All Starfield companions and where to find them
It's dangerous to fly alone. Take them with you!
Finding all the Starfield companions is a good idea if you plan on building outposts or piecing together a bigger ship.
Starfield companions are split into two categories – named companions with deeper personalities and better abilities and random no-name people you can just pick up to do a job.
The nameless ones take your credits and then, if you don't have any room for them on your ship or at an outpost, they vanish. Named companions usually have a backstory of some kind, and they stick around after you hire them, even if you don't have any room at the time.
They also seem to stick around permanently - with one or two exceptions - even if you don't have enough credits at the time.
Those are the only differences, and there aren't many cases where it's worth hiring a nameless companion unless you have a spot that desperately needs filling. We've listed all the companions we found so far in Starfield and will update when we run across more.
All Starfield companions and how to recruit them
Major Starfield companions
You get four guaranteed companions just by completing the story, and these are the ones you can forge romantic relationships with. These are Barrett, Sarah Morgan, Andreja, and Sam Coe.
You can reassign Companions from the 'Companions' menu, which can be found in the Ships menu.
Sarah Morgan
- Leadership: 2
- Astrodynamics: 4
- Botany: 1
- Lasers: 3
Sarah joins you as soon as you agree to work with Constellation and remains locked as your permanent companion until you meet up with Sam Coe, Barrett, or Andreja. If you improve your relationship with her, she’ll eventually give you plant items every now and again.
Sam Coe
- Rifle Certification: 3
- Piloting: 4
- Payloads: 2
- Geology: 1
Sam replaces Sarah as your permanent companion when you and Sarah land on Akila for the 'Empty Nest' mission. He's a Freestar Ranger, making him a man of the law, but he is a dedicated father too.
Completing the mission will see you able to recruit Sam Coe as companion. Although, he comes alongside his daughter, Cora.
Andreja
- Theft: 1
- Energy Systems: 2
- Particle Beams: 3
- Stealth: 4
Andreja joins you automatically during the Into the Unknown mission, after you find her looking for an Artifact. She's also a great companion with a checkered past, and will be good to those who love pick-pocketing and contraband smuggling. She's not a fan of murder, though.
Barrett
- Robotics: 2
- Particle Beam Systems: 3
- Gastronomy: 1
- Engineering: 4
Your first meeting with Barrett will see him hand-over your first ship, the Frontier, and first minor companion, Vasco. He's a laid-back guy and a pretty great companion all in all, but you'll have to rescue him in the 'Back to Vectera' main story mission before you can recruit him as a companion.
Minor Starfield companions
Outside of the main four companions - who are also romance candidates - there are plenty other companions you can find throughout Starfield. These can accompany you on quests or stay firmly aboard your ship, and each have their own respective skills you can choose to utilise.
There are still some companions that we're yet to encounter, but we'll update this space as soon as we know more.
Vasco
- Aneutronic Fusion: 1
- Shield Systems: 2
- EM Weapon Systems: 1
Vasco is your first crew member, a friendly robot who joins as soon as you get the Frontier and is happy to show you the ropes and keep you company in the loneliness of space.
The Adoring Fan
- Scavenging: 1
- Concealment: 1
- Weightlifting: 2
The Adoring Fan meets up with you after you join Constellation, but only if you pick the Hero Worshipped trait during the character creation process. His skills make him excellent for carrying your extra stuff around, and he'll always be on hand to tell you all about how amazing you are.
Simeon Bankowski
- Sharpshooting: 1
- Sniper Certification: 2
- Marksmanship: 1
Simeon hangs out on the sofa in New Atlantis’ Viewport bar. He asks for 12,000 credits to join, though you can automatically cut that in half if you have the Explorer background.
Gideon Aker
- Ballistic Weapon Systems: 2
- Missile Weapon Systems: 2
Gideon is also in the Viewport bar in New Atlantis, and he costs the usual 12,000 credits to hire.
Moara Otero
- EM Weapon Systems: 2
- Marksmanship: 2
Moara joins for free if you speak with him in Cydonia’s Broken Spear after rescuing him near Neptune. The rescue mission is part of your Constellation duties, so you won’t miss it as long as you’re following that storyline.
Andromeda Keller
- Outpost Engineering: 2
- Piloting: 1
- Aneutronic Fusion: 1
Andromeda is also passing time in the Broken Spear on Cydonia. She has a truly lovely backstory that she’ll tell you if you ask onboard the ship.
Lin
- Outpost Management: 3
- Demolition: 1
Lin, your old Argos supervisor, is happy to join when you revisit Vectera during Barrett’s 'Back to Vectera' mission.
Heller
- Outpost Engineering: 1
- Geology: 3
So is Heller, the chatty co-worker who was with you when you found the first Artifact. You'll be able to recruit this guy when you rescue him during the 'Back to Vectera' quest.
Marika Boros
- Shotgun Certification: 1
- Ballistics: 2
- Particle Beam Weapons Systems: 1
Marika Boros can be found in the Viewport bar on New Atlantis, just hanging out. She'll set you back 18,000 Credits if you hire her.
Dani Garcia
- Chemistry: 1
- Robotics: 2
- Energy Weapon Systems: 1
When you meet Dani Garcia, she's rather keen to get out of Neon. She'll cost 15,000 Credits to hire, and can be found in Euphorika in the city of Neon.
Mickey Caviar
- Gastronomy: 1
- Wellness: 2
- Incapacitation: 1
Mickey Caviar is certainly a strange-looking guy, but he can be quite the chef. He can be found hanging out in the Astral Lounge with other partygoers, and will cost 13,500 Credits to hire.
Ezekiel
- Scavenging: 1
- Energy Weapon Dissipation: 2
- Shield Systems: 1
Ezekiel won't take kindly to you approaching him during his downtime, but he's alright, really. You'll be able to hire him for free if you track him down in Aggie's bar in Akila city.
Lyle Brewer
- Particle Beams: 1
- Xenosociology: 1
- Shotgun Certification: 2
Lyle is a little friendlier than Ezekiel, and can also be found enjoying a drink in Aggie's bar in Akila City. He'll cost you 16,500 Credits to recruit.
Rosie Tannehill
- Medicine: 1
- Wellness: 3
Rosie Tannehill is a medicine expert that can be found hanging around the Hitching Post in the city of Akila. She'll set you back 13,500 Credits if you hire her, but she's a damn good medic!
Omari Hassan
- Shield Systems: 3
- Starship Engineering: 1
Omari Hassan, much like Rosie, is also found at the Hitching Post in Akila city, and he's great for those of us who love a good bit of space combat. He'll cost you 12,000 Credits to recruit.
For more help during your journey through the starfield, check out our Starfield console commands list, tips for the best weapons, and which traits you probably should've picked. It's all good if you chose the wrong ones, though. A quick trip to Enhance will sort things out.