Why won't my Fallout 4 settlers keep weapons equipped?
I play Fallout 4 on the PlayStation 4, and all I do is create settlements. I started noticing that when I equip weapons on my settlers, leave, and comeback; the weapon I give them always becomes unequipped.
It is getting really annoying, because I almost lose my settlers, when they only run up to enemies and punch them.
Is this a glitch, or just something I am doing wrong?
Best Answer
NPCs not only need to be given weapons, to fight; they need to be given ammunition, too.
If an NPC runs out of ammunition for their gun, it is expected that they would equip the closest suitable weapon they could use, which would be the fists if no other melee weapon was available.
Companion NPCs are slightly different, in that they will have a unique weapon that can't be taken from them. This weapon will have unlimited ammunition.
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How do you equip settlers with weapons?
Simply go over to the companion or settler and ask to trade. Once you're in this menu, simply move the item you want to equip to them over into their inventory with the Store option.How do you stop settlers from stealing weapons?
There are still a few options; Keep your best equipment and power armor in a depopulated settlement, such as Red Rocket truck stop. If you haven't sent settlers there, then settlers can't steal your equipment.Will settlers use weapons you give them?
Provisioners, like regular settlers, don't use up any ammo as long as they have at least one round in their inventory. So you can give them the most powerful weapons without having to worry about ammo. When settlement is attacked they get the invaders gear. I give them Miniguns or flamers with heavy combat armour.Tame Impala - Why Won't You Make Up Your Mind? (Official Audio)
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