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Fallout 4 Random Encounters

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Random Encounters are events that take place sporadically in Fallout 4.

Gameplay

The Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide separates them into eight different types of encounters:

  • Animosity - "These encounters occur anywhere and typically involve two factions or enemy types that have particularly strained or nonexistent diplomatic relations with one another."
  • Campsite - "Expect these encounters at any campfires you may stumble upon. One example would be just east of Concord, in the small parking lot."
  • Choke Point - "Expect the following to occur in areas where you have limited maneuverability, such as a bridge crossing."
  • Companion - "Do you have a particular companion by your side? Then expect the following to occur during your time with them."
  • Fluid - "The entities you may encounter are moving, and the location cannot be pinpointed. Expect a higher chance of these occurring if you stay on roads."
  • General - "You can find these encounters almost anywhere in the Commonwealth."
  • Static - "These usually occur in a specific area, which could be anywhere in the Commonwealth."
  • Treasure Hunt - "These follow a similar pattern: you encounter a dead person with a note on their corpse. If you read the note, you're pointed in the direction of a (random) location, and a map marker appears to reveal where a steamer trunk is located."

Types

Animosity

Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide page 217: These encounters occur anywhere and typically involve two factions or enemy types that have particularly strained or nonexistent diplomatic relations with one another.
Image Name Description
Fo4 npc absalom.jpg Active Sniper A hostile sniper named Absalom wearing full combat armor will attack anyone he comes across, including the Sole Survivor. This may occur at the crash site of Skylanes Flight 1981 southeast of Tenpines Bluff.
Infobox coming soon.png Angler Ambush The Sole Survivor is attacked by Anglers while traversing the Island.
Infobox coming soon.png Bloodworm Ambush and Corpses The Sole Survivor comes across a group of Bloodworms feeding off corpses. They then turn hostile.
Infobox coming soon.png Bloodworm vs Trader The Sole Survivor comes upon a Bloodworm attacking a Trader.
Infobox coming soon.png Brotherhood of Steel Versus Enemy Once you ally with the Brotherhood of Steel, expect to see them at a random location, attacked by Feral Ghouls or Super Mutants.
Infobox coming soon.png Brotherhood of Steel Versus Other Faction Once you ally with the Brotherhood of Steel, you may encounter a group of them defending a settlement from Minutemen, Institute synths (who may use relaying to ambush), or one or more Institute Coursers. Help out your chosen faction.
Infobox coming soon.png Cricket and Corpses The Sole Survivor comes upon Cave Cricket feasting on corpses.
FO4 Treasure Hunt Junkie.jpg Dead Pack and Deathclaw The Sole Survivor may come across a Deathclaw and the five Nuka-World Raiders it had just killed. One of the corpses, Weylan, carries the holotape, The Test.
Infobox coming soon.png Disciples vs Super Mutants A group of Disciples are fighting against Super Mutants.
Infobox coming soon.png Disciples vs Traitor Operators A group of Disciples are fighting against Operators. Occurs if the Sole Survivor sides against the Operators.
Infobox coming soon.png Dogs Versus Farmers A group of dogs are attacking a farmer. Help the farmer and they will thank you for your efforts.
Infobox coming soon.png Feral Ghouls Versus Raiders A group of wandering corpses do battle against the idiotic wastrels of the Commonwealth.
Infobox coming soon.png Gulpers vs Trappers The Sole Survivor approaches and finds two groups fighting.
Infobox coming soon.png Gunners Versus Behemoth or Mirelurk Queen A trio of Gunners are making impressive inroads against one of the Commonwealth's true giants.
Infobox coming soon.png Gunners Versus Children of Atom A violent fight occurs between the Children of Atom and the Gunners that you can engage in or watch.
Infobox coming soon.png Institute Relay Ambush If you've been kicked out of the Institute and the faction is still active, you may be attacked by teleporting synths as you near a location.
Fo4 MinutemenVsEnemy.png Minutemen Versus Enemy Once you ally with the Minutemen, expect to see them defending random locations in the Commonwealth. These small outposts may be attacked by Raiders or Gunners; lend them a hand if you can.
Infobox coming soon.png Minutemen Versus Other Faction Once you ally with the Minutemen, you may encounter a group of them defending a settlement from Brotherhood of Steel soldiers, Institute synths (who may use relaying to ambush), or one or more Institute Coursers. Help out your chosen faction.
Infobox coming soon.png Operators vs Gunners The Sole Survivor approaches and finds two groups fighting.
Infobox coming soon.png Operators vs Traitor Pack A group of Operators are fighting against The Pack. Occurs if the Sole Survivor sides against the Pack.
Infobox coming soon.png Pack vs Scavengers The Sole Survivor approaches and finds two groups fighting.
Infobox coming soon.png Pack vs Traitor Disciples A group of the Pack are fighting against Disciples. Occurs if the Sole Survivor sides against Disciples.
Infobox coming soon.png Raiders Versus Scavengers A group of Raiders is attacking a group of Scavengers. Whoever wins turns hostile against you.
Infobox coming soon.png Raiders vs Ghouls The Sole Survivor approaches and finds two groups fighting.
Infobox coming soon.png Ricky Dalton and the Raiders Once Railroad Quest: Tradecraft is complete, you may see Ricky Dalton fighting off Raiders.
Infobox coming soon.png Scavengers Versus Robots A group of scavengers are fighting a losing battle against a few Protectrons and a Mr. Gutsy, who is yelling patriotic insults.
Infobox coming soon.png Super Mutants Versus Ghouls Sit back and watch infected bony fingernails scrape against overly large green hides.
Super Mutants and Scavengers.jpg Super Mutants Versus Scavengers A one-sided battle, with Super Mutants already victorious and moving back to a nearby stronghold.
Infobox coming soon.png Traders The Sole Survivor comes across a group of Traders in need of help.
Infobox coming soon.png Trapper vs Atom The Sole Survivor approaches and finds two groups fighting.
Infobox coming soon.png Trappers vs Fog Crawler The Sole Survivor approaches and finds two groups fighting.
Infobox coming soon.png Vicious Dogs Versus Bloodbugs A human corpse serves as a rag doll being torn between dogs and bugs, both parties wishing to devour it.
Infobox coming soon.png Wolves vs Fog Crawler The Sole Survivor approaches and finds two groups fighting.

Campsite

Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide page 216
Image Name Description
Fo4 Ron Staples on bench.png Bartender Camp Ron Staples is a merchant resting around a fire in the company of two scavengers. May be sent to work in a settlement.
Infobox coming soon.png Children of Atom Camp The Children of Atom have set up a camp and may attack.
Fo4 Clinton and Charlie.png Daddy and Daughter The Sole Survivor may encounter a man named Clinton and his daughter Charlie talking about a variety of topics. These topics can vary from the duo getting a dog, the death of his wife, and if Charlie can sleep with a light on that night.v
FO4 Mass Fusion containment shed4.jpg Drug Dealer The Sole Survivor may randomly encounter a drug dealer.
FO4 Dreth with Bodyguards.png Merchant of Dreth Dreth trades in weapons, ammunition, medicines. She is guarded by two mercenaries, neutral with respect to the Sole Survivor.
Self Admitted Synth.png Runaway Synth Camp The Sole Survivor may happen upon a man, Fred, and a woman, Angie, holding a third man and self-admitted Synth, Jules, at gunpoint. Jules claims he ran away from the Institute and only wants to get to Bunker Hill. The Sole Survivor has four choices on how to resolve the issue.
Infobox coming soon.png Stash and Lexa Dead Stash's body is found and the majority of her chem supply is unaccounted for.
FO4 Мikey and Moss.png That's Not a Sandwich The Sole Survivor may encounter two men, Mikey and Moss, debating what the definition of a sandwich is. This is a long-standing debate in epistemology.
The Walking Wounded.png The Walking Wounded The Sole Survivor may encounter another level 4 workshop trader named Doc Anderson having just patched up a settler.

Chokepoint

Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide page 217: Expect the following to occur in areas where you have limited maneuverability, such as a bridge crossing.
Image Name Description
Infobox coming soon.png Bloodworm Ambush Bloodworms attack at a chokepoint location.
Infobox coming soon.png Brotherhood of Steel Defenses A small contingent of Brotherhood soldiers is defending a choke point once the Prydwen arrives. How they react to you depends on how your alliance is going.
Infobox coming soon.png Bullet's Ambush If you finished Side Quest: Kid in a Fridge and Bullet is still alive, he may jump you with a couple of cohorts.
FO4 Random mines.png Choke Point Mines At various locations, one will sometimes find a group of seven live Fragmentation Mines.
Infobox coming soon.png Enemy Raiders Raiders attack at a chokepoint location.
Infobox coming soon.png Minutemen Defenses A small group of Minutemen are defending a choke point, once you ally with this faction.
Fo4 Mr. Gutsy's Curfew.jpg Mr. Gutsy's Curfew The Sole Survivor may encounter a Mr. Gutsy attempting to enforce a mandatory curfew created by Provisional Governor Graham. If the Sole Survivor agrees to return home but remains in the area, the Mr. Gutsy will become hostile, stating that you have broken curfew.
Infobox coming soon.png Nervous Farmers A group of farmers ask you to holster any weapons you're carrying. Comply and you can pass. If not, expect hostility.
FO4 Customs Gunners.png None Shall Pass A trio of Gunners will approach the Sole Survivor and demand a "toll fee" of either 100, 250, 500, 1000, or 2000 caps.
Operator Toll.jpg Operator Toll The Operators stop the Sole Survivor at a chokepoint and demand payment.
FO4 Robbers.png Raiders Accosting Farmers A group of three raiders can be seen trying to shake down a pair of farmers for money. After some back and forth between the two groups in which the farmers state they have nothing of value, the raiders will decide to just kill the farmers.
Stash and Company.png Stash Lexa and Simon Stash introduces herself alongside both of her bodyguards, siblings Lexa and Simon.
Infobox coming soon.png Super Mutant Blockage A couple of lumbering green mutants are preventing your progress.
Infobox coming soon.png Synth Defenses A small contingent of synths is defending a choke point once Institute Quest: Airship Down is complete. How they react to you depends on how your alliance is going.
Infobox coming soon.png Synth Relay Choke Point Kicked out of the Institute? You may get attacked by teleporting synths and a courser while you are near a chokepoint.
Infobox coming soon.png Unconstitutional If you have completed the quest Last Voyage of the U.S.S. Constitution, you might be stopped by some unfriendly looking scavengers who say you jumped their claim of the ship. They immediately turn hostile afterward.

Companion

Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide page 217: Do you have a particular companion by your side? Then expect the following to occur during your time with them.
Image Name Description
Infobox coming soon.png Bar Room Buddy Visit a bar at a settlement, and there's a chance Hancock recognizes an old friend. They converse.
Infobox coming soon.png Drug Runner Revenge Cait owes some Raiders Caps for the Jet she bought. They are here to collect. Show them the error of this plan.
Infobox coming soon.png Gunners Revenge A few Gunners are looking for revenge once you slay the Gunner leaders during Side Quest: Long Road Ahead.
Infobox coming soon.png Hunting for Strong You encounter Super Mutants who are looking for Strong once you complete Side Quest: Curtain Call.
Infobox coming soon.png One Tough Critic You're stopped by a group of rough-looking types who are here on behalf of someone Piper wrote an unpleasant article about. They attack, thus proving Piper's journalistic integrity.
Infobox coming soon.png Preston's Friend If Preston is your current companion, and you own four settlements, you may encounter an old friend of Preston's fighting some Raiders. If the chap survives, they reminisce.
Infobox coming soon.png Profuse Thanks After you're ambushed by Raiders, one realizes who Nick is and the situation turns remarkably less violent. Accept a small collection of items afterward.

Fluid

Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide page 215
Image Name Description
Kat and Gus.jpg A Girl and Her Robot While wandering, the Sole Survivor may come across a little girl, Kat, and her Sentry Bot guardian, Gus.
Infobox coming soon.png Bobbi's Recruiter A non-hostile Triggerman will appear asking if you would be interested in making some "scratch" by taking on a job. When questioned about the job the Triggerman will reply that any questions are to be directed to Bobbi No-Nose in Goodneighbor.
Infobox coming soon.png Brahmiluffs The Sole Survivor happens upon a group of Brahmiluffs.
Infobox coming soon.png Brotherhood of Steel vs Deathclaw If the Prydwen has arrived, three Brotherhood of Steel scouts find themselves facing an apex predator.
Skrap Rat encounter.jpg Brotherhood of Steel vs Raiders One meets a hostile Skrap Rat and her group of scavengers.
Infobox coming soon.png Crickets and Car A group of Cave Crickets ambush the SOle Survivor from behind a vehicle.
Infobox coming soon.png Deathclaw Hunting My, that's a big-clawed, scaly beast you've inadvertently stumbled into.
DukeFallout4.jpg Duke Duke, a member of the Atom Cats, is found scouring a wrecked car for parts. If spoken to, he will mark the Atom Cats Garage on the Sole Survivor's map, then walk off.
FO4 Timothy.png Escaped Synth If the Institute is still active and the Railroad quest Boston After Dark has not been completed, the Sole Survivor may spot a male synth, Timothy, who is wearing an Institute Jumper. He will ask to provide directions to Bunker Hill. If one has previously visited Bunker Hill, they have the option to point him in the right direction, or ask for caps.
FO4 Poisoned settler.png Gassy Settler An unnamed settler is found in random locations in the Commonwealth using a cooking station during the encounter. As the Sole Survivor approaches, they are warned not to come any closer. Upon further questioning the settler will announce that they are gassy from eating some bad cans of meat they got from a man named Lukowski, and will mark the location Longneck Lukowski's Cannery on the Sole Survivor's Pip-Boy.
Infobox coming soon.png Gazelles The Sole Survivor happens upon a group of Gazelles.
Gruel.png Gruel, the Raider Chef One meets Gruel, a hostile raider chef. He carries Gruel's List.
Infobox coming soon.png Harvey The Sole Survivor happens upon Harvey.
Kelly and Brahmin.png Kelly and Her Brahmin A woman named Kelly can be found traveling the wasteland with a brahmin. She will offer to sell the brahmin for 100 caps. It can be sent to a settlement to improve the efficiency of farming at that settlement.
Infobox coming soon.png Malfunctioning Robots The Sole Survivor can sometimes happen across a few Assaultrons spouting random nonsense. Upon noticing the Sole Survivor, they will all charge, screaming, "WHAT A PRETTY BOY."
Infobox coming soon.png Mine-Rats Upon exploring the Commonwealth, the Sole Survivor may run into a small pack of mole rats, one of which has a few fragmentation mines strapped to its back.

Infobox coming soon.png Mister Gutsy The Sole Survivor may encounter a Mr. Gutsy attempting to enforce an identity check by Provisional Governor Graham.
Fo4 former Sanctuary neighbors.png Named Feral Ghouls The Sole Survivor can sometimes stumble across a pack of named feral ghouls. Their names are Mr. Donoghue, Mrs. Donoghue, Mr. Sumner, Mrs. Sumner, Mr. Parker, Mrs. Parker, Ms. Rosa and Chris Rosa. These are all the names of the Sole Survivor's neighbors in pre-War Sanctuary Hills. This is a repeatable encounter, even if the ghouls are killed.
Fo4-Fake-Preston Garvey.png Preston Garvey Impersonator While wandering, the Sole Survivor may come across a smooth talking man claiming to be Preston Garvey. He will request a donation of 100 caps for the Minutemen.
Infobox coming soon.png Raider Patrol The Sole Survivor happens upon a group of Raiders on patrol.
Infobox coming soon.png Raiders and Prisoners The Sole Survivor happens upon a group of Raiders and Prisoners attacking one another.
Infobox coming soon.png Runaway Settler Once the settler is safe, the player character can assign the settler to a settlement.
Infobox coming soon.png Settlers in Trouble One may come across three or four settlers fighting a group of hostiles. If the Sole Survivor assists and keeps them from being killed, the survivors will join you and you may send them to any settlement you choose.
Fo4 larry mercenaries.png Smiling Larry While walking along a road the Sole Survivor may encounter a trader named Smiling Larry who sells some items. The trader can be recruited if the level 3 weapons emporium has been unlocked, and more than 30 settlers are in the settlement.
Stash and Company.png Stash and Company, Part 2 If the first encounter is completed with all parties alive and friendly, Stash, Lexa, and Simon will be encountered a second time at a fluid random event.
Infobox coming soon.png Super Mutants vs Raiders These two factions are constantly battling for territory. Usually, though, the territory is a stronghold and not out in the open.
Infobox coming soon.png Swarm and Corpses A swarm of Ants are around corpses. They attack the Sole Survivor.
Infobox coming soon.png The Gossiping Trader Chance upon a trader who has some pertinent rumors regarding some primary locations across the Commonwealth.
Infobox coming soon.png Three Albino Radstags The Sole Survivor may encounter three albino Radstags marching down a road. One of these locations is outside Med-Tek Research.
Infobox coming soon.png Vault 81 Prisoner A Vault 81 prisoner can be encountered in the wasteland being held by two raiders. Freeing the prisoner will mark the location of Vault 81 on the Sole Survivor's Pip-Boy.
Infobox coming soon.png Wattz Electronics Barker One meets a Protectron holding a Wattz Flyer note.
The Scribe.png Workshop Armor Vendor Another Level 4 merchant, the Scribe, who can be sent to settlements. Like Larry, they will be found on roads, but wears a BOS Uniform. To recruit him, one will need at least 10 settlers in a settlement and a level 3 armor emporium.

General

Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide page 216
Image Name Description
Fo4 Brahmin Corpse with Mines.jpg Brahmin Corpse With Mines The body of a brahmin with three mines.
FO4 Bloodbug on Bramin.png Brahmin Corpse and Vermin Two bloodbugs sitting on the body of a dead brahmin, sucking its blood. When the Sole Survivor approaches them, they take off from the dead body and attack.
Fo4 Radioactive barrel and giant glowing frenzied creature.jpg Glowing Frenzied Creature A frenzied glowing creature, found near radioactive barrels.
Greaser taking parts from a car.png Greaser Taking Car Parts Duke is one of the Atom Cats. He can give the coordinates to their garage.
Fo4 Junked Car with Ambush Feral Ghouls.jpg Junked Car With Ambush Feral Ghouls A Cherry Bomb with two feral ghouls waiting in an ambush.
FO4 Mac's Bar.png Mac's Bar The Sole Survivor may find a bar set up in random places that belongs to a man named Mac. The Sole Survivor can purchase drinks and initiate a conversation with him about the bar location.
Infobox coming soon.png Mirelurk Nest A Mirelurk nest is found and the inhabitants attack.
Infobox coming soon.png One Man and His Robot After completion of the quest The Big Dig, Mel can be encountered with Sonya Mk. II, a new version of Sonya who was originally destroyed during the quest.
Fo4 Pile of Burning Tires.jpg Pile of Burning Tires A large pile of burning tires. Caution, flammable.
Fo4 Irradiated Woman.png Poisoned Gal The Sole Survivor may encounter a woman who is dying of radiation poisoning and asks for RadAway. If you give her some, she thanks you and says she needs to rest before continuing.
Fo4 Radioactive Barrels.jpg Radioactive Barrels A few radioactive barrels.
Fo4 Safe Landing.jpg Safe Landing One can sometimes come across a locked chest (from Novice to Master) in a small crater.
Fo4 Settler Burial random encounter.png Settler Burial A group of settlers are burying a friend.
Fo4 Simple Minefield.jpg Simple Minefield Several Frag Mines, compactly lying and which can be neutralized.
FO4 Lynn Woods2.jpg The Hatch A scavenger blows open the doors of a bomb shelter. Deal with him, then head inside and see what you find.
Fo4 Guy trying to open a locked fridge.jpg The Locked Fridge The Sole Survivor may encounter a scavenger attempting to open a novice-locked refrigerator. If approached, they will become hostile. Inside the refrigerator is a random gun, some caps, and matching ammo.
Fo4 Thirsty guy.jpg The Water Beggar The Sole Survivor may encounter a settler kneeling by the side of the road. If talked to, they will state they are tired and ask for water.
Infobox coming soon.png Thirsty Guy The Sole Survivor may encounter a settler asking for water.
Fo4 Vault Tec Van With Skeleton.jpg Vault-Tec Van If anyone knows the whereabouts of Larry, last seen heading to a Commonwealth Vault, please inform the Documentation Department. He has an note regarding the Vault in person.
Infobox coming soon.png Vertibird Land Troops A group of troops are dropped off by a Vertibird
FO Vertibird on ground vs Gunners.jpg Vertibird on Ground vs Gunners The Sole Survivor, after the arrival of the airship The Prydwen in the Commonwealth, can detect in a random location level three Gunners opposing level four members of the Brotherhood of Steel.

Static Encounters

Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide page 214
Image Name Description
Infobox coming soon.png Bloated Animal Corpse A dead Radstag Doe, Yao Guai, or Brahmin is feeding a few Bloatflies, Bloodbugs, or Radroaches. Yuck.
Infobox coming soon.png Dead Meat A dead brahmin, Yao Guai, or other carcass you can loot.
FO4 Deathclaw Brawl.jpg Deathclaws Duel There is a chance that two Deathclaws will spawn and begin fighting one another until one of their health runs low and the losing deathclaw retreats. Once the fight ends, both deathclaws will turn hostile and attack.
Infobox coming soon.png Deceased Fellow A note can be found during a random encounter and will be in the inventory of a dead settler or scavenger. After reading the note, the unmarked quest "Pick up the item" will begin and a marker will appear on the Pip-Boy map indicating the cache.
Eyebot Advertisement.jpg Eyebot Advertisement A wandering Eyebot can be found spouting advertisements for pre-War companies. This encounter is separate from the "Roving Eyebot" and does not reference Cambridge Polymer labs.
Infobox coming soon.png Feeding Ants A group of Ants are interrupted during a meal and attack.
Infobox coming soon.png Feeding Radrats A group of Radrats are interrupted during a meal and attack.
Infobox coming soon.png Feral Ghoul Ambush A dead farmer and Brahmin are decoys for a Feral Ghoul, who lies in wait to pounce on anyone investigating.
FO4 Gene and Junkyard dog.jpg Gene the Reluctant Dog Vendor While traversing the wasteland, the Sole Survivor may encounter a man named Gene. He will offer to sell his dog for 250 caps, but is then hesitant. Convincing him to sell the dog will allow it to be sent to a settlement, granting that settlement +5 to Defense.
Infobox coming soon.png Jack is Back If you sided with Jack Cabot, you'll find him with Edward Deegan and can sell him items he requires.
Infobox coming soon.png Lorenzo is Undying If you sided with Lorenzo Cabot, you'll find him investigating dead ghouls.
Fo4 Marowski Says Hello.jpg Marowski Says Hello One will meet three Triggermen who give the Survivor a request from Marowski to visit him at Hotel Rexford.
Infobox coming soon.png Mole Rat Ambush Whack those pesky mutations when they pop out of their holes.
Infobox coming soon.png Mutant Hound Versus Yao Guai Two brawling and sinewy animal mutations take a distinct dislike for one another.
Infobox coming soon.png Opposing Gangs Two gangs are fighting it out.
Infobox coming soon.png Pickman's Prey There is a card upon these a few dead raiders, and it leads the Sole Survivor to Pickman Gallery.
Infobox coming soon.png Raiders Near Dead NPCs Some raiders may spawn near any NPCs killed by the player character.
Infobox coming soon.png Raiders Versus Farmers A farmer runs to ask for help as you witness a fracas.
Fo4 Three dead raiders.png Raiders and the Pink Paste While wandering the Commonwealth, the Sole Survivor may come across three dead raiders in what is a failed intervention. On one is a note, in which one unnamed raider attempts to stop their friend Hank from eating Food Paste, which is making him act more and more harsh and insane. '
Infobox coming soon.png Roving Eyebot While wandering the Commonwealth, the Sole Survivor may come across an Eyebot who advertises employment opportunities at the Cambridge Polymer Labs. If investigated, this opens up a quest.
Infobox coming soon.png Scavenger Near Destroyed Robot A scavenger may spawn near any robots destroyed by the player character.
Infobox coming soon.png Sleep Radstags It is possible to see both radstags hovering in the air resting until you make a noise. Both will then fall from the sky and run off.
Infobox coming soon.png Sleeping Brahmiluffs The Sole Survivor finds a group of sleeping Brahmiluffs.
Infobox coming soon.png Sleeping Gazelles The Sole Survivor finds a group of sleeping Gazelles.
Infobox coming soon.png Stingwing Versus Radscorpion Two examples of mutated wildlife aren't getting along.
Infobox coming soon.png Super Mutant Versus Stingwings Can a greenskin and his hound survive a nasty sting or two? You're about to find out.
Infobox coming soon.png Super Mutants Raiding Party Up to four super mutants (all wielding missile launchers) can be encountered. Upon seeing the Sole Survivor, the super mutants will all start firing their missiles at them. The leader of the group carries Supermutant's Orders.'
Fo4 super mutants and prisoner.png Super Mutants and Prisoner If the super mutants are killed, the freed prisoner will sprint off and, if followed, he or she will eventually end up in Sanctuary Hills.
The Dead Postman.png The Postman One finds a dead settler wearing a postman uniform. On the settler's body are three random letters. Some reveal locations to explore.
Infobox coming soon.png The Return of Manta Man The Sole Survivor may encounter a wastelander who calls himself Manta Man, after a comic book character. If dressed as the Silver Shroud, he'll refer to the character in that way and talks similar to how the Sole Survivor talks in-character.
FredOConnell.jpg Traveling Vault Merchant You meet a guard and merchant on their way to a vault. Speak, and the vault's location is revealed.
FO4 Art & Art 2.png Two Faces One Synth The Sole Survivor can come across two men, identical in appearance and both named Art. One Art is a human and the other is an identical Synth. One Art has the other on his knees and is preparing to execute him with a shotgun. Both Arts will claim to be the real one and state the other is an Institute Synth sent to kill the other and take their place.
Infobox coming soon.png Unfriendly Deathclaws Occasionally you stumble into the frighteningly sharp fangs and claws of a roaming Deathclaw.
Infobox coming soon.png Vault 81 Dead Dweller One example of how living underground extends your life is when you encounter a dead vault dweller with a note for Vault 81 and a mention of Doctor Penske.
Infobox coming soon.png Vertibird Patrol Drop Expect two Brotherhood of Steel soldiers, or a soldier and a scribe, to be dropped off.
Infobox coming soon.png Vertibird Versus Raiders Expect death to Raiders from above before the craft heads back to Boston Airport.
Vicious Dogs and Farmer.png Vicious Dogs and Farmer The Sole Survivor can come upon a farmer being attacked by a pack of hostile dogs. If rescued, the farmer will give up to 250 caps as a reward.
FO4 Pack of Wild Dogs.png Wild Pack of Dogs During exploration, you chance upon a resting pack of dogs.
Fo4 RE wounded dog.jpg Wounded Dog A Wounded Dog is found in the Commonwealth. The Sole Survivor can interact with the mongrel and will be given the dialogue prompts to ask if there is anything wrong and then a second prompt to render help in the form of a Stimpak will be available.
Infobox coming soon.png You've Got Crabs Mirelurks occasionally scuttle around and ambush you. Time to crack a few shells.

Treasure Hunt

Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide page 217: These follow a similar pattern; you encounter a dead person with a note on their corpse. If you read the note, you’re pointed in the direction of a (random) location, and a map marker appears to reveal where a steamer trunk is located.
Image Name Description
Infobox coming soon.png A Dead Farmer's Note Leads to a deceased Synth with a modded gun, junk, and some scrap.
FO4 Dead Gunner Treasure Hunt.png A Dead Gunner's Note The Gunner's Note leads to scrap and loot.
FO4 Treasure Hunt Junkie.jpg A Dead Junkie's Note The Junkie's Note leads to some chems.
Infobox coming soon.png A Dead Raider's Note The Raider's Note leads to caps.
Infobox coming soon.png Hadrian's Note Finding Hadrian's Invitation starts The Treasures of Jamaica Plain.
Infobox coming soon.png Three Dead Scavengers Three dead Scavengers are found near some scrap and some junk.

DLC Encounters

Automatron

Image Name Description
Fo4AUT Merchant and Robots.jpg Merchant and Robots A merchant and two caravan guards are fighting against four Mechanist robots. The merchant and guards die.

Far Harbor

Image Name Description
Infobox coming soon.png Angler Ambush The Sole Survivor is attacked by Anglers while traversing the Island.
Infobox coming soon.png Children of Atom Camp The Children of Atom have set up a camp and may attack.
Infobox coming soon.png Gulpers vs Trappers The Sole Survivor approaches and finds two groups fighting.
Infobox coming soon.png Mirelurk Nest A Mirelurk nest is found and the inhabitants attack.
Infobox coming soon.png Trapper vs Atom The Sole Survivor approaches and finds two groups fighting.
Infobox coming soon.png Trappers vs Fog Crawler The Sole Survivor approaches and finds two groups fighting.
Infobox coming soon.png Vertibird Land Troops A group of troops are dropped off by a Vertibird
Infobox coming soon.png Wolves vs Fog Crawler The Sole Survivor approaches and finds two groups fighting.

Nuka-World

Image Name Description
Infobox coming soon.png Bloodworm Ambush Bloodworms attack at a chokepoint location.
Infobox coming soon.png Bloodworm Ambush and Corpses The Sole Survivor comes across a group of Bloodworms feeding off corpses. They then turn hostile.
Infobox coming soon.png Bloodworm vs Trader The Sole Survivor comes upon a Bloodworm attacking a Trader.
Infobox coming soon.png Brahmiluffs The Sole Survivor happens upon a group of Brahmiluffs.
Infobox coming soon.png Cricket and Corpses The Sole Survivor comes upon Cave Cricket feasting on corpses.
Infobox coming soon.png Crickets and Car A group of Cave Crickets ambush the SOle Survivor from behind a vehicle.
FO4 Treasure Hunt Junkie.jpg Dead Pack and Deathclaw The Sole Survivor may come across a Deathclaw and the five Nuka-World Raiders it had just killed. One of the corpses, Weylan, carries the holotape, The Test.
Infobox coming soon.png Disciples vs Super Mutants A group of Disciples are fighting against Super Mutants.
Infobox coming soon.png Disciples vs Traitor Operators A group of Disciples are fighting against Operators. Occurs if the Sole Survivor sides against the Operators.
Infobox coming soon.png Enemy Raiders Raiders attack at a chokepoint location.
Infobox coming soon.png Feeding Ants A group of Ants are interrupted during a meal and attack.
Infobox coming soon.png Feeding Radrats A group of Radrats are interrupted during a meal and attack.
Infobox coming soon.png Gazelles The Sole Survivor happens upon a group of Gazelles.
Infobox coming soon.png Harvey The Sole Survivor happens upon Harvey.
Operator Toll.jpg Operator Toll The Operators stop the Sole Survivor at a chokepoint and demand payment.
Infobox coming soon.png Operators vs Gunners The Sole Survivor approaches and finds two groups fighting.
Infobox coming soon.png Operators vs Traitor Pack A group of Operators are fighting against The Pack. Occurs if the Sole Survivor sides against the Pack.
Infobox coming soon.png Opposing Gangs Two gangs are fighting it out.
Infobox coming soon.png Pack vs Scavengers The Sole Survivor approaches and finds two groups fighting.
Infobox coming soon.png Pack vs Traitor Disciples A group of the Pack are fighting against Disciples. Occurs if the Sole Survivor sides against Disciples.
Infobox coming soon.png Raider Patrol The Sole Survivor happens upon a group of Raiders on patrol.
Infobox coming soon.png Raiders and Prisoners The Sole Survivor happens upon a group of Raiders and Prisoners attacking one another.
Infobox coming soon.png Raiders vs Ghouls The Sole Survivor approaches and finds two groups fighting.
Infobox coming soon.png Sleeping Brahmiluffs The Sole Survivor finds a group of sleeping Brahmiluffs.
Infobox coming soon.png Sleeping Gazelles The Sole Survivor finds a group of sleeping Gazelles.
Infobox coming soon.png Swarm and Corpses A swarm of Ants are around corpses. They attack the Sole Survivor.
Infobox coming soon.png Traders The Sole Survivor comes across a group of Traders in need of help.