Discover Aza, The Outer Worlds 2 companion as we dive into How to Recruit, Perks, Quest, Best Builds, equipment and weapons!
Aza Introduction
Aza hails from a Rift-worshipping cult known as the Glorious Dawn, giving her one of the darker and more mysterious backstories of the Outer Worlds 2 companions. Your choices can push her toward violent or pacifist tendencies, impacting her role and combat style.
In The Outer Worlds 2, all companions have their own motives, skills, gear preferences, and loyalties, and Aza is no exception. Your choices in battle and story will impact her loyalty, and she may leave your party if you betray her ideals. Building trust and optimizing her loadout are crucial to maximizing her effectiveness.
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How to Recruit Aza
Aza is found on the planet Dorado in the Decommissioned Autonomous Extractorium, located on the western side of the planet map. As you approach the building, you’ll hear Aza cry out and upon investigating, find her trapped within. If you release her you can then have her join your party.
Aza’s Abilities
Aza’s unique Companion Ability is called Spread the Message which fires explosive charges out in a cone in front of her, dealing heavy physical damage and staggering enemies.
She also has two unique traits: A Chaotic Purpose, which allows her to hold two companion ability charges and recharge them faster and Hidden in Plain-Sight, which makes it so factions need a higher bounty against you before pursuing you as an Outlaw.
Spread the Message (Companion Ability)
Aza uses her wrist mounted explosive gadget, firing an explosive charge in a cone towards the location. Enemies hit will take heavy physical damage and are staggered.
Aza’s ability must be fully charged and you must be targeting an enemy for it to be activated.
A Chaotic Purpose (Companion Trait)
Aza’s companion ability charges faster than other companions and can hold 2 charges at once.
Hidden in Plain-Sight (Companion Trait)
While Aza is in the party, factions with neutral or higher reputation need a higher bounty before they consider you an Outlaw and pursue you for crimes.
Aza Perks
Companions can choose one of two perks every five levels, up to level 30. This gives Companions a total of 6 perks which define their build and playstyle.
Aza can choose from the following perks in The Outer Worlds 2:
| Level | Perks | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Relentless Every third melee attack by Aza will automatically inflict Stagger and deals bonus damage. | From the Shadows Aza chooses discretion over aggression and attempts to flank weak targets in combat. |
| 10 | Volatile Bombs The explosion caused by Aza’s companion ability covers a larger area, allowing it to hit more enemies. | Strike From Smoke After using her companion ability, Aza deals bonus damage for a duration. +25% Damage for 20s |
| 15 | Explosive Recycling While Aza is in the party, disabling mines gives you crafting materials. | Assisted Takedowns Aza increases the damage dealt by your stealth attacks while she’s in the party by 50%. +50% Sneak Attack Damage |
| 20 | Stunning Explosion Aza’s companion ability now inflicts Stun rather than Stagger. | Shorten the Fuse Aza automatically gains 1 charge of her companion ability when combat starts. |
| 25 | Mine Layer Aza upgrades your mines and explosives, making them more potent while she’s in the party. Your explosives all deal more damage and your mines will automatically knockdown enemies when triggered. +25% Damage | Flurry of Blades Aza will occasionally perform a flurry of attacks with her knife, stunning the target for the duration of the attack and dealing incredible damage. +400% Melee Damage |
| 30 | Frost Charge Aza’s companion ability now deals Frost damage and leaves a hazard that rapidly applies Chilled to enemies. | N-Ray Charge Aza’s companion ability now deals N-Ray instead and deals significantly increased damage overall. |
Additional Perks
Companions in The Outer Worlds 2 can choose one additional perk when you complete their companion quest.
Additional Perk options for Aza:
| A New Cause | Whenever you spend energy, Aza’s combat ability charges a portion of the energy spent. |
|---|---|
| No Cause | After using her combat ability, Aza has a small chance for a charge to immediately be refilled. |
Aza’s Quest & Rewards
Aza’s quest is expected to dive into her shadowy past and reveal the motivations behind her secretive behavior. You’ll likely be forced to decide whether to help her expose a deeper conspiracy or bury it for safety. While rewards haven’t been revealed yet, a unique stealth or hacking-related perk is likely, along with major story consequences depending on your path.
In The Outer Worlds 2, personal companion quests are key to unlocking companion loyalty and abilities. Choosing to ignore a companion’s quest or making decisions that go against their values can cause them to abandon your party during critical moments.
Obsidian has confirmed these quests will return, so keep an eye out for more info on Aza’s personal journey and reward structure.
Best Builds & Companion Synergies
Recommended Builds for Aza in The Outer Worlds 2 include:
- Melee brawler or berserker builds
- Combine with Tristan for a double-melee powerhouse.
- Pair with Marisol to create an aggressive stealth/melee combo.
The best way to build Aza is a melee character who focuses on aggression and high survivability. There are two companions in the Outer Worlds 2 that are focused on melee and you could include Tristan in your party for a double-melee focus. However, Marisol at range could give the player a big advantage when it comes to open or close quarters fighting.
Aza Weapon and Armor Upgrades
Aza’s primary weapon is the Knife and she uses Light Armor for defense. Both Aza’s weapon and armor have multiple upgrade options you can choose from throughout the game.
Aza’s weapon and armor have both basic and advanced upgrade options. You must choose from one basic and one advanced upgrade, though you can change these upgrades freely throughout the game via the Party Upgrades menu at a Workbench.
Aza’s Personality & Lore
Aza is torn between faith and freedom, offering a morally gray perspective. She may clash with lawful characters like Tristan. However, it might be interesting to see how these clashes play out and if there is a climactic conclusion to companion interactions.
FAQs About Aza in The Outer Worlds 2
Is Aza recruitable if you oppose the cult?
Likely yes, but your choices may affect her trust.
Does Aza approve of violent solutions?
Player decisions may shift her toward pacifism or ruthlessness.
Best synergy?
Builds focused on melee or high-damage bursts.
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