Follower AI Approach Reaction Fix - F4SE
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⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #78 of 187 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
About this mod:
F4SE plugin that fixes an oversight in the follower pathing AI that makes companions instantly turn away or walk away when the player starts approaching them.
- the plugin does not change anything else just ensures this and only this scenario doesn't happen
- so they follow the player and move around as usual
- it is likely an oversight in the movement calculation, i.e. they don't do this when the player doesn't walk directly to them
- all companions use the same hardcoded follower AI, not just the vanilla ones
- player distance and companion affinity don't affect this issue, any small player movement into their direction can trigger it
Requirements:
Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)
F4SE plugin that fixes a follower pathing AI oversight in Fallout 4, preventing companions from instantly turning away or walking away when the player approaches. A quality-of-life fix for players who find this behavior immersion-breaking. With 2,411 endorsements and 359,458 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 2,411 endorsements and 359k downloads — this is a well-loved fix.
- Directly addresses a common annoyance that breaks immersion when interacting with companions.
- Simple F4SE plugin — no complex patches or compatibility headaches.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires F4SE, so you're locked out if you're on a platform that doesn't support it (like Game Pass or console).
- Only fixes this one specific AI behavior — don't expect broader follower AI improvements.
- No documentation on compatibility with other follower mods — you'll need to test if you run a heavy load order.
For Fallout 4 players who hate when companions awkwardly sidestep away as you walk up to talk to them. If you're a modder or roleplayer who values natural companion interactions, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't use F4SE or if you don't notice the behavior.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have F4SE installed and launch the game through f4se_loader.exe, not the default launcher, or the plugin won't load.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this mod like any other — it will automatically place the plugin in the right folder.
- Test with a companion like Piper or Codsworth: approach them directly and see if they hold their ground instead of turning away.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- LarannKiar
- Version
- 3.0
- Downloads
- 359,458
- Endorsements
- 2,411
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/7/2025
- Updated
- 5/29/2026
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