As a result of patch 1.9, followers who would level with the Dragonborn to level 81 will no longer experience a level cap, and will continue to level with the Dragonborn. In Dawnguard, Serana caps at level 50 as well. Mjoll the Lioness, Illia, and all mercenary hirelings (including Erik the Slayer) cap at level 40.Įrandur, Cicero, the members of The Circle ( Aela, Farkas, and Vilkas), and all Housecarls cap at level 50. Torvar, Ria, Athis, and Njada Stonearm of The Companions, Adelaisa Vendicci, and Beleval and Agmaer from the Dawnguard add-on cap at level 25. Roggi Knot-Beard and Sven notably cap at level 20. The vast majority of followers cap at level 30. With the addition of Hearthfire, some may also serve as a steward for homesteads.įollowers will match the current Character Level of the Dragonborn up to a certain level cap which varies from follower to follower. Many followers can marry the Dragonborn, and most can join the Blades after being relocated to Sky Haven Temple. However, skills outside of combat, magic, and Sneak cannot be directly benefited from.Ĭertain followers can also serve as Skill Trainers. It is only possible to have one humanoid follower at a time, unless additional followers are gained via a quest or conjuration (see Multiple Followers) In most cases, there is no penalty for dismissing a follower and then recruiting the companion later.įollowers specialize in a variety of skills ranging from combat, magic, Sneak, Smithing, Speech, Alchemy, and Enchanting.

The interaction with these followers is limited to the wait/follow commands and dismissal, the only exception again being rieklings. DR These followers can neither carry nor equip items, except in the case of rieklings. They can travel with, battle for, perform tasks for, and carry items for the Dragonborn.Ī subclass of followers is non-humanoid followers, such as dogs, armored trolls DG, rieklings DR, steadfast Dwarven spider DR, and steadfast Dwarven sphere. 'I am sworn to carry your burdens.' ― Lydia įollowers are various characters found throughout Skyrim.

List of companions skyrim