so that survive and thrive inFallout 4, you’ll need a small army of settlers in your corner.

Need the secrets of settler magnetism?

Attracting settlers isn’t just a necessity; it’s an art.

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To do this, you shouldprogress through the early-game main questlineuntil you reachConcord.

There, you’ll encounterPreston Garveyand the group of settlers he leads.

Completing theWhen Freedom Calls questin Concord willunlock the Sanctuary settlementand introduce you to the basics of settlement building.

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After unlocking the Sanctuary settlement, confirm tocomplete the associated quest, Sanctuary.

you might find it under thePower sectionof yourworkbench menu.

Construct oneineach settlementyou want to grow.This beacon broadcasts a signal thatattracts potential settlersfrom the wasteland.

Settlers gathered around in the settlement in Fallout 4

Ensure that your settlement has anadequate supply of food, water,andbeds.

Build and assign settlers to food-producing resources, such as crops and water pumps.

Each settler needs at least one bed, so build enough beds for your current and expected population.

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Settlers won’t come to a settlement that can’t support them.

Increase Settlement Happiness

Ever heard the saying, “Happy settlers, happy life”?

Keep your settlerswell-fed, hydrated,andwell-defended.

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Additionally,add decorations, entertainment itemssuch as radios or televisions, andshopstoimprove happiness.

Consider buildingclinics, as they provide both medical services andincrease settlement happiness.

Mastering the hacking skill in can lead to secret quests, loot, and lore.

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Here’s all you gotta know about how to hack terminals in Fallout 4.

What Can Settlers Do For You?

Farmingis probably the major go-to.

Settler dialogue in Fallout 4 with the player

you might alsomake money on a passive basisthrough settlers.

Those of us with theSurvival Modeenabled will treasure another bed tosleep - and save the game - in.

This includeshealing, lower radiation,and evenhandle addiction issues.

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You canmake your own merchantsby giving settlers shop-running duties.

Want stuff fast from reliable sources?

Need additional inventories to cycle through daily?

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Merchant settlers will offer their wares even outside “normal business hours,” too.

Many NPCscan be recruited by interacting with themandconvincing them to join your cause.

Some may have specific requirements or require completing certain quests.

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How To Increase Your Charisma

Charisma is a key attribute forrecruiting,attracting, andretaining settlers.

So be sure tolevel up your characterandinvest pointsin the Charisma attribute.

To boost your Charisma additionally, invest inCharisma-related perkssuch asInspirational,Cap Collector, andLocal Leader.

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Additionally, wearCharisma-boosting gearlikesuits, dresses, glasses, orhats.

Collecting theCharisma Bobbleheadcan also permanently increase your Charisma.

It is in Parsons State Insane Asylum, located in the basement, in Jack Cabot’s office.