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Getting a Clue Walkthrough
Getting a Clue is a Main Quest in Fallout 4 (FO4). Read on for a full Getting a Clue walkthrough and learn Getting a Clue location and rewards.
| Previous Quest | Next Quest |
|---|---|
| Unlikely Valentine | Reunions |
Getting a Clue Quest Summary
| Getting a Clue Overview | |
|---|---|
| "Enlist Nick Valentine for help on finding your missing son Shaun by investigating Kellogg's house." | |
| Faction | None |
| Quest Giver | Nick Valentine |
| Quest ID | 000229E6 |
| Rewards | ・ XP: 200 ・ Nick Valentine as Companion |
Getting a Clue Walkthrough
Getting a Clue Objectives
- Talk to Nick Valentine
- Follow Nick Valentine to Kellogg's House
- Open the Door on Kellogg's House
- Persuade Mayor McDonough to Get the Key
- Press the Button Under the Desk to Reveal Hidden Room
- Show Dogmeat the Cigar
Talk to Nick Valentine
After completing Unlikely Valentine, go back to Valentine's Detective Agency to talk to Nick Valentine about your missing son.
The player will then describe all the details of what happened, ending with Nick Valentine concluding that Kellogg might be the suspect to the whole case.
Nick Valentine Likes, Quest, and Location Guide
Follow Nick Valentine to Kellogg's House
Follow Nick Valentine outside as he will lead you to Kellogg's home. Kellogg's house is just near his detective agency.
Open the Door on Kellogg's House
Nick Valentine will attempt to lockpick Kellogg's house but to no success since his house is locked with a Master level lock. If you have reached the third rank of the Locksmith perk, then use a Bobby Pin to open the house.
If you haven't reached the third level of the Locksmith perk yet, Nick Valentine will suggest to go to the Mayor's office and ask McDonough for the key.
Locksmith Perk - Is It Worth It?
Persuade Mayor McDonough to Get the Key
Follow the quest marker to get to the Mayor's office and talk to Mayor McDonough. If you have medium level charisma, try to persuade him of the key. Make sure to quicksave before attempting to persuade him.
Once you get the key, go back to the house and open the door.
Press the Button Under the Desk to Reveal Hidden Room
Once inside, go behind the desk to press the button which will reveal a hidden room. On this hidden room, pick up the San Francisco Sunlights which will trigger a conversation with Nick Valentine.
During this conversation, the player will suggest an idea to make Dogmeat sniff the cigarette and also have the option to recruit Nick Valentine as a Companion.
Show Dogmeat the Cigar
Show Dogmeat the cigar outside the house after you recruit Nick Valentine which will end the quest and immediately start the next quest.
Dogmeat Guide: How to Find Dogmeat
| Previous Quest | Next Quest |
|---|---|
| Unlikely Valentine | Reunions |
Getting a Clue Location
Where to Start Getting a Clue
| Map View |  Diamond City Market |
|---|---|
| Quest Giver | Nick Valentine |
Fallout 4 Related Guides
All Main Quests
| All Main Quests | |
|---|---|
| 1 | War Never Changes |
| 2 | Out of Time |
| 3 | Jewel of the Commonwealth |
| 4 | Unlikely Valentine |
| 5 | Getting a Clue |
| 6 | Reunions |
| 7 | Dangerous Minds |
| 8 | The Glowing Sea |
| 9 | Hunter/Hunted |
| 10 | The Molecular Level |
| 11 | Institutionalized |
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