The Outer Worlds 2 Marisol Companion Guide

Discover Marisol, the Outer Worlds 2 companion as we dive into How to Recruit, Perks, Quest, Best Builds, equipment and weapons!

Introduction To Marisol

Marisol is one of the most intriguing companions in The Outer Worlds 2, known as a “deadly mathematician” and assassin tied to the mysterious Order of the Ascendant. She brings distinct skills, gear options, and moral priorities to your crew in The Outer Worlds 2.

Like all companions in The Outer Worlds 2, you can bring Marisol into combat and conversations, shaping her arc through your decisions. However, she won’t blindly follow orders. Make the wrong choice, and she may leave the party at crucial moments. To make the most of her strengths, you’ll want to equip her with a complementary build that aligns with her values.

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How to Recruit Marisol

Marisol can be recruited to your party upon visiting the Zyranium Manufactory VII, located in the Golden Ridge region of Planet Dorado. To recruit Marisol to your party you will first need to complete the quest called “Beginning at the Endpoint” within the Zyranium Manufactory.

Marisol’s Abilities

Marisol’s unique Companion Ability is called Torpifying Blast which stuns a single enemy and making all attacks against them a critical hit.

She also has two unique traits: Gadget Optimization, which causes any kills scored by the party to generate gadget energy and Threat Analyzer, which makes your Time Dilation and N-Ray Scanner gadgets show additional data on targets such as health and armor values.

Torpifying Blast (Companion Ability)

Using a gadget of her own design, she shoots energy at a specified target, stunning and showering them with magnetic energy. While the effect lasts, the target cannot move and all attacks against the target are critical hits.

Marisol’s ability must be fully charged and you must be targeting an enemy for it to be activated.

Gadget Optimization (Companion Trait)

Marisol improves your ability to generate energy, allowing any kills scored by the party to restore a small portion of your energy.

Threat Analyzer (Companion Trait)

Marisol’s goggles provide additional analysis. Looking at others while using either Tactical Time Dilation or the N-Ray Scanner shows strategic data, such as health, armor and the weapon they use.

Marisol 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.

Marisol can choose from the following perks in The Outer Worlds 2:

Level	Perks
5	Portable Capacitor Distributor Marisol occasionally tosses small, portable capacitors near you. Walking over them automatically activates them, restoring gadget energy. Attacking them causes them to explode, dealing Shock damage in an area around them. Has a cooldown between uses.	Combatant Analyzer Marisol analyzes an enemy in combat, marking them. While active, your attacks against the target apply effects depending on the location of their body you hit. Legs – knocked down, Head – stunned, Torso/Arms – bleed.
10	Recharge Paralysis Your attacks against targets affected by Marisol’s companion ability restores gadget energy. 10% of damage dealt restored as gadget energy	Dispersed Glare Marisol’s companion ability now affects an area around the target, allying it affects all nearby enemies.
15	Elemental Weapon Specialist Marisol collects and recycles your shock rods, plasma cells, and biomass ammo, giving you a small chance to be recovered when used.	Automech Scrapper While Marisol is in the party, automechanicals have a small chance to provide additional crafting materials.
20	Shield Generator Reflector Marisol upgrades your Gas-Energy Deflection Apparatus while she’s in the party, causing damage against the shield to reflect a portion of the damage taken back to the attacker.	N-Ray Scanner Analyzer Marisol upgrades your N-Ray Scanner, allowing it to automatically analyze enemies. While wearing the N-ray Scanner, your attacks apply effects to targets depending on the location of their body you hit. Legs – knocked down, Head – stunned, Torso/Arms – bleed.
25	Linked Charge Whenever you spend gadget energy in combat, Marisol’s companion ability charges a portion of the energy spent.	Chain Paralysis If an enemy affected by Marisol’s companion ability is killed, the effect jumps to all enemies in a moderate range, applying the effect to them. This can jump multiple times.
30	Energy Relay Marisol throws a gadget that emits energy to all allies in a radius. While within the radius that party’s weapons are electrified, dealing bonus shock damage and gradually recharging your gadget energy.	Mind Discombobulater Marisol occasionally throws a gadget near you that confuses all enemies in an area around it. While confused, enemies wander aimlessly.

Additional Perks

Companions in The Outer Worlds 2 can choose one additional perk when you complete their companion quest.

Additional Perk options for Marisol:

Energy Dispersal	After using Marisol’s companion ability, you immediately refill some of your gadget energy.
Energy Storage	Marisol gains an additional charge of her companion ability, letting her store a second use.

Marisol’s Quest & Rewards

Marisol’s companion quest will likely revolve around her ties to the math based Order faction and the burden of past decisions she’s hiding. Expect to make morally gray choices that challenge both her ideals and yours. Finishing her quest may unlock a unique support-based perk and influence your reputation with major powers. However, this is speculation and is unknown until the game release in which we will update this guide.

In The Outer Worlds 2, completing personal side quests for companions not only grants powerful perks but also solidifies their loyalty. Ignoring their requests or pushing them too far in the wrong direction could cause them to leave your crew entirely.

With companion side quests confirmed, stay tuned as more details emerge about Marisol’s story arc, questline, and rewards.

Best Builds & Companion Synergies

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Recommended Builds for Marisol in The Outer Worlds 2 include:

Sniper, stealth, or other precision weapon builds.
Pairs well with support healers like Inez for survivability.
Combine with Aza for a “glass cannon” assassin squad.

The best way to build Marisol is likely at range for weakpoint (headshot) damage. One of her abilities showcased in the recent companions trailer is some type stun or stagger effect which disables enemies from medium range. This should help reduce incoming damage to your party as well as enable Marisol to tackle tougher foes.

She could also be good to bring if your protagonist character is playing in melee range. Marisol taking targets at a distance while you charge in, could create a solid one-two punch combination.

Marisol Weapon and Armor Upgrades

Marisol’s primary weapon is the Pistol and she uses Light Armor for defense. Both Marisol’s weapon and armor have multiple upgrade options you can choose from throughout the game.

Marisol’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.

Marisol’s Personality & Lore

Marisol is highly analytical, treating combat like solving a math equation. Expect cold, calculated dialogue and moral challenges. Moreover, there isn’t likely to be any romance options in the Outer Worlds 2 so expect little romantic interactions with this companion.

FAQs About Marisol in The Outer Worlds 2

Is Marisol romanceable?

Romance appears limited, but she may share deep loyalty bonds with the player.

Can you fail to recruit her?

Likely yes, if you side against the Order or fail dialogue checks.

Best synergy?

Ranged sniper or crit builds for maximum damage output.

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