at the same time.

Why are guards important in Fallout 4?

As you begin to build more settlements, you will soon come to learn that you cannot be everywhere all at once. Fallout 4 will push your ability to multitask to its very limits. Above all else, this is the main reason Guards are so very important. Having really strong defenses will help to keep things manageable.

How many guards per post?

Bear in mind, you will want to have at least two guards per post. Guards rotate their positions on a regular basis so, if you only have one guard post and that guard does his or her rotation, you will have an undefended post.

Can you arm guards in Fallout 4?

In Fallout 4, you can arm guards and give them armors to make them battle strong, including Power Armor. After trying various combinations in armor, I have found it best to arm and add armor that is the same as what your character is using.

Do ghouls need stimppaks?

Also, make sure you give Radaway and Stimpaks to your guards with the exception of any Guards that are ghouls and will only need Stimpaks.

Do you have to build a guard post in Fallout 4?

In other words, you have to build a Guard Post for each Guard you intend on having.

Do armored guards cut back?

Having really well-armed and armored guards will cut back on how often you have to run around and deal with various crises during the course of a game and I cannot stress enough . . . take your time and handle each settlement one at a time before moving on to the next.

Do guards sit down?

When you build guard posts, make sure you give your guards somewhere to sit down, close by. The same can be said about farmers and merchants. Although you will rarely ever see any of them sitting down, you will hear them complain about being tired all the time if you do not.

Can you assign companions to do tasks?

You cannot assign any of those companions to do tasks however some will do they on their own if it's needed. I've seen Preston farm on his own for example.

Is Codsworth performing the same in mine as he is for yours?

Codsworth is also performing the same in mine as he is for yours.

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