Summary
Fallout 4is one of thegreatest RPGs releasedby Bethesda in the last 10 years. Following in the footsteps of its predecessors, this title presents players with a post-apocalyptic version of the world that’s not only interesting, but also dangerous to explore. With the concept of a nuclear holocaust being the central aspect of the game, there’s always something new to uncover in the vastness of the Boston Commonwealth.
Similar to other Bethesda titles,Fallout 4has many companionsthat players can unlock and choose from. With these NPCs, conversations, combat, and even romance are possible, making the interactions very interesting. While their AI isn’t always the best, they can be helpful when trying to survive a messy situation—that is, if they have the right equipment. Here are some of thebest weapons for companions.
8Overseer’s Guardian
Great For Ammo Economization
Sold as either a long or a short combat rifle, theOverseer’s Guardiancomes with a guaranteed Two Shot effect, which allows players to shoot an additional bullet with each shot. And the best part is that two shots come out, but only one is removed from players' ammo count.
Like other weapons in the game, the Overseer’s Guardian can be heavily modified to improve its stats. Players can change the weapon’s receiver, barrel, stock, magazine, sights, and muzzle to grant it various effects that will make it a much more reliable item for defense in the Boston Commonwealth. When paired with companions with good accuracy, the Overseer’s Guardian is an outstanding choice.
7Spray n' Pray
Outstanding AoE, But There’s A Catch
TheSpray n' Prayis a legendary submachine gun that has a formidable explosive effect, that deals 15 points of AoE (Area of Effect) damage upon impact. This weapon is most commonly sold by Cricket, and sometimes (although rarely),by other merchants. The Spray n' Pray also benefits from the Demolition Expert perk, which helps boost its explosive damage and deal with enemies faster.
However, not everything can be perfect, and even a weapon as great as this one has its drawbacks. While the Spray n' Pray’s AoE is a great advantage to have against enemies, it also opens up the possibility of friendly damage being dealt to companions, other NPCs, and, of course, the Sole Survivor. While it doesn’t happen often, this means that companions with this weapon could accidentally deal damage to players. So, at the end of the day, it’s a matter of considering whether this weapon’s AoE damage is worth the risk—and many players seem to agree that it is.
6Cryolator
Great For Freezing Enemies Temporarily
Developed by no other thanthe Overseer from Vault 111, theCryolatorcreates a cryogenic spray that can cover short-to-mid range. If players fire this weapon continuously at a target, they will eventually manage to freeze it solid and render it immobile. This is great for situations where players need more time to think, or simply when they’re swarmed by a ton of enemies and need to reduce the hostile count temporarily.
It’s possible to combine the Cryolator with the crystallizing barrel mod, which makes it much more ammo-efficient and helps increase the weapon’s range, which is usually one of its drawbacks. That said, with this mod, the projectile trajectory is affected, and those that actually land on enemies take a while to hit. Nonetheless, the Cryolator remains an amazing choice to pair companions with.
5Atom’s Judgement
Arguably The Coolest-looking Hammer In The Game
When it comes toneat-looking melee weapons, few are as great asAtom’s Judgement. This massive sledgehammer is designed to have a hammerhead comprised of four damaged Fusion Cores. As players know, Fusion Cores (along with basically everything in the Boston Commonwealth), emit a considerable amount of radiation, so every time players strike an enemy with Atom’s Judgement, some of the glowing green liquid inside the fusion cores leaks out and does Radiation damage.
In terms of mods, this weapon can use the same as any other weapon in the super sledge category. The only drawback of this weapon is that when used against enemies resistant to Radiation, such as ghouls, there will be no damage modifiers and players will have to rely on the physical damage stats of Atom’s Judgement instead. That said, it’s still an incredible weapon, and a solid choice to pair with companions when going for a long-range-close-range combination.
4Gatling Laser
It’s Not Great That It Uses Fusion Cores As Ammo, But The Expense Is Worth It
TheGatling Laserconsists of four rotating AER9 rifle barrels that can fire laser pulses through a pair of lenses. Naturally, a weapon this massive requires to be wielded two-handed, as otherwise it would be too heavy to carry and control effectively. The Gatling Laser uses Fusion Cores as ammo, which can be a bit inconvenient considering how hard they are to come by sometimes. However, every shot is worth its weight in Radiation.
Like many other weapons in the game, the Gatling Laser’s receiver, barrel, sights, and muzzle can be modified to grant itadditional perksand damage points in order to make it more efficient at dealing with various enemies. Companions are ideal wielders of this weapon, as it allows them to provide support from a distance.
3Plasma Gun
A High-tech Deadly Weapon That Causes Serious Burns
The concept ofPlasma Gunsmight sound straight out of a Sci-Fi film for many players who obtain it inFallout 4; however, for the people in The Institute, it’s a familiar weapon that, while not extremely common, isn’t a thing of myth either. This weapon fires superheated bolts of plasma powered by microfusion cells, heavy energy cells, plasma cores, or plasma cartridges.
Among the modifications that can be made to this gun, it’s possible to hotwire the bolt chamber to speed up the bolt formation process. Plasma weapons cause serious burns on soft targets and melt hard ones, making them very effective and versatile when it comes to dealing with various types of enemies in the Boston Commonwealth.
2Missile Launcher
A Mighty Weapon Of Mass Destruction
Few weapons in the Boston Commonwealth are as terrifyingly powerful and efficient at dealing with large groups of smaller enemies or dispatching larger ones quickly than theMissile Launcher. Like the Fat Man, this weapon is considered both a heavy weapon and an explosive weapon. Moreover,this weapon’s aptitude for mass destructioncan be boosted by a ton of different Perks that make it even more deadly than it already is at its base stats.
Perks like Heavy Gunner and Demolition Expert are great to pair with the Missile Launcher, as they maximize the damage output of the weapon. And if that wasn’t enough, when equipped with the targeting computer modification, players can lock onto a target and fire a projectile that tracks it until it lands, resulting in a fiery and glorious explosion showcasing the Missile Launcher’s obscene power.
1Super Sledge
Wonderful Design, Massive Damage Output
One of the most interesting and neat aspects of theSuper Sledgeis how it works. This weapon has a miniature rocket on the back part of the hammerhead, which helps thrust it forward to deliver an extremely strong blow that can deal vicious amounts of damage. Unlike other weapons that are typically weaker, the Super Sledge can almost always deal with common enemies, such as feral ghouls, raiders, and humans in a couple of swings, making it great for crowd control when the Sole Survivor is outnumbered.
That said, not everything about it is great, as it consumes a ton of AP, which means that, even at higher Agility levels, it’s still only possible for players to deliver a couple of swings before running out. However, even with this disadvantage, the Super Sledge is great to pair with companions, as players can shoot at enemies from a distance while their trusted allies swing viciously at any opposing forces.
