A passive companion is the second named ingredient in an evolution recipe. It is different from the base weapon and from temporary battlefield pick-ups. Start with the exact item name you hold, then match it to an eligible weapon.
Reverse lookup for common pairs
| Companion | Compatible base weapons in this reference |
|---|---|
| Tape Measure | Chainsword; Grandblade in release data |
| Gauntlet | Lasgun |
| Dice Cube | Boltgun; Boltstorm Pistol |
| Hourglass | Nuln Oil |
| Liquid Green Stuff | Whirlwind Battery; Brazier Staff |
| Bandolier | Frag Grenade |
| Sabaton | Tempest Axes |
| Bugman's Tankard | Nebulous Sea Fog |
| White Dwarf | Rope & Grapnel |
| Golden Demon | Fidelis |
The first eleven quick-reference recipes are cross-checked between the original October player table and the release table. Some companions serve additional weapons; this is a practical lookup, not a claim to list every use.
Names that are easy to confuse
Glue and Liquid Green Stuff are distinct names. Dice Cube and Scatter Die are also separate: the release table pairs D6 Dice with Scatter Die for Sustained Fire Dice. A similar icon or theme is not evidence that an item can replace another companion.
Level conditions are recipe-specific
Most ordinary listed weapons require level 8, but Fidelis is level 6 in the inspected release data. Do not max every passive solely because an older demo discussion mentioned one exception. The evolution guide explains chest eligibility, and pick-ups covers items whose effects are temporary rather than recipe ingredients.
Sources & version notes
Official announcements and dated community references are distinguished below. Exact unpublished values are not inferred.
- Unknown Traveller — October demo recipe table (original player report) (2026-10-07)
- Raison Detre — release-era weapon combinations (author notes ongoing investigation) (2026-11-11)
- Auroch Digital — Feature Focus: Pick-ups (2026-08-19)
- Wikily — release-version weapon evolution table (checked 2026-11-12)
Compiled from public sources. We have not personally played or tested these procedures. Check your installed build and its tooltips when details differ.