How to Transform Curie into a Synth in Fallout 4: A Comprehensive Guide
The question of how to turn Curie into a synth is a common one among Fallout 4 players, and for good reason. Curie’s transformation from a quirky Miss Nanny robot to a fully realized synthetic human is one of the game’s most compelling character arcs. So, let’s cut straight to the chase:
To transform Curie into a synth, you must complete her personal quest, “Emergent Behavior”. This quest requires you to take Curie to Dr. Amari at the Memory Den in Goodneighbor. Dr. Amari will then perform the procedure to transfer Curie’s consciousness into a Gen 3 synth body. However, this is not an immediate option. You must have completed the main quest, “Dangerous Minds” before you’ll unlock the dialogue necessary to start Curie’s quest.
Step-by-Step Guide to Synth Curie
- Build a Relationship: First, ensure you have built up a certain level of affinity with Curie. She needs to like you enough to consider this next step. Doing nice things for people, helping synths, and choosing the right dialogue options are key.
- “Dangerous Minds” Quest: Progress through the main storyline until you complete “Dangerous Minds.” This quest is crucial because it introduces Dr. Amari and the Memory Den, which are key to Curie’s transformation.
- Travel to Goodneighbor: Once “Dangerous Minds” is complete, take Curie as your companion and travel to Goodneighbor.
- Visit the Memory Den: Inside Goodneighbor you’ll find the Memory Den. Speak to Dr. Amari inside.
- Trigger “Emergent Behavior”: With Curie as your active companion, speak to Dr. Amari. You should now have a new dialogue option about Curie wanting to pursue a more “human existence”. Choosing this option starts the “Emergent Behavior” quest.
- The Procedure: Follow the dialogue options provided and Dr. Amari will inform you when the procedure is complete.
- Synth Curie: Once the quest is complete, Curie will have transferred her mind into the synth body and will now be available as a synth companion with all new dialogue and interactions.
Once she has her synth body, Curie will have her own unique opinions and interactions with the world around her. She’ll also be a more capable companion in battle, making the effort well worth it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Curie
Here are 15 frequently asked questions regarding Curie, her transformation, and other related aspects:
1. Can I turn Curie into an Assaultron?
While the Automatron DLC allows you to extensively modify robots, you cannot directly turn Curie into an Assaultron. After she is transformed into a synth, she is no longer considered a robot in the traditional sense. However, you can modify the appearance and abilities of robots with the Robot workbench, you just can’t transfer Curie’s core into the framework.
2. Can I revert Curie back to a robot after the synth transfer?
Yes, absolutely! If you have completed Curie’s “Emergent Behavior” quest and transformed her into a synth, you can revert her back to a robot form using a robot workbench. This will revert her to her original Miss Nanny form with her previous robot mods if you did not remove them prior to the quest.
3. Can Curie be modified in Fallout 4?
Yes, both robot Curie (before her transformation) and Synth Curie can be modified. Robot Curie can be modified at a robot workbench. Synth Curie’s combat prowess increases dramatically after her transformation into a synth, with some unique and different stat increases than other companions. Synth Curie has no mods as she is a synth companion.
4. Can you flirt with Curie?
Yes, once Curie has her synth body and your affinity level is at maximum (1,000 points), you can flirt with her. A new dialogue option will appear which allows you to test your speech skill and “flirt”. This will unlock the ‘romance’ challenge.
5. Does Curie approve of joining the Institute?
Curie strongly dislikes the Institute. She sees their research as unethical and cruel, particularly their treatment of the people of the Commonwealth and their experiments on synths and super mutants. She detests their approach and views it as a perversion of science.
6. Does Curie like the Railroad?
While Curie does not explicitly love the Railroad, she sympathizes with their mission. This is evidenced by her affection for synth freedom and her disapproval of any actions that would harm the Railroad faction. She will react negatively if you destroy the Railroad.
7. How do I turn Curie human?
It is a common misconception that the synth body is the same as a human body. To be clear, you cannot turn Curie into a human. The process is to transfer her consciousness from her robot body into a synth body. This transformation is triggered by visiting Dr. Amari in the Memory Den in Goodneighbor after completing the main quest “Dangerous Minds” and starting her personal quest, “Emergent Behavior”.
8. Can a Deathclaw be a companion?
While you can’t have a regular Deathclaw companion in Fallout 4 using normal mechanics, certain mechanics allow you to turn them into companions. With the Wasteland Whisperer perk at rank three, you can pacify and command some creatures including a deathclaw to be your companion. Note that they will not perform like normal human companions, lacking any dialogue options or typical companion functions.
9. Are there any canon Deathclaw companions?
Yes, Goris is the only canon Deathclaw companion that appears in the main Fallout series. He appears in Fallout 2. Other Deathclaw companions, like Krldraav, Mother, Shaav, and Shriek, appear in Fallout Tactics.
10. What kind of gun should I give Curie?
The type of gun you give Curie does not significantly affect her combat effectiveness. Regardless of the weapon, she will perform roughly the same as other companions such as Paladin Danse. She will perform well with almost any weapon you hand her so give her one that suits her style and your preference.
11. Why can’t I turn Curie into a synth?
If the option to begin “Emergent Behavior” is unavailable you’ll likely be missing a key criteria. This will almost certainly be that you have not yet completed the main quest “Dangerous Minds”. Once that is complete you’ll have the dialogue option available with Dr Amari at the Memory Den to begin Curie’s transformation.
12. Is Codsworth a synth?
Yes and no. Codsworth was originally a Mr. Handy robot, not a synth. However, In some fan theories suggest that he is the first Gen 3 synth, as his synth body is a custom build. This is never truly stated in the game, and so it can only be assumed that he is in fact a modified Mr. Handy rather than a synth.
13. Is the girl a synth in the game?
You are likely referring to the character of Shaun, and the answer is no, Shaun is not a synth. The game goes to great lengths to lead the player to believe that Shaun may be a synth only to reveal that they are not.
14. Is Curie a robot or synth?
Curie starts as a robot (a Miss Nanny) but can become a synth through the “Emergent Behavior” quest. Her desire to understand human feelings and emotions leads her to pursue this transformation. After the transformation, Curie is considered a synth, not a robot.
15. Should I tell Curie I’m Vault-Tec Security?
Telling Curie you’re Vault-Tec Security when you meet her doesn’t change her reaction. It’s a dialogue option that doesn’t trigger any significant changes in her affinity or the quest line. She is most interested in science so it won’t change her opinion of you in a significant manner.
We hope this comprehensive guide and FAQ section has answered all of your questions about turning Curie into a synth in Fallout 4. Enjoy the wasteland!