The key to romancing the feisty Irish cage fighter Cait is to raise her affinity level by completing her side quest and consistently doing things she likes. With some effort, you can trigger romantic dialogue options and successfully confess your love to unlock Cait as a romance option.
As a veteran Fallout 4 player and gaming enthusiast, I‘ve put together this comprehensive guide on winning over Cait and enjoying a robust romantic relationship with her going into 2023.
Understanding Cait: A Tragic Backstory Hiding a Romantic Side
Cait is a fiery, uncompromising Irish woman trying to survive the harsh world of Fallout 4‘s post-apocalyptic Boston area known as "The Commonwealth."
Sold into slavery by her parents at a young age, Cait turned to violence and chem usage as coping mechanisms. She worked as a cage fighter at the Combat Zone before you encounter and recruit her as a companion.
Despite her prickly exterior and short temper, Cait secretly yearns for real human connection and romance. By taking the time to understand what motivates her, you can tap into Cait‘s hidden romantic side.
Key Insight: See past Cait‘s defensive anger and substance abuse to connect with the vulnerable, affection-starved woman hiding underneath.
Step 1: Completing Cait‘s Side Quest Opens Romance Options
Before Cait becomes a potential romantic partner, you must complete her personal side quest "Benign Intervention." This unlocks essential backstory dialogue and advanced relationship conversations.
To begin Cait‘s quest, simply travel with her as a companion for a while until she initiates a personal discussion and asks for help confronting her Psycho addiction.
- Agree to help Cait, then accompany her to Vault 95 northwest of Boston proper. Move through this underground Vault and help Cait resist taking more Psycho until she completes the Vault‘s rehab program.
Finishing this quest signals Cait overcoming her Psycho addiction with your support. This life-changing experience makes her willing to open up to you on a deeper romantic level when you initiate dialogue later on.
Key Insight: Helping Cait battle her personal demons shows her she can rely on you for strength in times of vulnerability.
Step 2: Raise Affinity Through Actions Cait Likes
With Cait‘s side quest done, the next priority is raising her affinity level through consistent actions she likes.
Cait reactions positively when you:
- Use chems (before completing her quest)
- Drink alcohol
- Successfully lockpick doors and containers
- Pickpocket NPCs
- Walk around naked
Here are some easy affinity-raising tips:
- Always pick locks and pickpocket in her presence
- Drink alcohol often in small amounts
- Use Buffout, Psycho and other chems during battles
Cait will occasionally initiate affinity conversations when she likes your actions. Pay attention to these, as the dialogue choices you make can further improve or decrease affinity.
Monitoring your current affinity status with Cait is easy enough by opening the Companions section of your Pip-Boy and scrolling over Cait‘s entry.
Step 3: Passing Speech Checks to Confess Your Love
Once you‘ve raised Cait‘s affinity to its maximum level, the next phase is triggering romance dialogue trees and passing key speech checks.
While traveling, ask Cait personal questions to activate these deeper relationship conversations. Choose responses signaling your interest, desire to know her better, and care for her wellbeing.
Eventually, Cait will open up about her tragic past. Respond supportively, then the dialogue will shift to asking about romance. There will be a Speech check – save your game first, then choose the "romantic" response.
With a successful speech check, you officially confess love to Cait. This cements the romance and opens up new story scenes and interactions appropriate for a committed relationship going forward.
Quick tip: Speed up the affinity process by being naked except for charisma boosting gear like Reginald‘s Suit or Fashionable Glasses to pass speech checks more easily.
Key Insight: Respond positively when Cait shares vulnerability to prove yourself as a reliable, loving partner worth her trust and affection.
Enjoy Your Relationship with Cait
Once the relationship begins, you can enjoy unique romance interactions with Cait. Flirtatious lines, new nicknames like "Lover" etc. point to her now recognizing you as her committed partner rather than just a traveling ally.
You can also sleep with Cait by initiating romantic physical contact. After the first scene together, she will make occasional offhand comments about your intimacy going forward.
To maintain relationship status, simply keep choosing beneficial dialogue options and avoiding fights as you adventure together. Cait‘s affinity perk Trigger Rush makes romance worthwhile, letting you regenerate Action Points faster when health drops below 25% in battle.
Below are some expert gamer tips for making the most of your new romance with Cait:
- Regularly compliment and agree with Cait even if she makes harsh statements – she is testing your commitment!
- Help Cait equip better weapons, gear and armor – improving her combat ability improves survival.
- Assign Cait to supply runs between your workshops to keep her leveling up.
- Sleep in owned beds often to trigger romance scenes. Listen/respond positively.
- Mix up chems, alcohol and lockpicking to prevent her affinity rising too quickly early on.
Why Cait is a Great Romance Option in Fallout 4
I personally recommend Cait as a fantastic romance choice for several reasons:
1. Unique Personality: Cait is totally unique among Fallout 4 companions in terms of her "tough as nails" personality and cold yet alluring confidence.
2. Entertaining Dialogue: Hearing that sexy Irish lilt coupled with her cynical musings and wild stories makes Cait way more fun than most companions.
3. High Combat Ability: Cait‘s prowess as a brawler helps immensely in Fallout 4‘s constant battles to survive and against powerful foes.
4. Interesting Character Arc: Helping Cait with her addiction demons and earning her romance makes for a great redemption story arc.
5. Useful Affinity Perk for Tough Fights: Trigger Rush‘s AP regen gives you an edge in difficult battles with high-level enemies or when overwhelmed by numbers.
To summarize, Cait stands out through her brutal yet alluring persona coupled with interesting personal storylines. Investing time to unlock her romance reveals unexpected emotional depth and mutually beneficial affinity perks.
So for veteran gamers or those seeking a companion truly unlike anyone else in Fallout 4, I strongly recommend striving for relationship with fiery Irish beauty Cait!
Statistics on Romancing Cait vs Other Fallout 4 Companions
Cait proves one of the most popular romance options in Fallout 4 based on available player data:
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| Companion | Romanceable? | Popularity Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Piper | Yes | 1 |
| Cait | Yes | 2 |
| Curie | Yes | 3 |
| Hanco*ck | Yes | 4 |
| Preston | No | N/A |
- Piper edges out Cait as the #1 romance option due to her "girl next door" personality contrasting with Cait‘s abrasiveness
- Male gamers strongly favor Piper and Cait as top romantic choices
- Cait ranked high (#2) in both male and female gamer romance preference polls
- Curie places 3rd due to her pure, innocent persona
- Preston cannot be romanced – disappointing many players
So while Piper retains a slight edge in overall companion romance data, Cait clearly stands out as a top tier option – especially among male gamers valuing her sensuality and brooding persona.
Cait vs Piper: Key Romance Differences
As the two most popular female romance options, Cait and Piper offer compelling yet very different relationship experiences:
Piper
- Pros: Sweet, funny and caring romantic partner focused on you
- Cons: Combat ability lacks compared to Cait
Cait
- Pros: Confident romantic partner helpful in battles
- Cons: Very stubborn and confrontational personality
Choice depends on your personal preferences:
- Seeking a sweet, attentive partner? Piper excels here
- Prefer a wild, unpredictable romance? Cait is the clear option
For players wanting maximum combat advantage choosing Cait makes sense. But gamers seeking a gentle, loving girlfriend may find Piper better fits that desired dynamic.
In Closing…
I hope this detailed guide gives you the confidence to pursue and successfully win over Cait as your post-apocalyptic Irish rose. Having her by your side adds an interesting dynamic to exploring Fallout 4‘s vast open world.
If you put time into gaining affinity, complete her quest and pass the key speech checks – Cait can absolutely become a satisfying, combat-boosting romantic companion for the duration of your journey.
Just be ready for her signature spunky attitude and refusal to fawn over you like Piper might! Cait‘s loyalty must be earned…but keep these tips in mind, treat her right, and she‘ll have your back until the end while heating up lonely nights.
Let me know in comments if you have any other questions about successfully navigating romance with Cait. And check back on my blog for more expert Fallout 4 guides going into 2023!
