With our best Starfield Companions tier list, you can assign them different roles on ships and outposts. While you might be looking for the best companions for combat, space exploration, or outpost management, choosing them can be tricky. There are many unique companions to recruit with their skills depending on the crew requirements as you progress. But these decisions can be confusing early in the game when you’re just getting the hang of the mechanics. Don’t worry, check out our tier list of all the companions ranked from best to worst based on their skills, personality, and story.

You may add up to three companions to your crew for an outpost or ship at the start of the game. However, you may only have one active companion that follows you until you dismiss them after completing the Old Neighborhood mission.

So check out our best Starfield Companions rankings, which ranks each companion from best to worst:

Sarah Morgan is the best companion and follower in our opinion. Due to her skills, she is best suited for combat and space exploration. Since Sarah is an important part of the Constellation, she plays a big role in the storyline. With her leadership skills, she has a strong personality and is constantly serious about the constellation. She is one of the few romantic characters that you can even marry, depending on your desired playthrough.