How to change companion clothing & weapons in Starfield
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How to change companion clothing & weapons in Starfield

Here's our breakdown of how to change Starfield companion clothing and weapons, so you can kit them out with better gear over the course of the game.

Tarran Stockton

Tarran Stockton

09th Sep 2023 14:14

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Knowing how to change the clothing and weapons of your Starfield companions as you progress through is essential, because you can make them much more effective with new equipment and items. 

Like most role-playing games, Starfield lets you take your companions along for the ride either by following you directly, or by being stationed on your ship as you travel around space.

The game lets you focus on the companion you like the most, so if you've chosen your main companion, it's worth learning how to change their clothing and weapons too. 

Changing a companion's clothing & weapons

To change companion clothing and weapons in Starfield, you will need to put the items in their inventory and then equip them for them.

To do this, start by speaking to your companion of choice and then selecting the option to trade gear with them. This will bring up an inventory screen, and by pressing the highlighted button at the bottom of the screen (Q on PC), you can switch between yours and their inventory. 

Move the gear you no longer want from your inventory into the companion's inventory by selecting them, and then switch back to their screen.

an image showing how to equip items with your companion in Starfield

You can now hover over the specific item you want your companion to use, and press the equip key (B on PC) to assign it to them. It's worth noting there is a bug that will show your character on this screen instead of the companion, but pressing equip will make them use the clothing or weapon.

It's worth giving your companions better armour and weapons whenever you can, and you'll need to ensure you give them the appropriate ammo, as otherwise, they can't use any weapons.

For more, check out our Starfield homepage for more guides on how to increase carry capacity and hide spacesuits and helmets or the best ships to unlock.

Tarran Stockton

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Tarran Stockton

Tarran is a Senior Guides Writer at GGRecon. He previously wrote reviews for his college newspaper before studying Media and Communication at university. His favourite genres include role-playing games, strategy games, and boomer shooters - along with anything indie. You can also find him in the pit at local hardcore shows.

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