Companions | Listings

This section of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim World Atlas contains a list of companions. You will find out where each potential companion is located and how to recruit them. Additionally, we have included information on temporary allies that can assist you during certain quests.

• Overview
• List of Companions

Overview

Companions in Skyrim can be divided into four categories:

1) Permanent followers – These individuals will remain with you until you dismiss them. You can give them orders and they can carry items for you. More information on this group can be found below.

2) Temporary allies – These individuals will join you for a limited time period, usually during quests. Once the quest is completed, they will leave your company. You cannot recruit them for future journeys.

3) Animals – Dogs and horses fall under this category. Horses do not participate in battles, with the exception of Shadowmere (more information on this horse can be found in the Hints chapter). Dogs act as permanent followers and will follow you into battle. They are counted separately from human followers.

4) Magical allies – This group consists of atronachs, dremora, and undead creatures that can be summoned or resurrected using magic spells. The strength and number of magical followers depend on the main character’s level and spells used. Some magical creatures can remain on the battlefield permanently.

We strongly advise improving your team’s strength and recruiting as many followers as possible. This is especially important for players who prefer the thief or mage playstyles, as allies can provide valuable distractions during battles.

The main character in the game can have companions follow them wherever they go, and the player can have a limited control over them. By initiating a conversation with an ally, the player can choose from a list of dialogue options to order the follower to remain where they are, do something, or take some of the carried equipment. Players can use their followers to carry their things, and the followers will automatically use the items based on their specializations. Followers can be sent away at any time, but they usually return to the location where they first met, and players can ask them to join the team again in the future. It is recommended to switch followers from time to time to best suit the current style of play. Followers are not immortal, and they can suffer severe injuries resulting in opponents switching their attention to the player. The game provides a list of followers, their area of expertise, location, and recruitment requirements. The player can find additional help in the World Maps chapter and quest chapters of the game.

The Dark Brotherhood Initiate is a member of the Dark Brotherhood and can only be recruited during the primary quests of this organization.

Derkeethus

warrior (archer)

Darkwater Pass (4; 27)

You can ask Derkeethus to join you after rescuing him from Darkwater Pass during his personal quest – The Only Cure.

Eola

warrior (one-handed weapon)

Morthal – Dead Man’s Drink (1; 50)

You can ask Eola to join you after completing The Taste of Death daedric quest and choosing to side with her.

Erik the Slayer

warrior (two-handed weapon)

Rorikstead (7; 16)

You can ask Erik to join you after completing his mini-quest. He usually stays in Rorikstead, but you can also find him in other areas of Skyrim.

Faendal

warrior (archer)

Riverwood – Sleeping Giant Inn (7; 11)

You can ask Faendal to join you after completing his mini-quest. He usually stays in the inn or near the mill in Riverwood.

Farkas

warrior (one-handed weapon)

Whiterun – Jorrvaskr (5; 31)

Farkas is a member of the Companions and you can ask him to join you after completing all primary quests of the warrior’s guild.

Faustina Cartia

warrior (one-handed weapon)

Dragon Bridge (4; 07)

You can ask Faustina to join you after completing her mini-quest. She usually stays in the Four Shields Tavern, but you can also find her in other areas of Dragon Bridge.

Felldir the Old

mage (destruction school)

Sovngarde (map marker is added only during main quest – Sovngarde)

Felldir is a Nord hero who is encountered during the main quest – Sovngarde. He will assist you in your battle against Alduin.

Frea

warrior (two-handed weapon)

Skaal Village (map marker is added only during main quest – The Fate of the Skaal)

Frea is a Nord warrior who is encountered during the main quest – The Fate of the Skaal. She will assist you in your battle against Miraak.

Ghorbash the Iron Hand

warrior (two-handed weapon)

Dushnikh Yal (7; 19)

You can ask Ghorbash to join you after completing his mini-quest.

Golldir

warrior (one-handed weapon)

Hillgrund’s Tomb (4; 21)

You can ask Golldir to join you after completing his mini-quest.

Illia

mage (destruction school)

Darklight Tower (5; 22)

You can ask Illia to join you after completing her personal quest – Repentance.

J’zargo

mage (destruction school)

College of Winterhold (3; 05)

J’zargo is a Khajiit mage living in the College of Winterhold and you can ask him to join you after completing his personal quest – J’zargo’s Experiment.

Jenassa

warrior (one-handed weapon)

Whiterun – Drunken Huntsman (5; 29)

You can hire Jenassa by paying 500 gold coins for her services.

Kharjo

warrior (one-handed weapon)

Dawnstar – Windpeak Inn (2; 06)

You can ask Kharjo to join you after completing his mini-quest. He usually stays in the inn, but you can also find him in other areas of Skyrim.

Kodlak Whitemane

warrior (one-handed weapon)

Whiterun – Jorrvaskr (5; 31)

Kodlak is the leader of the Companions and cannot be recruited as a follower.

Kristoff

warrior (two-handed weapon)

Riften (9; 16)

You can ask Kristoff to join you after completing his mini-quest. He usually stays in the Black-Briar Meadery, but you can also find him in other areas of Riften.

Lob

warrior (one-handed weapon)

Riften – The Ragged Flagon (9; 17)

You can ask Lob to join you after completing his mini-quest. He usually stays in the tavern, but you can also find him in other areas of Riften.

Lydia

warrior (one-handed weapon)

Whiterun – Dragonsreach (5; 29)

Lydia is assigned as your servant once you become the thane of Whiterun (completing jarl’s quest/quests, buying Breezehome).

Mjoll the Lioness

warrior (two-handed weapon)

Riften (9; 16)

You can ask Mjoll to join you after completing her personal quest – Retrieve Grimsever.

Njada Stonearm

warrior (one-handed weapon)

Whiterun – Jorrvaskr (5; 31)

Njada is a member of the Companions and you can ask her to join you after completing all primary quests of the warrior’s guild.

Ondolemar

warrior (one-handed weapon)

Solitude – Penitus Oculatus Outpost (2; 04)

You can ask Ondolemar to join you after completing his mini-quest.

Onmund

mage (destruction school)

College of Winterhold (3; 05)

You can ask Onmund to join you after completing his personal quest – Onmund’s Request.

The following individuals can be recruited as followers in Skyrim:

– Initiates: members of the Dark Brotherhood who can be recruited after completing all primary quests of the organization.

– Derkeethus: a warrior found in Darkwater Pass who can be recruited after setting him free.

– Eola: a mage found in Reachcliff Cave who can be recruited after completing The Taste of Death daedric quest and sparing her life.

– Erandur: a mage found in Nightcaller Temple who can be recruited after completing Waking Nightmare daedric quest.

– Erik the Slayer: a mercenary found in Rorikstead who can be hired for 500 gold coins after completing his mini-quest.

– Faendal: a warrior found in Riverwood who can be recruited after completing his mini-quest.

– Farkas: a warrior found in Whiterun who is a member of the Companions and can be recruited after completing all primary quests of the warrior’s guild.

– Ghorbash the Iron Hand: a warrior found in Dushnikh Yal who can be recruited after completing his mini-quest.

– Golldir: a warrior found in Hillgrund’s Tomb who can be recruited after completing Ancestral Worship side quest.

– Illia: a mage found in Darklight Tower who can be recruited after completing Repentance side quest.

– Iona: a warrior found in Riften who is automatically assigned as your servant after becoming the thane of Riften and completing certain tasks.

– J’zargo: a mage found in the College of Winterhold who can be recruited after completing his personal quest, J’zargo’s Experiment.

– Jenassa: a thief found in Whiterun who is a mercenary and can be hired for 500 gold coins.

– Jordis the Sword-Maiden: a warrior found in Solitude who can be recruited after becoming the thane of Solitude and purchasing a house.

You can find Stray Dog wandering around in various locations. Once you approach it, initiate a “conversation” with the dog to have it join your team.

Recruitable Companions in Skyrim

Jordin

Jordin is automatically assigned as your servant once you are named the thane of Solitude. This can be achieved by completing the jarl’s quest, completing at least five side quests for the civilians living in Solitude, and buying a house in Solitude.

Kharjo

Kharjo is a warrior skilled in one-handed weapons. He travels with one of the khajiit caravans and can be recruited after completing his mini-quest.

Lob

Lob is a warrior skilled in archery. He can be found in Largashbur and can be asked to join your team after completing The Cursed Tribe daedric quest.

Lydia

Lydia is a warrior skilled in one-handed weapons. She is automatically assigned as your servant once you are named the thane of Whiterun, which occurs automatically at the end of the Dragon Rising main quest.

Marcurio

Marcurio is a mage skilled in the destruction school of magic. He is a mercenary who can be hired by paying 500 gold coins for his services. He can be found at The Bee and Barb in Riften.

Meeko

Meeko is a dog that can be found at Meeko’s Shack. Follow the small path near the hut to find him and initiate a “conversation” to have him join your team.

Mjoll the Lioness

Mjoll is a warrior skilled in two-handed weapons. She can be found at The Bee and Barb in Riften and can be asked to join your team after completing her mini-quest.

Njada Stonearm

Njada is a warrior skilled in one-handed weapons and a member of the Companions. She can be asked to join your team after completing all primary quests of the warrior’s guild. She can be found at Jorrvaskr in Whiterun.

Ogol

Ogol is a warrior skilled in one-handed weapons. He can be found in Largashbur and can be asked to join your team after completing The Cursed Tribe daedric quest.

Onmund

Onmund is a mage skilled in the destruction school of magic. He can be found at the College of Winterhold and can be asked to join your team after completing his personal quest – Onmund’s Request.

Ria

Ria is a warrior skilled in one-handed weapons and a member of the Companions. She can be asked to join your team after completing all primary quests of the warrior’s guild. She can be found at Jorrvaskr in Whiterun.

Roggi Knot-Beard

Roggi is a non-combatant who can be asked to join your team after completing his mini-quest. He can be found in Kynesgrove.

Stenvar

Stenvar is a warrior skilled in two-handed weapons. He is a mercenary who can be hired by paying 500 gold coins for his services. He can be found at Candlehearth Hall in Windhelm.

Stray Dog

Stray Dog is a dog that can be found wandering around in various locations. Initiate a “conversation” with the dog to have him join your team.

In Skyrim, you may come across a stray dog that you can add to your team by initiating a “conversation”. Sven, found in Riverwood, can be recruited after completing his mini-quest. Torvar, a warrior with a one-handed weapon, is a member of the Companions in Whiterun and can be recruited after finishing all primary quests of the warrior’s guild. Ugor, a warrior specializing in archery, can be asked to join you after completing The Cursed Tribe daedric quest in Largashbur. Uthgerd the Unbroken, a warrior with a one-handed weapon, can be recruited after completing her mini-quest and can often be found in Whiterun’s inn. Vigilance, a dog, can be purchased for 500 gold coins from Banning at Markarth Stables. Vilkas, a warrior with a two-handed weapon, is also a member of the Companions and can be recruited after finishing all primary quests of the warrior’s guild. Lastly, Vorstag, a mercenary with a one-handed weapon, can be hired for 500 gold coins from the Silver-Blood Inn in Markarth.

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