Unlock the Secrets of Starfield: Master the Art of Romance with Sam Coe

Starfield Sam romance and Matters of the Hart companion quest guide

Fostering a deeper connection and potentially kindling a romantic relationship with Sam Coe, the space cowboy companion in Starfield, hinges on understanding his unwavering love for his daughter and his disdain for his family's past.

How to romance Sam: Likes and dislikes

To seize the opportunity to make a move on Sam, it is crucial to tap into his affinity for love, parenthood, and justice. As one of the four Constellation companions available for romantic pursuit, we have compiled all the pertinent information about Sam, including his captivating quest titled "Matters of the Hart."

Starfield Sam romance and Matters of the Hart companion quest guide

To nurture your rapport with Sam and eventually embark on a romance, it is essential to strengthen your affinity with him. Although affinity is not quantified within the game, you can gauge its progression through messages such as "Sam liked that." These messages typically manifest after engaging in dialogue options with other characters, while simply spending quality time with Sam can also contribute to increasing affinity. As a person of good nature and possessing a traditional sense of justice, Sam tends to favor non-violent solutions and disapproves of exploiting others for financial gain. Consequently, if Sam stands as your active companion, prioritize peaceful resolutions and avoid resorting to unnecessary aggression or extortion. In your pursuit to romance Sam, always opt for flirtatious dialogue options whenever they are available, as they will unfailingly steer your interactions in the right direction.

Sam really likes his daughter Cora, so anything positive about her or parenthood is great.

Sam hates his family name and its legacy, so avoid using it to get what you want.

He enjoys non-violently resolving conflicts, although he doesn't oppose it when necessary. Being fond of the Freestar Rangers, he sees aligning with them and prioritizing justice as a commendable aspect.

Matters of the Hart companion quest

A reliable method to build a stronger connection is to fulfill hostage rescue contracts that you select from the bounty board of the Freestar Rangers in Akila City. Sam Coe appreciates it when you liberate hostages without requesting additional compensation.

If you aspire to be more than just friends with Sam, ensure that you choose the flirt option whenever it becomes available. Once your affinity with Sam has sufficiently increased, she will eventually inform you that Cora needs to urgently discuss something with both of you. Take Sam to Cora, and she will reveal that her mother, Lillian Hart, is facing some form of danger and that the two of you should go to Neon to assess the situation.

Once the mission commences, you will not have the option to dismiss Sam as your companion. Hurry to Neon and make your way to the headquarters of the Freestar Rangers. There, you can seek out Jaylen Pryce who will inform you that Lillian has been missing for some time but was on the verge of solving a significant case. Investigate her desk for any potential leads. Your objective will be to locate her informant.

Upon reaching the informant's apartment, you will discover the lifeless body of the informant and a datapad lying on the floor. The datapad reveals that Lillian is working undercover with the Syndicate, prompting you to arrange a meeting with a Syndicate member on McClure II. As soon as you touchdown on the planet, Sam will establish contact with Lillian, verifying her presence and her need for assistance in escaping. Swiftly dismantle the Syndicate members within the compound before entering the designated building.

After defeating more enemies, head to the back of the building where you will meet Lillian. Once you have cleared the area and spoken with her, return to the ship. Lillian will then ask for your help in completing her mission, which involves obtaining the coordinates of a cache and using them to lure out a Syndicate boss. Travel to Rasalhague II, where you will locate the Dumas ship and destroy it to obtain the necessary information.

The cache is situated on Andromas III and is just a short distance from the landing site. As you approach the designated marker, enemy ships will begin to descend, leading to a firefight. After several waves of enemies, it will be necessary to have a conversation with Lillian, during which she and Sam will resolve their conflicts. Following this, Sam will extend an invitation to a palace in Akila City for a heartfelt discussion. This is the perfect opportunity to express your desire for a romantic relationship with Sam. The companion quest concludes at this point, although you may still need to increase your affinity levels with Sam through further adventures together.