Fallout 4 – All Random Encounters Detail

Predator’s Lunch

• Detail: Did you see that Yao Guai or Deathclaw chasing down that dog? Glad it wasn’t you!

Radscorpion’s Lunch

• Detail: A Radscorpion deems a Raider to be the tastiest morsel around.

Stash, Lexa, and Simon

• Detail: Did you meet the merchant Stash and her bodyguards? You might want to talk to Stash about Simon’s chem addiction. A previous encounter with these folks must have been completed without you attacking or stealing.

Simon’s Side

• Detail: Simon gave in to his addiction; later you find he’s sided with some Raiders.

Paranoid Scavengers

• Detail: A group of Scavengers aren’t that welcoming, though the note on the leader’s corpse reveals a rethink in tactics. Too late now, though.

Wattz Electronics Protectron Barker

• Detail: Have you heard about the bargains at Wattz Electronics? You will if you meet this Protectron.

Gunner Patrol

• Detail: Two gunners and an Assaultron are patrolling the Commonwealth.

Brotherhood of Steel Patrol

• Detail: If the Prydwen has arrived and the Brotherhood of Steel is active, you may encounter two soldiers and a scribe on patrol. If attacked, they call for backup. A Verti-bird arrives and drops off two soldiers in Power Armor.

General Encounters

These encounters can be found anywhere in Commonwealth.

The Locked Fridge

• Detail: Someone is trying to open a locked fridge. Will they be successful?

The Hatch

• Detail: A scavenger blows open the doors of a bomb shelter. Deal with him, then head inside and see what you find.

Feral Ghoul Ambush

• Detail: A rusting car is as good a place as any for ferals to test their ambushing skills out on you.

Glowing Anomaly

• Detail: A type of “glowing” creature is found near some radioactive barrels.

Thirsty Guy

• Detail: A parched chap hopes you have water. Offer some if you’re a kindhearted sort.

Poisoned Gal

• Detail: An irradiated dame hopes you have some RadAway. Offer some if you’re a kindhearted type.

Vertibird Pick-up

• Detail: If this faction is active and the Prydwen has arrived, you watch a Brotherhood of Steel patrol get airlifted at the end of their patrol. A battle with Gunners may be occurring. Sometimes the Vertibird subsequently crashes.

The Minefield

• Detail: A cluster of mines strewn about. Instead of crippling a leg, why not gather them up?

Atomcats Scavenger

• Detail: A greaser from the Atomcats Garage is scavenging for parts and invites you to this location if you haven’t been already.

Tire Fire

• Detail: Someone’s set some tires alight. That noxious cloud is only slightly more unpleasant than the regular air you’re breathing. Get too close and fire burns.

Safe Landing

• Detail: Did you find a locked safe lying in a small crater? Then unlock it!

Radioactive Barrels

• Detail: A group of leaky barrels add to the already-insurmountable radiation leakage in the Commonwealth.

Giddyup Buttercup

• Detail: A popular toy is found, along with a note from Arlen Glass, who left The Slog after Miscellaneous: Arlen Glass quest was completed.

Radio and Refuse Pile

• Detail: Along with a toolbox and safe, a radio is broadcasting from a pile of trash.

Vault-Tec Van

• Detail: If anyone knows the whereabouts of Larry, last seen heading to a Commonwealth Vault, please inform the Documentation Department.

Scavenger Guard

• Detail: Sometimes, items needed to complete Main Quest: The Molecular Level are guarded by a stationary Scavenger.

Deathclaw Mother

• Detail: One of these giant predators is guarding a cluster of eggs.

Brahmin Corpse and Mines

• Detail: A few items are hidden close to a Brahmin corpse, with mines to dissuade the curious.

Gunners and Tank

• Detail: Some Gunners are removing scrap from a tank.

Commonwealth Funeral

• Detail: A group of settlers are burying a friend.

Mac’s Bar

• Detail: Mac is setting up a bar.

Campsite Encounters

These encounters occur at any Campfire.

Deserted Campsite

• Detail: A small camp with a few beds and containers to loot. There’s a chance the Raiders who made this camp may return at night (20:00 to 06:00)

Dead Scavengers

• Detail: A pair of Scavengers have succumbed to Bloodbug prodding. Loot the camp if you’re able to finish off the insects. Only occurs at night (20:00 to 06:00).

Merchant of Dreth

• Detail: An arms dealer named Dreth and her two guards occupy this camp. Buy any armaments you wish from her.

The Walking Wounded

• Detail: A wandering doctor has finished treating a patient.

Time to Party

• Detail: A bartender and friends ask you to join their camp party. Only occurs at night (20:00 to 06:00).

Chems Vendor

• Detail: Need a little pick-me-up? A chem vendor can be found with just the wares you need.

Dirty Laundry

• Detail: A Raider is boiling some attire to clean them. He’s rather ill-prepared for combat. Only occurs at night (20:00 to 06:00).

Drug Overdose

• Detail: Too many chems have killed these Scavengers. Now their corpses feed the Radroaches. Only occurs at night (20:00 to 06:00).

Daddy and Daughter

• Detail: A father and daughter share a campsite.

That’s Not a Sandwich

• Detail: Two (vaguely idiotic) settlers argue over some food.

Synth Attack Aftermath

• Detail: A camp of Scavengers is looking distinctly worse for wear after a recent synth massacre.

Synth Ambush I

• Detail: Have you chanced upon an empty camp with a container? It may be a trap! This occurs once Main Quest: Hunter/Hunted is complete and the Institute are still active.

Synth Ambush II

• Detail: Three settlers are in camp. Moments later, synths teleport in and a massacre begins. This occurs once Main Quest: Hunter/Hunted is complete and the Institute are still active.

Super Mutant Camp

• Detail: A group of greenskins is camping out. Only occurs at night (20:00 to 06:00).

Mirelurk Bake

• Detail: A group of Raiders is eating some delicious Mirelurk bake. Why not help yourself?

Exiled Scientists

• Detail: Scientists Lawrence Higgs and Max Loken may be spotted at a campfire if you exiled them during Institute Quest: A House Divided, at night (20:00 to 06:00).

Skinny Malone, All Alone

• Detail: Did you keep this guy alive during Main Quest: Unlikely Valentine? Then you might see him at a campsite at night (20:00 to 06:00).

Sick Scavenger. Mystery Meat

• Detail: An ill Scavenger mentions some bad meat he consumed. He took it from Longneck Lukowski’s Cannery. Why not see what’s going on there?

Rylee the Trader

• Detail: Once you visit Longneck Lukowski’s Cannery and meet Rylee, you can barter with her again at a camp. Only occurs at night (20:00 to 06:00).

Deserted Feral Camp

• Detail: This camp looks devoid of human contact. This is technically correct, as you’re subsequently ambushed by ferals.

Occupied Feral Camp

• Detail: Two dead Scavengers and four feasting ferals.

Vicious Dog Camp

• Detail: A dead Raider and master-less dog are encountered. Down, boy.

Deserted Camp with Mines

• Detail: Watch your step and disarm the mines scattered around this camp, or face a crippling injury.

Yao Guai Camp

• Detail: A ferocious clawing beast has wandered into a Scavenger camp. The scavengers came off second best.

Raider Camp and Dogs

• Detail: Vicious dogs are gnawing at a couple of camping Raiders.

Stash and Lexa’s Camp

• Detail: You witness the final encounter with these two traders if you encountered them previously.

Runaway Synth Camp

• Detail: A group of settlers has discovered one of their own isn’t as “fleshy” as they once thought. Quest: The Nuclear Option must not be completed.