SKK Unlock all companions

⭐ ⭐ (711 endorsements) 📥 18,329 downloads 📌 v012 📅 9/27/2018
⚪ Last updated 2024

By SKKmods · Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/20/2024 📅 Created: 9/27/2018
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ F4SE — Fallout 4 Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO4P — Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #39 of 77 Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Make any and all 13 base game (and 3 dlc) companions available, and bring them to the player without having to complete any quests. Set default weapon, hostility and health management. This is for use with overhauls like Fallout 4-76 Open World as enabling some companions early will break the Main Quest or Faction quest lines.

Install at any point in any game and this mod provides a [. SKK Companion unlock Holotape] in MISC inventory after V111 exit (craft replacements at chemlab) to makes any selected base game companion available, and moves any/all enabled companions to the player.

Codsworth - OK

Curie (as Synth) - Vault 81 Hole in the Wall MS19

Danse - Shadow of Steel BOS201

Deacon - Tradecraft RR102

Dogmeat - OK

Gravey - The First Step MinRecruit00

Hancock - The Big Dig MS16

MacCready - OK

Piper - OK (Diamond City gate is opened)

Strong - Curtain Call MS10b

Valentine - Getting a Clue MQ105

Ada -  DLC01MQ01 Mechanical menace.

Longfellow - DLC03MQ02 A Walk In the Park.

Gage - DLC04MQ02 An Ambitious Plan.

Any companions that depend on a quest that has not been completed will pop a confirmation warning to avoid tears later. To see the quest line impact, lookup the listed quest in this Fallout 4 Quest Flowchart https://imgur.com/gallery/Rzg2p84

[ This will prevent the Main Quest progressing, OK ? ]

To enable Valentine without compromising the main quest use SKK Fast Reunions.

To speed up Danse without compromising BOS quests use SKK Fast BOS.

Main menu commands

(1) Hold current companion will keep them in place with a map marker reminder even after fast travel or worldspace teleport. They are set to ghost state when held to avoid any unfortunate behavior. They must be released, even after using "move to me".

(2) Move current companion or all available companions to the player.

(3) Highlight or Map Mark the current companion and all player followers.

(4) Open the current companion and all player follower inventories in sequence.

(5) Set Dogmeat commandable On/Off to remove the annoying hover prompt.

Unlock menu options

For each base game and DLC companion the unlock option changes depending on their state:

LOCKED | UNAVAILABLE = they are not installed (DLC), are already dead or disabled

MAKE AVAILABLE = they are not currently available, this will do the quest stuff to make them so.

AVAILABLE MOVE TO ME = They are avalable as a companion.

Affinity menu options 

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This Fallout 4 mod unlocks all 13 base game and 3 DLC companions without requiring quest completion. It lets you summon any companion to your location and configure their default weapon, hostility, and health management. A straightforward quality-of-life tool for players who want immediate access to all followers.

✨ Key Features

Unlocks all 13 base game and 3 DLC companions without quest requirements.
Summons any companion directly to the player's location.
Allows setting default weapon, hostility, and health management for companions.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 711 endorsements and over 18k downloads.
  • Saves hours of quest grinding to unlock companions.
  • Gives full control over companion behavior with weapon and hostility settings.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in April 2024 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
  • Requires the base game and all DLCs to access all 16 companions, which not everyone owns.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who want to skip companion quests and get straight to building their ideal squad. Also great for roleplayers who want specific companions early. Skip if you prefer earning companions through story progression.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have all DLCs installed to access the 3 extra companions.
  • Use the mod's settings to set companion health to 'essential' to prevent them from dying in combat.
  • If you're on PC, consider using a mod manager like Vortex to keep track of updates.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
SKKmods
Version
012
Downloads
18,329
Endorsements
711
Category
Companions
Created
9/27/2018
Updated
4/20/2024

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