What happens if you refuse to execute Paladin Danse?
If you refuse to execute Paladin Danse, traveling with him will cause the Brotherhood of Steel to be hostile to the Sole Survivor, but if Danse is dismissed, the Brotherhood will return to neutral status afterwards. Sparing Danse and sending him to the Boston Airport will cause all of the Brotherhood soldiers to be hostile.
Understanding the Consequences
Refusing to execute Paladin Danse has significant consequences in the game, affecting the player’s relationship with the Brotherhood of Steel and Danse himself.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can you become Sentinel without killing Danse?
Yes, you can become a Paladin and later a Sentinel without killing Danse, as the decision to spare or kill him does not affect the player’s ability to progress in the Brotherhood’s questline.
2. What happens if you keep Paladin Danse alive?
If you keep Paladin Danse alive, he will switch to full X-01 armor, but he will be shot on sight by the Brotherhood of Steel.
3. Will Danse turn hostile after Blind Betrayal?
Danse will not turn hostile after Blind Betrayal if the player is not an enemy of the Brotherhood of Steel before the quest.
4. Should you execute Paladin Danse?
The decision to execute or spare Paladin Danse depends on the player’s character and playstyle, as it does not affect the questline or the player’s progression.
5. Can you overthrow Elder Maxson?
No, you cannot overthrow Elder Maxson and replace him as the leader of the Brotherhood of Steel, as this option was cut from the game.
6. Does Danse like the Minutemen?
Paladin Danse believes the Minutemen‘s cause is honorable, but he also thinks they are too charitable, disorganized, and unfocused.
7. Should I kill Danse or let him live?
Killing Danse serves no real benefit, and the player can still progress in the Brotherhood’s questline regardless of their decision.
8. Does Danse like curing Virgil?
No, Danse does not like curing Virgil, as he has a strong hatred for super mutants and other non-human creatures.
9. Can you keep Danse if you side with the Minutemen?
Yes, you can keep Danse as a companion if you side with the Minutemen, but you must convince Elder Maxson to let him live after the Blind Betrayal quest.
10. Can Paladin Danse be killed?
Yes, Paladin Danse can be killed, either by the player or by forcing him to kill himself.
11. What happens if I let Danse live?
If you let Danse live, traveling with him will cause the Brotherhood of Steel to be hostile to the Sole Survivor.
12. Can I romance Danse before Blind Betrayal?
Yes, you can romance Danse before the Blind Betrayal quest, but you must reach maximum affinity with him before the quest.
13. Can Maxson be killed?
Yes, Elder Maxson can be killed, and the player can loot his unique Gatling laser weapon from his corpse.
14. How do you get the Elder Maxson weapon?
The Elder Maxson weapon, also known as Final Judgment, can be obtained by looting Elder Maxson‘s corpse during certain quests.
15. Can you romance Paladin Danse in Fallout 4?
Yes, Paladin Danse can be romanced in Fallout 4, but the player must reach maximum affinity with him before the Blind Betrayal quest, and the romance is limited due to the game’s storyline and Danse’s involvement with the Brotherhood of Steel.