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Tristan Rao
Companion Quick Info.
Faction	Protectorate
Location	Free Market Station
Companion Pros	Blunt  (Like his Hammer)
Companion Cons	Holier-Than-Thou Attitude
Companion Combat Info.
Starting Weapon	Supreme Arbiter's Hammer
Starting Armor	Tristan's Arbiter Armor
Companion Ability	Judgement
Companion Traits	Supreme Arbiter Hammer, Observant Adjudicator

Tristan (Tristan Rao) is a Companion in The Outer Worlds 2. Tristan is an upright member of the Protectorate and seeks to judge and deliver sentences to all the wrongdoers. Companions will join you on your journey as you complete missions and travel to various Locations. Each companion features a unique storyline that is now integrated into the main story. The companions are affected by actions and all decisions made while they are traveling with you, and some actions may cause them to leave if they disapprove or disagree with your actions.

Where to Find Tristan in The Outer Worlds 2

• Location: Free Market Station
• Players can initially find Tristan at the 2nd Choice saloon at the Free Market Bazaar in Free Market Station.
• Speak to Tristan and the bartender, Barney Bruiser Bass, and offer to work together on investigating a refugee camp.
• Doing so, you'll trigger the side quest "Arbitrary Measures", and Tristan tells you to meet him at the refugee camp on Golden Ridge. Tristan will temporarily join the party as a third companion at the refugee camp during the quest, Arbitrary Measures.
• To recruit Tristan as a companion, complete the quest Arbitrary Measures.

The Outer Worlds 2 Tristan Equipment, Abilities, & Traits

• Starting Weapon: Supreme Arbiter's Hammer
• Starting Armor: Tristan's Arbiter Armor
• Unique Ability: Judgement
• Unique Traits: Supreme Arbiter Hammer, Observant Adjudicator

The Outer Worlds 2 All Tristan Companion Perks

Companions level up with you and gain a perk point every 5 levels that you can spend in the ledger. Note that you can only choose 1 Perk per level.

All Companion Quests for Tristan in The Outer Worlds 2

• Arbitrary Measures
• Listening For a Clue
• Casting Off the Veil

Tristan Personal Quest Endings in The Outer Worlds 2

"Protectorate champion"

If you do not have enough skills to pass the Speech check, and did not have enough Hacking points to get all the information in the quest, then Tristan will execute Virgil and become more self deluded.

He will gain this perk:

"Tristan's combat ability charges faster"

"Fair guardian"

"Tristan automatically taunts an area around him when your health drops to 25% or lower for the first time each combat." 

Gamescom 2025 Tistan Companion Trailer Reveal Details

Tristan is a lawful powerhouse from The Protectorate faction, who acts as a judge, jury, and executioner at the same time. Tristan is going to be a tanky, melee-heavy companion, which is perfect for players who want a frontliner that can absorb and deal damage all at once. Tristan will be the one who provides order and your justice companion, and depending on your decisions and choices, he could be with your side as long as your goals align with his or he could be against you when your choices does not align with his goals.

Like all the other Companions in The Outer Worlds 2, Tristan will have his own distinct backstory, role in combat, and his own moral motivations. During your battles with enemies or when you are negotiating peace, Tristan will react to your choices and might leave your crew or party if your choices clashes with his beliefs. You must understand what drives Tristan and outfit him properly, which can make a big difference when it comes to getting a loyal ally or a companion that will leave you behind.

When it comes to Tristan's role and abilities, he is going to be the main tank companion in the game. You would want to use him in your party, as Tristan can complement other companions that have a high survivability rate. Inez would be a perfect match for Tristan, as Inez offers healing and is a combat medic, which will then provide you with a balanced party, but keep in mind their conflicting goals and choices.

Based on the Trailer provided during the Gamescom 2025, it was confirmed that Tristan will be a part of The Protectorate faction, and will also have his own unique Pros and Cons. Tristan will be having Pros: Blunt (like his hammer) and Cons: Holier-Than-Thou Attitude. And also, it shows in the trailer that Tristan is going to maximize his melee combat abilities, as well as his tanking capabilities, which will make him very effective and efficient during long battles.

The Outer Worlds 2 Tristan Notes & Tips

• Notes, Tips, and Trivia for Tristan.
• You can have up to two companions who follow and assist you on your adventure. Each companion has a special companion ability, that can be activated once charged. Each companion ability is unique and can taunt enemies, deal a quick burst of damage, or even heal you!