How to Get Rex in Fallout New Vegas?
Fallout: New Vegas is an iconic role-playing video game developed by Obsidian Entertainment that has captured the hearts of enthusiasts worldwide. One of its characters, Rex, is a loyal three-eyed mutant companion that can contribute to the player’s survival and success mission. In this article, we have prepared a comprehensive guide on how to incorporate Rex into your gameplay experience.
h3>Prerequisites BEFORE You Get Rex
Some basic requirements must be met before considering getting Rex:
• Earn at least 2000 character points
• Complete Honest Hearts quest
• Reach Mojave Wasteland – 225
• Have necessary perks (e.g., Honest Hearts, 10% critical hit chance)
h3>Create or Find Rex
Firstly, you can either purchase Rex from the "Gone Coyote" in Primateh Labs or find Herma Jr. in the hidden laboratory beneath the New vegas strip. To guide you through this process, follow three options:
Option 1:- Create Rex
- Visit Super Mutant Behemoth Cell
- Head South to the Super Mutant Army base, and you’ll detect Herma Jr. in various states of disrepair.
Create a makeshift medical kit comprising a Stimp Pak and *Med-X
Apply the medical kit to him and wait for the process (<10 minutes).
Keep him alive, and he ought to recover, becoming – Rex.
- Head South to the Super Mutant Army base, and you’ll detect Herma Jr. in various states of disrepair.
Option X: Purchase Rex
Within Primateh Labs after completing Honest Hearts & above:
- Look for Gone Coyote @ Primateh Labs Market
- Purchase
Rex: In-Game Currency (Caps)*.
- Purchase
How to Equip Rex
After acquiring/purchasing Rex, ensure you adequately outfit him for combat:
Equipment:
• Combat Armor: Available from the NCR Brigade Camp.
• 10mm Assault Rifle: Guns Unleashed perk makes this a reliable choice.
• Med-Caps: Keep him healthy or stock up for future battles.
How to Use Rex in Combat
- Keep Rex in your secondary team to allow for targeted positioning.
- Use VSS: Very Special Service (Ress) Perk to
Boost Rex’s resistance against damage. - Rox: Take cover, and adjust fire accordingly.
- Rhythm and VSS Reass can be paired with Rex’s combat armor to ensure
Maximum Protection with Efficient Firepower.
Final Words
Getting Rex or purchasing him is a crucial in-game decision, especially for those using stealth and exploration strategies successfully. Keep him alive within Primateh Labs if he is in a dying state, and ensure he is suited for combat with proper equipment. Be sure to update your skills if needed to take full combat potential of Rex.