With three main factions vying for supremacy in the Commonwealth, should you save the Brotherhood of Steel in Fallout 4?
Many different groups and factions are populating the Commonwealth in Fallout 4, but the three most powerful organizations are fighting for control of the area’s future. Moreover, they each have a different ideological stance on what that future should look like. And they are willing to do whatever it takes to ensure their survival. The Brotherhood of Steel, the Institute, and the Railroad all seek the destruction of the other.
As the Sole Survivor, you will ultimately have to choose which future is ‘best.’ Therefore, which group to support? This guide will break down all the information you need to know about choice and consequences if you save the Brotherhood of Steel in Fallout 4.
Warning: there will be massive spoilers if you are unfamiliar with the ending of Fallout 4.
Finding the Brotherhood of Steel in Fallout 4
You can find the Brotherhood of Steel by visiting Cambridge Police Station, north and a little west of Diamond City Market. When you first arrive, you’ll find the location under attack by feral ghouls, and if you help the Brotherhood fight them off, they’ll be grateful.
Then you need to find thecompanionPaladin Danse, who will request that you help him and the Brotherhood with another task. Agree to help him out, and you will receive the Call to Arms quest. This will take you to the ArcJet Systems building, west and a bit north of the Police Station. Complete the quest, and Paladin Danse will give you theRighteous Authoritylaser rifle. Additionally, you’ll be asked to join the Brotherhood of Steel.
Assuming you say ‘yes’ to joining, Paladin Danse will return to the Cambridge Police Station, where you’re able to visit him for another quest. Additionally, in Fallout 4, the Brotherhood of Steel had rank levels in their organization. You’ll start as an Initiate but can improve your standing by completing additional quests and missions. Moreover, as your rank improves, you will also unlock access to special weapons and equipment from the Brotherhood quartermaster.Death From Above, for example, is a heavy weapon you can get once you reach the rank of Paladin.
All the Faction Quests for the Brotherhood of Steel
Below is a list of all the Faction quests for the Brotherhood of Steel:
Choosing to Save the Brotherhood of Steel in Fallout 4
Choosing to save the Brotherhood of Steel in Fallout 4 means you must complete the quests that require you to destroy the other two major factions. Additionally, you’ll have to ensure that even if you are initially friendly with the other two factions, you do not advance their questlines too far. Once this choice is made, you will go on a killing spree, destroying two factions. ensure you are ready for the repercussions.
If you are friendly with the Railroad, ensure you do not complete the Underground Undercover quest. Doing so will anger the Brotherhood of Steel, and you will no longer be welcome at the Prydwen.
If you are friendly with the Institute, ensure you do not complete the Mass Fusion quest. The Brotherhood will attack as you try to leave with the Beryllium Agitator and discover your true loyalties.
How to save the Brotherhood of Steel in Fallout 4:
Consequences of Saving the Brotherhood of Steel in FO4
There are consequences to choosing to save the Brotherhood of Steel in Fallout 4 beyond the final cut scene, which serves as a capstone to the game’s main story. You can continue your adventures in the Commonwealth even after you’ve completed the final story mission. Additionally, each faction will give you some reward.
End Game Rewards for Saving the Brotherhood of Steel in Fallout 4:
Other Faction Rewards in Fallout 4
For comparison, here are lists of the rewards you can receive if you choose to side with the Institute or the Railroad.
End Game Rewards for the Institute in Fallout 4:
End Game Rewards for the Railroad in Fallout 4:
We typically side with the Brotherhood Faction but have completed all the endings. The choice is yours in a moral grey universe, but understand that there probably isn’t a “good” side in the Fallout 4 universe. This makes the choice even more special as oftentimes, the best thing to do is go with your gut.
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