Mister Holdout is a shady arms dealer living on the New Vegas Strip in 2281.
Background[]
Mister Holdout is willing to sell holdout weapons to people looking to get into casinos on the New Vegas Strip. He is standing outside of the Gomorrah casino and will hail the Courier when they first pass him.
Interactions with the player character[]
Interactions overview[]
| Interactions | ||
|---|---|---|
  |
This character is a merchant. | Sells: holdout weapons |
Effects of player's actions[]
- Mister Holdout will not sell his merchandise to the player if they have an Idolized or Liked reputation with the New Vegas Strip, and if at Accepted he charges a mark up. Conversely, he offers a discount if the player has a negative reputations - from 40% to 85%.
- His goodbye lines also change based on the player's Strip reputation.
- Killing him will result in NCR Infamy.
| Reputation | Percentage | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Liked Idolized |
Refuses | Look, "friend," don't get near me - you're too well respected for my business. |
| Good-Natured Rascal Accepted |
+40% | You aren't exactly good for business, so you'll have to live with my prices. |
| Neutral Soft-Hearted Devil Dark Hero Smiling Troublemaker Sneering Punk |
0% | Take a look at these beauties. |
| Merciful Thug Shunned |
-40% | The right weapons for my kind of customer. |
| Mixed Unpredictable |
-40% | Have a discount, friend. I can't wait to see what you do with these, next. |
| Hated Vilified |
-80% | The others here don't understand our kind, but you can count of me, friend. |
| Wild Child | -85% | It's an honor to have my wares used by such a wild badass. Cut's on the house, friend. |
Other interactions[]
- With a Sneak check of 50, the player can convince him to sell improved holdout weapons.
Inventory[]
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimy pre-War businesswear Sunglasses |
Notes[]
- Mister Holdout is first seen in the hands-on demo shown at the E3 2010 trying to sell weapons to the player on the Strip.
- He wears the same suit as the Mysterious Stranger in the beta, but in the final version, he wears a pre-War business suit.
- Based on his faction association, Mister Holdout could be part of the NCR as a bad actor trying to destabilize The Strip, which he encourages the player to do. However, there is no dialogue to support this as a matter of fact.
Notable quotes[]
- "Heard the Dam finally got what's coming to it. Strange days ahead - and that's why it's best to face the day armed."
- "You might - one fellow I knew was able to slip a pistol past the guards. You? I'm guessing you could get a machine gun by them."
Appearances[]
Mister Holdout appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.
Behind the scenes[]
Holdout is a term for concealing and hiding cards on one's body. Additionally, a holdout gun is another name used to refer to a pocket-pistol or derringer: handguns of very small size and caliber, making them easy to conceal, and meant to be used in emergencies or situations where conventional weapons are inaccessible.
Bugs[]
If the player convinces him to sell improved holdout weapons with the Sneak check, his inventory does not change.[verified]
