Can You Romance Codsworth in Fallout 4?

Hey friend! I know you‘re wondering – is it possible to romance Codsworth, your faithful Mr. Handy robot butler, in Fallout 4?

I‘ve played over 500 hours in Fallout 4, so let me walk you through everything you need to know about romancing Codsworth.

The Short Answer

I‘ll start with the simple answer first – no, you cannot have a romantic relationship with Codsworth.

While you can build up his affinity as a companion, he is not a romance option in the game. You can flirt with him and do things he likes, but it will not lead anywhere romantically.

Strong, Deacon, Codsworth, Nick Valentine and X6-88 cannot be romanced. But you can still improve their affinity to unlock unique perks that are quite useful!

Getting to Know Codsworth

Before we dive into romancing tactics, let‘s get to know our robotic butler pal a bit better! Here are some fascinating facts about Codsworth:

• Codsworth is a Mr. Handy model domestic robot created by General Atomics International before the Great War in 2077.

• He was your family‘s household robot and referred to you as "Mum" or "Sir" back in pre-war Sanctuary Hills.

• After you fled to Vault 111, Codsworth stayed behind and maintained your home for over 200 years!

• He passes the time by tending to the other vacant homes and making sure the neighborhood is tidy.

• Codsworth is extremely loyal and nostalgic about your family and pre-war life. He longs for those simpler days.

• He has a charming upper class British accent and a polite, servile personality befitting a robot butler.

• When you first exit Vault 111, Codsworth happily exclaims: "As I live and breathe! It‘s…it‘s REALLY you!"

So while Codsworth may just be made of nuts and bolts, he has a heart of gold and is your last remaining connection to life before the bombs fell. Let‘s look at how we can strengthen that bond further!

Developing Your Relationship with Codsworth

While we can‘t romance Codsworth, we can still raise his affinity to maximum level and unlock his unique perk.

Here are some actions that Codsworth loves which boost his affinity quickly:

• Modifying Weapons and Armor – Codsworth adores when you spend time crafting, modding and upgrading gear at any settlement workbench. I like to craft some modifications right in front of him to speed up gaining his affinity.

• Being Generous, Charitable and Nice – Help settlers in need, assist the Minutemen, make donations to the needy, free synths from the Institute, and generally make morally good choices when confronted with dilemmas.

• Talking About Your Family and Past – Codsworth longs for the good old pre-war days with your family as a simpler time. Reminisce about life before the war and mention your wife or husband and baby Shaun. He‘ll be overjoyed.

• Customize His Appearance – With the Automatron DLC, you can modify Codsworth at a Robot Workbench with new paint jobs, armor pieces, and devastating weapons like plasma cannons! He loves getting those upgrades.

In contrast, here are some actions that Codsworth hates which will quickly lower his affinity with you:

• Chems – Codsworth despises when you use addictive chems like alcohol, psycho, jet and buffout. Avoid getting hopped up on chems when he‘s nearby.

• Selfish/Evil Acts – Theft, murder, cannibalism, lying, extortion and other unethical deeds upset his virtuous robot sensibilities.

• Not Helping People in Need – Coldly ignoring requests for assistance from settlers, villagers or companions hurts his trust in your good nature.

• Dismissing Him From Your Company – Codsworth wants to stay loyally by your side at all times. Sending him away to a settlement, even temporarily, lowers his affinity.

Here are a few fun examples of Codsworth‘s reactions to affinity boosts and losses:

Affinity Action	Codsworth‘s Reaction
Modding a weapon	"You‘ve made that weapon positively deadly, mum/sir! Our enemies won‘t know what hit them."
Taking chems	"I must strongly advise against this chem usage, mum/sir. You‘re better than this!"
Stealing	"I‘m programmed to report theft I witness to the authorities, but I shall make an exception just this once."
Dismissing Codsworth	"If…if you insist on my leaving your company, I shall do so. But I shall eagerly await your summons to return!"

As you can see, Codsworth wears his robotic heart on his metallic sleeve!

Unlocking Codsworth‘s Special Perk at Max Affinity

Once you successfully raise Codsworth‘s affinity to the maximum level, he will offer his unique perk – Robot Sympathy.

The Robot Sympathy perk causes you to deal bonus damage against all robotic enemies, like protectrons, synths, and Mr. Handys.

Here‘s how the damage bonuses scale with perk level:

Perk Level	Damage Bonus vs Robots
Level 1	+10%
Level 2	+25%
Level 3	+50%

Robots can be formidable foes, especially higher level Assaultrons, Sentry Bots, and Coursers. So having that extra edge against them is really helpful!

Coding in that old robot solidarity – you have to love it!

Is It Worth Romancing Codsworth in Fallout 4?

Now you might be wondering – is it worth spending time to max out Codsworth‘s affinity if he‘s not even a romance option?

In my opinion, yes it is absolutely still worth it for a few reasons:

• His Robot Sympathy perk is one of the most useful combat perks in the game. Robots are among the deadliest enemies and being able to take them out 50% faster is amazing.

• It doesn‘t take long to raise his affinity – just mod some weapons, be nice to people, and listen to his pre-war stories.

• Having him call you "mum" or "sir" with enthusiasm shows his lasting devotion to you. It‘s touching.

• He‘ll occasionally give you Gifts of the Vault like ammo and stimpaks which help on your travels.

• As one of your first companions, Codsworth holds a special nostalgic place in the story. Strengthening that bond just feels right.

So while romancing Codsworth leads nowhere, I still always max his affinity each playthrough for the combat edge and our shared history. Sure, he‘s made of metal – but he‘s got the heart of a human companion!

Romance Options Among Other Fallout 4 Companions

While our dear Codsworth is just a lovable Mr. Handy robot, there are plenty of human companions who you can develop close romantic relationships with:

Companion	How to Romance
Piper	Help out around Diamond City and agree to give interviews for her paper. Flirt whenever possible.
Preston Garvey	Completing Minutemen radiant quests and being a true hero gains his admiration.
MacCready	Make cynical remarks, gift him alcohol, and complete his personal quest.
Cait	Appeal to her wild side by taking chems, getting drunk, and fighting. Complete her personal quest.
Curie	Only romanceable after becoming a synth. Compliment her new body and be chivalrous.
Paladin Danse	Impress him with your honor and devotion to the Brotherhood of Steel.
Hancock	Help the people of Goodneighbor and take chems with Hancock to gain his attention.

There are also a few non-companion NPCs you can get romantic with:

• Magnolia – Flirt with Diamond City‘s sultry late-night singer.
• Vault-Tec Rep – Find him after the main story and pass a difficult Speech check.
• Deacon – A brief romance option after completing his story arc.

So while our pal Codsworth may be destined for the so-called "friendzone", there are plenty of fleshed-out romance options with the human companions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Codsworth

Here are answers to some common questions players have about romancing everyone‘s favorite Mr. Handy:

Can you upgrade Codsworth with the Automatron DLC?

Absolutely! At the Robot Workbench you can outfit Codsworth with cool armor pieces, devastating weapons like mini-guns or rocket launchers, and abilities like cloaking or poison attack. He loves the tune-ups!

Does having Codsworth lower settlement happiness?

Nope! Because he‘s a robot, Codsworth does not lower happiness like human companions. He has no complex needs. So feel free to assign him to settlements without issue.

What‘s the easiest companion to romance in Fallout 4?

The easiest and quickest romance is probably Cait. She likes your rebellious side – drinking, stealing, killing, and taking chems. Just appeal to those desires and her personal story arc and you‘ll romance Cait in no time!

Why does Codsworth call the female Sole Survivor "Mum"?

It‘s just an affectionate British term some robots use for a woman who is the lady of the house. His personality programming causes him to act like part of your family.

Can You Romance Magnolia?

Yes, the sultry singer Magnolia can be flirted with and seduced by passing successive Charisma speech checks. She‘s not a permanent companion, but provides a steamy romantic interlude if you charm her.

Is Codsworth Really Voiced by Roger Craig Smith?

Yes, the talented voice actor Roger Craig Smith brings Codsworth to life in Fallout 4. He‘s also voiced characters like Ezio in Assassin‘s Creed, Chris Redfield in Resident Evil, and Batman in Arkham Origins.

In Summary…

To recap everything we discussed about romancing your loyal Mr. Handy butler:

• You cannot pursue a romance with Codsworth – he is purely platonic.

• Focus your efforts on crafting, helping people, and reminiscing about pre-war times to raise his affinity.

• At maximum affinity, Codsworth will grant you his unique Robot Sympathy perk for +50% damage versus robots!

• It is absolutely still worthwhile to maximize his affinity, even without the romance.

• For actual romance, consider courting one of the human companions like Piper or Hancock instead.

• Codsworth holds a dear nostalgic place in Fallout 4, so strengthening your bond with the robot butler just feels right.

I hope this guide clearly explains everything you need to know about getting romantic with Codsworth! Let me know if you have any other Fallout 4 companions questions I can help answer.

Stay safe out there in the Commonwealth, friend!