All companions in Starfield have something to offer, from unique skills to providing feedback during dialogue, or even fighting beside you in battle. You can choose what weapon they wield, but to play toward their strengths and give them the proper support, you're going to want to handpick the best weapons for them. Keep reading below for what we believe are the best weapons to give your companions in Starfield!
What weapons should you give your companions in Starfield?
Each companion should already have a weapon in their inventory when they join you, but it doesn't hurt to give them better ones as you find them. You can also upgrade the weapons they come with to make them stronger.
Determining what weapon you should give a companion should first and foremost be determined by what that companion's skills are, which can be found by heading to the Crew Roster menu. You'll want to pay close attention to what weapon skills they already have and give them a weapon that matches that skill. For example, Sam has a Rifle Certification skill, meaning he will perform the best using rifles in battle.
Not every companion has a skill geared toward combat, which means you can give them anything you choose. I've found that the best weapons to give to your companions are those with a faster fire rate, more range, and decent accuracy (because they are bound to miss 70% of their shots). Although the rarity doesn't matter much, it does help to give them more powerful weapons, especially if you have no use for them.
I would suggest giving them any of the following weapons for the best results in battles: rifles, lasers, snipers, and grenade launchers.
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How to equip weapons on companions in Starfield
To give your companion a weapon, talk to them and select "Let's trade gear." Switch to your inventory and then press Trade on the item you want to give them. Once they have it, switch back to their personal inventory and press the Equip button on the weapon you want them to use. For guns, you'll also need to give them at least one bullet of the matching ammo for them to use. You should then be able to see them using that weapon in your next battles.
The better weapons your companions have, the better they will perform in battle, potentially wiping out all the enemies for you so you don't even have to break a sweat. Always be sure to check what their skills are and play toward those as much as possible. Alternatively, use your discretion to find the weapons that work best for your experience.
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