Settlement FAQs

what happens if your settlement loses before a raid

by Miss Alta Pouros DDS Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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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.

What happens if you kill all the settlers in a settlement?

I tested this, but it doesn't work. Even if you go as a raider and fail to intimidate the Settlers into leaving, killing them all (currently) results in you fighting to regain control over the workshop, but not able to build a raider flag. You're basically resetting that Settlement to 0 population.

What is the difference between Raider settlements and outposts?

Raider Settlements are called Outposts, to distinguish them from the peaceful towns of law-abiding citizenry. Settlements directed to supply food and materials to your raiders are termed vassals. This Guide will teach you some of the things that differ from the Settlements system, some of which you likely already know.

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.

What happens if you are in the cell during a raid?

What is the problem with the raid system?

How much attack chance is 100 food in a workshop?

What is the minimum chance of a settlement attack?

How to bypass 7 day cooldown?

Do you need armor in settlers mortal?

Can Sanctuary be attacked?

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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.

How often do settlements get attacked?

The minimum chance for a settlement attack is 2% per day, on settlements that have at least 1 settler. I got a new twist for ya. A game or two ago I made Starlight Drive In my first settlement.

How do you get raiders to attack your settlement?

you have to have lots of food and water. and weak defense rating. in order to get attacked a lot. so if you want raider attacks to occur often scrap your defense turret and stock up on lots of food and water.

How do I get rid of Raider settlements?

You'll have to kill them manually (no VATS). Once all the Settlers are dead, the Settlement returns to normal - the icon on the map even changes back. Now you can go to Shank and get a quest to turn it into a Raider Settlement, or else rebuild it as a normal settlement by interacting with the workshop.

How do you defend a settlement?

Don't build a settlement that fills an area larger than it needs to be, and build a wall around it with a few set entrances and turrets with good vantage points. The taller of the two guard posts are sufficiently tall to see over walls but you'll need to remember to assign settlers to actually use the guard posts.

Can sanctuary hills be attacked?

When Sanctuary Hills is under attack, assaults can come in via the southbridge, via the path north to Vault 111 and even from the east.

What happens if you fail to protect a settlement Fallout 4?

If a settlement fails to defend itself, then you'll lose a % of the items in the workbench. The amount lost depends on how tough the attackers were. Note that this is THAT settlement's "local" workbench, not all of them (if you've connected your settlements via the Local Leader perk).

Can you make sanctuary a Raider outpost?

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

Can Nuka-World be a settlement?

The Nuka-World Red Rocket is a location and possible settlement in the exterior of Nuka-World in 2287. It is the only workshop settlement included in the Nuka-World add-on.

What happens if you do Nuka-World before meeting Preston?

If you do the whole nukaworld questline before ever meeting Preston you can then kill them all to gain his trust. You don't really get locked out of the minutemen questline anyway you only lose Preston as a companion.

Can you reclaim settlements after open season?

You can take back a settlement after it's been raided after doing Open Season. OP just didn't kill off everything in the settlement like Raiders + the turrets or something.

Can you get a settlement back Fallout 4?

In order to convert the outposts back into Minutemen settlements, one will need to kill all of the raiders at that outpost. If the raiders go hostile, then the turrets will also go hostile as well.

How do you get your settlements attacked in Fallout 4?

7:5412:13How Settlement Attacks Work - Fallout 4 - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipEvery single settlement in your game is going to have at least a two percent chance of beingMoreEvery single settlement in your game is going to have at least a two percent chance of being attacked. Every single day that's even if you have 100 happiness.

How do you attract raiders in Fallout 4?

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. Do NOT make your raiders work.

Do raiders attack sanctuary?

Fallout 4. Do raiders and mutants ever attack sanctuary? Sometimes I wonder why I am building this wall. yes they do.

How do Settlement attacks work in Fallout 4?

Each unit of food and water production at the settlement increases the chance of attack by 0.1%. Each edible and/or drinkable item stored in a settlement's workbench increases the chance of attack by 0.1%. The minimum chance of an attack upon a settlement per day is 2%, regardless of defenses.

What happens if you are in the cell during a raid?

If you are in the cell when the raid occurs then there is no "settlement under attack" message" that triggers. Originally posted by GamerEdwin: If you want to trigger an assault, teleport near the settlement and come in on foot. The players has NOTHING to do with triggering an attack.

What is the problem with the raid system?

The problem with the raid system is the difficulty bands that define the general difficulty of the map. As seen here:

How much attack chance is 100 food in a workshop?

Divided by ten, expressed as a percent. So 100 food stored in the workshop is a 10% attack chance per day.

What is the minimum chance of a settlement attack?

The minimum chance for a settlement attack is 2% per day, on settlements that have at least 1 settler.

How to bypass 7 day cooldown?

In this case, an occupied cage can draw an attack once every two days, multiple cages can draw attacks in succession, and setting up 10+ Cages can result in a particular settlement being constantly besieged. (Particularly good if you like Tower Defense games lol)

Do you need armor in settlers mortal?

If you want more attacks just rememebr this. Unless you take a mod to make settlers mortal, its better to arm and armor everyone, and skip adding actual defense turrets or anything.

Can Sanctuary be attacked?

Sanctuary will NEVER get attacked unless you've ... Not rescued Preston

What are the only things you can find damaged in a raid?

During a raid, the only "structures" you will find damaged are generators, traps, purifiers, etc. They will not tear down or damage buildings.

What happens if you are aggroed by a settlers attack?

If there is any priority, they will attack you first, then settlers, and finally "structures". If aggro'd by any attack, they will focus on that.

What happens if a settlers dies in Workshop?

They'll destroy as many structures within the settlement and kill as many people as possible. You'll have the opportunity to repair anything that is broken in Workshop mode: Obviously if settlers die, that's final. For a duration of time, the happiness level of the settlement will also be impacted. This is especially the case if sufficient damage ...

Do attackers prioritize attacks?

Attackers do not prioritize attacks, or have any clever AI scheme. When attacking in number, they will almost always attack from differing angles of approach, which is a de facto feint which means you need to cover multiple directions of attack. They will attempt to destroy targets in that area of approach and move on...they will not try to gang rush through defenses to get to Z.

Do attackers change clothes?

They will not change clothes or armor, however. Attackers do not prioritize attacks, or have any clever AI scheme. When attacking in number, they will almost always attack from differing angles of approach, which is a de facto feint which means you need to cover multiple directions of attack.

Can a sandbox tear down a building?

They will not tear down or damage buildings.

Can crops be damaged by explosions?

Crops will get damaged from explosions...and will need to be repaired immediately upon returning. It matters not if the explosion was friendly fire or not. (There is/was a bug that if you did not repair it, the crop will become unrepairable.) Therefore, avoid giving settlers grenades, molotovs, etc.

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.

What happens if you go as a raider?

Even if you go as a raider and fail to intimidate the Settlers into leaving, killing them all (currently) results in you fighting to regain control over the workshop, but not able to build a raider flag. You're basically resetting that Settlement to 0 population.

What is the Wasteland Warlord perk?

The Wasteland Warlord perk offers you the ability to make new things in outposts (actual outposts, not slave supply settlements). Rank 1 and 2 should come with the first and final stages of Home Sweet Home, though you'll have to work your way up to finishing Power Play if you want to get Tribute Chests.

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.

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 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.

Why is it important to accept a settlement before trial?

One advantage of accepting a settlement before trial, or at least specifically before you have a jury return a verdict, is at least you know what you're getting. It's the old phrase "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." Settlements are good because we know what we're getting .

Why are settlements good?

Settlements are good because we know what we’re getting. Now sometimes the parties, the defendant and the plaintiff, just cannot see eye to eye and are nowhere near settlement. The plaintiff thinks that the potential value of the case far exceeds any settlement offers on the table.

What happens if you are in the cell during a raid?

If you are in the cell when the raid occurs then there is no "settlement under attack" message" that triggers. Originally posted by GamerEdwin: If you want to trigger an assault, teleport near the settlement and come in on foot. The players has NOTHING to do with triggering an attack.

What is the problem with the raid system?

The problem with the raid system is the difficulty bands that define the general difficulty of the map. As seen here:

How much attack chance is 100 food in a workshop?

Divided by ten, expressed as a percent. So 100 food stored in the workshop is a 10% attack chance per day.

What is the minimum chance of a settlement attack?

The minimum chance for a settlement attack is 2% per day, on settlements that have at least 1 settler.

How to bypass 7 day cooldown?

In this case, an occupied cage can draw an attack once every two days, multiple cages can draw attacks in succession, and setting up 10+ Cages can result in a particular settlement being constantly besieged. (Particularly good if you like Tower Defense games lol)

Do you need armor in settlers mortal?

If you want more attacks just rememebr this. Unless you take a mod to make settlers mortal, its better to arm and armor everyone, and skip adding actual defense turrets or anything.

Can Sanctuary be attacked?

Sanctuary will NEVER get attacked unless you've ... Not rescued Preston

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