Exploring space can be a lonely experience, so make sure to add some of these companions to your crew!

By Toby Saunders

Published: Thursday, 07 September 2023 at 12:33 PM


They say that in space, no one can hear you scream – but if you’ve got a whole gang of buddies with you on your ship, then you can all scream together as a Crimson Fleet ship blows you all up (although the best Starfield companions should level the fight).

Some of these companions can even be romanced, if you want to bring a little warmth to the cold reaches of space.

The four who can become your significant other are the main companions as part of the main story, and can accompany you across Starfield’s many missions.

Companions can leave if they disapprove of your actions, but we’ll help keep you on the straight and narrow to avoid their ire.

If you’re after employees rather than friends, we’ll be taking a look at how to hire crew in Starfield too.

But that’s enough from us, read on to find what digital-pals await you!

Starfield companions explained: Who are they and what can they do?

There are over 20 Starfield companions that you can find and recruit during your adventure in Bethesda’s latest RPG. Each one can be hired to work for you, follow you around and carry your items for you.

Four companions are heavily involved in the main story and can all be added to your crew early on if you choose to focus solely on the main missions. They can also be romanced, too. These four Constellation companions are:

Outside of those four, there are plenty more companions to find and recruit, with many of them hanging around at spaceports and other random locations.

It’s worth recruiting as many as possible, as they will help out on your ship, in combat and at outposts.

All Starfield companions and where to find them

Andreja

One of the four Constellation companions, Andreja, can be found and recruited for free after completing the main story mission Into the Unknown.

She has four-star stealth, three-star particle beams, two-star energy weapons and one-star theft as her skills.

Barrett

To unlock Barrett, another of the four Constellation companions, you need to complete the main story mission Back to Vectera. As with all four Constellation companions, he’s free to recruit.

He has four-star starship engineering, three-star particle beams, two-star robotics and one-star gastronomy as his skills.

Sam Coe

Complete the main story mission The Empty Nest to add Sam Coe to your ranks for free.

This third Constellation companion has four-star piloting, three-star rifle certification, two-star payloads and one-star geology as his skills.

Sarah Morgan

A female Starfield character in a burgundy padded jacket
Starfield’s Sarah Morgan.
Bethesda Game Studios

Sarah Morgan is the last of the Constellation companions and you’ll recruit her for free upon completing the main story mission The Old Neighbourhood.

Her skills are four-star astrodynamics, three-star lasers, two-star leadership and one-star botany.

Adoring Fan

Not only is he a great Easter egg, but Adoring Fan can be recruited as a companion early on in Starfield. You can hire your biggest fan simply by having the Hero Worshipped trait.

His skills include one-star scavenging, one-star concealment and two-star weight lifting.

Andromeda Kepler

Find and recruit Andromeda Kepler in the Broken Spear in Cedonia. Pay her fee to recruit her (lower it via persuasion).

Her skills are two-star outpost engineering, one-star piloting and one-star aneutronic fusion.

Dani Garcia

Dani Garcia should be at the bar in Neon in Volii Alpha. Agree to their recreational activities before you can hire them.

Garcia’s skills are two-star robotics, one-star chemistry and one-star energy weapons.

Gideon Aker

You’ll find Gideon Aker at The Viewport in New Atlantis. You can recruit him for his asking price (or lower, if you’re persuasive enough).

His skills include two-star ballistic and missile weapons.

Heller

You can recruit Heller during the Back to Vectera main story mission.

His skills are one-star geology and three-star outpost engineering.

Jessamine Griffin

You can find and recruit Jessamine Griffin at The Key in the Kryx System after at least partially completing the Rook Meets King quest.

Her skills are two-star ballistic weapons, one-star theft and one-star concealment.