There are almost twenty companions with which players can enjoy their game. All these companions have diverse personalities, allowing players to create emotional and romantic relationships. Besides their role as companions, they also have some quests that players can complete to unlock additional abilities and equipment.
Key Takeaways
- Companions provide players with unique abilities and prove themselves valuable assets in the game.
- Players can build meaningful relationships with their Companions, and by choosing the best dialogue options, they can connect deeply with them and learn about their past.
- In addition, Companion choices can greatly impact gameplay, so players should choose wisely based on the situation they find themselves in.
Here is a list of Best Story Companions that players can choose to explore the cosmic universe of Starfield.
| COMPANION | SKILLS | RECRUITING PROCESS |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Coe | Geologist Payloads Rifle Certificate Piloting Skills | Players can recruit Sam Coe as a Companion by starting the main story mission, The Empty Nest. |
| Sarah Morgan | Botanist Leadership Qualities Can Use Laser Weapons Astrodynamics | At the beginning of the main story mission, The Old Neighborhood players can recruit her as a companion. |
| Barret | Robotics Particle Beam Weapon Systems Starship Engineering Gastronomy | During the main story mission, Back to Vectra, Barret becomes available as a companion. |
| Vasco | EM Weapons Systems Aneutronic Fusion Shield Systems | Players have to complete first main story mission, One Small Step, to get Vasco. |
| Heller | Geologist Outpost Engineering | To recruit Heller players have to complete the Empty Nest mission. |
| Lin | Can do Outpost Management Demolitions | Players can recruit Lin by returning to Vectera by completing Empty Nest mission. |
| Adoring Fan | Bodybuilder Weight Lifting Concealment Scavenging Skills | Upon reaching New Atlantis Adoring Fan will ask you to join your team. |
| Andreja | Theft Particle Beams Energy Weapons System Best Stealth Skills | Players can recruit Andreja during the Into The Known main story mission. |
About Author
I have spent over 70+ hours in Starfield, and all the information here reflects my experience with all entries of companions.
Sam Coe
Best Ranged Damage
Players can find Sam Coe in New Atlantis Jemison, and he is a member of the Constellation group. He depicts unique skills that make him useful in several categories.
Also, he is an expert ranged fighter because of his rifle expertise and has three points in Rifle Certification skills. Moreover, he is also a skilled pilot who can increase your ship’s capabilities. Hence, I consider him to be a must-have crew for your journey.
In Starfield, Ships play a vital role in combat fighting, so Sam can be very impactful in managing ships. Players can recruit Sam Coe by completing The Empty Nest Quest. But to do so, players must retrieve a missing piece of a Map that belongs to Sam’s ancestors.
Pros
- Best Ranged-Combat
- Burst Damage
- Relation build (Female protagonist)
Cons
- Story progression required
- Unskilled for ship
Sarah Morgan
Ideal for certain Skill Advantage
Sarah Morgan is the leader of the group Constellation. When you agree to work with Constellation Group, she will join you as your permanent member. Moreover, the primary purpose I consider for making her a companion is that she has extraordinary fighting skills and has three points in LASERS.
She has exceptional leadership skills, which will be very helpful while tackling difficult combat situations. Also, she is very eager to protect humanity and wants to resolve issues without bloodshed. Moreover, she has a romantic element in her personality, so if players help her in Constellation, she might develop an emotional connection with you.
Overall, I have observed that Sarah has distinguished dynamics as a companion compared to others.
The location of Sarah Morgan is Jemison in New Atlantis, and players can make her a Companion by starting the main story mission, The Old Neighborhood.
Pros
- Astrodynamics advantage
- Best for Laser Weapons
- Relation build (Male protagonist)
Cons
- Low damage-dealing
- Talks a lot
Barret
Best for Ship’s Mechanism
Players will meet Barret at the start of the game when they reach the Lodge to sell an object to Barret. Upon meeting him, players will get to know that he is annoying and often tells dad jokes.
Also, his arrival at the station will bring some pirates, so unintentionally, players have to defeat them to save their lives.
Barret is skillful in Robotics and can provide extra knowledge about robots and how players can deal more damage to them. He has immense gastronomy skills, allowing him to make unique foods and drinks.
You can unlock Barret as their companion by rescuing him from the Crimson Fleet and starting the main story mission Back to Vectera.
Pros
- Best for Particle Weapon
- Ship designing advantage
Cons
- Low damage-dealing
Vasco
A Decent Traveling Companion
I find Vasco a decent companion because his character is not so humorous; he is like an introvert and does not get friendly quickly. I use him as a companion to blindly charge enemies, as Vasco can tank substantial damage without any drawback.
Also, he is not annoying like Barret and his other companions. In reality, he is the first companion players will get when they reach Frontier, and he will assist players through their First mission to the New Atlantis.
Players can ask him to join the crew by starting the main story mission, One Small Stem on the Lodge.
Pros
- Best for Shields
- Tanks huge damage
- Available since start
Cons
- Low stats
- Less Trade options
Lin
Optimal for Outpost Management
Lin is the best companion due to her ability to manage outposts efficiently, in my opinion. She will become available to recruit in the early stages of the game. Once you have completed the “Back to Vectera” main quest, she will happily vouch for joining your crew.
Her skill capability makes her the best companion in the early game.
- Demolition: 1 Star
- Outpost Management: 3 Star
I would prefer to have Lin assigned to the outpost rather than keeping her as a companion. I consider outposts vital to build in the game as early as possible. Knowing the fact that outposts can help you gather rare elements in abundance.
Help yourself build an outpost by looking at our “Starfield Base Building” guide.
Pros
- Best for Outposts
Cons
- Unskilled for traveling
- Low damage-dealing
- Unskilled for ship
Andreja
Quintessential Companion for Traveling
The way Andreja interacts with other NPCs during dialogues is quite relishing. She will also give her remarks on the choices you make in the game.
Explicitly, she expressed her opinion when I sided with UC against the Crimson Fleet during the “Legacy’s End” quest. It is the best quest I have experienced in the game by far.
Andreja has quite the skills to offer.
- Stealth: 4 Star
- Particle Beams: 3 Star
- Energy Weapon Systems: 2 Star
- Theft: 1 Star
Players can have Anreja as a companion once they follow the “Into the Unknown” main quest. You will meet her while searching for an Artifact inside a cave. Once she reaches back to New Atlantis, she will ask you to join your crew.
Check out our guide on the “Starfield Into the Unknown” quest walkthrough.
Pros
- Best traveling companion
- High combat impact
- Good for Energy/Particle Weapons
- Best Stealthy companion
- Relation build (Male protagonist)
Cons
- Unfitting for damage intake
| Hireable Companions Locations | Companions |
|---|---|
| New Atlantis Companions | Marika Boros Gideon Aker Simon Bankowski |
| Cydonia Companions | Andromeda Kepler |
| The Key(Kryx System) Companions | Jessamine Griffin |
| Neon Companions | Mickey Caviar Sophie Grace Dani Gracia |
| Akila Companions | Omari Hassan Rosie Tannehill |
Marika Boros
Good Burst Damage Companion
Marika Boros is part of the Constellation group in Starfield, but players cannot recruit her without cost. She is a Hirable Companion, and players must hire her by paying the requested price.
Players must travel to the Viewport of New Atlantis to hire Marika as a Companion. She will charge you 18000 Credits, but players can persuade her to join your crew for half the price.
Although she is less skillful than the other Companions in the game, she has access to various weapons, armor, and gadgets to use in combat. Additionally, she can modify ship systems that provide players with an edge in ship-to-ship combat. Marika also has a Rank 1 Shotgun Certification, which will increase the damage of shotguns by 10x.
Aside from this, she has skills in ballistic weapons and could deal an additional 20 points of damage to enemies.
Pros
- Good for traveling
- Great Burst damage
Cons
- Unskilled for ship
Andromeda Kepler
Exceptional for Outpost Management
Players must visit The Broken Spear in Cydonia in the Sol Star System to hire her as a companion. Upon reaching there, players must persuade Andromeda to join their crew for low credits. She is best known for her writing and exploring skills in Starfield.
Pros
- Ideal for Outpost
Cons
- Unfitting for combat
- Unskilled for ship
Jessamine Griffin
Best as a Stealthy Companion
She can be very potent for problem-solving situations and can sneak from anywhere without getting noticed. Jessamine is a member of Crimson Fleet and is looking for work in Last Nova, which is an established on The Key in the Kryx Star System.
When players reach the Kryx Star System, they will be pushed into a fight between Kryx and Crimson Fleet, so after winning the fight, players have to find Jessamine and persuade her that she will join your team by giving her the price she asked for. Further, she has extensive experience in piloting and engineering, so you can hire her in any field you like.
Pros
- Great Stealth
- Some skills for ship
Cons
- Unfavorable for combat
Rosie Tannehill
A Highly Supportive Companion
I highly recommend having a medic as your crew member, and Rosie Tannehill is the best fit for this role.
She is knowledgeable in various fields of medicine, nutrition, exercise, and mental health. Moreover, Rosie is also a certified wilderness first responder and certified lifeguard with a background in physical education.
Her expertise in health and wellness makes her an invaluable asset in difficult situations.
Players must find a Hitching post at Cheyenne System in Akila to start. But everything comes at a price, and Rosie also has a price. But if players try to negotiate with her and persuade her to lower the price, and if you choose the right dialogue options, she will be glad to become your crew member.
Pros
- Best medic
Cons
- Unfitting for combat
- Unskilled for ship
- No damage output
My Recommendations For Companion
In my observation, the main storyline’s companions are the best options in the game. I considered Andreja the best companion and have played most of the game, keeping her the traveling partner. The main reason behind it is that she is capable of assisting in Stealth and Combat skills and adds an in-depth experience of reacting to your actions.
Moreover, having Vasco and Sarah is also quite entertaining as both companions have diverse essences and offer a unique experience.
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