Learn how to recruit companions in Nightingale! Discover Aid and Defense quests, identify recruitable NPCs, and manage your followers to help you explore the Fae Realms.
So, you've finished the tutorial and are ready to explore the Fae Realms with a trusty sidekick? Getting companions in Nightingale is pretty straightforward once you know what to look for. Think of them as your loyal adventuring buddies who'll stick with you through thick and thin!
To find potential companions, keep an eye out for specific quests on your map. You'll want to look for any quests labeled Aid or Defense. Completing these is your ticket to bringing someone along for the ride. Pro tip: most maps usually have an Aid quest conveniently located near an Essence Trader, making it super easy to snag your first companion early on.
How do you know if an NPC is actually looking for an adventure with you? Usually, they'll have a name, and just below it, a guild affiliation. Once you've completed their quest, that guild name will often change to indicate they're 'recruitable.' If you see that, just walk up to them, and you should get the option to recruit them. Boom! You’ve got yourself a follower who’ll share your journey, complete with their own gear, tools, and even extra backpack space.
It's worth noting that right now, you can only have one active companion following you at a time. If you're hoping to build a small army, you'll need to dismiss your current companion at your base before heading into a new realm to find more. Just a heads-up: you'll only want to dismiss them in the realm they originally came from. If you dismiss them elsewhere, they'll despawn and leave behind a chest called 'NPC Belongings' where you can retrieve their gear. If you want multiple companions in the same realm, your best bet is to find a world that has several Aid and Defense objectives available.
Playing with friends in co-op? Great! You'll all want to actively seek out companion quests so everyone in your party can bring along their own buddies. Remember, your companions are only as useful as the gear you give them. Make sure to upgrade their equipment, especially their tools, as this helps them gather more materials for you while you're out exploring. You can even set up storage chests at your base to act as companion drop-off points, making it easier to manage the items you give them or the materials they collect.
The developers are planning to expand companion controls in future updates, allowing for more complex orders like patrolling areas or gathering specific materials. But for now, the system is pretty straightforward. Happy adventuring with your new pals!
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