During the final stages of the “The Secret of Cabot House” side quest inFallout 4, you will face a crucial decision: kill or free Lorenzo Cabot. As the leader of the Cabot family, he has been confined in the Parsons State Insane Asylum by other members ofthe Cabot Familydue to his dangerous behavior and crimes since 2287.
Jack Cabot presents you with the choice of aiming to prevent his father from beingliberated by raidersand to shield his family from his powers. Here’s what you need to know about the implications of killing or freeing Lorenzo inFallout 4.
Should You Kill Or Free Lorenzo In Fallout 4?
To help you decide if you should kill or free Lorenzo inFallout 4, you must know the benefits of choosing one. The rewards you receive after completing this quest line will change based on your choice.
If you take too long to decide whether to free or kill Lorenzo, he will eventually break out of his cell on his own. The quest will then continue as if you chose to save him. Make sure to have your decision ready before reaching this point to avoid accidentally taking away your agency, especially if you want to kill him. However, it is a fantastic little scene that is worth a watch if you decide to save him anyway.
What Happens If You Kill Lorenzo In Fallout 4?
You must side with Jack and kill Lorenzo to obtain Lorenzo’s Artifact gun. You must do so because choosing to free Lorenzo does not lead to Jack conducting additional research, so only the first option results in you receiving Lorenzo’s gun as the final reward. In addition, Lorenzo’s Artifact gun is a standard gamma gun with a gamma gun mod attached to it. The fact that it is a mod means you can remove it and attach it to another gamma gun if you come across a superior one, such as the never-ending or rapid variants.
Another reason to consider killing Lorenzo in Fallout 4 is the opportunity to acquire his suit. When upgraded withBallistic Weave, this suit becomes a formidable asset, significantly boosting your character’s defense. This enhanced defense could be a game-changer in tough battles, making Lorenzo’s suit a valuable reward for those who choose to kill him.
Finally, Jack will reward you with 500 caps and end the quest with him as he no longer needs your services. However, don’t let this reward tell you one way or the other, as you will still earn this amount of caps regardless of your choice.
What Happens If You Free Lorenzo In Fallout 4?
If you save Lorenzo in Fallout 4, he will reward you with a continuous supply of the Mysterious Serum, which provides you with +5 Strength, +50 Damage Resistance, and -36,000 Radiation. However, there’s a limitation: you can only carry one serum at a time. This means you’ll need to make frequent trips back to Lorenzo for restocking, which can be time-consuming. On the other hand, a raider in the room with Lorenzo has five serums you can loot from his body (as well as other locations to find them). This raises the question of whether the steady supply of the Mysterious Serum from Lorenzo is worth the hassle.
What Happens If You Free Lorenzo But Say You Killed Him?
A third option is available when deciding to kill or free Lorenzo during The Secret of Cabot Houseside questinFallout 4,which allows you to save Lorenzo while telling Jack that you killed him, even if you didn’t. This option will still reward you with 500 caps and Lorenzo’s Artifact gun. However, there is a possibility that Lorenzo may die on his way to the Cabot House because the game treats him as a non-essential NPC, which means you can’t get his gun. To avoid this, you canuse the waiting mechanicto make him arrive safely at the house, but off-screen.
