How to Romance Sarah, Andree, Barrett, and Sam
Agree, it’s much more pleasant to travel through the almost limitless space of Starfield in the company of a faithful companion. Did you know that some companions can become your soulmate? Moreover, it can even come to the conclusion of a marriage union. In this guide, I will tell you how to build relationships with Andrea, Sarah, Sam and Barrett.
How to have a romance with Andrey
Short:
- Complete the story quest “Into the Unknown”.
- Increase your intimacy with Andrea by doing good deeds, demonstrating commitment to the Constellation, and avoiding unnecessary fights.
- Choose dialogue branches with the [FLIRT] column whenever the opportunity arises.
- Complete her personal quest Divided Loyalties and select the phrase with the [ROMANCE] column in the last dialogue.
- Continue pumping affinity with Andrey, and when the opportunity arises, select a dialogue phrase with the column [COMMITMENT] (COMMITMENT).
- Complete the corresponding quest to marry Andrea.
The mysterious Andrea is the last of the four main Constellation companions you’ll meet in Starfield. Her mentor will warn you in advance about her wayward character, and you will be convinced of this the moment you first meet the woman. As with other members of the Constellation, you will need to unlock Andrea’s personal quest before considering any romantic connections.
Until the start of the main story quest “Empty Nest” you will not know anything about Andrey (approximately the middle of the game). Then her mentor, Vladimir, will talk about how willful and stubborn she can be – traits that are inherent in Vladimir himself. This will begin a lengthy quest, and only upon its completion will you unlock the “Into the Unknown” quest, during which you will meet a woman.
Your first task is to make Andrey your active companion. You cannot romance a companion who stays on a ship or outpost. Proximity is a hidden characteristic associated with liking, disliking, love or hate, the reaction of companions to your actions or decisions. The goal is to get Andrei to talk to you. The bigger, the better. This will only happen at certain intervals when intimacy increases.
Unlike Sarah, Barrett or Sam, Andrea loves shootouts and conflicts that increase the adrenaline of the situation. She will fully support you if you decide to end the conflict with brute force instead of diplomacy. In general, if you are going down the path with her, it is absolutely not necessary to use persuasion. Moreover, you must be bold. While Sarah and Sam prefer direct and to-the-point answers, and Barrett likes a more humorous approach, Andrea appreciates this kind of reaction.
Continue to travel, communicate, conversations with Andrey will gain new momentum. And very soon Andrey’s morally difficult personal task will begin. You’ll travel through a variety of populated systems, from Aquila City to the Gila system. From a decision-making perspective, nothing is important. However, in my experience, convincing Andrea not to kill the character at the end of her mission seems to give the woman more emotional relief.
As soon as the opportunity arises, confess your love to her. Then, as you continue to travel, you can even propose to Andrea.
How to romance Sarah
Short:
- Complete the story mission “The Old Neighborhood”.
- Increase intimacy with Sarah by doing good deeds, demonstrating commitment to the Constellation, and avoiding unnecessary quarrels.
- Choose dialogue branches with the [FLIRT] column whenever the opportunity arises.
- Complete her personal quest “In Memoriam” and in the last dialogue select the phrase with the column [ROMANCE].
- Continue pumping affinity with Sarah, and when the opportunity arises, select a dialogue phrase with the column [COMMITMENT] (COMMITMENT).
- Complete the corresponding quest to marry Sarah.
Sarah Morgan is the second potential Constellation companion you’ll meet in the game. The first will be Barrett, but the interaction with him will be short-term, but with Sarah you can immediately go on a trip. You can feel your close connection with Sarah after the first joint creation for the Constellation. As is the case with the rest of the main companions, Sarah has a personal quest that must be completed before she becomes your true friend, and only after – perhaps someone closer. If you strive for knowledge, research, then Sarah Morgan is the best soulmate for your character!
In reality, everything is not that simple, and Sarah has her own demons from the past. If you travel with Sarah, you will learn all about them. She adheres to the code of the explorer, a sincere need to help humanity develop in any way possible. In general, she is a nice woman who does not like violence and bloodshed, so if you are playing the role of a villain, you will not get along with her.
As with other companions, new conversations with Sarah will appear from time to time, and this happens over time while traveling together. To guarantee this, you must constantly travel with a woman. While she is in the Lodge or on board your ship, there can be no talk of any development of relations.
Another thing to do to speed up the process is to act in accordance with Sarah’s moral principles. Helping organizations with noble causes is a good approach. For example, dealing with the affairs of the United Vanguard Colonies in the company of Sarah is much better than spending time on Trade Office quests.
In fact, Sarah hates the Trade Authority, so if you’re determined to take on their missions with her, at least make sure you act as honorably as possible. Sarah is just one of the few companions who deeply appreciates showing mercy. During your journey, you will encounter NPCs who are desperate for money, and sometimes their requests can reach up to 20,000 credits. This is a very expensive, but extremely effective method of increasing reputation in the eyes of Sarah Morgan.
Once you get close enough to Sarah and, just as importantly, talk to her the required number of times, a personal quest will unlock, during which you will have to talk to Admiral Logan at the Ministry of Defense MAST. Given what you’ve learned about his history with Sarah. Use persuasion until you get the information you need.
With her in your arms, you will have to go with Sarah to Cassiopeia. This is a fairly low level system, so even if you unlock the quest early enough, there is no need to worry – you can immediately go to this place. However, if you are below level 20 or so, be sure to get the highest possible (at this stage) spacesuit, and ideally get a powerful rapid-fire weapon. Some enemies on Cassiopeia are more aggressive than their level suggests.
Be careful about the fauna that can be scanned – near the target marker in the canyon, after you find the old capsule, there are animals that can attack you, ambush you, and so on. To avoid trouble, stay as high as possible when moving along the rocks. Apparently, these animals will not be able to get into your place.
Once the data is decrypted, you will have to fly through most of Cassiopeia to meet the girl. Without going into details and without revealing spoilers, after a while you will have to go in search of tokens on your own. Destroy enemies from afar. Next, decide whether to force the girl to leave her home or not. If she does this, she will move to Constellation Lodge. Thinking it would be best given all the circumstances, but in reality, Sarah will make any decision.
After you resolve the issue with the girl on Cassiopeia and return to New Atlantis, Sarah will offer to meet at the waterfall; It is at this moment that you can begin a romantic relationship with a woman. I’m not sure if it will be possible to return to this conversation if you refuse intimacy right now.
How to romance Barrett
Short:
- Complete the story mission “Back to Vectera”.
- Increase your intimacy with Barrett by doing good deeds, showing commitment to the Constellation, and avoiding unnecessary fights.
- Choose dialogue branches with the [FLIRT] column whenever the opportunity arises.
- Complete his personal quest Breach of Contract and select the phrase with the [ROMANCE] column in the last dialogue.
- Continue pumping affinity with Barrett, and when the opportunity arises, select a dialogue phrase with the column [COMMITMENT] (COMMITMENT).
- Complete the corresponding quest to marry Barrett.
The main companions of the Starfield protagonist are the members of the Constellation, with whom you will interact throughout the game. There are other satellites, but, apparently, you can only have romance with these big four. One of the members of the Constellation is Barrett, whom you will meet at the very beginning of the game, but due to plot circumstances, you will immediately run away and will have to wait for the moment when fate brings you together again. In any case, you will meet Barrett again and, if you want, you can start a romance with him in the future.
Before you can begin a romantic relationship with Barrett, after the first brief encounter, you will need to reconnect with him at the beginning of the game. To do this, complete the first Starfield story missions (up to the Empty Nest mission). You currently have three destinations, and in which order you visit them is entirely up to you.
Once Barrett returns to the Constellation, make him your active companion. As with other companions, you will not be able to achieve anything if Barrett does not travel with you, but remains on the ship or in the Constellation Lodge.
You will strengthen your bond with Barrett by doing what he likes. As the intimacy grows, he will demand communication, and soon in one of the conversations you will learn about his dead ex-husband Erwin. Barrett is a funny character who values a sense of humor. However, at heart he is a good guy and will gladly respond to any display of decency and mercy on your part.
Getting back to Erwin, let Barrett tell you more about his spouse, but don’t push him. Conversation after conversation, you eventually learn that the deceased Erwin died with a tarnished reputation and Barrett thinks he didn’t deserve it. Soon enough, your conversations with Barrett will turn to his need for funding to conduct an investigation into the circumstances of Erwin’s alleged misconduct. You will have to spend several thousand credits. If you do not contribute this money, you will not be able to have an affair with Erwin.
This all culminates in Barrett’s desire to visit the Gagarin system. When the gameplay resumes, you will have to find evidence. For optimal results, choose Dr. Kaela during your next decision. Once everything is done and Erwin’s reputation is restored, the final step is to choose a closer relationship instead of a friendly one.
How to romance Sam Coe
Short:
- Complete the story mission “The Empty Nest”.
- Increase your closeness with Sam by doing good deeds, showing commitment to the Constellation, and avoiding unnecessary fights.
- Choose dialogue branches with the [FLIRT] column whenever the opportunity arises.
- Complete his personal quest Listen to Your Hart and in the last dialogue select the phrase with the [ROMANCE] box.
- Continue to level up your intimacy with Sam, and when the opportunity arises, select the dialogue phrase with the [COMMITMENT] column.
- Complete the corresponding quest to marry Sam.
Space cowboy Sam Coe is an interesting character with a difficult fate, raising his daughter alone. As with other basic companions, helping Kou is the first step to getting closer to a man.
Sam has something in common with Barrett, and I’m not talking about Constellation now. Like Barrett, he won’t join you until you’ve completed a few of the main storyline’s starting quests. To be more precise, Sam can become your companion no earlier than the beginning of the Empty Nest mission. However, unlike Barrett, whose whereabouts must be located, Sam Coe is in the same Constellation Lodge with his daughter.
The catch is this: until you complete some part of the Empty Nest quest, you won’t be able to communicate with Sam, and talking to companions in Starfield is the main way to unlock a companion’s personal quest and, ultimately, win his heart. So, while you can accumulate affinity points before heading to Aquila City with Sam, it is advisable to complete this task as soon as possible.
Proximity is a hidden parameter that is updated whenever a notification appears in the upper right corner that your current interlocutor likes or dislikes your action, decision. In Sam’s case, be humble about his legacy. The surname Coe is significant in populated systems, especially in the Freestar Collective (Freestar), and Sam doesn’t want to be the center of attention. Say nice things about his daughter Cora, who clearly means a lot to Sam. He will not be friends with someone who is rude to her. Just be a good person, be merciful, and don’t ask for payment unless it was discussed before starting the task.
Sam, like other main companions, will periodically offer to chat. Keep doing what he likes and never refuse dialogue. Eventually, Sam’s personal mission, Listen to Your Heart, will begin. It’s quite simple to do; no guide is needed here. Continue to be decent and don’t do anything that Sam obviously wouldn’t like. If something happens, you can reboot.
After you complete the mission “Listen to Your Heart”, you will deal with the rest of the problems concerning the important person in Sam’s life, you will be able to confirm your romantic interest in the man or remain in a friendly relationship.