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The video, part of the Fallout 4 tips and tricks series by JV 2017, delves into the advantages of having Dogmeat as a companion. It emphasizes Dogmeat’s unique strengths, such as early availability, high perception, agility, carrying capacity, immunity to radiation, and advanced sneak abilities. Unlike other companions, Dogmeat starts with maximum affinity and doesn’t judge the player's actions, remaining continuously loyal. He can utilize the "Attack Dog" perk, enhancing his combat ability, and allows players to benefit from the "Lone Wanderer" perk, which boosts damage resistance, carry weight, and overall damage. The video also touches on Dogmeat's unique cosmetic customizations and discusses his backstory with characters like Mama Murphy, Preston Garvey, and Nick Valentine. Despite AI issues common to companions, Dogmeat is highlighted as a valuable and potentially the best companion choice in Fallout 4.
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In this part of the video, JV 2017 brings a new installment of the Fallout 4 tips and tricks series, focusing on the companion guide for Dogmeat. He highlights Dogmeat’s early availability in the game and unique strengths as a companion. JV explains how to acquire Dogmeat, outlines his stats, discusses his affinity, and details his special companion perk. He notes Dogmeat’s background with Mama Murphy and Preston Garvey, and his relationship with Nick Valentine. JV also provides tips for locating Dogmeat if he’s lost and evaluates his attributes, including high perception and agility, carrying capacity, immunity to radiation, and his advanced sneak ranks, while cautioning viewers about the general AI issues with companions in the game.
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In this segment of the video, the discussion focuses on the unique attributes and advantages of having Dogmeat as a companion in a game. Dogmeat doesn’t judge the player’s actions and starts with maximum affinity, making him neutral and constantly loyal. Unlike other companions, Dogmeat doesn’t trigger any affinity perks but has a unique perk called “Attack Dog” that enhances his combat capabilities at different levels. Additionally, the video highlights that Dogmeat’s presence allows players to benefit from the “Lone Wanderer” perk, which provides various bonuses such as increased damage resistance, carry weight, and overall damage. Despite not being the strongest in combat, Dogmeat’s non-companion status and associated perks make him a valuable companion. The video also mentions that Dogmeat can wear cosmetic items like dog collars, armor, muzzles, bandanas, and goggles for a customizable appearance.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the cosmetic nature of certain items for the companion dog, Dogmeat, in Fallout 4. These items do not provide any stat boosts or extra protection. The speaker inquires if viewers will use Dogmeat as their companion while navigating the Commonwealth and suggests that Dogmeat might be the best companion despite not being able to talk or express attitudes like other companions. The segment wraps up by encouraging viewers to comment their thoughts and to stay tuned for more Fallout 4 tips, tricks, and guides on the channel.