Quests per Area in New Vegas (Every Quest + Unique Item Guide)
Introduction
This guide was written in hopeful aspiration of aiding people (myself included) in the completion of every quest!
There are 4 basic categories: Main Quests, Side Quests, Unmarked Quests, and Repeatable Quests.
Main Quests are your primary story missions.
Side Quests are quests that are noted in the Quest section of the Pip-Boy.
Unmarked Quests are quests that aren't progressively marked within the Pip-Boy, but you may find note(s) relating to them in your Pip-Boy.
Repeatable Quests are exactly what they sound like — endless fetch-quests primarily centered around making money. Some of these have goals, but many are just endless pits.
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Disclaimer
Note: It's difficult to do every quest in New Vegas, and some quests for specific factions prevents you from doing quests for other factions. Some alliances vilify you in other factions, some quests override other quests, etc. Through planning you might be able to iron out a few of these to do as many quests as possible but you'll find forks/crossroads you'll have to choose for.
Note: I won't be including the finale missions for factions in the areas listed as that may be too confusing. There are 4 prominent endings (Yes Man, NCR, Legion, Mr. House) to New Vegas. All of those contradict each other and take each other's places once you set down a specific path. I might include an additional section for those specific missions.
Goodsprings
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Main/Side/Unmarked Quest
Quest Description
★ Ain't That a Kick in the Head
Doc Mitchell
Main Quest
After recovering in Goodsprings, the Courier sets out with a Pip-Boy and a lead to find the man who shot them.
Back in the Saddle
Sunny Smiles
Side Quest
The Courier learns basic survival skills from Sunny Smiles, clears geckos near Goodsprings, and is directed to Trudy for information about their attackers.
Back in the Saddle #2
Sunny Smiles
Side Quest
Sunny Smiles teaches the Courier to craft healing powder by gathering xander root and broc flower.
Ghost Town Gunfight
Trudy
Side Quest (side with Goodsprings)
The Courier helps defend Goodsprings by recruiting townsfolk and preparing for a Powder Ganger attack, culminating in a gunfight at the Prospector Saloon.
Run Goodsprings Run
Joe Cobb
Side Quest (side with Powder Gangers)
By siding with Joe Cobb and the Powder Gangers, the Courier attacks and destroys Goodsprings, ending Ghost Town Gunfight and gaining Powder Ganger fame at the cost of Goodsprings infamy.
Barton the Fink
Barton Thorn
Unmarked Quest
After being tricked by Barton Thorn into clearing out geckos for loot access, the Courier discovers the deception and must kill Thorn to complete the encounter.
Exhumin' Nature
Courier
Unmarked Quest
By finding a shovel and digging up graves at the Goodsprings Cemetery, the Courier can uncover random loot, a valuable snow globe, and clues related to the main quest without affecting their reputation.
We Must Stop Meeting Like This
Victor
Unmarked Quest
After leaving Doc Mitchell’s house, the Courier repeatedly encounters Victor across the Mojave as he provides guidance and eventually delivers Mr. House’s invitation upon reaching the New Vegas Strip.
Ringo's Caravan Rules
Ringo
Unmarked Quest
At the Goodsprings gas station, the Courier meets Ringo, learns how to play Caravan, and can later meet him at the Crimson Caravan Company for a reward and future games.
Trudy's Radio Repair
Trudy
Unmarked Quest
By repairing the broken radio in the Prospector Saloon for Trudy, the Courier earns caps, XP, and Goodsprings fame, with an optional Barter check for a bonus reward.
Item
Location
Chinese Army: Special Ops Training Manual
In the L-shaped house where Trudy and Sunny sleep (east of the schoolhouse), on a bookshelf near the entrance. (Must be stolen unless siding with the Powder Gangers.)
★ Sunset Sarsaparilla Star Bottle Caps
One in Trudy and Sunny’s house on the kitchen counter. One in a white house west of the general store (bedroom table near the vegetable garden).
Stealth Boy
In the Goodsprings schoolhouse safe (Easy lock or Easy terminal to open it).
Goodsprings Schoolhouse Safe
Marked by Sunny Smiles if you ask her for extra work.
★ Snow Globe (Goodsprings)
Found in the Goodsprings Cemetery, near a small gravestone by the water tower.
Suave Gambler Hat (Wild Wasteland)
On a skeleton inside a broken fridge along the road southeast of Goodsprings.
Primm
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Main/Side/Unmarked/Repeating Quest
Quest Description
ED-E My Love
ED-E, Johnson Nash
Companion Quest
In Primm, the Courier can repair the damaged eyebot ED-E using either skill checks or salvage parts, gaining an early companion to aid them in the Mojave.
My Kind of Town
Deputy Beagle, Johnson Nash
Side Quest
After rescuing Deputy Beagle from the Bison Steve Hotel in Primm, the Courier must find a new sheriff—either recruiting NCR support, appointing the ex-convict Meyers, or restoring Primm Slim's protocols.
★ They Went That-a-Way
Self
Main Quest
After entering Primm and clearing out the convicts, the Courier must rescue Deputy Beagle to learn that their attackers were heading toward Nipton and Novac.
A Pair of Dead Desperados, I
Self
Unmarked Quest
While visiting the Vikki and Vance Casino in Primm, the Courier discovers Vance’s submachine gun has been stolen and, by passing a 50 Science check with Primm Slim, uncovers a clue pointing toward Westside.
A Team of Moronic Mercenaries
Layla
Unmarked Quest
After completing My Kind of Town and waiting 73 in-game hours, the Courier returns to Primm to confront a group of NCR deserters at the Vikki and Vance Casino, resolving the threat through speech, payment, or violence to allow the casino to eventually reopen.
Big Winner, Vikki & Vance
Self
Unmarked Quest
After reopening the Vikki and Vance Casino, the Courier can gamble until winning over 2,500 chips to earn prizes like a Stealth Boy and reinforced leather armor before being permanently banned from playing games there.
Gland for Some Home Cooking
Ruby Nash
Repeating Quest
After completing My Kind of Town, the Courier can speak to Ruby Nash in Primm to trade radscorpion poison glands for radscorpion venom casseroles at a rate of up to five per exchange.
Item
Location
★ Two Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle caps
One found in a southeast house on top of a bookcase near the radio; another on a side table in the Bison Steve Hotel lobby, opposite the elevator doors.
Mojave Express delivery order (4 of 6)
Found on Daniel Wyand’s body outside the Nash residence.
★ Lucky (.357 Magnum unique revolver)
Inside a Hard-locked floor safe behind the counter of the Bison Steve Hotel’s first-floor gift shop.
Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor (skill book)
Located on top of the same safe containing Lucky.
Cowboy repeater, Sheriff's hat, and unique Sheriff's duster
Found in the Primm sheriff's office, near the foot of the bed with Sheriff McBain’s and his wife’s corpses (disappear after completing My Kind of Town).
NCR Correctional Facility
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Main/Side/Unmarked Quest
Quest Description
Eddie's Emissary
Self, Powder Gangers
Unmarked Quest
After reaching the NCR Correctional Facility, the Courier gains entry past Dawes through bribe, theft, or force, then speaks with Eddie inside the administration building to start "I Fought the Law."
I Fought the Law
Eddie, Powder Gangers
Side Quest
After entering the NCR Correctional Facility, Eddie tasks the Courier with eliminating or persuading deserter Chavez and exposing a bounty hunter disguised as a merchant, eventually forcing a choice between helping the Powder Gangers defend the prison against an NCR assault or betraying them to the NCR.
Item
Location
★ Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap
Can be stolen from the reception desk in the visitors center.
Powder charge schematics
On a bed inside the Easy-locked room of cell block B (door can also be opened using Carter’s key).
Lying, Congressional Style (skill book)
Can be stolen from the file room on the second floor of the administration building.
Mojave Outpost
Quest Title
Quest Giver
Main/Side/Unmarked Quest
Quest Description
Can You Find it in Your Heart?
Ranger Jackson
Side Quest
Help Ranger Jackson at Mojave Outpost by clearing giant ants blocking Interstate 15, then return to earn NCR fame, a reward of caps, supplies, and a service rifle.
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
Ranger Ghost
Side Quest
Accept Ranger Ghost’s request at the Mojave Outpost to investigate Nipton’s silence, learn about the town’s destruction by Caesar’s Legion, and report back to earn NCR fame.
Cold, Cold Heart
Ranger Ghost → Vulpes Inculta
Side Quest, Legion
Discover Nipton’s destruction by Caesar’s Legion, meet Vulpes Inculta, then report the attack to Sgt. Kilborn at Mojave Outpost.
Heartache by the Number
Rose of Sharon Cassidy
Companion Quest, Side Quest, NCR
Meet Cass at Mojave Outpost, then travel to the Crimson Caravan Company outside Eastside New Vegas. Do a couple quests for Alice McLafferty and return to convince her—through Speech, Barter, or a drinking contest—to sell her caravan rights.
Item
Location
Duck and Cover
On the bottom shelf under the bar counter (must be stolen or bought from Lacey).
Three Nuka-Cola Quartz
On a shelf behind the bar (must be stolen).
Three ice-cold Nuka-Colas
On the upper shelf behind the bar, opposite side from the Quartz bottles.
★ Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap
On the rear counter of the bar.
Nipton
Quest Title
Quest Giver
Main/Side/Unmarked Quest
Quest Description
They Went That-a-Way
Self
Main Quest
Traveling south from Primm, the Courier reaches Nipton, learns about Caesar’s Legion's attack from Boxcars, and either spreads Vulpes Inculta’s message or fights the Legion if already Vilified or accompanied by Boone.
Booted
Boxcars
Side Quest
After speaking with Boxcars in Nipton and learning about captured Powder Gangers, the Courier travels to the Legion raid camp near Wolfhorn Ranch, frees the prisoners by stealth or combat, and completes the quest.
The Star Showdown
Tomas/Jacklyn
Unmarked
The Courier comes across Tomas and Jacklyn fighting near Nipton over a necklace of mysterious star bottlecaps. They can intervene, or let the fight play out. Afterward, the survivor claims betrayal. The Courier can uncover the truth, leading to a confrontation over star bottle caps.
Cold, Cold Heart
Vulpes Inculta → Ranger Ghost
Side Quest
This quest can be started at the Mojave Outpost through Ranger Ghost or in Nipton from Vulpes Inculta. If completed through the Outpost, you can ignore this Nipton version.
Item
Location
Worn Key
Upon entering Nipton Town Hall, directly to the right, behind the counter. There is a mine behind the counter. The key unlocks the first door on the right down the hall, which leads to a basement.
Big Book of Science
On the town hall's third floor, in the mayor's office on the desk.
Nuka-Cola Victory
Behind the Average locked door in the mayor's office on a shelf.
★ One Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap
Ranch house south of the "Trading Post" General Store: On top of the ruined bookcase near the chessboard and bottle, in the master bedroom.
Camp Searchlight
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Main/Side/Unmarked Quest
Quest Description
Wheel of Fortune
Logan
Side Quest
The Courier hacks a terminal in Camp Searchlight to uncover radiation suits hidden north of Nipton, retrieves them for Logan’s mercenaries, collects salvage from the town’s Police and Fire Stations, then kills Logan and his crew after their betrayal.
Eye for an Eye
First Sgt. Astor
Side Quest
The Courier meets First Sergeant Astor near Camp Searchlight and accepts a mission to sabotage Cottonwood Cove. They can destroy the camp for NCR fame or betray the plan to Aurelius of Phoenix for Legion fame.
We Will All Go Together
First Sergeant Astor
Side Quest
The Courier helps First Sergeant Astor by eliminating feral NCR ghouls around Camp Searchlight, recovering ten dogtags—including one from Pvt. Edwards.
Arachnophobia
Private Kyle Edwards
Unmarked Quest
The Courier helps Private Edwards in Camp Searchlight overcome his fear of radscorpions, either by lying, fighting off the creatures, or guiding him to safety, with multiple outcomes affecting Karma based on whether Edwards joins Astor’s squad, moves to Ranger Station Echo, or dies.
Item
Location
Chinese Army: Special Ops Training Manual
In the east church's basement, by the eastern wall, at the foot of the metal shelves, on the floor.
★ Knock-Knock
A unique variant of the fire axe, found in the righthand corner of the bathroom stall with the skeleton in it, upstairs in the Searchlight fire station. This is only obtainable after either starting Wheel of Fortune or killing Logan and taking the key from him.
Seven fire helmets
In the fire station, with five on the ground floor shelves, one upstairs in the chief's office on a shelf, and one in the bathroom stall where Knock-Knock is found.
★ One Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap
In the fire station. Upstairs in the northeast corner in the kitchen area, on a table next to two empty bottles.
Legion orders
In the fire station, found on two recruit legionaries in the garage.
NCR computer parts and NCR radio parts
In the police station, the quest items for Wheel of Fortune.
Wild Wasteland Three Holy Frag Grenades
In the gecko-filled Searchlight church basement. If Wild Wasteland is not an active trait, they will appear as two mini nukes.
Cottonwood Cove
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Main/Side/Unmarked Quest
Quest Description
Arizona Scavenger
Aurelius of Phoenix
Unmarked Quest
The Courier visits Cottonwood Cove and accepts a deal to trade NCR dogtags for caps or, with a Barter check, for Legion supplies and fame. Dogtags can be looted or stolen from NCR troops, with greater rewards given for larger deliveries.
Left My Heart
Frank or Mrs. Weathers
Side Quest
The Courier frees the Weathers family from Cottonwood Cove through payment, persuasion, or theft, then either sends them to the Followers or informs Frank Weathers, influencing Frank’s fate through dialogue choices.
I Forgot to Remember to Forget
Boone
Companion Quest
The Courier recruits Boone in Novac, fights the Legion to earn his trust, and helps him confront his past at Bitter Springs. Final choices during the camp’s defense shape Boone’s future and armor.
Caesar's Favor
Self
Side Quest
After gaining favor with Caesar’s Legion, the Courier unlocks a hidden, restocking supply cache near Cottonwood Cove, with better rewards as Legion reputation improves up to Idolized.
Caching in at the Cove
Self
Unmarked Quest
After earning favor with Caesar’s Legion and completing a task, the Courier is told after three days that new supplies are available for pickup at Cottonwood Cove.
Item
Location
Grognak the Barbarian
On the nightstand in Aurelius of Phoenix's office.
Legion raid plans
In one of the filing cabinets in the headquarters building.
Recompense of the Fallen and Legion patrol notes
In the desk of Aurelius of Phoenix's office.
★ Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap
On a shelf inside the women's restroom.
Novac
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Main/Side/Unmarked Quest
Quest Description
★ They Went That-a-Way
Self
Main Quest
The Courier leaves Nipton, survives Viper ambushes and Legion skirmishes, reaches Novac, and learns from Manny Vargas—by favor, theft, or persuasion—that the checkered coat man is Benny, who traveled north toward Boulder City with the Great Khans.
Come Fly With Me
Manny Vargas
Side Quest
The Courier clears feral ghouls and nightkin from the REPCONN test site, helps Jason Bright’s Brotherhood prepare for their Great Journey by gathering rocket parts, chooses to assist or deceive Chris Haversam, and launches the rockets, earning caps, XP, and Novac fame upon returning to Manny Vargas.
One for My Baby
Boone
Companion Quest
The Courier helps Boone uncover who betrayed his wife to Legion slavers by investigating Novac’s residents, gathering evidence or using Speech to confirm the culprit, and leading them to Boone for justice, gaining Boone as a companion if successful.
Andy and Charlie
Ranger Andy
Unmarked Quest
The Courier helps retired Ranger Andy in Novac by investigating the fate of Ranger Station Charlie, reports back after finding the rangers killed by the Legion, and earns caps, NCR and Novac fame, and the Ranger Takedown unarmed move.
Old School Ghoul
Raul
Unmarked Companion Quest
The Courier helps Raul reflect on his past by visiting Loyal, Corporal Sterling, and Ranger Andy, influencing Raul’s decision to either return to his gunslinging ways or embrace a new path, unlocking different perks and changing his outfit.
Straus Calls
Ada Straus
Unmarked Quest
The Courier purchases healing, addiction removal, and radiation treatment from Dr. Ada Straus in Novac, earning a permanent discount on her medical services for future visits.
The Screams of Brahmin
Dusty McBride
Unmarked Quest
The Courier helps Dusty McBride in Novac by uncovering and killing a hidden nightkin attacking his brahmin herd at night, earning caps, Novac fame, Karma gain, and access to free brahmin steaks.
We Must Stop Meeting Like This, II
Victor
Unmarked Quest
After recovering in Goodsprings, the Courier encounters Victor the securitron, who hints at clues regarding their shooting and later reappears in Novac to offer advice about lodging and supplies.
Item
Location
D.C. Journal of Internal Medicine
Can be stolen from the bed in Ranger Andy's bungalow.
★ That Gun
Inside the Dino Bite gift shop, within a locked closet behind the rocket souvenirs on a metal shelf. The closet key can also be bought from Cliff Briscoe.
★ Two Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle caps
One in the kitchen of a house northeast of Jeannie May Crawford's house. The bottle cap is in the kitchen, on the table to the left of the entrance. The second can be stolen from Daisy Whitman's room, on the table with the television set.
Bill of sale
In the Easy-locked safe behind the Dino Dee-lite front desk. Can be picked or opened with a key held by Jeannie May Crawford.
1st Recon beret
Given by Boone after completing One for My Baby by finding the correct culprit.
A bottlecap mine
Inside of the crafting shanty.
Gun Runners' Arsenal Paciencia
Sold by Cliff Briscoe.
Gun Runners' Arsenal MF Hyperbreeder Alpha
Sold by Cliff Briscoe.
Sloan
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Type of Quest
Quest Description
Claws Mended
Snuffles
Unmarked Quest
At Sloan, the Courier discovers an injured mole rat named Snuffles. After healing its wounded paw with basic medical skill, they earn the gratitude of the quarry workers and a small boost to NCR fame.
Claws Out
Chomps Lewis
Unmarked Quest
At Sloan, the Courier learns that deadly deathclaws have overrun Quarry Junction, blocking passage to New Vegas. After bravely clearing out the alpha male and mother, the path is made safe again, and Chomps Lewis rewards them with NCR fame.
Power to the People
Self
Unmarked Quest
At Sloan, the Courier repairs the town’s faulty generator using their mechanical know-how. The miners are grateful for restoring power, and Chomps Lewis offers a small reward and NCR fame in return.
You Gotta Break Out a Few Eggs
Jas Wilkins
Unmarked Quest
At Sloan, Jas Wilkins asks the Courier to fetch a deathclaw egg so she can cook her family’s legendary omelet. After retrieving an egg from any deathclaw nest, the Courier earns a fresh deathclaw omelet and the recipe.
Item
Location
★ One Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap
On the table directly across from the door in the mess hall.
Rose's wasteland omelet recipe
Obtained after completing the unmarked quest You Gotta Break Out a Few Eggs.
Dean's Electronics and Duck and Cover
Inside the worker barracks.
A large amount of bottle caps
In two adjacent trunks on the second floor of the mining office.
Hidden Valley
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Type of Quest
Quest Description
I Could Make You Care
Veronica
Companion Quest
Veronica travels the Mojave seeking proof the Brotherhood must change. After witnessing the world beyond Hidden Valley, she confronts the elder and makes a choice—stay and struggle to reform the order from within, or leave and forge a new path, regardless of the cost.
Eyesight to the Blind
Elder McNamara
Side Quest
To earn Brotherhood membership, the Courier is sent by Elder McNamara to install a signal transmitter atop Black Mountain. Braving super mutants and nightkin, they complete the task and are rewarded with power armor and full Brotherhood access.
Still in the Dark
Elder McNamara
Side Quest
Tasked with gaining the Brotherhood’s trust, the Courier aids Elder McNamara by recovering lost patrol data, scouting NCR positions, and salvaging vital equipment from irradiated Vaults—determining whether the Brotherhood will rejoin the world or remain sealed behind steel.
Hidden Valley Computer Virus
Scribe Ibsen
Unmarked Quest
In the Hidden Valley archives, the Courier helps Scribe Ibsen eliminate a rogue pre-War virus from the Brotherhood's network by isolating infected terminals in a timed challenge—restoring access to the order’s critical data and paving the way for political shifts within the bunker.
Pistol Packing
Knight Torres
Unmarked Quest
Knight Torres at the Hidden Valley bunker asks the Courier to recover a missing laser pistol last seen with Initiate Stanton—who admits to losing it during an unauthorized trip to scorpion gulch. Retrieving the weapon and covering for Torres earns a tri-beam laser rifle and Brotherhood favor.
Brotherhood Bond
Self
Unmarked Quest
By gaining fame with the Brotherhood of Steel—through quests like Still in the Dark and Pistol Packing—the Courier earns new privileges at Hidden Valley, including access to ammo caches and Torres’ expanded inventory. True Brotherhood loyalty is rewarded with powerful gear and respect.
Item
Location
3 mini nukes
In the northern and southern bunkers, both behind the locked doors.
A hollowed-out rock with a heart and anti-bomb symbol
Located in front of the fast-travel marker, the rock is right in front of the player upon fast travel.
Camp Forlorn Hope
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Type of Quest
Quest Description
Return to Sender
Dr. Richards
Side Quest
At Camp Forlorn Hope, the Courier is tasked by Sergeant Reyes with delivering new security codes to Ranger stations across the Mojave to track tampered NCR reports. After uncovering falsified intel traced to Camp Golf, the Courier confronts Chief Hanlon—leading to a choice that can result in his arrest, death, or redemption.
Medical Mystery
Dr. Richards
Side Quest
At Camp Forlorn Hope, Sergeant Reyes enlists the Courier to investigate suspicious activity in NCR radio reports. Delivering security codes to outposts reveals tampered intel traced back to Camp Golf—forcing the Courier to confront Chief Hanlon and decide whether to expose, forgive, or stop him.
Restoring Hope
Major Polatli
Side Quest
At Camp Forlorn Hope, Major Polatli enlists the Courier to help restore the NCR’s strength by retrieving a lost supply shipment, healing wounded troops, and boosting morale—preparing the camp for an all-out assault to reclaim the nearby Legion-held town of Nelson.
I Don't Hurt Anymore
Lieutenant Gorobets
Side Quest
Lieutenant Gorobets asks the Courier to help one of his squadmates, Corporal Betsy, confront the trauma she suffered at the hands of Fiend leader Cook-Cook. Through empathy, skill checks, or conversations with her fellow 1st Recon soldiers, the Courier helps Betsy agree to seek psychiatric treatment—earning thanks from her commander and the clinic staff.
Tags of Our Fallen
Carl Mayes
Unmarked Quest
Quartermaster Mayes offers to pay the Courier for recovering dogtags from fallen NCR soldiers across the Mojave. After turning in 15, he provides a bonus reward—but the Courier can also refuse payment for good Karma. Each 5 tags also secretly boosts morale at Camp Forlorn Hope, strengthening the NCR assault force in Restoring Hope.
An Ear to the Ground
James Sexton
Unmarked Quest
At Camp Forlorn Hope, Private Sexton offers a grim challenge to lift morale: collect Legion ears from fallen enemies. Turn in 30 to earn a reward—and secretly boost troop strength for the Nelson assault during Restoring Hope.
Item
Location
Eight Forlorn Hope Letters
Found scattered around the camp.
Boulder City
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Main/Side/Unmarked Quest
Quest Description
★ Ring-a-Ding-Ding!
Self
Main Quest
The Courier travels north from Novac to Boulder City, resolves a standoff between NCR forces and Great Khans, and learns from Jessup that Benny fled to the Tops casino with the platinum chip, advancing the main quest toward New Vegas.
★ They Went That-a-Way
Jessup
Main Quest
After learning Benny fled to the Tops casino with the platinum chip, the Courier travels to New Vegas and gains access to the Strip by passing a credit check, hacking a Securitron, buying a passport, or using NCR connections.
Boulder City Showdown
Lieutenant Monroe
Side Quest
The Courier helps resolve a hostage standoff between NCR forces and Great Khans in Boulder City by negotiating, rescuing hostages, or betraying the NCR, shaping their fame with both factions and advancing the main quest toward New Vegas.
Defacing the Humble Stone
Self
Unmarked Quest
The Courier provokes Private Kowalski at the Boulder City Memorial by disrespecting the monument, leading to a confrontation that can be defused with Speech, or escalated into hostility and NCR infamy depending on the response.
We Must Stop Meeting Like This, III
Victor
Unmarked Quest
After learning of Benny’s escape from Jessup, the Courier encounters Victor near the Boulder City train station, who hints that the pursuit will soon lead them into New Vegas.
Item
Location
Three bottles of Nuka-Cola Quartz
On the middle shelf on the back wall in the saloon, must either be stolen or purchased from Ike.
Ranger holodisk message
On the upper floor of an abandoned building, just northeast of the entrance to Boulder City ruins.
★ Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap
In the saloon, the second table on the left after entering.
Camp McCarran
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Main/Side/Unmarked Quest
Quest Description
I Don't Hurt Anymore
Lieutenant Gorobets
Side Quest
The Courier meets Lieutenant Gorobets at Camp McCarran or Camp Forlorn Hope and helps convince Corporal Betsy to seek psychiatric treatment after her trauma. Depending on skills or conversations with her squadmates, the Courier can guide her to recovery.
I Put a Spell on You
Colonel Hsu
Side Quest
Note:This quest can also be started through the Legion, but instead of stopping the spy you're infiltrating the NCR. The Courier is asked by Colonel Hsu at Camp McCarran to uncover a Legion spy within NCR ranks. By gathering evidence, tracking Captain Curtis, and disarming a bomb on the monorail, the Courier prevents a major disaster and protects NCR operations.
The White Wash
Lieutenant Carrie Boyd
Side Quest
The Courier investigates Corporal White’s disappearance for Lieutenant Boyd, uncovering a Westside water theft conspiracy. They must choose whether to expose the truth, protect Westside, or negotiate a secret profit, shaping outcomes for both NCR farmers and the Followers.
There Stands the Grass
Doctor Thomas Hildern
Side Quest
The Courier is hired by Dr. Hildern at Camp McCarran to retrieve agricultural research from Vault 22. After fighting through spore-infected ruins, they must choose whether to save a missing scientist, destroy or preserve the dangerous data, and shape the NCR’s future food supply.
Three-Card Bounty
Major Dhatri
Side Quest
The Courier accepts a bounty from Major Dhatri at Camp McCarran to track down and kill three Fiend leaders: Violet, Cook-Cook, and Driver Nephi. Using strategy or brute force, they bring back the heads as proof, earning NCR favor and helping secure the region.
A Final Plan for Esteban
Pvt. Christina Morales
Unmarked Quest
The Courier agrees to help Private Morales recover her fallen husband’s body from Fiends near REPCONN. After fighting through traps and snipers, they return the body safely, earning gratitude, Karma, and potential favors from NCR personnel.
Bounty Killer
Colonel Hsu
Unmarked Quest
The Courier accepts a bounty from Colonel Hsu to kill Motor-Runner, leader of the Fiends at Vault 3. They can fight or sneak through the raider stronghold, rescue a wounded Ranger, and either battle or assassinate Motor-Runner to complete the mission.
Dealing with Contreras
Sergeant Daniel Contreras / Lieutenant Carrie Boyd
Unmarked Quest
The Courier uncovers Sgt. Contreras’s illegal arms operation at Camp McCarran. They can side with Lt. Boyd by exposing him, earning NCR fame and the unique rifle This Machine, or help Contreras for access to rare gear. Siding with Boyd is the right choice for long-term rewards.
Not Worth a Hill of Corn and Beans
Cpl. William Farber
Unmarked Quest
The Courier helps Corporal Farber at Camp McCarran fix the mess hall’s food supply by repairing equipment, securing spices from Vault 22, and brokering meat deals with local vendors. Completing all objectives earns a permanent discount on food supplies.
Rest and Resupply
Colonel Hsu
Unmarked Quest
After earning a strong reputation with the NCR, the Courier is rewarded by Colonel Hsu at Camp McCarran with the key to the NCR Ranger Safehouse, a secure bunker hidden south of REPCONN headquarters.
Silus Treatment
Colonel James Hsu or Lieutenant Carrie Boyd
Unmarked Quest
The Courier helps Lieutenant Boyd interrogate the captured Legion centurion Silus at Camp McCarran. They can use violence, manipulation, or deception to extract Legion secrets, or secretly aid Silus’s escape if aligned with Caesar’s Legion.
Item
Location
★ La Longue Carabine
Carried by Corporal Sterling, who is initially in the tents outside, but moves to Camp Forlorn Hope after completing Three-Card Bounty. Killing him forfeits the quests I Don't Hurt Anymore and Old School Ghoul. To obtain it without losing Karma, pickpocket his ammo, fast travel, then return to loot the rifle from his inventory.
Cram Opener
Carried by Little Buster, initially near the tents outside Camp McCarran. After completing Three-Card Bounty, he leaves McCarran and is found dead in Freeside.
★ This Machine
Reward from completing the unmarked quest Dealing with Contreras by siding with Lieutenant Boyd at Camp McCarran.
227 bottle caps
Spread throughout the terminal building and the concourse at Camp McCarran.
Lab technician outfit
Worn by Dr. Kemp inside the concourse at Camp McCarran.
Two Ice Cold Nuka-Colas
Inside a chest refrigerator on the second floor of the terminal building near the jail cells.
Sniper rifle
On top of a bed in the First Recon tent at Camp McCarran, where Sterling is. Found in poor condition.
Two pieces of flint
On a table in the medical tent and the storage tent near a welding gun. These are the only two flint items in the game.
Freeside
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Sub-Location
Main/Side/Unmarked Quest
Quest Description
Papers, Please
Ralph
Mick & Ralph's
Unmarked Quest
The Courier can buy a counterfeit passport from Ralph in Freeside for 500 caps (or 375 with 50 Barter) after impressing The King or passing a 50 Speech check. This allows access to The Strip via the north gate without needing a credit check.
Debt Collector
Francine Garret
Atomic Wrangler Casino
Side Quest
Francine Garret at the Atomic Wrangler asks the Courier to collect debts from three Freeside locals. With Speech, Barter, perks, or force, the Courier resolves each case, and returns the caps, and is later hired to hunt Caleb McCaffery, triggering an unmarked quest.
Hat's Entertainment
Francine Garret
Atomic Wrangler Casino
Unmarked Quest
After collecting debts for Francine at the Atomic Wrangler, the Courier is hired to find Caleb McCaffery on the Strip. They can either kill him or pass a Speech check to recover stolen caps and his hat, then return for caps, a room key, and Freeside fame.
Wang Dang Atomic Tango
James Garret
Atomic Wrangler Casino
Side Quest
At the Atomic Wrangler, James Garret hires the Courier to recruit three escorts: a ghoul cowboy (Beatrix Russell at Old Mormon Fort), a suave talker (Old Ben near the Strip gate or Santiago near Mick & Ralph’s), and a sexbot (found in Cerulean Robotics with Ralph’s help). Each can be persuaded with Speech, Barter, or other tactics. After securing all three, the Courier earns caps, XP, and Freeside fame.
Maud's Muggers
Self
Cerulean Robotics
Unmarked Quest
With Wild Wasteland active, the Courier is ambushed in Freeside by Maud's Muggers—a gang of elderly women in pink dresses wielding rolling pins. They attack after exiting Cerulean Robotics for the first time.
G.I. Blues
The King
King's School
Side Quest
At the King's School of Impersonation in Freeside, the Courier helps expose the fraudulent bodyguard Orris, investigates attacks between NCR and locals, and resolves the tension through diplomacy or combat. Success earns Freeside fame, XP, and a favor from The King.
Nothin' But a Hound Dog
The King
King's School
Companion Quest
After completing G.I. Blues, the Courier helps The King's aging cyberdog Rex by finding a new brain. Dr. Henry in Jacobstown can implant one from Rey, Violetta, or Lupa, each offering Rex a unique perk and improving his condition.
Birds of a Feather
Gloria Van Graff
Silver Rush
Side Quest
At the Silver Rush in Freeside, the Courier works for Gloria Van Graff guarding the door, delivering a package, luring Cass for execution, and assisting a Legion arms deal. Success earns caps, Freeside/NCR fame, and Van Graff gear.
Flogging a Dead Corpse
Freeside Thug
Freeside
Unmarked Quest
Near Mick & Ralph’s in Freeside, a thug lures the Courier into an alley ambush. After revealing the setup, he and two lackeys attack. They are poorly armed and may flee or become passive if handled carefully.
Reach for the Sky, Mister!
Max
Freeside
Unmarked Quest
To get Euclid’s C-Finder for Veronica’s quest, find Max near Mick & Ralph’s in Freeside. Buy it, pass Barter 45 or Speech 60 checks for a discount or free, or pickpocket it after convincing him to sleep.
Rotface's Loose Lips
Rotface
Freeside
Unmarked Quest
Near Mick & Ralph’s in Freeside, Rotface sells local tips for 1 cap each. Buying tips reveals lore, rumors, and quest hints. After enough tips are purchased, he equips Eulogy’s hat, which can be stolen or looted.
Smooth-Talking Criminal
Self
Freeside
Unmarked Quest
In Freeside, Santiago tricks the Courier into buying a fake Mick & Ralph’s discount during Debt Collector. Exposing his lie with Speech 40 or intimidation earns a refund and progresses debt collection.
Location
Item
Area
Mick & Ralph's
★ Pimp-Boy 3 Billion
Given by Mick by completing How Little We Know in a certain way (see the quest's page for details).
Mick & Ralph's
150 rocket souvenirs
In the Nuka-Cola vending machine on the second floor.
Mick & Ralph's
Container of chlorine
Purchased from Ralph. Relevant as a quest item during a certain part of How Little We Know.
Mick & Ralph's
Naughty nightwear
Sold by Mick after passing the Speech check to access his "special inventory."
Mick & Ralph's
★ Embrace of the Mantis King! (Gun Runners' Arsenal)
Sold by Mick.
Mick & Ralph's
★ Nuka-Breaker (Gun Runners' Arsenal)
Sold by Mick.
Mick & Ralph's
★ Li'l Devil (Gun Runners' Arsenal)
Sold by Mick.
Atomic Wrangler Casino
Nuka-Cola Victory
On the third level in the Garrets' room, on a shelf.
Cerulean Robotics
Lying, Congressional Style
On the floor by the middle computer desk closest to the conveyor belt with scrap metal on it.
Cerulean Robotics
★ One Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap
On the table in the southwest room with the inaccessible door.
Cerulean Robotics
Cerulean Robotics key
In the hand of a skeleton in front of the TV set in the break room. Opens the tool cabinet holding the terminal access card.
Cerulean Robotics
Terminal access card
Inside tool cabinet, used to reprogram Fisto for James Garret during the quest Wang Dang Atomic Tango.
Cerulean Robotics
Cerulean Robotics terminal access card
A paper note, found with the terminal access card in the tool cabinet closest to the corner.
King's School
32 Kings outfits and three Jailhouse Rockers
On the third floor.
King's School
★ Figaro, a unique straight razor.
Carried by Sergio.
King's School
★ Viva Las Vegas
Carried by The King.
Silver Rush
Letter to Gloria
Inside the Hard-locked safe in the backroom, just before the stairs. Relevant as a quest item for a certain part of Heartache by the Number.
Silver Rush
Van Graff key
Carried by Gloria, Jean-Baptiste, and every Van Graff thug in and outside the building including Simon.
Silver Rush
★ Cleansing Flame (Gun Runners' Arsenal)
Sold by Gloria.
Silver Rush
★ Sprtel-Wood 9700 (Gun Runners' Arsenal)
Sold by Gloria.
Silver Rush
★ The Smitty Special (Gun Runners' Arsenal)
Sold by Gloria.
Old Mormon Fort (Freeside)
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Sub-Location
Main/Side/Unmarked Quest
Quest Description
Friend of the Followers
Julie Farkas
Old Mormon Fort
Unmarked Quest
At the Old Mormon Fort, Julie Farkas asks the Courier to arrange a supply deal (Long-Term Care) and donate chems (Short-Term Treatment). Helping earns Followers fame, discounts, skill magazines, and access to their safehouse.
Short-Term Treatment
Julie Farkas
Old Mormon Fort
Unmarked Quest
Julie Farkas at the Old Mormon Fort asks the Courier to donate 10 Fixer, Med-X, or RadAway. Completing the quest grants Followers fame, discounts on medical services, and access to skill magazines.
Long-Term Care
Julie Farkas
Old Mormon Fort
Unmarked Quest
Julie Farkas tasks the Courier with finding a steady supply deal for the Followers. Only James Garret at the Atomic Wrangler agrees, trading alcohol and Med-X for still maintenance. Completing this grants Freeside and Followers fame.
High Times
Julie Farkas
Old Mormon Fort
Side Quest
Julie Farkas asks the Courier to help Bill Ronte and Jacob Hoff overcome chem addictions. By convincing or curing them, the Courier earns Freeside fame, XP, a discount at the Old Mormon Fort, and free daily chems.
For Auld Lang Syne
Arcade Gannon
Followers of the Apocalypse
Companion Quest
After recruiting Arcade Gannon and earning his trust, the Courier helps reunite the Enclave Remnants to fight at Hoover Dam. Choosing NCR or Legion support affects Arcade’s fate and rewards the Remnants power armor.
Location
Item
Area
Old Mormon Fort
Followers lab coat
Rewarded by Julie upon achieving an Idolized reputation and completing High Times, Short-Term Treatment, and Long-Term Care for her as well, after which she offers membership to the Followers as well as the coat and the key to the Followers safehouse.
Old Mormon Fort
Pacer's patient record
In the medical room's filing cabinet. Serves as an optional objective during Kings' Gambit.
Old Mormon Fort
★ The Old Mormon Fort snow globe
On the bookshelf upstairs in the western guardhouse.
New Vegas Strip
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Sub-Location
Main/Side/Unmarked Quest
Quest Description
Strip Search
Securitron
The Strip (North Gate)
Unmarked Quest
Approaching the Strip's north gate triggers a warning from Old Ben about the deadly gatekeeper Securitron. To enter, the Courier must pass a 2,000-cap credit check, an 80 Science check, or present a counterfeit passport from Mick & Ralph's (via Papers, Please). Once access is granted, entry is permanent and the main quest The House Always Wins begins.
★ Ring-a-Ding-Ding!
Jessup
The Tops
Main Quest
At the Tops Casino, the Courier confronts Benny over the platinum chip. Through Speech, stealth, or force, they can kill him, let him escape, or expose his plans. The outcome affects Yes Man, the Legion, and Strip power dynamics.
We Must Stop Meeting Like This
Victor
The Strip
Unmarked Quest
Upon first entering the Strip, Victor greets the Courier and delivers Mr. House’s invitation to the Lucky 38. Accepting or ignoring it triggers the main quest The House Always Wins and begins the Courier's involvement in New Vegas' power struggle.
Useless Baubles or Fancy Trinkets?
Jane
The Lucky 38
Unmarked Quest
Speak to Jane in the Lucky 38 penthouse to turn in collectible snow globes. She pays 2,000 caps each, and places them in a display case in your Lucky 38 suite. There are 7 base game globes, for a total of 14,000 caps (DLC globes do not count toward the quest).
The Moon Comes Over the Tower
Emily Ortal
The Strip
Side Quest
After exiting the Lucky 38 post-Ring-a-Ding-Ding!, Emily Ortal may approach and ask for help bugging a terminal inside. Pass a 40 Barter check for med supplies. Plant the bug, return to her, and earn Followers fame and XP.
How Little We Know
Joana or Mr. House
The Gomorrah
Side Quest
The Courier works with or against Cachino to uncover and disrupt the Omertas' plot to take over the Strip. By eliminating Clanden and destroying Troike’s smuggled weapons, they can help the NCR or House, or aid the plot for Caesar or Yes Man.
Talent Pool
Tommy Torini
The Aces
Side Quest
The Courier helps Tommy Torini at the Tops casino by finding and recruiting four new performers across the Mojave, negotiating better deals through Barter or Speech, and earning caps, XP, and Strip fame upon completing the lineup.
Classic Inspiration
Michael Angelo
Michael Angelo's Workshop
Side Quest
The Courier meets Michael Angelo on the New Vegas Strip, helps restore his artistic inspiration by photographing Mojave landmarks with a Codac R9000 camera, and earns caps, XP, and Strip fame by delivering all five pictures.
Playing on the Old Joana
Joana
The Gomorrah (Courtyard)
Unmarked Quest
At Gomorrah’s courtyard, speak to Joana and pass 50 and 75 Speech checks to receive her services for free. Follow her upstairs to her room to gain the Well Rested bonus. Note: Starting Bye Bye Love may override this option.
Razzle Dazzle!
Dazzle
The Gomorrah (Courtyard)
Unmarked Quest
In Gomorrah’s courtyard, speak to Dazzle to buy her services. Pay 100 caps, or pass 35 Speech/Medicine, use Black Widow/Lady Killer, or offer Med-X to lower it. With ≤3 INT, pay 25 caps but risk offending her. Grants Well Rested bonus.
Tourist Traipse
Sarah Weintraub
Vault 21
Unmarked Quest
The Courier speaks with Sarah Weintraub at Vault 21 to learn its backstory and accept her offer for a tour of the Vault hotel. She'll lead you through the gambling floor, mess hall, and guest rooms, giving insight into its history before Mr. House repurposed it.
Suits You, Sarah
Sarah Weintraub
Vault 21
Unmarked Quest
The Courier helps Sarah Weintraub at Vault 21 by bringing her Vault jumpsuits from Vaults 3, 11, 19, 22, or 34. Each is worth 30 caps and Strip fame. After 30 suits, she’ll offer to sleep with you for the Well Rested bonus. 65 Barter lets her accept Boomer suits too.
Bye Bye Love
Joana or Carlitos
The Gomorrah (Courtyard) or Vault 21
Side Quest
Joana and Carlitos ask the Courier to help them reunite and escape Gomorrah. With hired muscle or smooth talk, the Courier fends off an Omerta ambush and ensures their safe getaway, earning caps, Karma, or clues for How Little We Know.
Pheeble Will
Walter Phebus
The Strip
Side Quest
Near the Tops on the Strip, Walter Phebus asks for help taking revenge on Heck Gunderson. Pass a 75 Speech check to defuse the situation, or help him kill Heck and/or Ted for caps. Ties into Beyond the Beef depending on who you kill.
Beyond the Beef
Mortimer or Heck Gunderson
The Ultra-Luxe
Side Quest
At the Ultra-Luxe, the Courier investigates the disappearance of Ted Gunderson and uncovers a plot by Mortimer to restore cannibalism. Depending on choices, they can expose Mortimer or help him, gaining fame, caps, and Strip reputation.
Location
Item
Area
Gomorrah
Guns and Bullets Magazine
In Big Sal's office in the Zoara Club above Brimstone, on a bookshelf. The door has a Very Hard lock. Alternatively, the office key can be obtained from Big Sal or Nero, or entry can be gained during the How Little We Know quest.
Lucky 38
★ Golden Gloves
In the casino's VIP section, to the left upon entering, near the access point terminal.
Lucky 38
★ Test Site Snow Globe
In the cocktail lounge, behind one of the three cash registers.
Lucky 38
Copies of ¡La Fantoma! and C-4 plastic explosive
In a Hard-locked briefcase in the cocktail lounge. From the elevator entrance, third table, and couch set-up to the right.
NCR Embassy
Ambassador Crocker's suit
Worn by Ambassador Dennis Crocker.
The Tops
Benny's Suit
Worn by Benny.
The Tops
★ Maria
Carried by Benny. Can only be obtained by killing him whereas the latter may be pickpocketed.
Ultra-Luxe
Recipe for Brahmin Wellington
On the counter in Philippe's kitchen.
Vault 21
★ The Strip Snow Globe
Behind an Average-locked door in the northeast-most room (which Sarah will point out is her room during the tour). In the same room, there is a Hard-locked dresser beside the bed with 270 caps and several articles of clothing.
Bitter Springs
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Type of Quest
Quest Description
Climb Ev'ry Mountain
Captain Gilles
Side Quest
The Courier helps Captain Gilles at Bitter Springs track down a Great Khan sniper attacking the camp. They can kill the assassin, convince him to change targets, or persuade him to abandon revenge and return to his tribe, shaping the fate of Bitter Springs.
Bitter Springs Infirmary Blues
Lieutenant Markland
Side Quest
The Courier helps Bitter Springs by assisting Lieutenant Markland with medical resupply and training. They can gather supplies, retrieve medical texts, or have Arcade Gannon offer direct instruction, improving the refugee camp’s dire conditions.
No, Not Much
Captain Gilles
Side Quest
The Courier helps Captain Gilles stabilize Bitter Springs by resupplying the camp, securing reinforcements from other NCR bases, and improving medical care. Their actions shape the camp’s survival and determine the NCR’s gratitude—or disappointment.
Nellis Air Base
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Type of Quest
Quest Description
Highway to the Danger Zone
George
Unmarked Quest
Outside Nellis, a prospector wagers the Courier can't survive Boomer artillery. Dash through cover to win caps and access Nellis AFB.
Volare!
Pearl
Side Quest
Earn the Boomers' trust by helping at Nellis, then raise a sunken bomber from Lake Mead to fulfill their dream of flight.
Young Hearts
Jack
Side Quest
Jack asks the Courier to help his crush Janet reach Nellis. Convince Pearl and Crimson Caravan to reunite the pair and earn Boomers fame.
Missing a Few Missiles
Raquel
Unmarked Quest
After Ant Misbehavin’, help restock Nellis missiles by donating them from around the Mojave to raise Boomers fame.
Bear Necessities
Lindsay
Unmarked Quest
Find Mister Cuddles, Lindsay’s teddy bear, hidden in the hangar and return it for Boomers fame—or lie for infamy.
Iron and Stealing
Jack
Unmarked Quest
Donate scrap metal to Jack at Nellis for repairs. He offers no reward, but the Boomers will appreciate the help.
Malleable Mini Boomer Minds
Mini Boomers
Unmarked Quest
Give toys or treats to Nellis kids for a rep boost. Use rocket souvenirs, dino toys, or charm to win their favor.
Item
Location
★ Nellis Air Force Base snow globe
Inside of the Nellis Boomer museum.
Howitzer firing mechanism
In one of the gun cabinets inside of the Nellis workshop.
Duck and Cover!
Can be stolen from inside Pearl's barracks, among the books on the hanging bookshelf behind the sofa.
Dean's Electronics
Can be stolen from inside Loyal's house on the table.
A Fat Man and three mini nukes
Carried by a Boomer near one of three tents southeast of the mess hall and munitions hangar. Two more are on shelves in the Nellis array bottom floor; a third is in a wooden box atop the shelf inside the munitions store.
★ Thump-Thump
In the Nellis array generator building bottom floor next to a skeleton and the ant mound, with 12 rounds of 40mm grenade ammo.
The base's biodiesel refinery has 102 maize inside
Located north-northeast of the Nellis Boomer museum.
★ Two Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle caps
Found on a table in the mess hall among other bottle caps.
A key to a Very Hard-locked gun case for the Vault 34 armory
Located in a filing cabinet within Pearl's barracks.
★ Rebreather
Made by Jack during Volare! (requires a pressure cooker or passing a 40 Science skill check).
The Fort
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Type of Quest
Quest Description
Caesar's Hire
Self
Side Quest
After gaining a positive reputation with Caesar’s Legion (Smiling Troublemaker or better), a disguised frumentarius reveals the Courier has been granted access to a special supply cache near Cottonwood Cove. The cache restocks every 72 in-game hours, offering increasingly valuable gear as the Courier’s Legion reputation improves.
Caesar's Favor
Self
Side Quest
After gaining a Mixed reputation with Caesar’s Legion, a disguised frumentarius directs the Courier to a hidden supply cache near Cottonwood Cove. The cache replenishes every 72 in-game hours and contains progressively better gear as reputation with the Legion improves, from basic ammo to advanced supplies and rare Stealth Boys.
I Hear You Knocking
Lucius
Side Quest
Lucius tasks you with restoring the Legion's howitzer by securing a firing mechanism from the Boomers at Nellis AFB. Earn their trust—or steal it—then return to Fortification Hill to install the part and bolster the Legion's firepower before the battle ahead.
The Finger of Suspicion
Vulpes Inculta
Side Quest
After aiding Caesar at the Fort, Vulpes sends you to protect Martina Groesbeck, a Strip informant unknowingly aiding the Legion. Confront Omerta thugs outside her room—through speech, stealth, or bloodshed—and report back once she’s safe to earn Legion fame.
A Trusted Aide
Lucius
Unmarked Quest
Earn a Smiling Troublemaker reputation with Caesar’s Legion—via dogtags, quests, or betrayal—and Lucius in Caesar’s tent will reward you with the key to their hidden safehouse in the Mojave, a stash point for loyal agents of the Legion.
Powder to the People
Siri
Unmarked Quest
At Caesar’s Fort, speak with Siri near the arena. With Legion fame or a 20 Survival check, teach her an improved healing powder recipe. She’ll reward you with 6 powders every 24 hours—primitive aid, now Legion-approved.
Saving (or Savaging) Sergeant Teddy
Melody
Unmarked Quest
At Caesar’s Fort, a child slave named Melody asks for help retrieving her teddy bear, taken by houndmaster Antony. Get it back through Speech, Barter, perks—or pickpocketing—and choose to return it or cruelly destroy it for Legion fame or Karma.
Laurifer Gladiator
Otho
Unmarked Quest
At the Fort, male Couriers can speak to Otho to enter the Legion arena and fight 3 rounds: slaves, an NCR sergeant, then a tough unarmed ranger. Each win grants Legion fame.
Item
Location
500 Surplus 5.56mm Rounds
At the end of the northeast trench seen when first entering the Fort.
★ Caesar's Armor
Worn by Caesar.
Legion Slave Ledger
On a table on the lefthand side of Caesar's tent, in the righthand corner by some empty metal shelves.
Red Rock Canyon
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Type of Quest
Quest Description
Aba Daba Honeymoon
Diane
Side Quest
At the Red Rock drug lab, Diane of the Great Khans asks the Courier to help her chem-running operation by rescuing a runner, smuggling packages to the Crimson Caravan and Motor-Runner, and teaching Jack new chem recipes. With enough help, the Courier earns caps, fame—and the unarmed Khan Trick technique.
Tend to Your Business
Edgar Hardin
Side Quest
After helping Hardin become Elder, the Courier earns Brotherhood membership by wiping out the Van Graffs at the Silver Rush in Freeside. Success grants power armor, Power Armor Training, and full access to the armory.
Cry Me a River
Jerry the Punk
Side Quest
At Red Rock Canyon, a poetic Great Khan named Jerry dreams of a different life. Help him find his place among the Followers of the Apocalypse by speaking with Julie Farkas and securing his new path.
Oh My Papa
Regis
Side Quest
At Red Rock Canyon, the Courier is tasked with convincing the Great Khans to break their alliance with Caesar’s Legion by swaying Papa Khan’s inner circle and exposing the Legion’s true intentions. Their decision—retreat, fight, or die gloriously—shapes the Khans’ fate at Hoover Dam.
Item
Location
Lad's Life, Programmer's Digest and Milsurp Review
Can be found in the circle of huts up the right side of the canyon as you first enter.
Duffle Bag of Loot
In an adjacent hut there is a duffle bag which contains random loot.
NCR military police helmet
Is on a spike, although it must be stolen.
Jacobstown
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Type of Quest
Quest Description
Guess Who I Saw Today
Doctor Henry
Side Quest
At Jacobstown, Doctor Henry enlists the Courier’s help to cure the nightkin’s Stealth Boy-induced schizophrenia—by investigating invisible night stalkers in Charleston Cave and later experimenting on Lily with a Mark II prototype. But when Keene and the nightkin demand the prototype, the Courier must choose: escalate, negotiate, or surrender—deciding Jacobstown’s future in the process.
Unfriendly Persuasion
Marcus
Side Quest
After entering Jacobstown, Marcus asks the Courier to deal with NCR-linked mercenaries harassing the town. Speaking with their leader, Norton, the Courier can convince them to leave via Speech, NCR fame, or caps—or escalate the conflict with violence, risking NCR infamy and worsening Jacobstown's reputation among humans.
Lily and Leo
Lily Bowen
Unmarked Quest
While traveling with Lily, the Courier uncovers her struggle with schizophrenia and her desire to remember her grandchildren. After hearing a family recording, they help her decide whether to stop, lower, or maintain her medication—shaping her combat style and future.
Item
Location
Cattle Prod
One is outside on the ground on top of a line of rocks near the northwest side of the cattle pen, between the pen and the lodge.
Fat Man
On a super mutant, well to the south, in a cazador nest.
Ending Faction: Yes Man
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Location
Quest Description
Wild Card: Ace in the Hole
Yes Man
The Tops
The Courier can choose to delay confronting Benny during Ring-a-Ding-Ding! and instead explore his suite at The Tops. Inside a hidden room, they discover Yes Man—a reprogrammed Securitron who reveals Benny's plot and offers the Courier a chance to take over the plan themselves.
Wild Card: Change in Management
Yes Man
Lucky 38
The Courier infiltrates the Lucky 38 to confront Mr. House. By hacking or using the platinum chip, they breach his chamber and decide his fate—kill, isolate, or sterilize—clearing the way for Yes Man to take over the Strip’s network.
Wild Card: You and What Army?
Yes Man
The Fort
The Courier travels to Fortification Hill to enter the hidden Securitron vault beneath Caesar's weather station. There, they choose to either destroy the facility or activate the Mark II Securitron army to support Yes Man’s plan for New Vegas.
Wild Card: Side Bets
Yes Man
Lucky 38
The Courier meets with Yes Man to assess the Mojave’s key factions. Whether helping, ignoring, or wiping them out, they must decide how each tribe fits into their plan for New Vegas before the battle for Hoover Dam begins.
Wild Card: Finishing Touches
Yes Man
Lucky 38
With Yes Man's plan nearly ready, The Courier travels to the NCR-controlled El Dorado substation to install an override chip. They may also protect President Kimball and enlist the Followers’ aid before the final battle for New Vegas begins.
You'll Know It When It Happens
Yes Man
Hoover Dam
While working with Yes Man, the Courier intercepts a Legion plot to assassinate President Kimball at Hoover Dam. Though not allied with the NCR, they can still act to expose or eliminate the threat before chaos derails the Strip’s future.
No Gods, No Masters
Yes Man
Lucky 38
With Yes Man’s plan ready, The Courier storms Hoover Dam, overrides its systems, and battles through the Legion to confront Lanius. Afterward, they face General Oliver and secure an Independent New Vegas—free from NCR, Legion, and Mr. House alike.
Ending Faction: Mr. House
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Location
Quest Description
The House Always Wins I
Mr. House
Lucky 38
Upon arriving on the Strip, The Courier is summoned to the Lucky 38 by Mr. House. There, they’re offered a role in his vision for New Vegas—beginning with the recovery and return of the stolen platinum chip.
The House Always Wins II
Mr. House
Lucky 38
The Courier travels to Caesar’s Fort and infiltrates the hidden bunker beneath Fortification Hill. There, they install the platinum chip to upgrade Mr. House’s dormant Securitron army, securing his grip on New Vegas’ future.
The House Always Wins III
Mr. House
Lucky 38
To advance Mr. House’s plan, The Courier travels to Nellis Air Force Base to recruit—or eliminate—the reclusive Boomers. By earning their trust or removing their leadership, they secure or neutralize a powerful force before the battle for Hoover Dam.
The House Always Wins IV
Mr. House
Lucky 38
Mr. House sends The Courier to investigate the Omertas at Gomorrah. By exposing—or eliminating—their plot, the Courier ensures the casino won’t jeopardize House’s vision for New Vegas before the battle at Hoover Dam.
The House Always Wins V
Mr. House
Lucky 38
Mr. House tasks The Courier with eliminating the Mojave Brotherhood of Steel, a threat to his vision of technological control. Infiltrating their Hidden Valley bunker, the Courier must either trigger its self-destruction or wipe out the Brotherhood by force.
The House Always Wins VI
Mr. House
Lucky 38
With the Legion plotting to assassinate President Kimball during his visit to Hoover Dam, Mr. House sends The Courier to ensure his survival—preserving stability and protecting House’s long-term vision for New Vegas.
The House Always Wins VII
Mr. House
Lucky 38
To finalize his control of New Vegas, Mr. House sends The Courier to the NCR-occupied El Dorado substation to install an override chip—securing the region’s power grid and ensuring the Lucky 38 runs independently before the battle at Hoover Dam.
The House Always Wins VIII
Mr. House
Lucky 38
Now that everyone is on board, The Courier is given time to tie up loose ends. Once ready, returning to Mr. House and accepting his prompt to proceed will trigger the final battle for New Vegas in the quest All or Nothing.
All or Nothing
Mr. House
Hoover Dam
With all preparations complete, The Courier leads Mr. House’s endgame at Hoover Dam. They battle through Legion forces, confront Lanius, and deliver an ultimatum to the NCR—securing a future for New Vegas under House’s calculated control.
Ending Faction: New California Republic
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Location
Quest Description
Things That Go Boom
Dennis Crocker
NCR Embassy
At Ambassador Crocker’s request, The Courier travels to Nellis Air Force Base to secure the Boomers' support for the NCR—or eliminate them to deny Caesar a powerful ally before the battle for Hoover Dam.
Kings' Gambit
Dennis Crocker
NCR Embassy
To resolve tensions in Freeside, The Courier is sent by Ambassador Crocker to deal with the violent King gang member Pacer—either through subterfuge, assassination, or diplomacy with the King himself—to secure peace ahead of the battle for Hoover Dam.
For the Republic, Part 2
Colonel Moore
Hoover Dam
At Colonel Moore’s command, The Courier tackles the NCR’s biggest threats—neutralizing or recruiting key Mojave factions, uncovering plots, and taking out Mr. House—to ensure victory at Hoover Dam and safeguard the Republic.
You'll Know It When It Happens
Ranger Grant
Hoover Dam
While the NCR President visits Hoover Dam, The Courier must uncover and stop a Legion assassination plot in real-time—disarming bombs, spotting snipers, and saving Kimball to secure the Republic’s morale before the final battle begins.
Eureka!
General Lee Oliver
Hoover Dam
As Caesar’s Legion launches its final assault on Hoover Dam, The Courier joins the NCR in the decisive battle—routing troops, aiding allies, and confronting Legate Lanius to secure victory and usher in an NCR-controlled future for New Vegas.
Ending Faction: Caesar's Legion
Quest Name
Quest Giver
Location
Quest Description
Render Unto Caesar
Caesar
The Fort
With the Strip fractured and its rivals weakened, Caesar dispatches the Courier to complete his brutal vision of conquest—toppling Mr. House, crushing the Brotherhood, and forging bloody alliances—culminating in the Second Battle of Hoover Dam, where the fate of the Mojave is claimed by the Legion in the name of Caesar.
Et Tumor, Brute?
Caesar
The Fort
As Caesar’s health rapidly declines, he entrusts the Courier to save him from a fatal brain tumor—through skill, scavenging, or sacrifice. Whether they restore the Son of Mars or let him perish determines who will lead the Legion into the Second Battle of Hoover Dam... and whether the Courier has a place beside them.
Arizona Killer
Caesar
The Fort
With President Kimball en route to Hoover Dam, Caesar (or Lucius, if the Son of Mars has fallen) tasks the Courier with ending the NCR’s hopes for victory in one swift, brutal stroke. Through explosives, sabotage, stealth—or sheer firepower—the fate of the Mojave's leadership is in your hands. Whether Kimball walks away or burns with Bear Force One, the road to Veni, Vidi, Vici begins here.
Veni, Vidi, Vici
Legate Lanius
Legate's Camp
The final battle begins as the Courier joins Legate Lanius in a brutal assault across Hoover Dam to crush the NCR once and for all. With Legion forces clashing steel with Rangers and troopers, the player must carve a path through fire and blood to reach General Oliver and break the spine of the Republic’s hold on the Mojave. Victory for Caesar—or at least his vision of it—awaits at the western wall.
Miscellaneous
Location
Quest Name
Quest Giver
188 Trading Post
Thought for the Day
The Forecaster
188 Trading Post
You Make Me Feel Like a Woman
Veronica Santangelo
188 Trading Post
I Could Make You Care
Veronica Santangelo
Aerotech Office Park
Keith's Caravan Charade
Captain Parker
Aerotech Office Park
The Coyotes
Captain Parker
Atomic Wrangler Casino
Hat's Entertainment
Francine Garret
Black Mountain
Crazy, Crazy, Crazy
Neil
Brewer's Beer Bootlegging
Strategic Nuclear Moose
Self
Brooks Tumbleweed Ranch
Wind-Brahmin Wrangler
Nightkin
Camp Guardian
Help for Halford
Private Halford
Camp Golf
Flags of Our Foul-Ups
Camp Golf
Cerulean Robotics
Maud's Muggers
Malefic Maud
Crimson Caravan Company
Pressing Matters
Alice McLafferty
Crimson Caravan Company, Mojave Outpost
You Can Depend on Me
Alice McLafferty
Great Khan Encampment
Don't Make a Beggar of Me
Melissa
HELIOS One
That Lucky Old Sun
Fantastic or Lt. Haggerty
King's School of Impersonation
Nothin' But a Hound Dog
The King
Lake Mead (North Shore)
Finding the Sniper
Captain Gilles
Lucky 38 (Control Room)
The House Has Gone Bust!
Self
Mojave Wasteland
Beware the Wrath of Caesar!
Caesar's Legion
Mojave Wasteland
Caesar's Foe
Self
Mojave Wasteland
Don't Tread on the Bear!
NCR
Mojave Wasteland
Emergency Radio
Self
Mojave Wasteland
Most Wanted
Self
NCR Sharecropper Farms
Hard Luck Blues
Morgan Blake
Nelson
Back in Your Own Backyard
Ranger Milo
Nelson
We Are Legion
Dead Sea
Nellis Array
Sunshine Boogie
Loyal
Nellis Array
Ant Misbehavin'
Raquel
New Vegas Medical Clinic
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Dr. Usanagi
North Vegas Square
Meeting an Equal
Jules
North Vegas Square (The Gray)
Someone to Watch Over Me
Crandon
Ranger Station Foxtrot
Lenk's Bad Debts
Lenk
REPCONN headquarters
Access Powers
Self
REPCONN headquarters
Honorary Rocketeer
Self
Sealed Sewers
Cajoling a Cudgel
Self
Silver Rush
Birds of a Feather
Gloria Van Graff, Jean-Baptiste Cutting
Sunset Sarsaparilla Headquarters
A Valuable Lesson
Festus
Sunset Sarsaparilla Headquarters
The Legend of the Star
Festus
Techatticup Mine
Anywhere I Wander
Renolds
The Thorn
Bleed Me Dry
Red Lucy
The Thorn
Fight Night
Red Lucy
Vault 3
I Love Bananas
Rick Lancer
Vault 11
Democracy Inaction
Self
Vault 19
Why Can't We Be Friends?
Philip Lem or Samuel Cooke
Vault 21
Suits You, Sarah
Sarah Weintraub
Vault 34
All Fired Up!
Self
Various Casinos
Big Winner
Self
West of Cottonwood Cove
Caesar's Favor
Self
Westside, Casa Madrid Apartments
A Bit of Slap and Tickle
Self
Wins' Hideout
A Pair of Dead Desperados, II
Self
DLC: Dead Money
Quest Name
Quest Location
Quest Giver
Type of Quest
Quest Description
Sierra Madre Grand Opening!
Abandoned BoS Bunker
Self
Main Quest
After installing Dead Money, the Courier hears a mysterious broadcast about the Sierra Madre Casino. Investigating an old bunker, they’re knocked out and wake up in the Villa, collared and forced by Father Elijah to gather three others—Dog, Christine, and Dean Domino—for a high-stakes heist.
Find Collar 8: "Dog"
Villa (Villa Police Station)
Father Elijah
Main Quest
At the Villa police station, the Courier finds Dog, a nightkin with a split personality. Disabling radios to avoid collar detonation, they retrieve a holotape to summon Dog or God. Either can join as a companion—Dog boosts melee power, while God grants trap immunity and Sneak bonuses.
Find Collar 12: Christine
Medical District (Villa Clinic)
Father Elijah
Main Quest
In the Medical District, the Courier locates Christine trapped in an Auto-Doc. Navigating deadly speakers and invincible holograms, they shut down the clinic’s power to reach her. Once freed, Christine joins the heist crew and grants perks that slow collar detonation and enhance vending machine use.
Find Collar 14: Dean Domino
Residential District
Father Elijah
Main Quest
In the Residential District, the Courier navigates deadly traps, toxic Cloud, and ghost people to reach Dean Domino, a ghoul lounge singer holed up in an apartment. After a tense, booby-trapped negotiation, Dean can be recruited, granting perks that reduce Cloud damage and unlock martini crafting.
Fires in the Sky
Salida del Sol South
Father Elijah
Main Quest
After recruiting all collar-bearers, the Courier sends Dog/God to a switching station in Salida del Sol to help start the Gala Event. Depending on how the Courier handles the nightkin—by helping, manipulating, or trapping him—his attitude and fate later in the story will be affected.
Strike Up the Band
Puesta del Sol South
Father Elijah
Main Quest
To activate the Gala Event, the Courier escorts Dean Domino to a rooftop in Puesta del Sol. Dean hesitates, fearing the ghost people, and must be persuaded to stay—either by threats, activating holograms, or using skills like Barter or Speech. His trust in the Courier shapes his fate later on.
Mixed Signals
Puesta del Sol North (Puesta del Sol Switching Station)
Father Elijah
Main Quest
To trigger the Gala Event, the Courier escorts Christine to a switching station in Puesta del Sol North. After navigating traps and cloud-filled halls, Christine panics near the manual bypass room. The Courier can deceive her, threaten her, or help find an alternative—shaping her fate in the story.
Trigger the Gala Event
Salida del Sol North (Campanas del Sol)
Father Elijah
Main Quest
After placing all companions, the Courier ascends the bell tower in Campanas del Sol to activate the Gala Event. With fireworks in the sky and music blaring, the Sierra Madre gates unlock. Fighting through ghost people and speakers, the Courier returns to the Villa—triggering the next stage.
Put the Beast Down
Sierra Madre Casino & Resort (Cantina Madrid)
Father Elijah
Main Quest
After waking in the Sierra Madre Casino, the Courier must restore power and deal with Dog/God in the gas-filled Cantina Madrid kitchen. Their fate—death, domination, or unity—depends on speech checks and past choices. Once resolved and the gas sealed, the quest is complete.
Curtain Call at the Tampico
Sierra Madre Casino & Resort (The Tampico)
Father Elijah
Main Quest
To stop the collar signal, the Courier confronts Dean Domino in the Tampico theater. Depending on past choices, Dean may aid or betray them. Navigate holograms, disable speakers, and play Vera’s recording to end the threat. If Dean survives, he reveals secrets about the Sierra Madre vault.
Last Luxuries
Sierra Madre Casino & Resort (Executive Suites)
Father Elijah
Main Quest
In the executive suites, the Courier reunites with Christine. If she was helped earlier, she offers insight into Elijah and the Sierra Madre. If betrayed, she sets traps and turns hostile—requiring Speech or Science checks to defuse the situation. Her fate, like others, shapes the story’s end.
Heist of the Centuries
Sierra Madre Casino & Resort (Sierra Madre Vault)
Father Elijah
Main Quest
To access the Sierra Madre vault, the Courier uses Christine’s voice or a Vera Keyes holotape to unlock the audio-sealed elevator. Inside, they face holograms, toxic gas, and deadly traps while confronting Elijah. The Courier can fight, trap, or deceive him before escaping the collapsing vault with the treasure—or dying trying.
DLC: Honest Hearts
Quest Name
Quest Location
Quest Giver
Type of Quest
Quest Description
Happy Trails Expedition
Northern Passage
Self
Main Quest
After installing Honest Hearts, a radio call from Jed Masterson invites you to join a caravan to Zion. Travel alone to the northern passage, meet the crew, and reduce your carry weight to 75 lbs. before setting off on a perilous journey into Utah.
Arrival at Zion
Southern Passage
Jed Masterson
Main Quest
After arriving in Zion, the caravan is ambushed by White Legs—Jed, Stella, and possibly Ricky are killed. Escape or fight your way across a bridge where Follows-Chalk saves you and guides you to Joshua Graham and the Dead Horses, triggering the next stage of the journey.
Roadside Attraction
Angel Cave
Joshua Graham
Main Quest
After meeting Joshua Graham, head west of the Zion Valley welcome booth to the crashed scout bus. Find the broken compass and repair it using a workbench, a Repair 30 skill check, or a sensor module at the site. Completing this may trigger Deliverer of Sorrows.
Gone Fishin'
Angel Cave
Joshua Graham
Main Quest
After meeting Joshua Graham, the Courier sets out for the Zion fishing lodge northeast of the Sun Sentinels. After fending off aggressive geckos and possibly a White Legs raider, the Courier retrieves a set of walkie-talkies from a locked cabinet behind the bar—completing the quest and possibly triggering Deliverer of Sorrows.
Tourist Trap
Angel Cave
Joshua Graham
Main Quest
After receiving Joshua Graham’s request, the Courier heads northwest of Zion Canyon to the Zion General Store and Ranger Station. Battling mantises and bark scorpions, the Courier collects five Li’l Scout lunchboxes and salvages or repairs a contaminated medical supply kit—completing the quest and possibly triggering Deliverer of Sorrows.
Deliverer of Sorrows
The Narrows
Self
Main Quest
After delivering the supplies, the Courier meets Waking Cloud and Daniel in the Narrows. Daniel asks for more help to evacuate the Sorrows, starting several new quests. Waking Cloud offers to join, and Follows-Chalk departs. Joshua appears, urging resistance over retreat.
The Grand Staircase
Sorrows Camp
Daniel
Main Quest
After delivering supplies, the Courier travels to Morning Glory cave to find a survival cache map. Inside, they face spore creatures and traps. With or without Waking Cloud, they retrieve the map, completing the quest and possibly triggering Gathering Storms.
The Advance Scouts
Sorrows Camp
Daniel
Main Quest
After helping Daniel, the Courier heads to Bighorn Bluff to deal with two White Legs camps. They can either kill the raiders or steal war totems to demoralize them. Completing the objective finishes the quest and may trigger Gathering Storms.
The Treacherous Road
Sorrows Camp
Daniel
Main Quest
After aiding Daniel, the Courier travels to the Old Rockville Bridge to stop White Legs saboteurs. They can disarm six bear traps or kill the sappers nearby. Either option completes the quest and may trigger Gathering Storms.
River Monsters
Sorrows Camp
Daniel
Main Quest
After helping Daniel, the Courier travels to a yao guai cave near East Fork Bridge. They can either fight the pack of beasts or enter the cave to plant explosives and seal it. Detonating the charges completes the quest and may trigger Gathering Storms.
Gathering Storms
Sorrows Camp
Daniel
Main Quest
After completing the four prep quests, the Courier returns to Daniel in the Narrows. Faced with a final choice, they must side with Daniel to help the Sorrows flee (triggering Flight from Zion) or with Joshua to attack the White Legs (Crush the White Legs).
Crush the White Legs
Three Marys
Joshua Graham
Main Quest
If the Courier sides with Joshua, Daniel rebukes them and they join Graham in a final assault on the White Legs at Three Marys. After pushing through raiders, the Courier confronts Salt-Upon-Wounds and decides his fate—execution, mercy, or combat—shaping the ending of Honest Hearts.
Flight from Zion
Pine Creek Tunnel
Joshua Graham
Main Quest
If the Courier sides with Daniel, he expresses relief and begins evacuating the Sorrows. With Joshua as a temporary companion, the Courier helps scattered tribals and clears a path to Pine Creek tunnel. After confronting Salt-Upon-Wounds, they seal the tunnel, completing the quest and shaping the ending.
Chaos in Zion
Zion Canyon
Self
Main Quest
This quest triggers only if the Courier kills key NPCs like Joshua, Daniel, Chalk, or Waking Cloud, or steals the map from Daniel. All tribes turn hostile, all Honest Hearts quests fail, and the Courier must retrieve the map from White Bird’s cave to exit Zion alone and in disgrace.
Departing Paradise
Southern Passage
Self
Main Quest
After the Honest Hearts ending, the Courier appears at the southern passage with a footlocker containing unique gear from Joshua, Daniel, Salt-Upon-Wounds, and others. Entering the passage returns the Courier to the Mojave, completing the quest and the add-on.
DLC Loot #1
Item Name
Location
Assassin Suit
Found in the Sierra Madre Casino executive suites or on a shelf near the Tampico's backstage area.
Dead Money Collar
Automatically equipped when beginning the Dead Money DLC; cannot be removed until completion.
Dead Money Jumpsuit
Common clothing found in lockers or on corpses throughout the Villa and Sierra Madre.
Dean's Glasses
Worn by Dean Domino; obtainable from his body if he dies or via console commands.
Dean's Hologram Outfit
Worn by Dean Domino when preparing for the Gala Event; unavailable without console commands.
Dean's Tuxedo
Worn by Dean Domino; obtainable if he dies during the DLC.
Father Elijah's Robes
Looted from Elijah if you kill or trap him in the vault during the final confrontation.
Sierra Madre Armor
Worn by Sierra Madre security guards; can be found in the casino or on corpses.
Sierra Madre Armor, Reinforced
Found in a hard-locked safe in the executive suites or near the vault after the climax.
Starlet Hologram Outfit
Worn by the Vera holograms; can be acquired via console or by looting a container in Vera’s dressing room.
Vera's Outfit (Dead Money)
Found in Vera Keyes’ dressing room inside the Tampico theater.
Automatic Rifle
Carried by Sierra Madre security guards; also found in containers or purchased via vending machines.
Bear Trap Fist
Found in containers, on ghost people, or crafted at a workbench.
Cosmic Knife
Common melee weapon found throughout the kitchen, Villa, and Tampico.
Cosmic Knife Clean
Found in the kitchens and food prep areas; rarer than standard versions.
Cosmic Knife Super-Heated
Can be found or crafted at a workbench with a Repair skill of 50+.
Demolition Charge
Used in traps; can be looted or disarmed in explosive-laden areas.
Gas Bomb
Crafted using Cloud residue and found in containers throughout the Villa.
Hologram Beam
Used by hostile holograms; not obtainable by the player.
Holorifle
Given by Father Elijah upon arrival in the Villa at the start of the DLC.
Knife Spear
Carried by ghost people; also found in lockers or storage crates.
Knife Spear Clean
Less common variant of the knife spear; sometimes found in lockers or elite enemies.
Police Pistol
Found in police stations around the Villa; also carried by some ghost people.
Throwing Knife Spear
Crafted version of the knife spear or found on ghost people.
Starlet's Hand Wraps
Found near Vera’s dressing room; associated with her preserved memory items.
The Faderator
Cut content; not normally obtainable without console commands.
Auto. Rifle Upgr. Internals
Mod found in containers around the casino or Villa; improves the automatic rifle.
Bear Trap Fist HD Springs
Weapon mod found in lockers and maintenance rooms; increases durability.
Holorifle Adv. Calibration
Weapon mod found in hard-locked containers and vending machines after upgrades.
Holorifle Focus Optics
Mod found in Sierra Madre’s casino or deeper sections of the vault area.
Holorifle Reinf. Components
Mod obtained from containers or vending machines after gaining Elijah's favor.
Item Name
Location
.45 Auto Pistol
Found on White Legs, or given by Follows-Chalk if he becomes a companion.
.45 Auto Submachine Gun
Carried by White Legs, especially war party members.
A Light Shining In Darkness
Given by Joshua Graham at the end of Honest Hearts if siding with him.
Bug Spray (Cut Content)
Unused/cut content—cannot be obtained normally.
Compliance Regulator
Reward from Daniel if siding with him in the final decision.
Fire Bomb
Used by White Legs; may be looted from their corpses.
Follows-Chalk's .45 Auto Pistol
Follows-Chalk's default weapon if he joins you.
Follows-Chalk's War Club
Equipped by Follows-Chalk; unavailable unless using console commands.
Joshua's Pistol Whippin' .45
Used by Joshua Graham; not obtainable without console commands.
Salt-Upon-Wounds' Power Fist
Looted from Salt-Upon-Wounds at the end of the DLC.
She's Embrace
Reward from White Bird after completing Rite of Passage quest.
Survivalist's Rifle
Found in the Red Gate cave near Survivalist’s duffel bag.
Tomahawk
Common melee weapon used by White Legs; lootable.
War Club
Carried by various tribals, including Follows-Chalk.
Waking Cloud's Yao Guai Gauntlet
Equipped by Waking Cloud if she becomes a companion.
Yao Guai Gaun
Likely a typo for 'Yao Guai Gauntlet'; not a standalone item.
.45 AP Silencer
Mod sold by Zion vendors like the General Store or Daniel.
.45 AP HD Slide
Mod sold by Zion vendors or found in the General Store.
.45 Auto SMG Comp.
Mod for the SMG; available from Zion traders.
.45 Auto SMG Drums
Mod available in Zion; sold or found in containers.
War Club Casings
Can be found on dead White Legs or scattered loot.
War Club Honors
Scattered across Zion; lootable from White Legs.
Chalk's Headdress
Worn by Follows-Chalk; not normally obtainable.
Daniel's Hat
Worn by Daniel; can only be acquired via console.
Daniel's Outfit
Worn by Daniel; unavailable without console commands.
Dead Horses Stalker Armor
Worn by Dead Horses tribe members.
Desert Ranger Combat Armor
Worn by the corpse of the Desert Ranger at the Fallen Rock Cave.
Desert Ranger Combat Helmet
Same location as armor—Fallen Rock Cave.
Gecko-Backed Leather Armor
Crafted at workbenches with Gecko Hide and Leather Armor.
Gecko-Backed Leather Armor, Reinforced
Crafted with reinforced version of Leather Armor.
Gecko-Backed Metal Armor
Crafted with Gecko Hide and Metal Armor.
Gecko-Backed Metal Armor, Reinforced
Crafted with reinforced Metal Armor.
Joshua Graham's Armor
Worn by Joshua Graham; only obtainable via console.
Park Ranger Hat
Found in Zion Ranger Station or worn by dead rangers.
Salt-Upon-Wounds' Helmet
Looted from Salt-Upon-Wounds at the end of the DLC.
Sorrows Adorned Outfit
Worn by Sorrows tribe members.
Sorrows Outfit
Worn by basic Sorrows; may be looted from corpses.
White Legs Hide Armor
Worn by White Legs; lootable.
White Legs Outfit
Worn by lower-tier White Legs enemies.
DLC: Old World Blues
Quest Name
Quest Location
Quest Giver
Quest Description
Midnight Science Fiction Feature!
Mojave Drive-in
After picking up a strange broadcast, the Courier investigates the Mojave Drive-In. At 11PM–3AM, a satellite activates—teleporting them to Big MT. Gear is allowed, but no companions. Complete the prompt to begin the Old World Blues adventure.
Welcome to the Big Empty
The Sink
Self
After awakening in the Big MT, the Courier meets the eccentric Think Tank—brains in jars who’ve stolen their organs. To escape, recover lost tech from the crater: a sonic emitter, stealth suit, and antenna. Rewards vary based on skill checks and wit.
X-2: Strange Transmissions!
The Think Tank
Doctor Klein
The Think Tank sends the Courier to the X-2 antenna array to retrieve a transmitter. After scaling the tower and grabbing the part, Doctor Mobius reacts—and robo-scorpions arrive. Survive the ambush and prepare for what comes next.
X-8: High School Horror!
The Think Tank
Doctor Klein
At the X-8 facility, retrieve data in a simulated high school crawling with cyberdogs. Then, locate an audio holotape in the Residential Test area—guarded by Mobius’ massive dog, Gabe. Choose to save or slay him... but watch out for the blast if he dies.
X-13: Attack of the Infiltrator
The Think Tank
Doctor Klein
At X-13, The Courier secures a stealth suit prototype and enters a deadly infiltration test. Dodging robobrains or outsmarting them, they retrieve a classified document to upgrade the suit—just in time to face a swarm of incoming robo-scorpions.
Old World Blues
The Think Tank
Doctor Klein
The Courier returns to the Think Tank, storms the Forbidden Zone, defeats the X-42 robo-scorpion, and confronts Mobius. With their brain recovered, The Courier alone decides the fate of Big MT—reason with the Think Tank... or end their reign of SCIENCE!
A Brain's Best Friend
The Think Tank
Doctor Borous
The Courier helps Doctor Borous remember his lost companion Gabe. By recovering Gabe’s bowl and voice data, they stir old emotions in the cyber-beast’s creator—earning rare biological samples daily, and bringing a touch of humanity back to the Think Tank.
All My Friends Have Off Switches
The Sink
Sink Central Intelligence Unit
With the Sink’s central unit restored, the Courier scours Big MT for lost appliance personality chips. Reactivating all 9 restores the Sink to full function—launching upgrades, unlocking utilities, and shaping the fate of their retro-futuristic home.
Coming Out of Her Shell
The Think Tank
Doctor Dala
Doctor Dala's fascination with organics quickly turns personal. By charming, blackmailing, or indulging her curiosity, the Courier helps her confront her lost humanity—unlocking a daily reward of drained cells or oddball junk for their "cooperation."
Field Research
The Sink
Self
After upgrading the Sink, the Courier gathers rare audiotapes and seed samples across Big MT. These unlock new sounds for the Jukebox and fresh produce from the Bio-Research Station—because even wastelanders deserve playlists and salad.
He Came... And Went
The Think Tank
Doctor Dala
After completing Welcome to the Big Empty, the Courier uncovers hints about another visitor who came before them—one who asked dangerous questions about the past. Doctor Dala and Klein recall fragments, revealing a forgotten meeting that may link to Ulysses.
Influencing People
The Sink
Self
After reactivating the Sink’s appliances, the Courier finds their upgrades hidden across Big MT. These holotapes unlock advanced functions and perks—weapon mods, implants, crafting bonuses—turning the Sink into the ultimate pre-war command center.
On the Same Wavelength
The Think Tank
Doctor 8
The Courier deciphers Doctor 8’s strange broadcasts, unlocking bizarre perks and a deeper bond with the eccentric scientist. Show mercy or exploit him for rewards—and gain a quirky new ally if the Think Tank ever turns.
Picking Your Brains
The Think Tank
Doctor Klein
After rebooting the Sink, the Courier returns to the Dome and interviews the Think Tank one by one. Each eccentric scientist offers insights—and the chance to unlock strange side quests tied to SCIENCE!, secrets, and their twisted pasts.
Project X-13
X-13 Research Facility
Self
Inside X-13, the Courier enters stealth tests to sync and upgrade the Mk II suit. Avoid tripwires, disable mines, sneak past robobrains—or cheat the layout entirely. Each test grants bonuses, with reruns offering Stealth Boys and energy ammo.
Sonic Emitter Upgrade
The Think Tank
Doctor Klein
In X-8, the Courier unlocks the EM pulse wave upgrade for the sonic emitter during the Advanced Institutional Test. With it, force fields across Big MT can now be vaporized—clearing the way to hidden loot and secrets.
What's in a Name?
The Think Tank
Doctor 0
The Courier persuades Doctor 0 to embrace his true name—Doctor Zero—after unraveling his long-standing identity crisis. A clever fix (and a bit of math) wins Zero’s respect and earns regular loot from his “deconstruction projects.”
When Visitors Attack!
The Think Tank
Doctor Klein
The Courier learns they weren’t the first to visit Big MT. Klein and Zero recount a rogue intruder who hacked their systems, weaponized the ghoul pens, and escaped in chaos—leaving permanent scars on the Think Tank and clues about past visitors.
X-8 Data Retrieval Test
X-8 Research Center
Self
The Courier uncovers a hidden test at X-8. By unlocking the kennel and swapping in night stalkers, they rerun simulations—facing faster threats for better data. Completing both tests earns the DNAgent perk, boosting damage to night stalkers by 10%.
DLC: Lonesome Road
Quest Name
Quest Location
Quest Giver
Type of Quest
Quest Description
The Reunion
Canyon Wreckage
Self
Main Quest
A message from Ulysses draws the Courier to the Divide—an irradiated graveyard of storms, silence, and old world wreckage. No companions, no second chances. If you're ready to walk the Lonesome Road, your past—and your ending—awaits.
The Silo
Hopeville Silo Bunker
Self
Main Quest
At the edge of the Divide, an encrypted console bars the way forward. Only ED-E holds the key. Together, navigate Hopeville’s missile silo, face sentry bots and turrets, and awaken truths buried in war-torn steel. “You can go home, Courier.”
The Job
Hopeville Missile Base
Ulysses
Main Quest
Ulysses calls out through ED-E, questioning the Courier’s past, purpose—and part in the Divide’s ruin. Through flame, ash, and buried warheads, your path leads through marked men, tunnelers, and history itself. From Hopeville to the High Road, judgment nears.
The Launch
High Road
Ulysses
Main Quest
Emerging onto the High Road, the Courier must brave ruined highways, warhead-choked paths, and deathclaws prowling the Divide. At road’s end, Ashton awaits—with ED-E’s help, old systems flicker to life and the journey presses deeper into the storm.
The Divide
Ashton Missile Silo
Self
Main Quest
With Ashton behind them, the Courier descends into the Divide’s heart—through silos, sunken towers, tunnels, and ambushes by tunnelers, marked men, and deathclaws. At the edge of ruin, Ulysses awaits—atop a mountain of the past and a temple of decisions.
The Tunnelers
Cave of the Abaddon
Self
Side Quest
The Courier delves into the Cave of the Abaddon, battling waves of tunnelers and a deadly queen beneath the Divide. At the exit, Ulysses speaks once more—then overrides ED-E’s systems, reclaiming the bot and ending the Courier’s time with their companion.
The Courier
Ulysses' Temple
Self
Main Quest
Inside Ulysses' Temple, the Courier faces their final reckoning. Confront Ulysses through battle or dialogue, then choose the fate of the Divide’s missiles—end the threat, or unleash devastation on NCR, Legion, or both. The apocalypse is yours to command.
The End
Ulysses' Temple
Self
Main Quest
Rescue ED-E to cancel the missile launch. With Ulysses dealt with, let ED-E hack the console—ending the Divide’s threat but likely sacrificing himself. Peace rewards the Courier with Brotherhood and Followers fame.
The Apocalypse
Ulysses' Temple
Self
With Ulysses defeated, the Courier holds the key to warheads once sealed. Fire upon the Long 15, Dry Wells—or both—and shape the Mojave’s fate in nuclear flame. Reputation will burn, lands will scar, and history will remember what you chose to end.
DLC Loot #2
Item Name
Location
Big Mountain Transportalponder!
Automatically added after completing Old World Blues.
Christine's CoS Silencer Rifle
In X-7a 'Left Field' artillery launch site; requires high Repair or Science.
Corrosive Glove
Found in X-42 Robo-Warfare Testing Ground.
Dr. Klein's Glove
Worn by Dr. Klein; obtainable via console only.
Dr. Mobius' Glove
Worn by Dr. Mobius; obtainable via console only.
Elijah's Advanced LAER
Found in the X-8 Research Center after the Institutional Test.
Elijah's Jury-Rigged Tesla Cannon
Found in a locked footlocker in the X-7a Launch Dome.
FIDO
Upgrade to K9000; found in Y-16 Medical Facility or via upgrade holotape.
K9000 Cyberdog Gun
Found in the Y-17 Medical Facility.
LAER
Common energy weapon found throughout Big MT; also sold by Sink vendors.
Proton Axe
Found in X-8, Y-0 Research Centers, and on lobotomites.
Proton Throwing Axe
Found on lobotomites and in toolboxes across Big MT.
Protonic Inversal Axe
Rare drop or found in Z-14 Pepsinae DNA Splicing Lab.
Protonic Inversal Throwing Axe
Same as above; less common.
Saturnite Fist
Found in tool cabinets and on enemies across Big MT.
Saturnite Fist Super-Heated
Created at workbenches or found in X-42 Testing Ground.
Scientist Glove
Worn by lobotomites and found in medical areas.
Cut Content Scorpion Rifle
Unused content; only accessible via console.
Sonic Emitter
Given early in the DLC; upgraded over time via quests.
Sonic Emitter - Gabriel's Bark
Unlocked after defeating Gabe in the X-8 Residential Test.
Sonic Emitter - Opera Singer
Found in X-8 Data Retrieval Test area.
Sonic Emitter - Revelation
Unlocked during main quest progression.
Sonic Emitter - Robo-Scorpion
Unlocked after defeating enemies in the X-42 Robo-Warfare Testing Ground.
Sonic Emitter - Tarantula
Found in Higgs Village.
Cut Content Spider Rifle
Cut content; not obtainable without console.
Sterilizer Glove
Found in X-13 Research Facility.
X-2 Antenna
Obtained from the X-2 Transmitter Antenna Array.
Dr. Klein's Glasses
Worn by Dr. Klein; console only.
Dr. Klein's Scrubs
Worn by Dr. Klein; console only.
Dr. Mobius' Glasses
Worn by Dr. Mobius; console only.
Dr. Mobius' Scrubs
Worn by Dr. Mobius; console only.
Hazmat Darklight Cowl
Found in the Hazmat Testing Ground locked chamber.
Hazmat Suit
Same as above, often found alongside the cowl.
Lobotomite Goggles
Worn by lobotomites and lootable.
Lobotomite Jumpsuit
Worn by lobotomites and found in Y-17 Medical Facility.
Lobotomite Mask
Looted from lobotomites.
Lobotomite Mask And Goggles
Worn by some advanced lobotomites.
Mad Scientist Scrubs
Found in Higgs Village (House 101, Klein's house).
Patient Gown
Found in Y-17 Medical Facility.
Scientist Scrubs
Found on tables and shelves in labs such as X-13 and Y-17.
Stealth Suit Mk II
Found and activated during X-13 stealth testing quests.
Valence Radii-Accentuator
Found inside Z-38 Lightwave Dynamics Research.
Yangtze Camp Jumpsuit
Found in Higgs Village, in one of the living quarters.
Skill Books
Constructed at workbenches using collected recipes and blank books.
Snow Globe - Big MT
In the Sink, on the bookshelf next to the Jukebox.
Item Name
Location
Arc Welder
Found in Hopeville Missile Base and Cave of the Abaddon.
Blade Of The West
Used by Ulysses; can be looted after defeating him.
Blood-Nap
Found in the corpse-filled truck trailer in the High Road.
Flare Gun
Found in supply boxes in Hopeville and other areas.
Flash Bang
Crafted with skill or found in scattered containers.
Fist Of Rawr
Obtained by killing Rawr in the Cave of the Abaddon.
Fist Of The North Rawr Wild Wasteland
Wild Wasteland version of Fist of Rawr; same location.
Great Bear Grenade Rifle
Found on dead NCR soldiers or containers near Ashton.
H&H Tools Nail Gun
Found in the collapsed building near the H&H Tools factory.
Industrial Hand
Found in Cave of the Abaddon and used by marked men.
Laser Detonator
Found early in Hopeville Silo Bunker to trigger warheads.
Old Glory
Given by Ulysses if convinced to stand down.
Red Glare
Found in Ashton Silo; available after warhead detonation.
Red Victory Grenade Rifle
Found on dead NCR forces or from Ulysses’ Temple cache.
Satchel Charge
Found in containers; also placed by White Legs in earlier DLC.
Shoulder Mounted Machine Gun
Found on marked men and in armories across the Divide.
Advanced Riot Gear
Found on a skeleton in the third floor of the Municipal Building.
Advanced Riot Gear Helmet
Same as above; worn with the armor.
Armor Of The 87th Tribe
Looted from Ulysses or found in the Temple armory.
Breathing Mask
Found in Hopeville; used for gas protection.
Courier Duster
Received after completing the DLC; varies by player faction.
Elite Riot Gear
Found in the Cave of the Abaddon near a dead NCR ranger.
Elite Riot Gear Helmet
Same location as Elite Riot Gear.
Riot Gear
Found in the Hopeville Armory or on corpses.
Riot Gear Helmet
Paired with Riot Gear in the same location.
Scorched Sierra Power Armor
Found on Colonel Royez's corpse near the blast crater.
Ulysses' Duster
Looted from Ulysses or given depending on choice.
Ulysses' Mask
Looted from Ulysses after confrontation.
US Army Combat Armor
Found in military supply caches and containers.
US Army General Outfit
Found in the Temple of Ulysses or in war relic crates.
Bitter Drink Recipe
Given by Waking Cloud or found on workbenches.
Snakebite Tourniquet
Crafted after finding recipe or looted in medical caches.
Snow Globe - Lonesome Road
Found on a desk near the Hopeville Women’s Barracks.
Conclusion
This guide was created with the hope of helping fellow Couriers (myself included) check off every last quest across the Mojave Wasteland. If it helped you survive, thrive, or just kept you company while wandering the wastes, please consider giving it a thumbs up or award—every bit of support helps it reach more Wastelanders like yourself.
Looking for even more quests to conquer? Check out my companion guide here:
📘 Fallout 3 Quests per Area (Original Guide)
Good hunting, Courier. See you on the Strip.
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