Companion Tweaks - No Affinity Loss - No Cooldowns or Requirements For Quests and Dialogue

⭐ ⭐ (441 endorsements) 📥 16,128 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 9/15/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Evo · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/16/2023 📅 Created: 9/15/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SFSE — Starfield Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Starfield Community Patch Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #74 of 136 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Please note using this mod will disable achievements

If you wish to use this mod and continue getting achievements, you will need the following:

For Game Pass I recommend using Starfield Achievement Enabler

Steam users can use either Starfield Achievement Enabler or Baka Achievement Enabler

CompanionTimer

This is used to expire the current cooldowns and needs to be run manually as this cannot be run via StarfieldCustom.ini

Instructions:

Place CompanionTimer.txt in the root of your main game folder and type the following in the using the console in-game:

bat CompanionTimer

If you would prefer to trigger the companion quests manually, then you only need this file and can execute it manually with the above command when desired.

CompanionGlobals

Removes the cooldowns and affinity requirements for companion dialogue and quests.

Instructions:

Place the CompanionGlobals.txt in the root of your main game folder, then add the following in the image below to your existing StarfieldCustom.ini located in "Documents\My Games\Starfield". You can also just download the StarfieldCustom.ini I've uploaded and place it in "Documents\My Games\Starfield" to avoid editing the file.

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NoAffinityLoss

Changes the values of both "disliked" and "hated" event reactions to 0 so you will never lose affinity with any companions.

Instructions:

Place the NoAffinityLoss.txt in the root of your main game folder and add the following in the image below to StarfieldCustom.ini located in "Documents\My Games\Starfield". You can also just download the StarfieldCustom.ini I've uploaded and place it in "Documents\My Games\Starfield" to avoid editing the file.

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NoMoreAnnoyed - WIP

This is a WIP but I've found a way to prevent the companions from getting annoyed by player actions, their anger levels will no longer change and it also stops the "disliked"/"hated" message popups. Unfortunately, it does still remove them as your active companion, I've not found a way to get around this yet and is currently what I'm looking into.

I do not recommend doing this currently as I've not had time to fully check if it causes any issues, so for now I will share the command in case people would like to help test it but will not upload any files. If you want to test it yourself then type the command below in your console in-game but please provide feedback of any issues you encounter.

set 002A8033 to 0

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Companion Tweaks removes affinity requirements and cooldowns for companion quests and dialogue in Starfield, letting you trigger missions instantly. Includes multiple files for all 4 main companions. A quality-of-life mod for players tired of grinding affinity.

✨ Key Features

Removes 1-hour cooldowns for companion quests and dialogue
Removes affinity requirements for companion missions
Includes multiple files covering all 4 main companions

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 441 endorsements and 16k downloads
  • Saves hours of grinding affinity for companion quests
  • Simple tweak that respects your time

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2023, may not be compatible with latest Starfield patches
  • Only affects the 4 main companions, not all followers
  • Potential conflicts with other companion overhaul mods
🎯 Is This For You?
For Starfield players who want to experience companion quests without the grind. Perfect for completionists and those replaying the game. Skip if you enjoy the natural pacing of affinity building.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if your game version matches the mod's last update (2023) to avoid issues.
  • If you use other companion mods, load this one after them to ensure changes apply.
  • Test with one companion first to see if the tweaks work as expected.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Starfield Mods
Author
Evo
Version
1.1
Downloads
16,128
Endorsements
441
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
9/15/2023
Updated
9/16/2023

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