Starfield Love Guide: Unleashing the Romance with Barrett

Starfield Barrett romance and Breach of Contract companion quest guide

How to romance Barrett: Likes and dislikes

To initiate a romantic relationship with Barrett, a scientist in the game Starfield, it is important to understand his interests and feelings. Barrett, known for his love for dad jokes and his longing for his deceased husband, might be ready to move on and develop a relationship with you, provided you reciprocate his emotions. If you are interested in romancing Barrett, one of the primary characters in the main narrative of Starfield, we have all the information you need right here. Discover how to engage in a romantic relationship with Barrett and gain insights on his companion quest, Breach of Contract. Find comprehensive guidance on all the romance options and companion quests in Starfield in one convenient location.

Barrett can be won over and enter into a romantic relationship with you by increasing his affinity towards you. Although this score is not directly visible in the game, certain cues like "Barrett liked that" will indicate his rising affinity. Similar to other companions available for romance, Barrett is a kind-hearted individual who appreciates your actions as long as they are not violent or rude without justifiable reasons. To enhance your affinity with Barrett, consider the following summary:

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Starfield Barrett romance and Breach of Contract companion quest guide

How to romance Barrett: Likes and dislikes

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Starfield Barrett romance and Breach of Contract companion quest guide

How to romance Barrett: Likes and dislikes

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He has a fondness for jokes and takes great pleasure in "yes and" interactions similar to those of an improv duo.

At first, he may not react positively if you inquire about Ervin, his late spouse who met a tragic and mysterious fate.

Barrett appreciates it when you complete tasks in a thoroughly honest manner, but he appears to be more lenient towards bending the rules compared to Sarah.

As Barrett becomes more comfortable with you, he will eventually express a desire to discuss Ervin in more detail. He might even request your assistance in funding an investigation into Ervin's death, which occurred several years ago. If you wish to pursue a romantic relationship with Barrett and/or unlock his companion quest, Breach of Contract, agree to assist him.

Let me demonstrate my support for you, Barrett. If you have strong feelings for Barrett, it is crucial to consistently select the "[Flirt]" choice whenever it arises. Even if Barrett doesn't reciprocate initially, over time, he will come to appreciate your presence and see you as a potential partner to help him move on from Ervin.

Breach of Contract companion quest

As your bond with Barrett strengthens, he will gradually open up about Ervin, eventually seeking your assistance in investigating his late spouse's death. When Barrett requests to discuss matters with you during your journey together, there may be opportunities to financially support this investigation, and it is advisable to do so. In the grand scheme of the game, a few thousand credits is insignificant unless you are constantly investing in new ships or upgrades.

After receiving assistance from third-party investigators, you'll have the opportunity to journey to Gagarin for the final stage of the extensive quest. Upon arrival, you'll engage in a conversation with Ellie Yankton, a lawyer, who reveals that the available evidence is insufficient to restore Barrett's tarnished reputation prior to his demise. The responsibility falls on you to uncover additional evidence to refute the negative accusations against Barrett. We must proceed cautiously to avoid revealing any spoilers and allow you to fully experience the quest. You'll have multiple opportunities to gather evidence within the mining facility and nearby caves of Gagarin. It's worth noting that although the game permits you to present evidence prematurely, we suggest against it as it may lead to an unsatisfactory conclusion. To ensure a comprehensive argument, it is advisable to collect all evidence indicated by quest markers on your HUD before presenting it to the lawyer.

You'll find evidence in the following places, each clearly labeled as quest markers, so don't worry about getting lost:

In Ervin's apartment

At the Town Hall

Inside the Haphaestus mine after identifying the relevant mine at a terminal, H-363.

Once you have gathered all the evidence, it is time to consult the lawyer again. They will finally agree that you have enough evidence to proceed with the case. During your investigation, you will also come across some locals, one of whom can be asked to be Ervin's character witness during the trial. Among the options of Dr. Kaela, Lizzy, and Clint, both the lawyer and Barrett preferred using Dr. Kaela as the witness, so we recommend assigning her that role.

If you manage to find all the evidence and assign Dr. Kaela as the character witness, Barrett will express his joy at the progress made in clearing Ervin's name, even though it is after his death. If you have been fulfilling Barrett's preferences and making him happy with your dialogue choices (dad jokes work wonders!), he will then give you the opportunity to choose between a romantic or a friendly relationship with him.

Barrett deeply values your assistance in dealing with the loss of his late partner, Ervin, and this gratitude has the potential to develop into a meaningful relationship. The approach you choose to take is entirely up to you. However, it is important to note that Andreja, one of the characters, has expressed a reluctance to engage in multiple relationships. Therefore, it may not be possible for you to pursue a polyamorous connection with both Andreja and another character such as Sarah, Barrett, or Sam. Furthermore, Barrett himself might desire exclusivity, and it's not hard to understand why – just look at you, you're irresistible!

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