Starfield

Dialogue Choices and Consequences

Starfield - Dialogue Choices and Consequences

Dialogue choices will affect the story of Starfield, so it is important to know what route you wish to take. Read on for a list of all dialogue choices and consequences, and a list of choices that matter and don't matter.

Do Dialogue Choices Affect Story?

Dialogue Choices Will Affect the Story

Starfield - Dialogue Options

Starfield, like Bethesda's previous games, is an RPG with a ton of voiced dialogue with NPCs and you will very often have to make dialogue choices to affect their responses.

Some dialogue options are minor, like simple changes in their reaction. Some dialogue options are important, as they can affect what faction you join, whether a conflict can be resolved peacefully or violently, and so much more.

Most Important Choices

List of Choices That Matter

Dialogue Choices That Matter





Defend the Lodge or Go to the Eye?

Choice Consequences
Defend the Lodge Defending the Lodge before checking up on everyone in The Eye will result in the death of your companion with the highest companion level.
Go to The Eye Going to The Eye and leaving the Lodge to defend itself will result in the death of your companion defending the Lodge.

Should You Defend the Lodge or Go to the Eye?

Side with The Hunter or The Emissary?

Choice Consequences
I'm siding with the Emissary. (Side with The Emissary) Fight The Hunter in Revelation and obtain Unmitigated Violence.
An alliance with the Hunter seems like the winning strategy. (Side with The Hunter) Fight The Emissary in Revelation and obtain Eternity's Gate.
I'm tired of both of you. I'll get to the Unity on my own. (Don't side with anyone) Fight both The Hunter and The Emissary in Revelation and obtain both weapons.

Should You Side with The Hunter or The Emissary?

Should You Betray Delgado?

Choice Consequences
Betray Delgado Siding with UC SysDef during Eye of the Storm.
(Companions will approve.)
Betray Commander Ikande Siding with the Crimson Fleet during Eye of the Storm.
(Companions will disapprove. )

Should You Betray Delgado?

Should You Skip the Final Boss Fight?

Choice Consequences
[Attack] Neither of you are stopping me. (Siding with neither) You'll fight both the Hunter and the Emissary.
[Attack] You're both obsessed with the Artifacts. The universe is better off without you two. (Siding with neither) You'll fight both the Hunter and the Emissary.
[Speech] Stop this. Both of you! All this fighting across the Settled Systems. It has to end. (Siding with neither) You can persuade the Hunter to stand down. Failing will force you to fight both of them.

Should You Skip the Final Boss Fight?

Should You Walk into the Light at the Unity?

Choice Consequences
Walking into the Unity You'll lose all your gear and move to New Game Plus, but you'll gain a new ship and spacesuit.
Walking Away You won't lose anything and can continue playing in your current playthrough

Should You Walk into the Light at the Unity?

Should You Turn In Vae Victis?

Choice Consequences
That report isn't the whole truth. Orlase helped, but Vae Victis organized the attacks. Vae Victis will be convicted, and you won't see him again.
[Lie] Yes, it was Orlase Vae Victis will be found innocent and will remain in Subsection Seven.

Should You Turn In Vae Victis?

List of Choices That Don't Matter

Dialogue Choices That Don't Matter























Should You Have Sarah Morgan Be Your Follower?

Choice Consequences
Got it. You and me until we get that Artifact. Sarah Morgan becomes your follower, and quest proceeds as normal.
Actually, there's some things I want to do on my own, first. Sarah Morgan stays at the lodge, and quest will not proceed.

Should You Have Sarah Morgan Be Your Follower?

Should You Kill Brogan?

Choices Consequences
[Lie] That's right. I killed Barrett. So tell your pirate friends to back off. It will lead to more dialogue options, including a Persuasion or Attack option.
[Attack] Enough talk. I have places to be. Combat will commence. You can retreat to the ship or kill every pirate in the area.

Should You Kill Brogan?

Give Evidence to Louisa or Zoe?

Choice Consequences
Give Louisa the Evidence Quest ends normally
Give Zoe the Evidence Louisa says she's disappointed in you, then quest ends.

Should You Give Evidence to Louisa or Zoe?

How to Persuade Emilio Hadek

Choice Consequences
[Persuade] How about you just give me Kelton's data now, and we skip the rest. It will give you a chance to persuade Emilio and avoid falsifying data.
Sounds fun, I like a challenge. Quest proceeds to falsify Emilio's data.

How to Persuade Emilio Hadek

Should You Kill Petrov?

Choices Consequences
[Persuade] Just a small peek at your collection is all I need. It will lead to more dialogue options, including a Persuasion or Attack option.
[Attack] Enough of this nonsense! I'm taking the Artifact!. It will lead to more dialogue options, including a Persuasion or Attack option.
[Barrett] "Petroooooov! It's me!" Petrov will show you to the artifact vault.

Should You Kill Petrov?

Should You Kill Austin Rake?

Choice Consequences
[UC SysDef] The Fleet want Rake dead, but I want to resolve this without violence. Austin Rake will be spared, quest will progress.
[Persuade] Austin Rake is a Crimson Fleet pirate. Kill him, and I let you go. Dmitri and his crew betray and kill Austin Rake.
[Attack] On second though, I think I'll just kill you and figure it out from there. All crew members become hostile. Quest will proceed after you kill Austin Rake

Should You Kill Austin Rake?

What is the UC Vanguard Motto?

Choice Consequences
[Sarah Morgan] I can vouch for this one. Sarah will take over and vouch your identity, avoiding the question.
You need Sarah on your team to get this option.
Over and Above. This is a wrong answer.
Far Beyond This is a wrong answer.
Above and Beyond Correct answer. Lou will trust you and give you a chance to help Percival. He will tell you Percival's location after doing it.

What is the Vanguard Motto?
All Lou Answers Guide

Should You Accept Maldonaldo's Offer?

Choice Consequences
We're leaving here with the data, Maldonaldo. (Refuse Maldonaldo's Offer) Fight Maldonaldo and get less credits as reward.
You've got a deal. Bonifac's all yours. Now hand over my money. (Accept Maldonaldo's Offer) Fight Bonifac and get more credits total.
Bonifac, is Strickland as really as cheap as he's claiming? Unconfirmed

Should You Accept Maldonaldo's Offer?

Should You Use Microbe or Aceles on Terrormorphs?

Choice Consequences
Deploying the Aceles is the safest route. Morally good companions will like this choice.
They need to be wiped out quickly with the microbe. Morally good companions will dislike this choice.
Shouldn't securing the Lazarus Plant be sufficient? Abello explains their responsibility to do something about the Terrormorphs. You will be returned to the prompt.
I still had questions about the methods. Abello will explain the difference between Microbes and Aceles, and returns you to the prompt.

Terrormorph Decision Guide: Microbe or Aceles

Should You Destroy Governor Hurst's Ship?

Choice Consequences
Blackmail Hurst with the Evidence 12000 Credit reward and releasing the package for Peter Brennan. (disliked by companions)
Destroy Hurt's Ship 5500 Credit reward from Hurst and releasing the package for Peter Brennan.
Hand Over Evidence to CDR Woodward 5000 Credit reward and releasing the package for Peter Brennan.

Should You Destroy Governor Hurst's Ship?

Should You Side with Mathis and Kill Delgado?

Choice Consequences
Tell Delgado about Mathis' plan Mathis is kicked out of the Crimson Fleet, and will hunt you down during a random encounter when traveling across systems.
Don't tell Delgado about Mathis' plan Mathis will remain part of the Crimson Fleet and will be on good terms with you.

Should You Side with Mathis and Kill Delgado?

Should You Kill Tomisar?

Choice Consequences
Spare Tomisar Andreja will leave Tomisar peacefully, but she may not have a chance to return to House Va'ruun.
Kill Tomisar Andreja will wish she killed Tomisar herself, and she still may not have a chance to return to House Va'ruun.
Let Andreja Kill Tomisar Andreja will feel good about taking revenge, and she has a more positive outlook at facing retribution.

Should You Kill Tomisar?

Should You Kill Marco Graziani?

Choice Consequences
Kill Marco Graziani The ability to loot Marco's starship and the elimination of a smuggling cartel from Freestar Collective space. (liked by companions)
Accept His Bribe 2500 Credits and Marco's smuggling cartel flourishing in Freestar Collective space. (disliked by companions)

Should You Kill Marco Graziani?

Should You Kill Shaw?

Choice Consequences
Pay Credits You will pay credits to not fight Shaw and her gang.
Successful Persuasion You will not fight Shaw and you can help her gang fend off the Ashta.
Attacking and Killing Shaw You will have to fight and kill Shaw and her gang, while fending off the Ashtas.

Should You Kill Shaw?

Should You Kill Matsura?

Choice Consequences
Persuade Matsura to Let Barrett Go Persuade Matsura to avoid killing him and his bodyguards, or pay Barret's ransom fee.
Pay the Ransom Fee Pay Matsura the ransom fee to peacefully take Barrett home.
Attack Matsura and Eliminate the Bodyguards Attacking Matsura will require you to eliminate him and all of his bodyguards before you can escape with Barrett.

Should You Kill Matsura?

Should You Kill Maya?

Choice Consequences
"I’m not leaving until I get some information about the First."
(Spare Maya)
Maya gives you the Encrypted Slate and asks you to decrypt it.
"You leave me no choice."
(Attack Maya)
Maya drops the Encrypted Slate along with her loot and credits.

Should You Kill Maya?

Should You Kill Ron Hope?

Choice Consequences
[Negotiation] For a substantial bonus, I think we can come to an agreement.
(Accept the Bribe)
Ron Hope lives, HopeTech security doesn't attack you, and you receive 50,000 credits.
[Accept 20000 Credits] It's too bad Hull died before he could tell me.
(Accept the Bribe)
Ron Hope lives, HopeTech security doesn't attack you, and you receive 20,000 credits.
For your employees' sake, I'll keep your secret, but your scheme ends now.
(Keep Ron Hope's Secret)
Ron Hope lives, HopeTech Security does not attack you and Ron Hope ceases his operation.
[Attack] Bribes and threats aren't gonna work on me. (Kill Ron Hope) Ron Hope and Hopetech security will attack you. Elana Nwanko takes over HopeTech.
[Attack] If you refuse to come quietly, I'll have to use force. (Kill Ron Hope) Ron Hope and Hopetech security will attack you. Elana Nwanko takes over HopeTech.

Should You Kill Ron Hope?

Should You Betray Huan?

Choice Consequences
[Persuade] "I'm one of those new test pilots, actually." You will need to pass a Persuasion check and Huan will retain her cover as a smuggler for the Crimson Fleet.
[Betray Huan] "There is no time. The Captain of the Jade Swan is trying to steal the ComSpike. I need to secure the prototype ship immediately." You will not need to Persuade Vogel, but Huan is furious that you ratted her out.

Should You Betray Huan?

Should You Kill Livvey?

Choice Consequences
Betray me and you'll die. Spare Livvey and he will warn you about the traps and robots after you complete the Puzzle.
[Attack] No deal. Say your prayers. Livvey. Combat will commence. Livvey will start attacking you.
Just get out of here. I don't need you. Livvey will get angry and he will start attacking you.

Should You Kill Livvey?

Should You Kill Tomo?

Choice Consequences
[Persuade] Hold on. Let's talk about this.
(Spare Tomo)
Tomo lives, and you get promoted in the company.
Note that Tomo will be the target in Managing Assets if you did not get Bayu's permission during Guilty Parties.
[Attack] You want to fight? Bring it on!
(Kill Tomo)
Tomo is dead, and you still get promoted in the company.
A 'Rival Operative' will be a target in Managing Assets if you did not get Bayu's permission during Guilty Parties.

Should You Kill Tomo?

Should You Give Naeva the ES Award?

Choice Consequences
[Give Award] Here you go. Naeva will give you EXP, and a Credit reward, on top of your cut depending on your choice with Rokov.
[Lie] I couldn't find it. You keep the ES Award which can sell for 9000 Credits, but Naeva does not give you any quest rewards.

Should You Give Naeva the ES Award?

Should You Kill Imogene?

Choice Consequences
I'll make sure Dalton gets this new evidence.
(Spare Imogene)
Imogene lives, and Dalton finds out that Ularu is the true culprit.
(Neon Street Rat) I won't let Ularu win. If you've got evidence I'll deliver it. Imogene lives, and Dalton finds out that Ularu is the true culprit.
[Attack] You're a traitor and I won't allow you to live.
(Kill Imogene)
Imogene dies and Dalton is disappointed in you for killing an innocent.

Should You Kill Imogene?

Spare or Kill Larry Dumbrosky

Choice Consequences
Spare Larry Escape the Siren of the Stars unharmed, and both UC SysDef and Crimson Fleet will like your choice.
Kill Larry You will need to kill all the guards in the Siren of the Stars to escape, and will obtain a bounty in United Colonies space.

Should You Kill Larry Dumbrosky?

Should You Buy a Grav Drive or Take the Settlement Deal?

Choice Consequences
Take the Settlement Deal The colonists can settle on Porrima II in exchange for hardwork and labor.
Buy a Grav Drive The colonists wil be able to travel to any star system and settle on any planet they want.

Paradiso Colony Ship Choice Guide

Should You Kill Rusty?

Choice Consequences
[Attack] That's not an option. I'm here to kill you.
(Kill Rusty)
Rusty immediately becomes hostile and will start firing his gun at you.
I'm not going to kill you, but you better disappear forever. Leave and never come back.
(Spare Rusty)
Rusty will leave and disappear for the rest of the game - losing your chance to gain some sellable loot from killing him.

Should You Kill Rusty?

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