The Outer Worlds 2 How to Recruit Inez
The Outer Worlds 2 fills your roster with unique companions, but Inez stands out as one of the strongest early-game allies. She’s a plasma specialist from Auntie’s Choice who joins your team during the Paradise Island storyline.
How to Recruit Inez
You can recruit Inez while playing through the main story quest The Saboteur of Paradise. She’s located in Fairfield, on Paradise Island, and appears during a negotiation scene with Minister Milverstreet. To ensure she joins your party, follow the full sequence below.
Step 1: Meet Inez Before the Ministry Scene
Before the negotiation, head to the Ministry of Accuracy building on the west side of Paradise Island. Speak with Inez there first to unlock a special dialogue option later in the quest.
Step 2: Talk to Minister Milverstreet
When the quest cutscene begins, select the following dialogue line to defend her skills:
“Minister, let Inez fix her graft. Then you won’t doubt her efficacy ever again.”
This option only appears if you met Inez earlier. It convinces the Minister to let her stay involved in the project.
Step 3: Accept Inez’s Offer
After the meeting, talk to Inez near the Ministry entrance. When she proposes working together, choose:
“You got a deal.”
Once you agree, she officially joins your team as a companion.
Inez’s Abilities and Traits
Inez blends direct firepower with support perks that benefit your entire crew. She performs best in mid-range combat and thrives when paired with tactical or heavy-weapon allies.
Main Ability
The Magic Bullet: Fires a volley of hot plasma rounds at enemies for high burst damage.
Companion Traits
Combat Drugs: Grants Inez a buff to fire rate and accuracy at the start of every fight.
Unlicensed Chemist: Increases the number of Inhaler Charges you earn, helping you heal more often.
Keeping her active also opens new dialogue and crafting options during key missions.
Companion Management Tips
You can only carry two companions at a time. If your party is already full when recruiting Inez, one of them must return to The Incognito, your ship. Once she joins, her personal questline begins automatically. Completing it isn’t required, but it unlocks extra perks and dialogue scenes.
Final Blurb
Inez is one of the earliest companions you can recruit in The Outer Worlds 2, and she’s worth it. Her plasma volleys, combat buffs, and chemistry-based perks make her a balanced fighter who fits easily into any team setup.
FAQ
Where do you find Inez in The Outer Worlds 2
She’s in Fairfield on Paradise Island, met during The Saboteur of Paradise quest.
Do you need to finish her quest to keep her
No, she remains in your roster even if you skip her quest. Completing it adds upgrades.
What ability does Inez use in combat
Her main move is The Magic Bullet, which fires a plasma burst at enemies.
Can you miss recruiting Inez
Yes, if you don’t meet her before speaking with Minister Milverstreet, you might lose the recruitment path.
What does her Unlicensed Chemist trait do
It boosts your Inhaler Charge rewards, making healing items more efficient across your team.
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