I've noticed strong isnt allowed to equip some weapons, especially guns. but he can also equip some.

this is perplexing. Can anyone give a rundown of exactly what he is or isn't allowed to use?

Not sure on weapons, but he is best as a melee fighter. There is also Super Mutant armour spread around the world that he can equip, thats about it i think. Have you checked out the Fallout Wiki? Maybe it has the information already.

EDIT - Strong can wear most super mutant armor and prefers melee weapons over guns, although he does not mind hunting and laser rifles.

That is from the Wiki.

yea i knew about his armour, i'm just asking specifically about weapons.

He may prefer melee, but he sure can't equip all melee weapons. For a start he won't use the World Series bat. I can't get him to use a submachine gun either. i know i've gotten at least one gun working on him in the past though

was hoping you guys could pitch in specific thoughts of what you've tried and failed

Sledgehammers and Super Sledges are best for him. Plus a Super Sledge is pretty powerful with the right enchantments and mods.

yeah, but the super sledge is mine. i only have one and he's not getting it.

I would imagine he can't wield pistols - finger holes are too small... Though it would be funny to see him fighting Radroaches with a .44 Snubnose!

I've had him use a laser rifle and a missile launcher (bad idea) but melee is best. First I had him use my sledgehammer since I had upgraded to super sledge. Then I found a legendary super sledge with 25% more damage I gave to him. Strong Sledge two shot just about every thing we fought. It was really fun when we found something tough because I'd bring out my super sledge and we would get on both sides stun locking the enemy. Fun times.

Edit: Holy Hell it's been an hour! Need to stop watching the news while posting.

Have you tried equipping him with just a mini-nuke?

don't worry more will be for sale at most weapon shops, it verrys week to week.

I seen him pickup a mini-gun from a dead mutant and start using it...

I also gave him a spiked board and he used that alot.

He'd just hammer them with the handle!

Strong outright says super mutants only use "hammers", lasers, and hunting rifles, all other weapons are for weak humans.

Strong don't need weapons. Strong strong!