For a cut Follower of the Apocalypse also in Fallout, see Neil (Fallout). |
“The future is not written, human, and it is foolish to squint at what cannot be seen.”
Neil is a first generation super mutant living in the Mojave Wasteland in 2281.
Background
Neil went to Black Mountain on Marcus's order to spy on Tabitha, an intelligent nightkin who had ousted Marcus as leader of the Black Mountain super mutant refuge. Neil's role is to divert other super mutants to Jacobstown, where they will be treated fairly. He has three distinctive scars located above his right eye.
Interactions with the player character
Interaction overview
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This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed. | ||
This character is a permanent companion. They grant the - perk. | ||
This character is a temporary companion. | ||
This character starts quests. | ||
This character is involved in quests. |
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This character is a doctor. |
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This character is a merchant. | Sells: - | -|
This character can repair items. | Max Repair condition: - | |
This character can modify weapons. |
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This character rents beds. | -. |
Quests
- Crazy, Crazy, Crazy: Neil tasks the Courier with overthrowing Tabitha from her rule. He can be persuaded (with 50 Speech) to aid the Courier by leading away the nightkin guarding Tabitha's broadcast station.
Other interactions
- Neil will warn you about the danger ahead, Black Mountain.
Inventory
Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
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- | Rebar club | - | Hunting rifle |
Locations
If Neil is not in his shack he may be standing by two rocks outside of the crater with the two dead Brotherhood of Steel Paladins, to warn the Courier about going onto the mountain.
Notes
- Once Tabitha is gone from the mountain, Neil will stay at his shack in order to redirect other super mutants that may have heard Tabitha's broadcast.
- In the demo, Neil's appearance was that of a Vault 87 super mutant's.
Appearances
Neil appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.
Bugs
- When waiting to help you at the top of Black Mountain, Neil will give the response "whatever you do, be quick about it" no matter what you tell him. This is caused by the conditions for the "Let's go" response being unavailable if any of the Nightkin guards are dead, rather than if all of them are dead. [verified]
- If you accept Neil's help but enter Black Mountain from the locked gate on the southwest side (by Tabitha's room) instead of going through the checkpoints, Neil will run around randomly when you approach him and cannot be spoken to. Waiting causes his map marker to move near the domes, but he is nowhere to be found. [verified]
- If you visit Black Mountain for the first time, Neil will wander off and can be sometimes found dead or under a rock when you visit later. [verified]
- Often, when he is talking, his mouth movements are out of sync or aren't moving at all. [verified]
- After meeting Neil near the crater of Black Mountain (had you passed the Speech check), he will either vanish, be glitched and get stuck, or get hung up on a rock behind him as he tries to run ahead. [verified]