Active follower companions will use their own weapon (the ones in the list below) and will never run out of ammo (since they use the “magical companion ammo” that, as their own gun, does not show up on their inventory when on the trade screen).
Do settlers and companions need ammo?
The companions do not need ammo for their default weapon. But if you give them something else then you need to get them all the ammo. Settlers are different. They only need one piece of ammo for their equipped gun.
Do you have to give your companions ammo in Fallout New Vegas?
3 Answers. Followers have Magical Companion Ammo for their default guns, but if you want them to use any other weapons, you’ll need to supply them with ammo. They will also stop using a weapon if it breaks, according to the wiki.
Do companions have unlimited ammo Fallout 1?
Any guns that you give them will need ammo. You just need to give them 1 ammo for it.
Can you mod the mysterious Magnum?
Like most unique weapons, weapon modifications cannot be used on the Mysterious Magnum.
Does companion armor degrade New Vegas?
As of a patch some time ago, companions’ weapons degrade per attack at the same rate as the Courier’s. Armor degrades based on damage taken.
Do you have to give ammo to settlers?
I would really like to know this. Giving them 1 ammo for the gun they have equiped gives settlers (didn’t test companions) unlimited ammo. I just tested it by giving them a good pistol and 1 ammo for it, and I attacked them and they shot me over and over.
Do you need ammo for companions in Fallout 4?
So yes, companions need ammo if you want them to use something other than their default weapon, and I’m not sure if Settlers will even take alternative guns at all.
Do you need ammo for your default weapon?
The companions do not need ammo for their default weapon. But if you give them something else then you need to get them all the ammo. Settlers are different. They only need one piece of ammo for their equipped gun.
What to do if your followers run out of ammo?
You have to equip the weapon you give your followers for them to use it by pressing T in the item exchange menu. This works 100%. The only reason they revert to their default weapon is if they run out of ammo. T works for everything.
