Companion Won't Stay Equipped
These companions just want to make things difficult!
Every time I try to equip my companions with better weapons or armor from what their default is the companions switch back as soon as combat starts.
I understand that one has to force equip (Triangle for PS4), but why won't my companions stay equipped?
UPDATE: It seems that only Preston has the issue of keeping equipped armor on if you leave his armor in his inventory. All other companions appreciate their new getup.
Best Answer
Supply ammunition for the weapons. If so remove the lesser weapons from their inventory.
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How do I equip armor to my companion?
To do this simply walk up to the companion and select the option to transfer items. Most players will simply transfer the item over thinking the companion will equip them, but instead you have to push the button displayed at the bottom that specifically makes them equip it.Will companions use weapons Fallout 4?
Active follower companions will use their own weapon (the ones in the list below) and will never run out of ammo (since they use the "magical companion ammo" that, as their own gun, does not show up on their inventory when on the trade screen).How do you get companions to equip items in Fallout 4?
Speak with your follower and ask them to trade with you. When they open up their inventory, scroll over an item you would like them to wear, then look down in the menu at the bottom of the screen and scroll over to Equip. This works for your companion so long as the item in question is in their inventory.Do companion weapons degrade?
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Answer 2
I have found that companions consume ammo for the weapons you give them, and apparently (at least for me) I can't remove their original weapon. As for armor, I have practically given up on it. I don't know why they won't keep it equipped other than the fact that for whatever reason, what you are equipping them with is inferior to their base armor. I would really like to know the answer to this one myself.
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