What can I give Dogmeat?
You can give Dogmeat a variety of items, including cosmetics such as dog armor, collars, and welding goggles, as well as treats that can be used to feed him and improve your relationship. Giving Dogmeat these items can not only improve his appearance but also provide benefits such as increased carry weight and improved combat performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Dogmeat’s Items and Equipment
- Q: Can I feed Dogmeat Fallout 4? A: Yes, you can feed Dogmeat treats in Fallout 4, which works similarly to giving him his TeddyBear. Simply trade with Dogmeat, give him a dog treat, and he will take it from your hand.
- Q: Can I put apparel on Dogmeat? A: Yes, you can put apparel on Dogmeat by trading with him, placing the item in his inventory, and then equipping it.
- Q: Does dog armor do anything for Dogmeat? A: No, dog armor does not provide any defensive benefits for Dogmeat, and the different types of dog armor are purely aesthetic.
About Companions and Perks
- Q: Can I have Dogmeat and Nick? A: Originally, you were supposed to be able to bring Dogmeat and another companion, but this functionality was removed, although there is a mod that can restore it.
- Q: Can I keep Dogmeat and another companion? A: No, you cannot keep Dogmeat and another companion at the same time, but Dogmeat is not considered a traditional companion, so the Lone Wanderer perk still works with him around.
- Q: Does Dogmeat trigger Lone Wanderer? A: No, Dogmeat does not trigger the Lone Wanderer perk, allowing you to keep him as a companion and still receive the benefits of the perk.
About Dogmeat’s Capabilities and Limits
- Q: Is Dogmeat a boy or girl in Fallout? A: Dogmeat is a male dog, although the inspiration for Dogmeat, River, was a female.
- Q: What happens if you send Dogmeat to Vault 101? A: If you send Dogmeat to Vault 101, he will get killed and eaten by the vault dwellers due to a quest later in the game.
- Q: Does Dogmeat have a carry limit? A: Yes, Dogmeat has a carry weight limit, which is set to 25 by default in Survival mode but can be increased to 150 with certain equipment.
About Dogmeat’s Relationship and Interactions
- Q: Does Dogmeat judge you? A: No, Dogmeat never judges you for your actions, making him a loyal companion.
- Q: Can you give Dogmeat a collar? A: Yes, you can give Dogmeat a collar, which can be found near dog bowls after defeating certain enemies.
- Q: Can Dogmeat wear welding goggles? A: Yes, Dogmeat can wear welding goggles, which can be equipped by trading with him and putting the goggles in his inventory.
About Dogmeat’s Health and Survival
- Q: What happens if Dogmeat dies in Fallout 4? A: If Dogmeat dies, he will enter a bleedout state and eventually recover, as he is marked as an essential NPC.
- Q: Can you get Dogmeat back if he dies? A: If you have the Broken Steel DLC, you can get another Dogmeat with the Puppies! perk, but otherwise, Dogmeat will recover on his own.
- Q: Is Dogmeat affected by Live and Love? A: Dogmeat is not affected by the Live & Love magazine perks, but there is a patch that can fix this issue.