Forum:Will Giving Companions Armor Increase Their DT?

I had always assumed it offered add'l protection. However, when I gave Cass Reinforced Combat Armor and Helmet her DT of 17 didn't change. It seems that giving companions armor to wear offers no improvement and only slows them down slightly and subtracts from their total carry weight (which to me is somewhat important as I like to have two companions employed as Butt Kicking pack mules). Maybe their DT or defense capabilities are improved with the armor adorned but the ratings aren't reflected in their DT number?

BTW, I'm playing New Vegas on my PS3. Probably no difference on 360 and PC.

Anyway, let me know, and thx for your time and help!

Favreorite 18:55, May 28, 2011 (UTC)
 * So she had 17 DT without wearing anything? Nitty Tok. 19:04, May 28, 2011 (UTC)

Turns out it was some kind of glitch. I restarted the console and reloaded the game. Cass DT was back to zero w/o armor and then 17 with the reinforced combat armor (no matching helmet which I originally said), which is correct. Just another typical glitch in the game.

BTW, I drew down on Cass in VATS and with the perk Living Anatomy her HP and DT were displayed. Not sure if there is another way to tell a Companions stats other than HP w/o this perk. At least on a game console. PC may be different. Favreorite 15:58, May 29, 2011 (UTC)