During your space adventures in Starfield, you’ll come across a lot of interesting characters. Sam Coe is one of the most memorable folks, as he’s a descendant of the famous Coe family. Everywhere he goes, he takes his daughter with him, though he does try to shield her from danger.
Sam joins you for some missions, and you’ll quickly find he’s useful to have around. Fortunately, he can become a permanent companion that you can eventually even marry. Read this guide to learn how to keep Sam as a companion in Starfield, and how to make the most of his skills.
Where to find Sam Coe in Starfield
You’ll encounter Sam during The Empty Nest mission. It’s hard to miss him. With his wide-brimmed hat, he looks like a real space cowboy. You’ll first encounter him back at the Lodge in New Atlantis. You’ll soon learn that his daughter, Cora, is constantly attached to his hip, and she isn’t afraid to venture into the farthest reaches of the galaxy.
After speaking to him in the Lodge, you’ll have the opportunity to travel with him to Akila City. Be sure to pack sufficient weapons. Though things are safe inside the city, there are bloodthirsty creatures called Ashtas outside the walls. They’re fast and they can take a few bullets before going down. Be sure you’re ready to travel with Sam before continuing with The Empty Nest, as he’ll be at your side until you’ve completed the necessary tasks.
In Akila, you’ll discover an ongoing robbery. It’s up to you how you deal with it. Try your hand at persuasion to free the hostages without a battle, but be ready to shoot it out if necessary. After that situation is resolved, you have maps to retrieve from Sam’s father. Unfortunately, he’s a little hard-headed, so persuading him isn’t going to be easy. Try your best to convince him, but you’ll probably have to resort to thievery or using Cora, which Sam hates.
Next, you have Artifact Chi to recover. You’ll have to travel into Akila’s desert to find the cave, so beware of alien predators lurking. Once you arrive, you’ll have to shoot it out with the Shaw Gang. There are quite a few of them, and there are also relentless turrets so proceed with caution. Once you’re in the cave, you’ll have a few more Shaw Gang members to deal with before you can grab the artifact.
Upon exiting the cave, you’ll be stopped by Shaw, who’s the gang’s leader. Try to persuade her to not fight; she’s willing to listen to you plead your case. If you manage to do so successfully, a few vicious Ashtas will arrive. Help the gang out, and Shaw will reward you.
All the tough stuff is done at this point. All you need to do is get back to your spaceship in one piece, return to the Lodge, and add the artifact to the collection. With The Empty Nest complete, Sam Coe is now your companion!
How to use Sam Coe in Starfield
Sam Coe is skilled with a rifle, which makes it a good idea to keep him around when you’re expecting to get into combat situations. He’s also an asset to your spaceship crew thanks to his four-star piloting skills.
Once Sam Coe is with you, your crew isn’t complete yet. Round it out with more companions like Sarah Morgan who’s proficient with laser weapons, and Andreja who’s a master at stealth.
