The infamous Adoring Fan makes his grand return to the cosmic sci-fi RPG from Bethesda, and players can get their hands on him in Starfield to ring his neck, hire him, or simply tell him to get lost. There are plenty of ways the Adoring Fan can be of use to players in Starfield, but there are a few things they will want to know first in order to actually bring the character into the game.
Players that ask how to get the Adoring Fan in Starfield can find the answers they seek here, along with the many ways of how to get rid of the Adoring Fan, considering he will worship the ground the player walks on, and it can get a tad creepy; or the player just wants to bring in a new member for their flight crew.
Hero Worshipped Trait
To start things off, it’s essential that players create a character with one of the optional starting Traits. Some of the best Traits in Starfield can offer players unusual and fun rewards, all with a catch. However, t he Hero Worshipped Trait is the important essential if fans want to see their Adoring Fan and his utterly bizarre haircut, even for 2330.
The Hero Worshipped trait provides players with the attention of an “Adoring Fan”, and the trait warns players that he will “show up randomly and jabber incessantly”. However, he does grant a few bonuses, if players can survive his ramblings and worshiping. It’s important to note that players need the Hero Worshipped Trait to get the Adoring Fan. Otherwise, he simply won’t exist.
Where To Find The Adoring Fan
The Adoring fan is an odd case in Starfield, as much like in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, the player cannot find him. He finds the player. It’s creepy, and he knows it. The Adoring Fan will stalk the player, running as fast as his legs will take him as he spots the player and begins to beg to join the crew. However, to get the Adoring Fan in Starfield, players will first need to complete the first mission in the story that takes players to the Constellation’s Lodge on New Atlantis.
After completing this first mission, players can choose to either join the Constellation or think about it for a while. Upon leaving, players can wander around New Atlantis to catch some air, or, head straight to the Spaceport section of the city to bump into the Adoring Fan, who will run directly to the player like a homing missile and refuse to halt the chase until he has talked to the player, and will immediately ask to join the crew.
It's worth noting that players can attempt to outrun the Adoring Fan and travel far from New Atlantis, but there’s no telling how or when he will catch up. Rest assured, as he will catch up. Just, perhaps don’t wait in areas or sleep if players really want to avoid his eager stare. If players rejected him initially, players can find the Adoring Fan at the Terrabrew Coffee shop on New Atlantis.
Is The Adoring Fan A Good Companion?
For the players asking if they should recruit the Adoring Fan as a companion in Starfield, it’s worth noting the skills he has available. The Adoring Fan has Scavenging, Concealment, and Weight Lifting, meaning he’s essentially a glorified pack mule, and everyone at Bethesda knows it. Since the Adoring Fan wants to bask in the player’s presence with every moment of his life, he can also sometimes give players a random gift.
As a companion, the Adoring Fan becomes essential until he is fired from the crew. This means he cannot die, and will constantly pester the player both on and off ship. He isn’t the best companion to have due to his damage numbers, and lack thereof. So it’s best to let the Adoring Fan bask in the glow of his idol from afar. From very afar.
How To Get Rid Of The Adoring Fan
If the Adoring Fan has caught wind of the player, then the chances are that it’s already too late, and this character is glued to the player. Yet, there are a few ways how to get rid of the Adoring Fan in Starfield, although most of these options are through permanent means. Some, are more violent than others.
Players will want to initiate a conversation with the Adoring Fan and select “Do you mind if I ask you some personal questions?” From here, select “We need to talk about your fandom.” This will open up the many different ways of dealing with the Adoring Fan:
- [Attack] “It’s time for you to go. Permanently.” This will remove the Adoring Fan as an essential crew member, and make him available to kill, even if he has no idea what’s coming, nor will he fight back. Players with a conscience can cancel this by just not killing him.
- “I think your fandom is excessive.” / “Kindly get lost.” / “You should have other interests besides me. It’s healthier.” These choices will open up a dialogue option to permanently remove the Adoring Fan’s crew member status, thus making him leave the crew forever. There’s no way to recruit him again after this.
- Alternatively, players can use these dialogue options to try their luck at the Persuade skill check. In succeeding, the Adoring Fan will move on from his obsession with the player, whether that’s because he believes the player is a cold-blooded murderer, or he just wants to do some self-reflection.
Starfield is now available for PC and Xbox Series X/S.