List of all followers in Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a massive open world filled with treasure and danger around every corner. More than a decade after its release, Skyrim’s icy cold land is calling for bold adventure and exploration. This vast land, which is home to numerous monsters and treasures, is also a place where you can meet (or hire) companions to make your journey a little less dangerous. Here is a list of all Followers in Skyrim.

List of all Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim subscribers

Here are all the permanent Followers in Skyrim:

Followers DescriptionQuest/location required
Aela the HuntressNord thief womanJoin and complete the mission “Companions”in Jorrvaskr.
HimDummer Warrior ManJoin and complete the mission “Companions”in Jorrvaskr.
FarkasMale nordic blacksmithJoin and complete the mission “Companions”in Jorrvaskr.
Njada Stone ArmyNord warrior womanJoin and complete the mission “Companions”in Jorrvaskr.
riafemale imperial warriorJoin and complete the mission “Companions”in Jorrvaskr.
TorvarMale Nord WarriorJoin and complete the mission “Companions”in Jorrvaskr.
VilkasMale Nord WarriorJoin and complete the mission “Companions”in Jorrvaskr.
Brelina MarionDunmer Mystic WomanJoin the College of Winterhold and complete Brelina’s practice.
J’zargoMale Khajiit SorcererJoin the College of Winterhold and complete J’zargo’s experiment.
OnmundMale nordic sorcererJoin the College of Winterhold and complete Onmund’s Request.
CiceroImperial Male AssassinMeet him at Dawnstar Sanctuary, spare him in the Cure for Madness quest.
AgmayerMale Nord BanditSide with the Dawnguard at Fort Dawnguard
belevalBosmer bandit womanSide with the Dawnguard at Fort Dawnguard
ZelandMale Breton WarriorSide with the Dawnguard at Fort Dawnguard
FoolMale orc rangerSide with the Dawnguard at Fort Dawnguard
InjardNord warrior womanSide with the Dawnguard at Fort Dawnguard
SeranaNord Vampire WomanComplete the Awakening as the Dawnguard or the Vampire.
freaNord warrior womanComplete the quest “The Fate of the Skaal”in the Skaal Village.
Talvas FatryonMale Dunmer SorcererComplete “From the Ashes”in Tel Mithrin
Teldrin SeroMale Dunmer Magic SwordSpeak to him at the Reaching Netch in Raven Rock.
Ralys SedarisMale Dunmer MinerComplete the excavation at Kolbjorn Mound.
GoldirMale Nord WarriorComplete Ancestor Worship in Hillgrund’s Tomb.
Ilyafemale imperial mageComplete Repentance at the Tower of Dark Light
BelrandMale nordic magic swordHire him for 500 gold at Winking Ophiuchus in Solitude.
Eric the FighterNord Barbarian ManHire him for 500 gold at the Frostfruit Inn in Rorikstead.
JenassaMale Dunmer RangerHire her for 500 gold from the Drunken Hunter in Whitran.
marcurioImperial male mageHire him for 500 gold at the Bee and Thorn in Riften.
stenvarMale Nord WarriorHire him for 500 gold at the Candle Hearth Hall in Windhelm.
ForstagMale Nord WarriorHire him for 500 gold at the Sthe Sliver Blood Inn in Markarth.
Argis BastionMale NordBecome the Thane of the Reach
calderMale NordBecome Thane of Eastmarch
GregorMale NordBecome a Pale Thane
And shefemale nordBecome the Thane of the Rift
Jordis Mech-Madyenfemale nordBecome Thane of Haafingar
Lydiafemale nordComplete Rise of the Dragon in Whiterun.
Rayafemale nordBecome a Thane of Falkreath
Valdimarfemale nordBecome Thane of Hjaalmarch
Borg Steelheartfemale orc warriorTalk to her in Mor Khazgur.
Gorbash Iron HandMale orc rangerConvince him to join you in Stuffy Yala
ForeheadMale orc rangerComplete the Cursed Tribe in Largashbur
OgolMale orc rangerComplete the Cursed Tribe in Largashbur
eelMale orc rangerComplete the Cursed Tribe in Largashbur
Adelaise VendicciFemale imperialComplete “Rise to the East”in the “Eastern Empire Company”.
AkhtarMale Redguard WarriorComplete the assassination of the leader of the bandits in Solitude.
Annekke the Rock JumperNordic Ranger WomanComplete the killing of the leader of the bandits in Darkwater Crossing.
Aranea IenithDunmer female mageJoin her on the Black Star quest in Azura’s Shrine.
BenorMale Nord WarriorFull battle! Fight! In Morthal
KosnachMale Breton WarriorMake him dance while drinking in Markarth
DerkitusMale Argonian RangerComplete the evacuation of the Argonian at Darkwater Pass.
eolaFemale Breton Blade of the NightComplete Taste of Death in the Hall of the Dead in Markarth.
ErandurMale Dunmer PriestSide with him in the Living Nightmare quest in Dawnstar.
fendalMale Bosmer ThiefSide with him in the Beautiful Letter quest in Riverwood.
HarjoMale Khajiit WarriorComplete Amulet of the Moon at the Khajiit Ahkari Caravan.
Lioness MjollNord warrior womanComplete Return of Grimsever in Riften.
Roggy Knot-BeardMale Nord MinerComplete the dungeon run in Kynes Grove.
SvenNord bard manSide with him in the Beautiful Letter quest in Riverwood.
Utgerd the UnbrokenNord warrior womanFull battle! Fight! in Whiterun

This is a list of all the humanoid followers you can unlock in Skyrim.

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