Settlement FAQs

how to make raider settlement happy

by Herminio Kuhic Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Talk settlements into supplying your outposts with food and materials. Raiders love chems and hate working. This is necessary to make Raiders happy without your intervention. Vassals supply all raider outposts with food and building materials.

Talk settlements into supplying your outposts with food and materials. Raiders love chems and hate working. This is necessary to make Raiders happy without your intervention. Vassals supply all raider outposts with food and building materials.

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How do I get more food for my Raider settlements?

Building up your Settlements before turning them into vassals, you can feed more raiders with fewer vassals. This allows you to make more raider settlements and get much more food from the daily tribute.

How do I turn a Raider settlement back into a normal one?

Removing those turrets, you can turn a raider Settlement back into a normal one! Assign one of your raiders to a Tribute Chest. Now you'll periodically have an extra place to pick up money and items during gameplay.

How do I raise the happiness of the settlement?

A certain amount of in-game time must pass before the happiness will go up. In order to get past this we need to sleep for 48 hours and then wait for the happiness to go up, then sleep again for 48 hours! If you keep doing this over and over it will quickly raise the happiness of the settlement.

How do I get supplies for my Raider outposts?

Vassals supply all raider outposts with food and building materials. Raiders do not like to work, so if you want supplies in order to build things at your raider Settlements, you will need to either subdue them or threaten them into supplying your outposts.

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How do you feed Raider settlements?

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How do you increase Raider settlement population?

It's similar to building a normal settlement. First of all, you have to keep them happy. Places to sleep, drugs and the transmitter are a must-have if you want your outpost to grow. Additionally, you have to assign "slaveposts" (I just named them like that) to your outpost in order to supply the outpost with food.

How do you stop Raider settlements from growing?

The raider radio beacon doesn't attract new raiders to your settlements, it only transmits the radio signal to nearby settlements. It seems that the only way to stop raiders from coming is lowering the happiness far enough by making them farm their own food.

Can you make sanctuary a Raider outpost?

Critical Points such as sanctuary hills cannot be turned into a raider outpost.

Can you send companions to Raider outpost?

It is possible to "switch" companions to raider outposts, by assining them to a job. I got Cait to Hangmans Ally now I can send her to any other raider outpost and even have her make a supply line to them (because that's totally not useless, right?) Cait's gonna fit right in with the Disciples there, lol.

Can you take back raider settlements?

You CAN Take Settlements back from Raiders So before you ever do Open Season, go to those Settlements and scrap all turrets. The turrets keep the raiders in control, they get stuck at 1 health as when you are subduing settlers and cannot kill them.

What's 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.

Can Raiders take over the castle?

It is impossible to "take" the Castle before or after Taking Independence for the Nuka-World raiders, or to turn it into a vassal settlement.

Can you get rid of the Raiders in Nuka-World?

Open Season So you don't want to be a raider? No worries. At any point in Fallout 4: Nuka-World's story quests, you can change your mind and opt to murder all the raiders instead, freeing the traders to run the park. Simply visit Mackenzie, the doctor in the Nuka-Town Market, and accept the Open Season quest.

Can Nuka-World be a settlement?

Appearances. The Nuka-World Red Rocket is a location and possible settlement in the exterior of Nuka-World in 2287.

Can you take over sanctuary Nuka-World?

But another problem was that there were companions living in Sanctuary, so I moved them all to different places and it still didn't work. Is there something that I could be missing or is my game bugged? You can't take over Sanctuary.

What happens when you speak Shank?

Travel back to Nuka-Town USA to speak to Shank who will lead you on a series of quests to capture settlements in the Commonwealth. You will have to select a method, which gang to use in the assault if you choose the violent method and finally the settlement you wish to target.

How do you increase settlement population?

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How do you increase settlement population in Fallout 4?

Fast enlargement: 1) Poach. Go to other settlements, go into construction mode, and select "Move" in a settler to move them to the settlement you are trying to max out. 2) Build Automatrons (DLC needed). By doing this you can exceed the settler limit arbitrarily as you can always build more.

How do you increase your settlement count in Fallout 4?

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 do you increase your settlement cap?

1:033:52Fallout 4 : How to increase max settler Count - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe aid and then we have some excel that plus is plus two to your charisma on tonight as well. SomeMoreThe aid and then we have some excel that plus is plus two to your charisma on tonight as well. Some beer I'm just gonna start taking these now the moonshine. The mint adds the lager.

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What to do if you don't like fully equiped with max settlers?

Best thing to do would be to make a settlement you don't like fully equiped with max settlers farming food and water and only then you make it a vassal settlement. That way you shouldn't have to order you raiders to go farming and get a decrease.

Can you stick slot machines in settlements?

If you've done the vault workshop dlc you should also be able to stick slot machines in your settlements.

Is it true that raiders give you more respect?

It's true. You know there's something seriously wrong when the selfish, evil and drugged up raiders give you more respect and more rewards than the honest people.

Is there a correlation between Raider happiness and boosted rewards?

So far, there hasn't been a correlation between Raider happiness and boosted rewards. I'd say "No".

How to raise settlement happiness?

When ready to start truly trying to raise the settlement to maximum happiness, be sure to build a clothes store and a trading store, in addition to as many clinics and restaurants as possible . This is where the Local Leader and Cap Collector perks come into play, as the former allows players to open these shops in the first place, and the latter allows them to invest in the shops, raising their overall buying capacity as a result.

How to have a decent supply of food in a settlement?

To have a decent supply of food in a settlement, pick an area to plant crops, and then assign settlers to maintain the crops. Build water purifying machines for the settlement as well, but keep in mind that they will need to be powered by generators.

What is the most challenging element of Fallout 4?

Managing settlements and raising the happiness of the settlers living therein is one of the more challenging gameplay elements of Fallout 4. Happiness is also important for players who want to unlock the "Benevolent Leader" trophy/achievement in Fallout 4, but as stated previously, it's no easy feat.

How to increase happiness stat?

Setting up trade routes to go through the settlement also helps, as does clearing out any debris or junk, such as destroyed cars or fallen trees, which is also a way to collect valuable crafting materials. Fill the settlement with as much resources, decorations, and shops as possible, and keep waiting or sleeping there to try to make the happiness stat rise.

Can you do the chosen settlement before the main quest?

While it's certainly possible to accomplish this before finishing the main quest, getting that out of the way will likely put players in a better position to be successful. Also be sure to maintain the "chosen settlement" periodically while completing the main quest, so the work is spread throughout the game.

What is a raider settlement?

1. Raider settlements are like normal settlements, except only raiders will show up there. And they hate farming. And they get some different items for you build.

What does "trying to reclaim a raider settlement" mean?

3/4. Trying to reclaim a raider settlement means killing the raiders means all of them going hostile...

How to counteract the happiness penalty?

You can counteract the happiness penalty by building tons of pick me up stations.

Can you attack a settlement without them dying?

6. The only time it seems you can attack Settlers without them dying on you, is when you " Do A Raider Job" of forcing a Settlement to be a Vassal, to feed nearby Raider Outposts. You choose this Job specifically, and then you and your desired Raider Faction members waltz in and pull a Terminator 2 on them, taking out all the kneecaps in the Settlement, resulting in converting that Settlement to a Vassal (by force).

Is the Commonwealth compatible with the Dark Side of Raidershipnessing?

7. The Commonwealth and its' inhabitants (and Minuteman faction) is not compatible with the Dark Side of Raidershipnessing, to use the technical term. So, you must totally 'give up' Sanctuary Hills, if you plan to make it a Raider Outpost [also, there are Essentially-Marked NPCs there that must be moved for the game to allow it - if you try to take over a Settlement with Essential NPCs there it will 'not work' in the game]. There are more small details, but I have never made SH a Raider Outpost yet, so I cannot answer them all, sorry.

Can you attack the faction of raiders?

4. Yes, however it requires attacking the Raider Faction present ( that you assigned to it). Because you attack the Raiders though, there is a chance the ENTIRE Faction of Raiders will be hostile to you then. Once you kill them all at one Settlement, it reverts to a 'normal' Commonwealth Settlement, which you can build up/edit some more, and then re-convert again later (if you desire).

Can you enslave Vassal Settlement?

2. Vassal settlement aren't your settlements anymore, but it is like they have a supply line to all your raider settlements. Once you enslave them, you can't really do anything with the settlement.

How to get 100 happiness in a settlement?

Stores are the final requirement to get 100 happiness in a settlement and are unfortunately the most expensive. You will need to have some perks for this and around 12000 caps which make it a serious pain to sort out if you do not have the supplies. You will need to get the following 2 perks “Local Leader Rank 2” and “Medic Rank 1”. These 2 perks will enable you to construct a level 3 clinic. Clinics generate happiness and without them you will not be able to make it up to 100.

How to get settlers to move to a new settlement?

Find 6 settlers that do not have names. By this I mean, when you are in workshop mode an highlight the settler, their name is just “Settler”. When you find a settler like this, press Square (or whatever button you have mapped) to move the settler and select whatever settlement you are currently working on. Repeat this to send a total of 6 settlers to the new settlement. Do not send any more than 6.

Do you need power to get 100 happiness?

There is no requirement for power in order to obtain 100 happiness in a settlement. Use generators if you need them, but they are not required.

How many raiders can you get in a settlement?

If you had a Settlement with residents set up with great gear and heavy turrets, it's going to be much harder. You only get 3-4 raiders to work with you.

Why do you need outposts with raider dealers?

Having well-populated Outposts with raider dealers set up (shops) will give you access to more money, whether from tribute chests or from simply being able to sell loot in that town. You should strike a balance between having Settlements to supply your outposts and actually conquered outposts. This prevents you having to put your raider goons to work and ensures they have enough food. Naturally, more supplies should come in as well.

What do you get from Nuka World raiders?

Additionally, you will receive caps from the Tribute Chests. All of these things come with notifications, so you don't have to waste time checking.

Why do you need to improve settlements?

Improving Settlements beforehand will make more Settlers move in than, for example, if you had only 2-3 beds and a lone water pump. High population settlements cost more to enslave for a reason - they provide more food and building materials. Building up your Settlements before turning them into vassals, you can feed more raiders with fewer vassals. This allows you to make more raider settlements and get much more food from the daily tribute.

How to get settlements to supply your outposts?

One option is to go all out attack - kill all the Minutemen that arrive to protect an outpost and bring the Settlers down to 0 health, then talk to their representative to secure the settlement as a supplier of food and materials. As with the conquest of a settlement to claim it as a raider outpost, you can also talk them into supplying you. The odds go up in your favor if you have Outposts nearby and Nuka World Radio Transmitters should still help with intimidation.

What is rough up option?

The rough up option lets you fist fight the settlement's representative. Beat them up and they'll be more likely to give in to your demands.

Can you set up an outpost in Sanctuary Hills?

While you can absolutely set up a Raider Outpost in Sanctuary Hills, all important people must be moved first - no Presto n there, no other companions either. Boston Airport, Bunker Hill, and The Castle can never be made Vassals or Outposts regardless of conditions and for somewhat obvious reasons given their importance. Someone on reddit asked what happens if you set up an outpost really close to a settlement, so I thought I'd test making Red Rocket an outpost given its proximity to Sanctuary Hills, where all my good guys were stationed. Because the borders are far enough apart, nothing happened. I'm yet unsure how raiders respond to normal supply line caravans.

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