How to assign settlers in Fallout 4 explained

How to assign settlers in Fallout 4 explained

As a long-time fan of the Fallout series, I can’t emphasize enough the importance of having a thriving community in your settlements in Fallout 4. The more settlers you have, the better your chances of survival and success in this post-apocalyptic wasteland. And with the recent next-gen update for modern consoles, I’ve found myself drawn back into the game after years away.


Having a larger population of settlers in Fallout 4 brings about numerous benefits. They can be assigned various tasks such as farming, operating shops, and safeguarding the settlement against external threats.

With the recent release of the next-gen update for Fallout 4 on contemporary consoles, there’s been a surge of players revisiting the post-apocalyptic RPG after a long absence. Reacquainting yourself with its intricacies, such as the perk system, power armor usage, and managing companions and settlements, can seem daunting at first. However, mastering these elements is an attainable feat.

For your convenience, we’ve simplified the task of designating a settler in Fallout 4 and explained the various beneficial jobs they can carry out.

Fallout 4 settler jobs

How to assign settlers in Fallout 4 explained

Residents living near you have the potential to take on various jobs, contributing to greater prosperity, an abundance of resources, or a flourishing settlement in the deserted lands. Even basic necessities such as sleeping quarters and defense tools can be distributed among them.

There are numerous imaginative possibilities available; for instance, pitting your settlers against each other in fatal combat. However, here are some more common tasks they can perform instead:

  • Grow crops (food)
  • Scavengers
  • Merchants
  • Guard posts
  • Surgery Station
  • Weapons
  • Beds

The Vault-Tech Workshop DLC adds further items that can will boost a stat once assigned.

  • Barber (+1 Charism)
  • Phoropter (+1 Perception)
  • Pommel Horse (+1 Agility)
  • Power Cycle (+1 Endurance)
  • Slot machine (+1 Luck)
  • Vault 88 Overseer’s Desk (+1 Intelligence)
  • Weight Bench (+1 Strength)

How to assign settlers in Fallout 4 

How to assign settlers in Fallout 4 explained

Assigning a settler in Fallout 4 is thankfully a simple process. Follow the below steps to do so:

  • Open the Build Menu
  • Find the settler that you wish to assign
  • Select the ‘Command’ option by pressing either X on PlayStation, X on Xbox or enter on PC
  • Locate the resource you want to work on and press the ‘Assign’ command

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Fallout 4 is available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC.

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2024-07-29 19:34