Companions Can Sneak
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #25 of 77 Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod re-makes all vanilla companions and Ada so that they do not affect your stealth meter(Sneaking). Of all the companions only Cait has the ability to not affect your stealth. Now they all do. So no-more Dogmeat setting off mines or being spotted while sneaking! So that’s one less reason to shoot your poor puppy.
The mod works by giving the basic perk level all four levels of sneak. Bethesda now uses this to give companions the ability to sneak as well. My mod goes further by adding the dosn't affect stealth meter perk. This makes it so your companion dosn't affect your sneaking even if they are seen. My mod also changes the behavior of Dogmeats follow packages so he dosn't keep right in front of you. He will still look at you, however it will be twice as far away as vanilla.
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Companions Can Sneak is a small utility mod for Fallout 4 that removes the stealth penalty caused by vanilla companions, allowing them to sneak without alerting enemies. It's a simple, popular fix for stealth-focused players, with over 12,000 endorsements and 450,000 downloads, though it hasn't been updated since 2017.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 12,435 endorsements and 454,831 downloads show it's a go-to fix.
- Does exactly what it says—no bloat, just removes companion sneak penalties.
- Works for all vanilla companions, so you don't need separate patches.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017—may not be compatible with the latest Fallout 4 patches or DLC.
- Only affects vanilla companions; mod-added companions still break your stealth.
- No documentation or troubleshooting provided, so if it conflicts, you're on your own.
For stealth-focused Fallout 4 players who are tired of companions ruining their sneak attacks. If you play as a sniper or infiltrator and want your followers to stay quiet, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't care about stealth or use modded companions exclusively.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Nexus Mods' Vortex to keep your load order clean.
- If you're using modded companions, check if they have their own sneak patches—this mod won't cover them.
- Since it's an older mod, test it with your current game version; if it breaks, look for a newer alternative.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- TAJocelyn
- Version
- 2
- Downloads
- 454,831
- Endorsements
- 12,435
- Category
- Companions
- Created
- 12/12/2015
- Updated
- 10/24/2017
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