Why isn’t Virgil in his cave?
Virgil will not be present in his cave until the quest The Glowing Sea has been started, and if either of the turrets or the Protectron inside the cave are destroyed prior to starting the quest, the quest will fail immediately upon reentering the cave. The absence of Virgil from his cave is a deliberate design choice to prevent sequence breaking of the main questline by encountering Virgil before the start of The Glowing Sea quest.
Understanding Virgil’s Cave and The Glowing Sea
The Glowing Sea is a unique and fascinating location in the Fallout 4 universe, filled with radiation, Super Mutants, and other dangers. To reach Virgil’s cave, which is located at the edge of the map in the Glowing Sea, players must travel west to Diamond City, continue on the main road west to the Mass Pike Interchange, and then head south to find the Edge of the Glowing Sea marker.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Virgil and his Cave
- Where is Virgil’s cave located?: Virgil’s cave is situated at the very edge of the map in the Glowing Sea, and can be reached by traveling west to Diamond City and then south to the Edge of the Glowing Sea marker.
- Why does Virgil keep attacking me?: If you are an enemy of the Institute, Virgil will attack you, and he also becomes hostile if you destroy any of his defenses.
- Can Virgil become human?: Yes, Virgil can become human again if you obtain the serum and give it to him, which is tied to a quest line and can be found in the Institute.
- What is in Virgil’s cave?: Virgil’s cave is home to a Super Mutant named Virgil and is essential to the main questline and some side quests.
- Why is Virgil not in his lab?: Virgil is not in his lab because he is likely trying to prevent sequence breaking of the main questline by encountering him before the start of The Glowing Sea quest.
About the Glowing Sea and the Institute
- Why is the Glowing Sea still radioactive?: The Glowing Sea is still radioactive due to the meltdowns of the various nuclear power plants, not because of the bomb.
- What is the Institute?: The Institute is a faction in Fallout 4 that is dedicated to rebuilding society using advanced technology and synths.
- Is the Institute evil?: The Institute can be seen as evil because they believe they are the only ones who are truly human, and everyone else is lesser and worth less than the members of the Institute.
- Can synth Shaun be a companion?: Yes, synth Shaun can be a companion, and the player character can ask him to live with them and send him to various locations.
About Quests and Characters
- How do I get to Virgil’s cave?: To get to Virgil’s cave, travel west to Diamond City, continue on the main road west to the Mass Pike Interchange, and then head south to find the Edge of the Glowing Sea marker.
- What happens if I destroy the Institute without giving Virgil the serum?: If you destroy the Institute without giving Virgil the serum, he will want to kill you, making killing him an easy decision.
- Can I save Virgil?: Yes, you can save Virgil by obtaining the serum and giving it to him, which will allow him to become human again.
- Who is the true villain in Fallout 4?: The true villain in Fallout 4 is Shaun, also known as Father, who is the leader of the Institute and the son of the Sole Survivor.
- Should I tell Avery she’s a synth?: You can tell Avery that she’s a synth, but be aware that she doesn’t know she’s a synth, and telling her may have consequences for the storyline.
- What to do if you find Virgil?: If you find Virgil, you can choose to kill him or let him live, and if you provide him with the serum, he will allow you to take everything in his room.