Companions provide invaluable support in missions. There are three main types:
Sentinels:
Robotic companions that float alongside you. Each has unique abilities and a weapon. Examples:
- Carrier Prime: Vacuum (collects items), Ammo Case (converts ammo). Excellent for quality of life.
- Helios Prime: Investigator (scans enemies for Codex), Deconstructor (melee weapon). Great for completing your Codex.
- Vulkar: Guardian (overshields), Medi-Ray (heals).
Kubrows:
Canine companions bred from eggs. Require an Incubator Segment. Examples:
- Huras Kubrow: Stalk (invisibility), Hunt (pounces on enemies). Good for stealth.
- Sahasa Kubrow: Dig (digs up resources), Ferocity (finisher damage).
Kavats:
Feline companions bred from Kavat Genetic Codes. Require an Incubator Upgrade Segment. Examples:
- Adarza Kavat: Cat's Eye (critical chance buff), Reflect (reflects projectiles). Excellent for damage buffs.
- Smeeta Kavat: Charm (random buffs, including resource doubling), Mischief (decoy). Highly sought after for farming.
All companions benefit from mods like Animal Instinct (loot radar), Vacuum/Fetch (item collection), and various survivability mods. Choose a companion that complements your playstyle and mission objectives.