Updated July 19, 2021, by Reyadh Rahaman: The very best companions come with serious firepower or devastating melee capabilities in addition to better than average AI that can help players get that extra edge over particularly tricky foes. But guns and armor are not the only things to consider when making allies, as some companions are preferable to have around simply for their charming dialogue or other novel characteristics. Thankfully, Fallout 3 allows the player to team up with NPCs. This makes traveling safer and has many other benefits like companionship and interesting dialogue. Threats flanking or approaching from behind can be harder to detect when alone. RELATED: The Lone Wanderer Vs The Sole Survivor: Who Is Better In Fallout? Guns, knives, and the like offer a great deal of protection but only against what a Lone Wanderer can see.
Mutated beasts, hulking humanoids, mindless ghouls, and much more prowl the desolation. The wastelands on the east coast of what was once the United States of America are teeming with all sorts of abhorrent monstrosities.
